Courses Taught
UNRS 403 – Leadership and Management in Professional PracticeUNRS 425 – Nursing Research
UNRS 496 – Ethics and Issues in Professional Nursing
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Kirkland, V.L., Palmer, M.H., & Fitzgerald, S.T. (2001). Incontinence in a manufacturing setting: women’s perceptions and responses. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Nursing Research Society.
Kirkland, V.L. (1996). Nursing Education in Mexico. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of Sigma Theta Tau International.
Kirkland, V.L. (1994). Health Care Delivery Systems in Mexico. Slide presentation presented at the Illinois Nursing Association meeting.
Hines, T., & Kirkland, V.L. (2000). Baroreflex alterations in the postpartum rat. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Experimental Biology Society.
Publications
Kirkland, V.L., Palmer, M.H., & Fitzgerald, S.T. (2001). Incontinence in a manufacturing setting: women’s perceptions and responses. Public Health Nursing, 18(5), 312-317.
Kirkland, V.L., & Fein, S.B. (2003). Characterizing reasons for breastfeeding cessation throughout the first year postpartum using the construct of thriving. Journal of Human Lactation, 19(3), 278-285.
Fitzgerald, S.T., Palmer, M.H., Kirkland, V.L., & Robinson, L. (2002). The impact of urinary incontinence in working women: a study in a production facility. Women & Health, 35(1), 1-16.
Research
Transcultural Health Independent Study, 2007-present
Kirkland, V.L., Palmer, M.H., & Fitzgerald, S.T. (2001). Incontinence in a manufacturing setting: women’s perceptions and responses. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Nursing Research Society.
Kirkland, V.L. (1996). Nursing Education in Mexico. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of Sigma Theta Tau International.
Kirkland, V.L. (1994). Health Care Delivery Systems in Mexico. Slide presentation presented at the Illinois Nursing Association meeting.
Hines, T., & Kirkland, V.L. (2000). Baroreflex alterations in the postpartum rat. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Experimental Biology Society.
Publications
Kirkland, V.L., Palmer, M.H., & Fitzgerald, S.T. (2001). Incontinence in a manufacturing setting: women’s perceptions and responses. Public Health Nursing, 18(5), 312-317.
Kirkland, V.L., & Fein, S.B. (2003). Characterizing reasons for breastfeeding cessation throughout the first year postpartum using the construct of thriving. Journal of Human Lactation, 19(3), 278-285.
Fitzgerald, S.T., Palmer, M.H., Kirkland, V.L., & Robinson, L. (2002). The impact of urinary incontinence in working women: a study in a production facility. Women & Health, 35(1), 1-16.
Research
Transcultural Health Independent Study, 2007-present
Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Assistant Professor, Committee member to doctoral students and development of more than seven courses in the College of Health Sciences, TUI University, 2004-present
Industry Experience
Instructor, Health Promotion classes to community, 2002
Assistant Professor, Committee member to doctoral students and development of more than seven courses in the College of Health Sciences, TUI University, 2004-present
Industry Experience
Instructor, Health Promotion classes to community, 2002
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
1999 Ambassadorial Scholarship to India, Rotary International
Associations, Boards, Committees
Public Relations Board Member, Charter Oaks Gymnastics, 2007-present
American Red Cross Volunteer, 2001
La Leche League Leader, La Leche League International, 2000
Sigma Theta Tau, 1996-present
Illinois Nursing Association, 1994-96
1999 Ambassadorial Scholarship to India, Rotary International
Associations, Boards, Committees
Public Relations Board Member, Charter Oaks Gymnastics, 2007-present
American Red Cross Volunteer, 2001
La Leche League Leader, La Leche League International, 2000
Sigma Theta Tau, 1996-present
Illinois Nursing Association, 1994-96
Special Interests and Activities
Host Family, Aspect Foundation, Pitzer College, 2006-present
Claremont Women’s Auxiliary Children’s Trust Fund Volunteer, 2006-present
American Red Cross Volunteer, 2001
Claremont Women’s Auxiliary Children’s Trust Fund Volunteer, 2006-present
American Red Cross Volunteer, 2001
