Phone: (626) 808-5727
Fax: (626) 815-5414
Email: vkirkland@apu.edu
Office Location: West Campus
Office Hours: By appointment
Personal Home Page: http://home.apu.edu/~Dr.Kirkland
Victoria Kirkland, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
Profile
Victoria Kirkland is a registered nurse whose areas of expertise are women's health and community health. She brings extensive skills and experience in online teaching. Since joining APU as an assistant professor, she has been teaching leadership and management, nursing research, and a senior seminar in ethics/issues in health care. Kirkland is collaborating with other faculty in editing a textbook on family nursing. She is also interested in trans-cultural health.
Education
Postdoctoral Fellow Nursing, Women's Health Research, University of Washington, 2002
PhD in Nursing, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, 2001
MSN, University of Pittsburgh, 1999
BSN, Northern Illinois University, 1996
Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, License Number 041-282248, 1994 (valid through 2008)
AAS, AS in Nursing, Kishwaukee College, 1994
Credentials/Certifications
CPR certification (valid through 2009), American Heart Association
Blood Bourne Pathogens (2007), Azusa Pacific University
PhD in Nursing, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, 2001
MSN, University of Pittsburgh, 1999
BSN, Northern Illinois University, 1996
Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, License Number 041-282248, 1994 (valid through 2008)
AAS, AS in Nursing, Kishwaukee College, 1994
Credentials/Certifications
CPR certification (valid through 2009), American Heart Association
Blood Bourne Pathogens (2007), Azusa Pacific University
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
Expertise
Community Health
Nursing Leadership
Women's Health
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
Courses Taught
Leadership and Management in Professional Practice (UNRS 403)
Nursing Research (UNRS 425)
Senior Seminar: Ethics and Issues in Health Care (UNRS 496)
Nursing Research (UNRS 425)
Senior Seminar: Ethics and Issues in Health Care (UNRS 496)
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
