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Megan Lippe

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Megan Lippe, PhD, MSN, RN, ANEF, FAAN

Associate Professor

Dr. Megan Lippe is an Associate Professor with tenure and palliative care expert. She is a national leader for palliative nursing care education with published works in areas related to palliative care education, simulation, interprofessional education, and social justice. She is a co-investigator of the End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) focused on advancing palliative care education in schools of nursing throughout the country. Dr. Lippe is the lead author for AACN-endorsed national palliative care competence statement revisions for undergraduate and graduate education (CARES and G-CARES, respectively) and the ELNEC Undergraduate/New Graduate curriculum. In collaboration with colleagues, Dr. Lippe has conducted multiple studies that have resulted in the creation of new quantitative measures to assess primary palliative care curriculum, self-competence, knowledge and competence for nursing students and entry-to-practice nurses. She has developed and tested multiple, high-fidelity, palliative care simulations and has worked as a simulation consultant and specialist.  Dr. Lippe is a 2019 Cambia Sojourns and recipient of the 2017 ELNEC Award and 2019 Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) New Investigator Award. In 2023, Dr. Lippe was inducted as a fellow of both the American Academy of Nursing and the Academy of Nursing Education. In 2024, she was inducted as a Fellow of Palliative Care Nursing by HPNA.

Dr. Lippe has been a registered nurse since 2009, and earned her BSN, MSN in Nursing Education, and PhD degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. She taught at UT Austin from 2011-2016 and the University of Alabama from 2016-2021. Dr. Lippe joined the faculty at UT Health San Antonio in the fall 2021.

  • Professional Background

    Highlights

    Licensures and Certifications

    • Registered Nurse (Multi-state compact)
    • Basic Life Support
    • Alabama RN License/Texas RN License

    Honors and Awards

    • 2023 FAAN, ANEF, SA Express-News Salute to Nurses, Nurse Educator Nominee
    • 2022 Top 50 Nurse of SO Central TX, Awarded by the SA Nursing Consortium, American Assoc. of Colleges of Nursing’s Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing program participant 

     

    Appointments

    • 2022 - present - End of Life Nursing Education Consortium, Liaison - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2021 - present - Associate Professor - UT Health San Antonio, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
    • 2020 - 2021 - Assistant Professor and Life Researcher - University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing
    • 2017 - 2019 - Assistant Professor and Simulation Specialist - University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing
    • 2016 - 2017 - Assistant Professor - University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing

  • Instruction & Training

    • 2023, NURS 4533 Disease Management III Clinical Applications , UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2023, PhD in Nursing Science: NURS 7315 E Independent Study, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2022-2023 , Accelerated BSN: NURS 4501 4502 Disease Management I and II, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2022, Accelerated BSN: NURS 4501 and NURS 4502, Disease Management I and II, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2022, NURS 7325 Philosophy of nursing Science, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2022, Traditional BSN: NURS 4311 Care of the Adult I: Theoretical Foundations, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2021 - 2022, NURS 4315, Adult II: Theoretical Foundations, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2021, Accelerated BSN: NURS 3330, Foundations of Clinical Nursing Practice: Theoretical Foundations, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2020, Joint PhD in Nursing Science: NURS770 Grant Writing, University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing
    • 2018 - 2020, NUR 310 Health Assessment, University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing

  • Research & Grants

    Grants

    Currently Funded

    • 2023, Funder: Texas Organization of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Education, Dollars: $2000. Title: Improving Representation in Primary Palliative Nursing Education: Developing Videos that Reflect the Needs of Mexican American Populations. Role: PI (Co-I: Dr. Andra Davis; Dr. Andrya Burciaga-Rivera)

    • 2022–2027, Funder: National Institutes on Aging (R01), NIH, Total Dollars: $3,403,836 (Subaward: $385,297). Title: Learning Skills Together: A randomized control trial of a dementia caregiving complex care training intervention (7R01AG077554-02). Role: Co-Investigator (PI: Meyer)
    • 2022-2024, Funder: Cambia Health Foundation, Sub-award Dollars: $70,390. Title: Supporting the Nursing Workforce – a National and Regional Effort in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho to Build Excellence in Nursing Education. Role: Sub-contracted Co-I

    Completed Research/Projects:

    • 2021, Funder: Arthur Butine Faculty Development Fund, University of Portland. Dollars: $500. Title: Usability of the Primary Palliative Care Nurse Competence Assessment Tool in Undergraduate Nursing Education: A Pilot Study. Role: Consultant (PI: Dr. A Davis).
    • 2020 - 2022, Funder: Cambia Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program. Dollars: $180,000. Title: Enhancing the Provision of Palliative Care in Alabama through APRN Education and Leadership. Role: PI (Mentor: Dr. P. Mazanec).
    • 2018 - 2020, Funder: National League for Nursing Dorothy Otto Research Award. Dollars: $24947. Title:  Development of an Instrument to Measure Palliative Care Competence in Undergraduate Nursing Students. Role: Co-PI (Co-PI: Dr. A. Davis).
    • 2018 - 2019, Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Beta Chapter Grant, Widener University. Dollars: $500. Title: The Impact of ELNEC Undergraduate Communication Module on Student Self-Efficacy: A Simulation Study. Role: Co-I (PI: Dr. S. Jeffers).
    • 2018 - 2019, Funder: University of Alabama Project Rising Tide Retention and Student Success Initiative Course Innovation 2018 Program. Dollars: $60000 full proposal and $2000 pre-proposal. Title: Innovation, Integration, and Active Learning: A Journey into Curricula Redesign. (Program Grant). Role: Co-PI (Co-PI: Dr. S. Kaylor; Co-PI: Dr. A. Woods).
    • 2018 - 2019, Funder: University of Alabama Learning in Action Fellowship Spring 2018 cohort. Dollars: $1000 professional development and $1000 resources. Title: Learning in Action Fellowship. Role: PI/Fellow.
    • 2017 - 2019, Funder: Research Grants Committee, University of Alabama. Dollars: $5937. Title: Withdrawing Care for an Unexpectedly Ill Patient: Interprofessional Simulations. Role: PI.
    • 2017 - 2018, Funder: Sigma Theta Tau International Epsilon Omega Chapter Grant, University of Alabama. Dollars: $500. Title: End of Life Education within Baccalaureate Programs: A Feasibility Study Assessing Nursing Curricula. Role: PI.
    • 2014 - 2017, Funder: Seton Family of Hospitals. Dollars: $1100. Title: Communicating Oncologic Prognosis with Empathy Study. Role: Co-I (PI: Dr. B Goodgame; Co-I: Dr. B. Jones).

    Pending Submissions

    • 2023 Funder: National Endowment for the Humanities  Dollars: $149,996 Title: Utilizing Humanities to Advance Competency-Based Education for Palliative Nursing Care Role: PI (Co-I: Dr. A. Davis and Dr. A. Burciaga-Rivera) 

    Completed Unfunded Research/Projects

    • 2018-2023 Title:  Inpatient Palliative Care Chart Metrics Role: Co-I (PI: N. Safabakhsh; Co-I: S. Govahi; Co-I: M. Gonzales; Co-I: I. Byock) 
    • 2017 Title:  Understanding Interdisciplinary Education between Social Work and Nursing students utilizing Simulation.  Role: Co-PI (PI: Dr. M. Callihan; Co-PI: Dr. S. Kaylor; Co-I: K. Gibson; Co-I: S. Smith; Co-I: D. Cain) 

     

  • Service

    School

    FACULTY MENTEES/TRAINEES

    • 2020-2021, Heather Cole, New Faculty and Simulation Specialist, University of Alabama

    GRADUATE STUDENT MENTEES/TRAINEES

    • 2022-present Rachael Sterling, PhD Student, UT Health San Antonio, Dissertation Chair and Qualifying Exam Committee member 
    • 2022-present Patricia Medina, PhD Student, UT Health San Antonio, Doctoral Advisor  
    • 2022-present Andrya Rivera-Burciaga, PhD Student, UT Health San Antonio, Doctoral Advisor  and Independent Study Faculty 
    • 2022-present, Heather Cole, PhD Student, University of Alabama
    • 2021-2023, Cheree Wiggins, EdD Student, University of Alabama

    UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT MENTEES/TRAINEES

    • 2022 Victoria Consolo, BSN student, University of North Alabama College of Nursing & Health Professions, Research Mentor, “Geriatric Care Perceptions of Senior Nursing Students: A Mixed Methods Study” 
    • 2021, Anne McNeil, BSN student, University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, NUR330 Honors Research Mentor, “Perceptions of Palliative Care in Oncology Settings”

    RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

    • 2022 Gabie Wingett, RN, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Research Assistant 

    Institutional

    • 2023 UT Health San Antonio SPH Search Committee for SPH- Department of Environmental & Occupational Health
    • 2023 UT Health San Antonio SON SUNRISE Application Review Working Group 
    • 2023 UT Health San Antonio SON BSN Curriculum Revision Working Group  
    • 2023 UT Health San Antonio SON School representative for booth at Sigma   
    • 2023 UT Health San Antonio Review Committee for Presidential Teaching Excellence Awards 
    • 2022-present UT Health San Antonio SON Graduate Faculty Council member for Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 
    • 2022-present UT Health San Antonio GSBS PhD Committee on Graduate Studies Chair 
    • 2002-present UT Health San Antonio GSBS Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Marketing Committee 
    • 2022 UT Health San Antonio SON Writing Retreat Co-Facilitator 
    • 2022-present UT Health San Antonio PhD Applicant Interviewer 
    • 2021-present UT Health San Antonio, Mentoring Program Task Force
    • 2021-present UT Health San Antonio, Caring for the Caregiver Task Force
    • 2021-2023 UT Health San Antonio, Fac Sponsor for Spring 2023 Cohort
    • 2021-present UT Health San Antonio, Fac Search Committee Special Search Task Force
    • 2021-present UT Health San Antonio, Fac Assembly

    Service to the Profession

    Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 

    • 2022- present Sigma Bilding Corporation Board Member
    • 2020-present Renewable Gifts Committee Sigma Fdn for Nursing Member

    International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing 

    • 2023 Co-Chair Doctoral Conf Planning Committee 

    Manuscript Reviewer 

    • 2023 Geriatric Nursing 
    • 2023 Nursing & Health Sciences 
    • 2022 Progress in Palliative Care 
    • 2022 Heliyon 
    • 2022 Journal of Palliative Care 
    • 2022 Nursing Open

    Abstract Reviewer

    • 2022-present Intl Network for Doctoral Edu in Nursing Conf
    • 2019-present, Nursing Edu Research Conf

    Professional Affiliations (memberships) 

    • 2023-present Natl. League for Nursing general member 
    • 2022-present  Hospice & Palliative Nursing Association, SA Chapter 
    • 2017-present Palliative Care Research Cooperative -Junior Investigator mbr
    • 2009-present Sigma Theta Tau Intl Honor Society of Nursing 

    Community

    • 2022 Camp Nurse Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, Camp La Jita 
    • 2022-present Search Committee for Youth Crown of Life Lutheran Church Leader 
    • 2021-present Church Council Secretary Crown of Life Lutheran Church  
    • 2021-present, Troop Leader, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Troop #5061, San Antonio, TX
    • 2020-2021, Daisy Leader, Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama, Service Unit 295, Tuscaloosa, AL
    • 2020-2021, Troop Leader,Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama Troop #29550, Tuscaloosa, AL

    Consultations  

    • 2022 Creighton University Informal consultant for palliative care education initiatives Acknowledgement in associated publication: Potthoff, M., Kirkpatrick, A.J., & Jizba, T. A. (2023). Interprofessional primary palliative care: Do the AACN Essentials prepare nurses for collaborative practice?, Journal of Professional Nursing, 46, 197-204, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2023.03.017.  

  • Publications

      Peer-reviewed Articles (*indicates data-based; ** indicates student author)

      • Safabakhsh, N., Lippe, M., Govahi, S., Gonzales, M., & Byock. I. (2023). Determining unmet need for services: A patient-centered metric to inform palliative care program planning. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, Advance online publication. doi: 10.1136/spcare-2023-004190 
      • Suntai, Z., Noh, H., Lee, L., Bell, J.G., Lippe, M.P., & Lee, H.Y. (2023). The intersectional impact of race and gender on end-of-life care quality among older adults. The Gerontologist, gnad012. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnad012    
      • Lippe, M. P., Eyer, J. C., Roberts, K. E., Ritter, E. R., DiMauro, P. K., McKinney, R. E., Jr, Williamson, C. L., & Rosa, W. E. (2023). Affirmative palliative care for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. The American Journal of Nursing, 123(4), 48–53. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000925508.62666.99 
      • *Lippe, M. P., & Davis, A. (2023). Development of a primary palliative nursing care competence model and assessment tool: A mixed-methods study. Nursing Education Perspectives, 44(2), 76–81. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001056 
      • Callihan, M., Smith, S., Gibson, K., Bolton, K., Kaylor, S., Horton, A., Cain, D., & Lippe, M.P. (2022) The use of high-fidelity simulation to promote authentic learning in undergraduate social work students. Best Practices in Mental Health, 18(1), 62-70. 
      • Clark, S., & Lippe, M. (2022). Vicarious learning and communication self-efficacy: a pediatric end-of-life simulation for pre-licensure nursing students. Journal of Professional Nursing, 43, 107-116. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.09.008 
      • *Lippe, M., Davis, A., Stock, N., Mazanec, P., & Ferrell, B. (2022). Updated primary palliative care competencies and alignment with AACN Essentials: Resources for nursing faculty. Journal of Professional Nursing, 42, 250-261. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.07.012 
      • *Lippe, M. & Davis, A. (in press). Development of a Primary Palliative Nursing Care Competence Model and Assessment Tool: A Mixed Methods Study. Nursing Education Perspectives.
      • *Jeffers, S., Lippe, M., Justice, A.*, Ferry, D., Borowik, K.*, & Connelly, C.* (in press). Nursing Student Perceptions of End-of-Life Communication Competence: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing.
      • *Lippe, M., Crowder, A.**, Carter, P., Threadgill, A.H. (2021). Variables impacting the quality of life of dementia caregivers: A data visualization analysis. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 53(6), 772-780. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12718
      • Lippe, M., Eyer, J.C., Rosa, W.E., McKinney, R., Patterson, B., Matteo, R.A., Townsend, H., & Halli-Tierney, A. (2021). Caring for an unconscious transgender patient at the end of life: Ethical considerations and implications. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 23(4), 300-308. doi: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000765
      • *Harwell, J., & Lippe, M. (2021). Impact of ELNEC-Undergraduate curriculum on associate degree nursing student primary palliative care knowledge. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 16(3), 210-214. doi:  10.1016/j.teln.2021.03.002
      • Davis, A., Lippe, M., Glover, T., McLeskey, N., Shillam, C., & Mazanec, P. (2021). Integrating the ELNEC Undergraduate curriculum into nursing education: Lessons learned. Journal of Professional Nursing, 37(2), 286-290. doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2020.12.003
      • *Lippe, M., Phillips, F., Currin-McCulloch, J., Stanley, A.,** Jones, B., & Goodgame, B. (2020). Communicating oncologic prognosis with empathy: A pilot study of a novel communication guide. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 37(12), p.1029-1036. doi: 10.1177/1049909120921834
      • *Lippe, M., Stanley, A.,** Ricamato, A.,** Halli-Tierney, A., & McKinney, R. (2020) Exploring end-of-life care team communication: An interprofessional simulation study. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 37(1), p. 65-71.
      • doi: 10.1177/1049909119865862
      • *Davis, A., Lippe, M., Burduli, E., & Barbosa-Leiker, C. (2020). Development of a new undergraduate palliative care knowledge measure. Journal of Professional Nursing, 36(1), p. 47-52. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2019.06.007
      • *Lippe, M., Davis, A., Threadgill, H.**, Ricamato, A.** (2020). Development of a new measure to assess primary palliative care perceived competence. Nurse Educator 45(2), p. 106-110. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000682
      • *Lippe, M. (2019). Assessment of primary palliative care content within pre-licensure nursing education: A multi-site feasibility study. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, 21(5), 373-381. doi: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000535
      • Lippe, M., Linton, B., & Jones, B. (2019). Utilizing a collaborative learning experience to sensitize interprofessional students to palliative care scopes of practice with adolescent and young adults. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 33(2), 267-269.
      • doi: 10.1080/13561820.2018.1538108
      • *Lippe, M., Johnson, B.**, & Carter, P. (2019). Protecting student anonymity in research using a subject-generated identification code. Journal of Professional Nursing, 35(2), 120-123. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2018.09.006
      • Currin-McCulloch, J., Lippe, M., Acker, K., & Jones, B. (2018). Communicating terminal prognosis: The provider's role in reframing hope. Palliative & Supportive Care, 16(6), 803-805. doi: 10.1017/S1478951518000329
      • Lippe, M., Johnson, B.**, Mohr, S.**, & Kraemer, K.** (2018). Palliative care educational interventions for pre-licensure healthcare students: An integrative review. American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 35(9), 1235-1244.
      • doi: 10.1177/1049909118754494
      • *Davis, A. & Lippe, M. (2018). Two prelicensure nursing programs assess readiness to standardize palliative and end of life care curriculum. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 8(2), 29-34. doi: 10.5430/jnep.v8n2p29
      • Lippe, M. & Carter, P. (2018). Using the CIPP model to assess nursing education program quality and merit. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 13(1), 9-13.
      • doi: 10.1016/j.teln.2017.09.008
      • *Lippe, M. & Hudson, S. (2018). Communication simulation using laypersons as standardized patients: Preparing students for their first clinical day. Nurse Educator, 43(2), E5-E6. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000459

      Book Chapters

      • Davis A. & Lippe, M. (in press). Palliative care education. In M. Moldvai & H. Coates (Eds). Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing (6th ed). Oxford University Press. 
      • Halli-Tierney, A., Albright, A., Dragan, D., Lippe, M., Allen, R. (2018). Ethical issues in palliative and end of life care. In Allen, Carpenter, & Eichorst (eds.), Perspectives on Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Disease, Social and Cultural Context. New York, NY: Routledge.

      Non-Peer-reviewed Articles (** denotes student authors)

       

      Abstracts (** denotes student authors)

      • Halli-Tierney, A., Lippe, M., Stanley, A.,** Ricamato, A.,** & McKinney, R. (2019). The impact of an interprofessional simulation on team communication at the end of life. Innovation in Aging, 3(Supp1), S150-S151. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.541
      • Lippe, M., Halli-Tierney, A., & McKinney, R. (2019). Enhancing healthcare students’ perceived competence to care for dying patients: An interprofessional simulation (S847). Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 57(2), 507. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.12.299
      • Lippe, M. & Davis, A. (2019). Development of new undergraduate palliative care knowledge measure (S846). Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 57(2), 506-507. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.12.298
      • Mazanec, P., Ferrell, B., Malloy, P., Davis, A., Lippe, M., Shillam, C. (2018). An innovative, interactive online ELNEC-undergraduate curriculum for nursing students (FR482E). Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 55(2), 636. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.12.159

      Published Conference Proceedings (** denotes student authors)

      Media

      Presentations
      Invited Podium Presentations

      • 2023 Lippe, M. (2023, September). “Advancing Palliative Nursing Care Education in Academia.” Invited international speaker for the 6th Academic Conference for Japan Society for End-of-Life Care, Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Invited to present a pre-recorded presentation video.  
      • 2023 Davis, A., & Lippe, M. (2023, April). “ELNEC Undergraduate Module 3: Pain Management,” National ELNEC webinar, virtual 
      • 2023 Davis, A., & Lippe, M. (2023, January). “ELNEC Undergraduate Module 1: Introduction to Palliative Care,” National ELNEC webinar, virtual 
      • 2023 McGrath, J. & Lippe, M. (2023, February). “Faculty, Staff, and Students Matter.” Invited Plenary for the 2023 Sigma Creating Healthy Work Environments Conference, Austin, TX. Invited as a representative of the institution receiving the 2023 Creating Healthy Work Environments Academic Award.  
      • 2022 Davis, A. & Lippe, M. (2022, December). “Academic Innovations in the Hospice/Palliative/Supportive Sphere of Care: Promoting Excellence in Competency-Based Nursing Education,” Invited by AACN Board of Directors to deliver an Emerging Solutions presentation twice at the 2022 American Association of Colleges of Nursing Transform Conference 
      • 2022 Lippe, M. & Davis, A. (2022, November). “Fostering Student Well-being In and Through Palliative Care Education,” National ELNEC webinar, virtual 
      • 2022 Ferrell, B., Davis, A., & Lippe, M. (2022, October). “ELNEC Summit: Advancing Palliative Care Education in Schools of Nursing,” ELNEC Fall Summit, Chicago, IL 
      • 2022 Davis, A., & Lippe, M. (2022, October). “Evaluating Learning Outcomes in Palliative Care Nursing Education: Tools and Strategies,” National ELNEC webinar, virtual 
      • 2022 Davis, A. & Lippe, M. (2022, September). “Examining AACN Essentials and CARES/G-CARES - Revisited,” National ELNEC webinar, virtual 
      • 2022 Lippe, M. (2022, March). “Using Simulation in Palliative Care Nursing Education: Panel Discussion,” Panel Presenter for National ELNEC webinar, virtual, delivered twice 
      • 2022 Davis, A. & Lippe, M. (2022, February). “Evaluating Learning Outcomes in Palliative Care Nursing Education: Tools and Strategies,” National ELNEC webinar, virtual, delivered twice 
      • 2022 Davis, A. & Lippe, M. (2022, January). “A Tool for Mapping Curriculum: CARES/G-CARES and AACN Hospice/Palliative/Supportive Care Sphere,” National ELNEC webinar, virtual, delivered twice 
      • 2022, Dahlin, C. & Lippe, M. (2022, January). “Sharing Session: Embracing the Moment- Nursing in Extraordinary Times,” Sigma Sharing Session, virtual, delivered 3 times
      • 2021, Graves, R., Somerall, D., Baisden, P., Bartlett, L., Baughn, C., Bennett, P., Bordelon, C., Borella, K., Claus, N., Collins, B., Colvin, N., Gurley, L., Kihn, P., Laird, S., Lewis, K., Lippe, M., Matthias, A., Mukhi, N., Roye, J., Thorne, S., & Winston, R. (2021, November). “The Evolution of Nursing in Canada, Puerto Rico, and the United States: North American Region,” Cultural Exchange Event, Sigma’s 46th Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN
      • 2020, Lippe, M., Eyer, J., Townsend, H., Patterson, B., Rosa, W., McKinney, R., Candrian, C., Halli-Tierney, A. & Matteo, R. (2020, December). “Ethical Considerations when Caring for Unconscious Transgender Patients,” Virtual colloquium, Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2020, Lippe, M. (2020, November). “Educating the Interprofessional Team,” Birds of a Feather Networking Event, UAB’s Palliative Care Summit, online
      • 2020, Lippe, M. & Kaylor, S. (2020, April). “Nursing School During a Pandemic: Navigating the Unknown,” Webinar, Sigma Theta Tau International, online
      • 2020, Lippe, M. & Kaylor, S. (2020, April). “Graduating During a Pandemic: Navigating the Unknown,” Webinar, Sigma Theta Tau International, online
      • 2020, Kaylor, S. & Lippe, M. (2020, April). “Building Bridges of Hope over Roaring Waters: Educating During a Crisis,” Webinar, Sigma Theta Tau International, online
      • 2020, Lippe, M. & Davis, A., (2020, March). “Palliative Care Competence in Undergraduate Nursing Students: Development of a New Model,” Colloquium. Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2020, Lippe, M. & Davis, A., (2020, February). “Development of an Instrument to Measure Palliative Care Competence in Undergraduate Nursing Students,” Webinar, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Residency Task Force, online
      • 2020, Johnson, P., Appel, S., Lippe, M., Mumba, M. (2020, January). “Tips for Publication Success,” Spring 2020 Capstone College of Nursing College Assembly, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2019, Ashe, S., Retzloff, D., Lippe, M., Elloitt, T., Medendorp, M., & Clenney, C. (2019, August). “Panel Discussions: Simulation Operations and the Role in Simulation Programs,” Panel discussion, 2019 CAE Alabama SimDay, Huntsville, AL
      • 2019, Kaylor, S., Lippe, M., & Woods, A. (2019, April). “Innovation, Integration, and Active Learning: A Journey into Curricula Redesign,” Project Rising Tide Student Success Workshop, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2019, Kaylor, S., Lippe, M., & Woods, A. (2019, February). “Leaving the Lectern: Course Collaboration for Enhanced Student Comprehension,” Colloquium, Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2019, Kaylor, S.K., Woods, A., & Lippe, M. (2019, February). “From “Cookie-Cutter” Classes to Creative Time Structures: Generating a Small Group Atmosphere within Large Cohort Sizes,” State of Alabama Association of Colleges of Nursing (SAACN), Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge, Birmingham, AL

      Invited Poster Presentations

      • 2019, Lippe, M., Halli-Tierney, A., & McKinney, R. (2019, April). “Enhancing Healthcare Students’ Perceived Competence to Care for Dying Patients: An Interprofessional Simulation”, Invited poster, University of Alabama Faculty Research Day, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2018, Lippe, M. (2018, April). “Withdrawing Life Sustaining Measures for an Unexpectedly Ill Patient: Interprofessional Simulations”, Invited poster, University of Alabama Faculty Research Day, Tuscaloosa, AL

      Peer Reviewed Podium Presentations

      • 2023 Lippe, M., Stoltz, I., Sisk, L., Wall, C., & McGrath, J. (2023, February). “Academic Mentoring Program to Support Mentors, Mentees, and a Healthy Work Environment,” Sigma’s Creating Healthy Work Environments conference, Austin, TX 
      • 2021,  Lippe, M. & Davis, A. (2021, November). “Development of a Primary Palliative Care Competence Assessment Tool: A Mixed-Methods Study,” Sigma’s 46th Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN
      • 2021, Lippe, M. & Kaylor, S. (2021, February). “Exploring Grief and Fostering Resilience for Educators and Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic,” Sigma’s Creating Healthy Work Environments Conference, virtual
      • 2020, Lippe, M. & Davis, A., (2020, February). “Palliative Care Competence in Undergraduate Nursing Students: Development of a New Model,” Palliative Care Research Cooperative, Denver, CO
      • 2019, Lippe, M., Davis, A., McLeskey, N., Glover, T., Shillam, C., & Mazanec, P. (2019, November). “Transforming Prelicensure Primary Palliative Nursing Education,” Symposium, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing 45th Biennial Convention, Washington, DC
      • 2019, Barger, S., March, A., & Lippe, M. (2019, November). “Comparing Active versus Vicarious Learners’ Self-Efficacy during a Pediatric End-of-Life Simulation,” Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing 45th Biennial Convention, Washington, DC
      • 2019, Kaylor, S. & Lippe, M. (2019, November). “‘Exactly What Do We Do?’: Perspectives of Pre-Clinical Nursing Students’ First Experiences in Simulation,” Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing 45th Biennial Convention, Washington, DC
      • 2019, Woods, A., Lippe, M., & Kaylor, S. (2019, November). “Teaching Using Student Teams: Moving from Academic Competition to Collaboration,” Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing 45th Biennial Convention, Washington, DC
      • 2019, Woods, A., Lippe, M., Kaylor, S. (2019, March). “Teaching Using Student Teams,” Alabama League for Nursing Annual Meeting, Hanceville, AL
      • 2019, Kaylor, S., & Lippe, M. (2019, February). “Don’t Cry Yourself A River: A Framework to Bridge the Clinical-to-Academia Transition Gap,” Sigma Creating Healthy Work Environments Conference, New Orleans, LA
      • 2018, Lippe, M., Woods, A. (2018, September). “Rethinking Pathophysiology: Bringing Games and Simulations into the Classroom,” Sigma Theta Tau Region 8 Conference, Mobile, AL
      • 2018, Kaylor, S., Lippe, M., Woods, A. (2018, September). “Innovation, Integration, and Active Learning: A Journey into Curricula Redesign,” Sigma Theta Tau Region 8 Conference, Mobile, AL
      • 2018, Lippe, M., & Woods, A. (2018, May). “Rethinking Pathophysiology: Bringing Games and Simulations into the Classroom,” University of Alabama System Scholars Institute, Birmingham, AL
      • 2018, Mazanec, P., Ferrell, B., Davis, A., Lippe, M. (2018, March). “An Innovative, Interactive Online ELNEC-Undergraduate Curriculum for Nursing Students,” American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine/Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association Annual Assembly, Boston, MA
      • 2018, Lippe, M. & Kaylor, K. (2018, March). “Connecting the Dots: Guided Simulation Bridge Content from Three Non-Clinical Nursing Courses,” Alabama League for Nursing Annual Meeting, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2018, Lippe, M. & Halli-Tierney, A. (2018, March). “Enhancing Healthcare Students’ Perceived Competence to Care for Dying Patients: An Interprofessional Simulation,” Alabama League for Nursing Annual Meeting, Tuscaloosa, AL

      Peer Reviewed Poster Presentations (* denotes student authors): 

      • 2023 Davis, A. & Lippe, M. (2023, January). “Inspiring Academic Excellence in Palliative Nursing Education: Updated Palliative Care Competencies for Doctoral Students and Alignment with AACN Essentials,” poster presentation at AACN Doctoral Education Conference, San Diego, CA 
      • 2021 Lippe, M., Eyer, J., Rosa, W., Candrian, C., McKinney, R., Patterson, B., & Townsend, H. (2021, February). “Ethical Considerations when Caring for Unconscious Transgender Patients: Promoting TGD-Inclusive and Gender-Affirming Interdisciplinary Healthcare,” Creating Healthy Work Environments Conference, virtual 
      • 2020 Lippe, M. & Davis, A. (2020, September). “Identifying Primary Palliative Care Competencies to Educate Future Nurses,” National League for Nursing Education Summit, Orlando, FL 
      • 2020 Bartlett, T.R., Johnson, P., & Lippe, M. (2020, January). “Nursing Needs More Scientists: Strategies for Increasing the Pipeline,” American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s 2020 Doctoral Education Conference, Naples, CA 
      • 2019 Halli-Tierney, A., Lippe, M., Stanley, A.,* Ricamato, A.,* & McKinney, R. (2019, November). “The Impact of an Interprofessional Simulation on Team Communication at the End of Life,” Gerontological Society of America 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting, Austin, TX 
      • 2019 Lippe, M., Stanley, A.,* & Ricamato, A.* (2019, July). “Exploring Palliative Care Team Communication: An Interprofessional Simulation Study,” Sigma Theta Tau 30th International Nursing Research Congress, Calgary, Alberta, Canada 
      • 2019 Goodgame, B., Phillips, F., Lippe, M., & Jones, B. (2019, June). “Communicating Oncologic Prognosis with Empathy (COPE) Pilot Study,” American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL 
      • 2019 Lippe, M., Halli-Tierney, A., & McKinney, R. (2019, March). “Enhancing Healthcare Students’ Perceived Competence to Care for Dying Patients: An Interprofessional Simulation,” American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine/Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association Annual Assembly, Orlando, FL 
      • 2019 Lippe, M. & Davis, A. (2019, March). Development “Development of New Undergraduate Palliative Care Knowledge Measure,” American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine/Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association Annual Assembly, Orlando, FL

      Student Podium Presentations (Faculty Sponsor)

      • 2020, Crowder, R. A. (2020, February). “Variables Impacting the Quality of Life of Dementia Caregivers: A Secondary Analysis,” Leadership podium presentation, Alabama Association of Nursing Students Annual Meeting, Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, AL

      Student Poster Presentations (Faculty Sponsor)

      • 2021, Pricher, J. (2021, March). “Improving Handoff of Sexual Assault Victims,” Capstone College of Nursing Doctorate of Nursing Practice Intensive, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2020, Solley, A. (2020, April). “Palliative Care Nursing Competence: Evaluating a New Tool,” Capstone College of Nursing Honors Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Professional Nursing Practice Poster Session, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2020, Crowder, R. A. (2020, March). “Variables Impacting the Quality of Life of Dementia Caregivers: A Secondary Analysis,” National Council on Undergraduate Research Conference, Bozeman, MT. Conference cancelled.
      • 2020, Justice, A. (2020, March). “Nursing Students Perceptions of End-of-Life Communication: A Simulation Study,” National Council on Undergraduate Research Conference, Bozeman, MT. Conference cancelled.
      • 2019, Justice, A. (2019, November). “Nursing Students Perceptions of End-of-Life Communication: A Simulation Study,” Capstone College of Nursing Honors Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Professional Nursing Practice Poster Session, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2019, Crowder, R. A. (2019, April). “Variables Impacting the Quality of Life of Dementia Caregivers: A Secondary Analysis,” Capstone College of Nursing Honors Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Professional Nursing Practice Poster Session, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2019, Tepen, A. J. (2019, April). “The Palliative Nurse’s Role in the Treatment Process of Transition-Aged Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,” Capstone College of Nursing Honors Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Professional Nursing Practice Poster Session, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2019, Ricamato, A. & Stanley, A. (2019, April). “Evaluating Care Team Communication during an Educational End of Life Simulation,” National Council on Undergraduate Research Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
      • 2019, Stanley, A. & Ricamato, A. (2019, March). “Evaluating Care Team Communication during an Educational End Of Life Simulation,” Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2019, Crowder, R. A. (2019, March). “Variables Impacting the Quality of Life of Dementia Caregivers: A Secondary Analysis,” Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2018, Ricamato, A. (2018, November). “Assessment of Primary Palliative Care Perceived Competence through an Interprofessional Simulation,” Capstone College of Nursing Honors Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Professional Nursing Practice Poster Session, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2018, Stanley, A. (2018, April). “Enhancing Prognosis Communication Through an Interprofessional Guide: A Feasibility Study,” Capstone College of Nursing Honors Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Professional Nursing Practice Poster Session, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2018, Findley, G. (2018, April). “End of Life Education within Baccalaureate Programs: A Feasibility Study Assessing Nursing Curricula,” Capstone College of Nursing Honors Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Professional Nursing Practice Poster Session, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2018, Stanley, A. (2018, March). “Enhancing Prognosis Communication Through an Interprofessional Guide: A Feasibility Study,” Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2018, Johnson, B. (2018, February). “End of Life Care Education in Pre-licensure Healthcare Professionals: An Integrative Review,” University of Alabama System Honors Research Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL

      SPEECHES, WORKSHOPS OR PROGRAMS DEVELOPED:

      • 2023 Lippe, M. (2023, April). “Palliative and End-of-Life Care.” Guest Lecture for NURS4315 Adult Health II, UT Health San Antonio  
      • 2023 Lippe, M. (2023, February). “Pain Management and Palliative and End-of-Life Care.” Guest Lecture for NURS3330 Foundations of Professional Nursing, UT Health San Antonio  
      • 2022 Lippe, M. (2022, November). “Taking the Guess Work out of Writing: Using the Equator Network” Faculty Writing Workshop, UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing 
      • 2022 Lippe, M. (2022, October). “Pain Management and Palliative and End-of-Life Care.” Guest Lecture for NURS3330 Foundations of Professional Nursing, UT Health San Antonio  
      • 2022 Lippe, M. (2022, August). “Mentoring Communication Strategies.” Faculty Mentoring Workshop: Strategize to Maximize your Mentoring Skills, UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing 
      • 2022 Lippe, M. & McGrath, J. (2022, June). “Revise and Resubmit: What is this Thing Called Peer Review?” Faculty Writing Workshop, UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing 
      • 2022 McGrath, J. & Lippe, M. (2022, June). “How to Become a Peer Reviewer and How Best to Provide a Good Review.” Faculty Writing Workshop, UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing 
      • 2021, Kaylor, S.K., Cheshire, M., Strickland, H.P., & Lippe, M.P. (2021, May). “Introduction to Course Leading.” Faculty Workshop, Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa. AL
      • 2021, Kaylor, S.K., & Lippe, M.P. (2021, February). “Test Construction and Analysis: Developing Exams that Promote Critical Thinking.” Faculty Workshop, Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2019, Lippe, M. (2019, October). “Final Hours of Life.” Guest Lecture for Complex Client Nursing course, Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2019, Lippe, M. (2019, April). “Final Hours of Life.” Guest Lecture for Complex Client Nursing course, Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2019, Lippe, M. (2019, February). “Final Hours of Life.” Guest Lecture for Complex Client Nursing course, Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2018, Lippe, M. (2018, November). “Final Hours of Life.” Guest Lecture, Druid City Hospital Nurse Residency, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2018, Lippe, M. (2018, June). “Final Hours of Life.” Guest Lecture, Druid City Hospital Nurse Residency, Tuscaloosa, AL
      • 2018, Lippe, M. (2018, January). “Final Hours of Life.” Guest Lecture for Complex Client Nursing course, Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL