Clinical Instructor
University of Michigan School of Nursing
400 North Ingalls Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Interests
- Palliative Care
- Bone marrow transplant
- Oncology
- Nurse Coaching
- Teaching and Support for Students
Dr. Harden is a leader in clinical practice and teaching. She has focused her nursing career on advancing clinical practice, quality care, and patient and staff education in the areas of hematology, oncology, bone marrow transplant and palliative care. In her previous role as clinical nurse specialist, she worked with nurses on clinical practice initiatives on topics such as falls, sleep disturbances, cardiac monitoring, early palliative care for bone marrow transplant patients, oral care, and prevention of CLABSIs. Dr. Harden has been involved with the facilitation and teaching of the Oncology Core course and teaching in the Chemotherapy Course and Central Nurse Orientation. In addition, she has been invited to lecture in a variety of conference settings (Oncology Nursing Society, American Cancer Society, U of M Evidence Based Practice conference), including an all-day seminar about Hematologic Malignancies for Michigan Case Management Nurses through Michigan State University. At the School of Nursing, she is the Coordinator for Medical Surgical Nursing Education and supports faculty, students, and content delivery in the Nursing Therapies courses at all levels. In this role she is a mentor and consultant to new faculty and is dedicated to incorporating teaching practices that maximize the student’s ability to use their knowledge and clinical judgment in the practice setting.
Dr. Harden is a board-certified nurse coach working with the Healthy Lifetime program for her clinical practice. Healthy Lifetime (HL) is a person-centered, science-based nurse coaching program that works with individuals to enhance self-care, independence, and quality of life. In this role she meets one to one with community members to coach them through the process of making the healthy changes they want to see in their life. In addition to her continued learning of coaching strategies, she is co-facilitating the nurse coach training program as new coaches learn to be part of the HL program.
Current Research Grants and Programs
- Palliative Care Education Initiatives
- Healthy Lifetime Nurse Coaching Research Program
Teaching
Dr. Harden has been active in the role as Clinical Assistant Professor. In her teaching role, she has focused her efforts in the areas of Oncology Nursing and Palliative Care. She teaches senior complex care students the art and science of oncology nursing and many of her students have gone on to become oncology nurses themselves. Supporting students in the clinical setting is of utmost importance so they can learn, think, and grow in a positive environment. She is dedicated to teaching students, nurses and patients about palliative care and the benefits it provides for quality of life in the face of serious illness. She is a co-developer and instructor of the health science elective called Exploring Palliative care and works with interdisciplinary colleagues to bring evidence-based content to students. This course utilizes a multi-modal approach to palliative care education, so it includes lecture, group discussion, open discussion, active learning strategies, reflection, simulation and writing elements during this student favored offering.
Affiliations / Service
- Nurse Coach, Research Assistant and Training Facilitator, Healthy Lifetime Research Initiative 2019 - present
- Co-Chair, Michigan Medicine Palliative Care Education Committee 2021 - present (member, 2018 -2021)
- Co-Chair, Palliative Care Conference and Core Curriculum Committee
- Member, Foundational Course Initiative Grant, Pharmacology
- Member, Planning Committee for Geriatric and Palliative Care Conference Committee - University of Michigan and Ann Arbor VA 2021
- Member, Marge Calarco Endowment Lectureship Conference 2019 - present
- Member, Palliative Care Champions 2023 - present
- Member, Recharge Room Steering Committee 2021 - present
- President, Oncology Nursing Society Ann Arbor Chapter 2019 - 2021
- Member, Oncology Nursing Society 1989 – present
Notable Awards / Honors
- Advanced Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS) – (2005 – present) Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
- Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) – (April 2014 – 2018) Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
- Board Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC) - (2023 - present)
- Faculty DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty in Memory of J. Patrick Barnes (2019)
Education
- DNP, Duke University, Durham, NC, 2017
- MS, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1991
- BSN, Hope College, Holland, MI 1988
Publication Highlights
Butterworth, S., Potempa, S., Laughlin, C., Flaherty-Robb M., Calarco, M., Harden, K., Schmidt, P., & Potempa, K. (2022). Case studies: Person-centered health coaching in people with social determinants of health. Sumbitted for publication.
Potempa, K., Calarco, M., Flaherty-Robb, M., Butterworth, S., Isaman, D., Potempa, S., Laughlin, C., Schmidt, P., Struble, L., Harden, K., Ghosh, B., Furspan, P., & Ellis, A. (2022). Healthy lifetime: A randomized trial of virtual health coaching for older adults. Submitted for publication.
Potempa, K., Butterworth, S., Flaherty-Robb, M., Calarco, M., Marriott, D., Ghosh, B., Gabarda, A., Windsor, J., Potempa, S., Laughlin, C., Harden, K., Schmidt, P., Ellis, A., & Furspan, P. (2023). The impace of nurse health coaching strategies on cognitive-behavioral outcomes in older adults. Internationl Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(1), 416. doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010416
Harden, K. L., Mason, H., Price, D., & Bigelow, A. (2022). Learning the art of palliative care through simuation. Submitted for publication.
Harden, K. & Prochnow, L. (2023). Clinical judgment measurement model helps maximize case-based didactice and clinical learning. Nurse Educator. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001380
Harden, K. L., Price, D. M., Bigelow, A. D., & Mason, H. L. (in press). Phases and transitions of serious illness: A structure for teaching palliative care. Journal of Nursing Education.
Flaherty-Robb, M>, Calarco, M., Butterworth, S., Struble, S., Harden K., Franklin, M., Potempa, S., Laughlin, C., Schmidt, P., Policichio, J., Yakusheva, O., Isaman, D., Gallagher, N. A., Furspan, P., & Potempa, K. (2022). Healthy lifetime (HL): An internet-based behavioral health coaching protocol for olders adults. Frontiers Digital Health. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2022.795827. PMID: 35529316
Price, D., Bigelow, A., Mason, H., & Harden, K. (2022). Running on empty: Diminished empathetic reserve in front line nurses. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, 24(2), 132-139.
Mason, H., Price, D., Bigelow, A., & Harden, K. (2022). Multilevel classroom learning prepares nurses for future collaboration in palliative care. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 28(9), 401-405.
Bigelow, A., Price, D., Mason, H., & Harden, K. (2022). Teaching in times of crisis with a palliative care lens. Nursing Education Perspectives, 43(5), 335-336.
Bigelow, A., Price, D., Mason, H., & Harden, K. (2021). Integration of palliative care into primary care - preliminary data: Identification of knowledge deficits and next steps. The University of Michigan Department of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Research Series. Ann Arbor, MI. October, 2021.
Harden, K. L., Wall, P., Galunas, L., & Eastman, D. J. (2021). Managing falls: Implementation of a three-intervention initiative to improve quality of care for patients with cancer. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 25(2), 188-193.
Harden, K., Price, D. M., Mason, H., & Bigelow, A. (2020). COVID-19 shones a spotlight on the age-old problem of social isolation. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, 22(6), 1-7.
Harden, K. L., Price, D., Duffy, E., Galunas, L., & Rodgers, C. (2017). Palliative care: Improving nurses knowledge, attitudes and behaviors in palliative care. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 21(5), E232-E238. doi: 10.1188/17.c.jon.E232-E238
Harden, K. L. & Schembri, J. A. (2016). Early intervention with transplantation recipients to improve access to and knowledge of palliative care. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 20(4), E88-E92, doi: 10.1188/16.cjon.e88-e92
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Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482
Interests
- Palliative care education
- Symptom management
- Oncology
- End of life conversations
- Independent NP oncology clinics
Heidi Mason received her BSN from Michigan State University in 1986 and her MSN from Wayne State University in 1998. She has worked in oncology for 28 years. Her present specialty is in head and neck oncology and symptom management. She recently published a paper in The November 2013 issue of the Oncology Nursing Forum discussing her research regarding an independent nurse practitioner clinic specializing in symptom management of head and neck oncology patients. She is presently working on research in depression and exercise.
Heidi has also lectured at various conferences and classes regarding symptom management. She is presently working as an NP in head and neck oncology and as a clinical instructor for acute care NP students.
Teaching
Heidi Mason has a long history of precepting graduate students, and is comfortable working with students on clinical skills, decision making and documentation. As an acute care nurse practitioner at U-M’s Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMCCC), she is uniquely qualified to help students utilize what they learned in class in the clinical setting. She encourages them to treat patients in a holistic fashion. She finds this to be especially important with graduate students as they transition into providers.
Affiliations / Service
- American Society for pain management nursing
- American academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Oncology Nursing Society
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Association
Education
- DNP, Madonna University, 2019
- MSN, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 1998
- BSN, Michigan State University, East Lansing , MI 1986
Publication Highlights
Symptom management during and after treatment with concurrent chemoradiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer: A review of the literature and areas for future research.
Mason, H., DeRubeis, M., Foster, J., Taylor, J., Worden, F. Outcomes Evaluation of a Weekly Nurse Practitioner-Managed Symptom Management Clinic for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated with Chemoradiotherapy. Publication November 2013.
Worden FP, Kumar B, Mason HL…[15/19]…Carey TE. Chemo Selection as a strategy for organ preservation in patients with T4 Laryngeal Squmous cell carcinoma with cartilage invasion. Laryngoscope. 2009;119(8):1510-7.
Worden FP, Moyer J, Mason HL…[18/20]…Wolf GT. Chemo Selection as a strategy for organ preservation in advanced oropharynx cancer: response and survival positively associated with HPV16 copy number. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2008;26(19):3138-46
University of Michigan School of Nursing
400 North Ingalls Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482
Interests
- Health disparities
- Maternal child health
- Chronic disease
- Group care models
- Latino and immigrant health in the United States
Since 1995, Megan Eagle has been providing primary health care services to underserved populations. She has done research on the health care needs of uninsured adults in Washtenaw County, the adaptability Group Prenatal Care models to the family practice setting and on strategies for addressing maternal mortality in rural areas. She has served as a clinical preceptor to adult and family Nurse Practitioner students and also supervised clinical placements for students from the Schools of Social Work, Pharmacy, and Medicine. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Current Research Grants and Programs
- Addressing the risk of maternal mortality in rural Ecuador: IRWG faculty seed grant.
Teaching
Ms. Eagle teaches graduate students in the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner programs. She also leads two elective seminars on Global Health for undergraduate and graduate students. She has developed field experiences for students interested in Global Health in Quito, Ecuador. Ms. Eagle also teaches Health Promotion to undergraduate nursing students. In the classroom and when teaching and training health professionals and families in Ecuador, Ms. Eagle creates learning environments where the knowledge and experiences participants bring to the classroom are valued and become the foundation of new knowledge.
Affiliations / Service
- Association of Clinicians for the Underserved, 1997-present (Executive committee, 1997-2003)
- Member, American College of Nurse Practitioners
- Member, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners
- Member, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
Notable Awards / Honors
- Preceptor Gold Star Award, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, 2008
- Nightingale Award for Nursing: Advanced Nurse Practice, Oakland University School of Nursing, 2006
- Excellence in Clinical Practice, Sigma Theta Tau, Rho Chapter, 2003
- National Health Service Corps Scholar, 1992-1995
Education
- MPH, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 2013
- MSN, University of California, San Francisco, 1995
- BA, Brown University, Providence, RI, 1988
Publication Highlights
Marvicsin, D., Eagle, M., Munro, M., Harlow-Rosentraub, K., Pohl, J. Lessons learned from examining after hours call patterns in two nurse-managed health centers (In press).
Lori, JR, Livingston, L, Eagle, M, Rominski, S, Nakua, E, Ageyi-Baffour, P. (2014). Rural origin and exposure drives Ghanian midwives” reported future practice. African Journal or Reproductive Health. 18(3): 84-89.
Marvicsin, D., Boucher, N., Eagle, M. (2013). Youth bullying: implications for primary care providers. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners.
