CURRICULUM VITAE

Jennifer R. Nunning, OTR

Interim Program Chair
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
University of Southern Indiana

Email: jrnunning@usi.edu
Office phone: (812) 465-1178
Cell phone: (812) 483-2173

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Health & Safety (Community Health Promotion) August 2019
Indiana State University (Exp. completion date)

Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy June 2004

University of Southern Indiana

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Academic Appointments:

Interim Program Chair & Instructor January 2019 – present time

Occupational Therapy Assistant program
University of Southern Indiana

 Responsible for the management and administration of the program, including

planning, evaluation, budgeting, selection of faculty and staff, maintenance of
accreditation, and commitment to strategies for professional development.

 Responsibility for the overall education of occupational therapy assistant students

during the academic portion of their education; in in preparation for successful
participation in fieldwork, successfully passing NBCOT certification exam, and future
practice as effective and safe practitioners.

 Supervision and mentorship of all OTA full-time and adjunct faculty (including the
OTA Academic Fieldwork Coordinator).

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Instructor & Academic Fieldwork Coordinator January 2012 – January 2019
Occupational Therapy Assistant program
University of Southern Indiana

 Full-time faculty position with the responsibility of educating occupational therapy

assistant students to successfully complete the academic portion of their education,
successfully and effectively participate in fieldwork placements, and ultimately pass
the national certification exam and practice as effective and safe practitioners.
 Maintain current and secure additional fieldwork rotation sites that support the
mission of University of Southern Indiana and the mission of the College of Nursing
and Health Professions.
 Coordinate and provide on-going support for students and clinical fieldwork
educators during all occupational therapy assistant students’ Level I and Level II
fieldwork placements.

Additional Teaching Experience:

Graduate Assistant January 2011 - December 2011

Indiana State University

Applied Health Sciences Department

 Instructed 2-3 sections of an undergraduate Health and Safety course each semester,
with approximately 45 students per section
 Developed new class activities and utilized community and campus experiences to
enhance and utilize active learning in the classroom
 Obtained several new community experts as class speakers to enhance student
learning of subject matter

Graduate Assistant Fall 2010

Dale Carnegie Training: Evansville, IN

 Educated program participants on Effective Communication and Human Relations

principles developed by the Dale Carnegie training program
 Developed new class activities to improve participant engagement
 Mentored participants in developing effective communication and human relations
skills & strategies to enhance their careers and as well as satisfaction with life
participation, roles, and relationships

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 Additional Professional Experience:

Vibrant Home Health Care Nov 2007 - Aug 2012

Occupational Therapist

 Provided skilled occupational therapy services in the home health setting to educate
patients in functioning more safely, easily, and independently in their own homes
 Developed educational in-services for different departments and disciplines to
enhance the quality and cohesiveness of patient services
 Developed effective patient handouts to increase patient understanding, knowledge,
and follow through with treatment objectives

Deaconess Home Services Apr 2005 - Mar 2008

Occupational Therapist

 Provided skilled occupational therapy services in the home health setting to educate
patients in functioning more safely, easily, and independently in their own homes

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Sept 2005 - Nov 2005

Occupational Therapist

 Provided skilled occupational therapy services for children (ages 3 – 21) who
required these services to fully benefit from their education
 Temporary position filling in for an occupational therapist’s maternity leave

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Indiana Licensure License #: Issue Date: Year of Expiration

Occupational Therapist 3100415A 02/11/2005 1/31/2020

NBCOT Certification Certification #: Initial Cert Date: Valid Through:

Occupational Therapist 1073765 02/10/2005 03/31/2020

Registered (OTR)

Specialty: Geriatrics

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HONORS AND AWARDS
Internal Honors and Awards:

 Nominated by OTA student for the USI College of Nursing & Health Professions
Faculty Affairs Excellence in Teaching Award (FAETA). February 2015.
 Nominated by OTA student (& selected by committee for) the USI College of Nursing
& Health Professions Faculty Affairs Excellence in Teaching Award (FAETA). March
2019.

External Honors and Awards:

 Evansville Lost Pets was nominated for the Evansville Celebration of Leadership Award.
Leadership Evansville. February 2019.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Courses Taught:

Course #/Title: Semester/ # of Students Course Format:

Years Taught: Enrolled:

SPRING 2019
SPRING 2018
OTA 242: Occupational
SPRING 2017
Performance Components II 29-32 Lecture
SPRING 2016
(Cognitive Section)
SPRING 2015
(2 credit hours)
SPRING 2014
SPRING 2013
SPRING 2012

SPRING 2019
SPRING 2018
OTA 297: Practicum Seminar A
SPRING 2017
(2 credit hours) 29-32 Lecture/Lab
SPRING 2016
Level IA Fieldwork
SPRING 2015
SPRING 2014
SPRING 2013
SPRING 2012

SPRING 2019
SPRING 2018
OTA 343: Occupational
SPRING 2017
Performance Areas I 29-32 Lecture
SPRING 2016

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(5 credit hours) SPRING 2015
SPRING 2014
SPRING 2013
SPRING 2012

SUMMER 2018
SUMMER 2017
Lecture/Lab
SUMMER 2016
OTA 298: Practicum Seminar B 29-32 Level IB Fieldwork
SUMMER 2015
(2 credit hours)
SUMMER 2014
SUMMER 2013
SUMMER 2012

SUMMER 2019
SUMMER 2018 Lecture
SUMMER 2017
OTA 344: Occupational 29-32
SUMMER 2016
Performance Areas II
SUMMER 2015
(4 credit hours)
SUMMER 2014
SUMMER 2013
SUMMER 2012

OTA 221: Technical Communiction

(3 credit hours) FALL 2019 29 Lecture

OTA 231: Therapeutic Media FALL 2019

(3 credit hours) FALL 2018 29-32 Lecture
FALL 2017

FALL 2019
OTA 241: Occupational FALL 2018
Performance Components I FALL 2017
(4 credit hours) FALL 2016
FALL 2015 29-32 Lecture
FALL 2014
FALL 2013
FALL 2012

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 FALL 2018
FALL 2017
OTA 397: Technical Fieldwork A FALL 2016 29-32 Level IIA Fieldwork
(3 credit hours) FALL 2015
FALL 2014
FALL 2013
FALL 2012

FALL 2018
FALL 2017
OTA 398: Technical Fieldwork B FALL 2016
(3 credit hours) FALL 2015
FALL 2014 29-32 Level IIB Fieldwork
FALL 2013
FALL 2012

Other Teaching Activities and Contributions:

Collaborative lessons & learning activities between the USI OT & OTA programs in the
Fall of 2017, 2018, 2019.

Student Advising and Mentoring Activities:

I have been the primary Advisor for all OTA students (pre, incoming & current) since July
2017. Due to this, I had approximately 50 advisees in 2017, 85 advisees in 2018, & 93
advisees (to date) in 2019. Now that I have assumed the OTA Interim Program Chair
position & an additional full-time faculty member has been hired to assume my previous
role of OTA Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, we will be splitting the advisee load; with
my position being responsible for advising the pre, incoming & first semester OTA
students, and the OTA AFWC faculty member being responsible for advising the OTA
students during their 2nd & 3rd semesters in the USI OTA program (in regard to their Level
IA & Level IB Fieldwork Practicums and Level IIA & Level IIB Fieldwork Internships).

SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

Publications – Peer-reviewed or Refereed:

Thomas, P., Ehlman, K., Nunning, J. (2018). Integration of Teepa Snow’s Positive
Approach® to Care into Multidisciplinary Health Professions Courses. Virginia
Henderson Global Nursing e-Repository. Retrieved from
http://hdl.handle.net/10755/624193

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 Hutchins, M., Melancon, J., Sneed, D., & Nunning, J. (2015). Effectiveness of the

Complete Health Improvement Program. Physical Educator, 72(4), 721-734.

Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.18666/TPE-2015-V72-I4-3002

Hutchins, M., Melancon, J., Nunning, J.R. (2012). Teaching self-efficacy of a

selected group of secondary health education teachers. Journal of Health
Education Teaching, 3(1), 27-32.
Retrieved from http://jhetonline.com/current_issue_for_2012

Scholarly Presentations in Conferences, Symposia, Colloquia, and Seminars:

Professional Presentations:

Wood, J. & Nunning, J. (2019, November) Occupational therapy and occupational

therapy assistant students dive into intraprofessional collaboration. Poster
session presented at the IOTA Fall Conference and Annual Business Meeting,
Indianapolis, IN.

Thomas, P., Ehlman, K., Nunning, J. (2018). Integration of Teepa Snow’s Positive
Approach® to Care into Multidisciplinary Health Professions Courses. The Global
Business of Aging AGHE's 44th Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Pape, S., Nunning, J., Barton, R., Upchurch, C., Wilburn, V. (2014). Transforming
your role as a Fieldwork Educator: A discussion on transformative
learning. 2014 Indiana Occupational Therapy Fall Conference.
Conference conducted at the University of Indianapolis: Indianapolis, IN.

Pape, S., Kilbane, J., Nunning, J., Vertrees, J., Barton, B. (2012, November).
Fieldwork Education 101: Improve your readiness to be an effective fieldwork
educator. 2012 Indiana Occupational Therapy Fall Conference. Conference
conducted at the University of Indianapolis: Indianapolis, IN.

PROFESSIONAL AND CLINICAL ACTIVITIES

Clinical and/or Professional Practice:

Sept 2019 Interprofessional Education: End of Life Simulation

Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistant
University of Southern
Indiana

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Oct 2019 Interprofessional Education: TeamSTEPPS Simulation
Nursing, OTA, Respiratory Therapy,
Deaconess Family Medicine Residents
University of Southern
Indiana

Nov 2019 Interprofessional Education:

OT-OTA Collaboration in Education & Practice
University of Southern
Indiana

Oct 2018 Interprofessional Education: TeamSTEPPS Simulation

Nursing, OTA, Respiratory Therapy,
Deaconess Family Medicine Residents
University of Southern
Indiana

Nov 2018 Interprofessional Education:

OT-OTA Collaboration in Education & Practice
University of Southern
Indiana

Apr 2017 Interprofessional Education: Community Action Poverty Simulation

USI OT, OTA & Nursing students
University of Southern
Indiana
Nov 2017 Interprofessional Education:
OT-OTA Collaboration in Education & Practice
University of Southern
Indiana

Dec 2017 Invited to appear on 44 News: Community Care Connection

segment to inform the public how USI Occupational
Therapy Assistant students were exploring psychosocial
wellness with Stockwell Elementary 2 nd graders
utilizing a gratitude activity.

Oct 2016 Presented Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care

Principles training session to a select group of
HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital Therapists
(OT, PT, & SLPs)
HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital

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 Evansville,
IN

Jul 2013 Interprofessional Education: Community Action Poverty Simulation

Occupational Therapy & Occupational Therapy Assistant Students
University of Southern
Indiana

Jul 2013 Interprofessional Education: Community Action Poverty Simulation

Occupational Therapy & Occupational Therapy Assistant Students
University of Southern
Indiana

Professional Organization Membership:

2013 - 2015 Southwest Co-Director of the Indiana Occupational Therapy Association

2004 - present American Occupational Therapy Association

2004 - present Indiana Occupational Therapy Association

Professional Development Activities:

Oct 2019 AOTA Education Summit & Academic Leadership Council Meeting
Las Vegas, NV

Nov 2018 Teepa Snow’s Advanced Positive Approach to Care Training

University of Southern
Indiana

Aug 2017 Mid-America Institute on Aging & Wellness

University of Southern
Indiana

Mar 2017 AOTA Annual Conference & Centennial Celebration

Philadelphia, PA

Jan 2017 IOTA Southwest District Meeting: Utilizing Therapy Dogs

HealthSouth Deaconess Rehab Hospital

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 Oct 2016 Joint Academic Leadership Council & AFWC Meeting
San
Diego, CA

Sept 2016 IOTA Southwest District Meeting: Implications for treatment of SCI
HealthSouth Deaconess Rehab
Hospital

Aug 2016 Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care Training

University of Southern
Indiana

Aug 2016 Mid-America Institute on Aging & Wellness

University of Southern
Indiana

Apr 2016 Giving Voice to the Distinct Value of OT in Mental & Behav Health
University of Southern
Indiana

Apr 2016 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo

Chicago,
IL
Oct 2015 AOTA/OTCAS Education Summit & PD Meeting

Denver, CO

Oct 2015 Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Deaconess Hospital (Main
Campus)
Evansville, IN

Apr 2015 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo

Nashville, TN

Nov 2014 IOTA Occup Therapy Fall Conference & Annual Bus Meeting
Indianapolis, IN

Oct 2014 Joint Academic Leadership Council & AFWC Meeting

New Orleans,
LA

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 Sept 2014 IOTA Southwest District Meeting: Legal Aspects of Documentation
Offices of Kahn, Dees, Donovan &
Kahn, LLP

Aug 2014 Mid-America Institute on Aging

University of Southern
Indiana

Apr 2014 AOTA Annual Conference and Expo

Baltimore,
MD

Oct 2013 IOTA Southwest District Meeting: NDT for Adult CVA Patient
Central Library, Browning
Room B

Oct 2013 AOTA/NBCOT Education Summit & Prog Dir Meeting

Atlanta, GA

Aug 2013 Mid-America Institute on Aging

University of Southern
Indiana

Jul 2013 OTA Southwest District Meeting: OT Licensure in Indiana

Central Library, Browning
Room B

May 2013 IOTA Southwest District Meeting: A Pediatric Feeding Program

Central Library, Browning Room B

Nov 2012 IOTA Occupational Therapy Fall Conference

Indianapolis, IN

Oct 2012 Combined Program Directors & AFWC Meeting

Orlando,
FL

Apr 2012 AOTA Annual Conference and Expo

Indianapolis, IN

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 Nov 2007 NAHB - National Association of Home Builders – CAPS

Completed Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) courses including:

Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility, Business Management
for Building Professionals, and Marketing and Communication Strategies
for Aging and Accessibility

Apr 2008 IDEAS – Innovative Designs in Environments for an Aging Society

Completed IDEAS courses including: Home Modifications for People Who
are at Risk of Falls, Home Modifications for People with Dementia, Home
Modifications for People with Motor Impairments, and Home
Modifications for People with Sensory Impairments.
SERVICE AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
University-level service activities:

2013 - present USI Disability Awareness Week Committee

2015 - present USI Counseling Center - Personal Development Advisory Committee

2016 Guest Lecturer in MNGT 352: Entrepreneurship Ideation and

Innovation, Guest Topic: Occupational Therapy. Mentored students
through business proposals with an occupational therapy focus.

College-level service activities:

2012 - present USI CNHP Library Liaison

2013 - present USI CNHP Student Affairs and Diversity Committee

2017 USI CNHP Faculty Search Committee, OTA Program Chair

2018 USI CNHP Faculty Search Committee, OT Instructor

2018 USI CNHP Faculty Search Committee, OTA AFWC

Community Service and Outreach:

Nov 2019 Gratitude Activity: Psychosocial Wellness Skills of 1st Graders

Stockwell Elementary
School

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 Nov 2018 Gratitude Activity: Psychosocial Wellness Skills of 2nd Graders
Stockwell Elementary
School

Apr 2017 Panel member: African American Disability Experience Roundtable

Evansville African American
Museum

Nov 2017 Gratitude Activity: Psychosocial Wellness Skills of 2nd Graders

Stockwell Elementary
School

Nov 2016 Gratitude Activity: Psychosocial Wellness Skills of 1st Graders

Stockwell Elementary
School

April 2015 USI Occupational Therapy Month Conference:

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
(participated in planning, organizing & implementing)
University of Southern
Indiana

Nov 2016 Gratitude Activity: Psychosocial Wellness Skills of 1st Graders

Stockwell Elementary
School

Apr 2015 SWIAHEC Presenter to Stockwell Elementary 5th Grade Students:

Backpack Awareness
University of Southern
Indiana

Nov 2015 Gratitude Activity: Psychosocial Wellness Skills of 1st Graders

Stockwell Elementary
School

Oct 2014 Invited Speaker: SWIAHEC Legislative Breakfast

Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center

Nov 2014 Gratitude Activity: Psychosocial Wellness Skills of 2nd Graders

Marrs Elementary
School

Apr 2013 Collaborated with SWIAHEC to provide programming for

disadvantaged youth in an afterschool program

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 focusing on healthy choices
Children’s Museum of Evansville

Nov 2013 Sensory Fair

Evansville State Hospital

Feb 2013 Collaborated with SWIAHEC to provide programming for

disadvantaged youth in an afterschool program
focusing on healthy choices
Children’s Museum of Evansville

Jun 2013 SWIAHEC Presenter to HCAMPS students: What is Occupational Therapy?

University of Southern
Indiana

Jun 2012 SWIAHEC Presenter to HCAMPS students: Assessing Vital Signs

University of Southern
Indiana

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