BSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pa.
Research
Attitudes and activity patterns of online faculty
Dedicated Education Unit and student, nurse and patient outcomes
Impact of the Dedicated Education Unit on student self-efficacy
Use of iPad technology by undergraduate nursing students in three distinct learning environments: classroom, clinical and nursing lab
PDA use in nursing education
Lack of preparedness for the postpartum period: primiparous women’s experiences following vaginal childbirth
Well-being in multiple-role women pursuing a graduate degree in nursing
Publications
George, L., et al., “Supporting the quality of measurement and evaluation in education,” Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 2018
George, L.E., Locasto, L.W., Pyo, K.A., Cline, T., “Effect of the dedicated education unit on nursing student self-efficacy: A quasi-experimental research study,” Nurse Education in Practice, 2017
Thompson, R., George, L., “Bullying in the workplace: The effect of an online educational module on learner self-efficacy,” MEDSURG Nursing, 2016
Bires, A.M., Kerr, B., George, L., “Osteomyelitis: An overview of imaging modalities,” Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 2015
Nellis, D.L., George, L.E., “Preliminary exploration of the use of a medical malpractice self- study module,” The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 2012
George, L.E., Davidson, L.J., Serapiglia, C., Barla, S., Thotakura, A., “Technology in nursing education,” Journal of Professional Nursing, 2010
George, L., Davidson, L., “PDA use in nursing education: Prepared for today, poised for tomorrow,” Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 2005
George, L.E., “Lack of preparedness: Postpartum women’s experiences,” MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 2005
Awards & Recognition
Fellow, AACN Leadership for Academic Nursing Programs
Cameos of Caring Award, regional Award for Excellence in Teaching, nurse educator
Inducted into the Allegheny Valley School District Alumni Hall of Fame for distinguished public service, academic achievement and professional contributions
Founding Chair of the Pittsburgh Magazine Excellence in Nursing Awards