Carolyn R Smith , PhD, RN

Carolyn R. Smith, PhD, RN, CNE, serves as Associate Dean for Research, Associate Professor, PhD Program Director, and Director of Occupational Health Nursing Graduate Programs at the College of Nursing (CON). A proud UC alum, Dr. Smith joined the UC CON team in 2012. Her research focuses on: violence experienced by women of all ages and in occupational health settings; the intersection of substance use disorder and violence against women; and promoting work-life balance and mental wellbeing among health workers. Her area of teaching expertise is research methods, theory, evidence-based practice, and active-learning strategies.

PhD: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio, 2012 (Nursing Research)

MSN: Indiana University Indianapolis, IN, 2005 (Community Health Nursing)

BSN: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2000

Workplace Violence
Workplace Bullying
Worker Mental Health and Wellbeing
Technology-based Interventions
Violence Against Women (any form)
Teen Dating Violence
Active Learning Strategies

10-2012 -08-2013 Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH

08-2013 -08-2019 Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH

11-2012 -11-2013 Director of Nursing Research, The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH

08-2019 -To Present Associate Professor with tenure, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH

08-2020 -08-2022 Deputy Director, Occupational Health Nursing Graduate Program, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH

07-2022 - PhD Program Director, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH

09-2022 - Director of Occupational Health Nursing Graduate Programs, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH

08-2023 - Associate Dean for Research, University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing

Investigators:Smith, C. R. 02-2016 -06-2017 University of Cincinnati Research Council Technology-Based Health Behavior Intervention with At-Risk Teens in Shelters: A pilot study Role:PI $6000 Completed Type:Grant Level:University

Investigators:Smith, C. R., & Hicks, N. 05-2015 -04-2016 University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Dean's Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award Impact of the Flipped Classroom on Student Outcomes Role:PI $4905 Completed Type:Grant

Grant: #CAN# 9278418 Investigators:Smith, C. R. 08-2015 -09-2015 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Conduct qualitative analyses of focus group interviews on nursing students' experiences of workplace bullying Role:Contractor $3000 Completed Type:Contract

Investigators:Smith, C. R., & Succop, P. 06-2013 -05-2014 University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Dean's New Investigator Award Validation of Workplace Violence Instruments among Adolescent Employees Role:PI $7960 Completed

Investigators:Smith, C. R., & Martsolf, D. S. 2016 -2017 Society of Pediatric Nurses Technology-Based Health Behavior Intervention with At-Risk Teens in Shelters: A pilot study Role:PI $2500 Denied Type:Grant

Investigators:Smith, C. R., & Gillespie, G. L. 07-2016 -06-2017 University of Cincinnati – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center Pilot Research Project Training Program Advisory Board Intervention to Prevent Workplace Violence: A Feasibility Study Role:PI $6980 Denied Type:Grant

Investigators:Gillespie, G. L., Smith, C. R., McIntosh, D., & Bressler, S. 2016 -2019 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Board Intervention to Prevent and Recover from Workplace Violence Role:Co-I $1,530,496 Denied

Investigators:Martsolf, D. S., Smith, C. R., & Draucker, C. B. 2014 -2015 NIH/NICHD Technology-Based Health Behavior Intervention with At-Risk Teens in Shelters Role:Co-I $275,000 Denied Type:Grant

Investigators:Smith, C. R., Martsolf, D. S., & Draucker, D. B. 2015 -2016 NIH/NICHD Technology-Based Health Behavior Intervention with At-Risk Teens in Shelters Role:PI $275,000 Denied Type:Grant

Investigators:Smith, C. R., Martsolf, D. S., & Draucker, C. B. 2017 -2018 NIH/NICHD Technology-Based Health Behavior Intervention with At-Risk Teens in Shelters Role:PI $275,000 Completed Type:Grant

Investigators:Smith, C. R., & Martsolf, D. S. 09-2016 -06-2018 American Nurses Foundation & Internation Association of Forensic Nurses Technology-Based Health Behavior Intervention with At-Risk Teens in Shelters: A Pilot Study Role:PI $9900.00 Completed Type:Grant

Investigators:Smith, C. R., Gillespie, G. L., & Ying, J. 05-2018 -04-2020 Center for Disease Control and Prevention - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Board Intervention to Prevent Workplace Violence: A Feasibility Study Role:PI 100,00 Denied Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:Gillespie, G. L. & Smith, C. R. 2017 -2021 CDC/NIOSH Stopping the Contagion of Toxic Lateral Violence Behaviors against Newly Licensed Nurses Role:Co-PI Denied Type:Grant

Grant: #R21HD086749 Investigators:Martsolf, Donna; Smith, Carolyn 07-07-2017 -06-30-2019 National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Technology-based health behavior intervention with at-risk teens in shelters Role:PI $248,842.00 Completed

Investigators:Gillespie, G.L., Smith, C.R., Palazzo, S.J., Lambert, J. 2020 -2023 CDC/NIOSH Stopping the Contagion of Toxic Negative Behaviors against Newly Licensed Nurses (R01) Role:Co-I $1,350,450 Denied Type:Grant

Investigators:Clark, A., Smith, C., & Lambert, J. 2019 -2021 Interact for Health Quick Response Team Program Evaluation Role:Co-PI $380,000 Denied Type:Contract

Investigators:Smith, C.R, & Droege, L. 2019 -2020 Center for Clinical Translational Science and Training Community Health Grant Development and Testing of Green Dot Program Expansion Role:Co-PI 20,000 Denied Type:Grant

Investigators:Smith, C.R, Gillespie, G.L., & Ying, J. 2019 -2021 CDC/NIOSH Advisory Board Intervention to Prevent Workplace Violence: A Feasibility Study (R03) Role:PI 158,859 Denied Type:Grant

Investigators:Gillespie, G. L., Smith, C. R., Palazzo, S. J., Lambert, J. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Stopping the Contagion of Toxic Negative Behaviors against Newly Licensed Nurses Role:Co-Investigator $1,350,450 Denied Type:Grant

Investigators:Smith, C. R., Gillespie, G. L., Lambert, J. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Multi-component Intervention to Prevent Workplace Violence: A Feasibility Study Role:PI 440,087.57 Denied Type:Grant

Investigators:Bhattacharyah, A. 07-2021 -06-2026 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health University of Cincinnati Education and Research Center Role:Collaborator; Director of Occupational Health Nursing Active Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:Smith, C. R., Bankson, K. J. University of California-Davis/Betty Irene Moore Nurse Leader and Innovator Fellowship Promoting Positive Peer Relationships in Children Through Gaming: A Community-Based Participatory Research Study Role:PI $500,000 Denied Type:Fellowship

Investigators:Smith, C. R., Hittle, B., Brammer, S. 06-2021 -05-2022 University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Mental Health and Well-being App for Long-Term Care Workers Role:PI $10,000 Completed Type:Grant Level:College

Investigators:Punches, B. 2020 -2022 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Clinical Scholars Program Psychosocial RECovery for ED patients ENduring Trauma (PRECEDENT) Role:Co-I $550,00 Denied

Investigators:Punches, B. 08-2020 -12-2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Identifying Perceived Risks for First Responders and Emergency Personnel During the Opioid Crisis Role:Co-PI Completed Type:Contract

Investigators:Smith, C. R., Gillespie, G. L., Lambert, J. 11-2020 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Multi-component Intervention to Prevent Workplace Violence: A Feasibility Study (R21) Role:PI $445,000 Denied Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:Brammer, S., Gillespie, G. 11-2018 -06-2019 Virtual Reality: Educating Medicaid Providers on Health Disparities Role:Co-I Completed Type:Contract Level:State

Investigators:Davis, K., Gillespie, G., Bhattacharya, A. 02-2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Total Worker Health Center for Mental Health and Well-Being of Workers in High Risk Industries Role:Collaborator Denied Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:Smith, C. R., Campbell, J. 2021 -2024 University of California-Davis/Betty Irene Moore Nurse Leader and Innovator Fellowship Mental Health and Well-Being in Healthcare Workers: Mobile App Intervention Development Role:PI $500,000 Denied Type:Fellowship Level:National

Investigators:Smith, C. R., Campbell, J. 2021 -2024 University of California-Davis/Betty Irene Moore Nurse Leader and Innovator Fellowship Mental Health and Well-Being in Healthcare Workers: Mobile App Intervention Development Role:PI $500,000 Denied Type:Fellowship Level:National

Investigators:Smith, C. R., Gillespie, G. L., Lambert, J. 10-2019 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Multi-component Intervention to Prevent Workplace Violence: A Feasibility Study Role:PI $445,000 Denied Type:Grant Level:National

Grant: #75D30120P09344 Investigators:McMullan, Jason; Punches, Brittany; Smith, Carolyn 09-01-2020 -08-31-2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Identifying Risk Factors and Developing Education Materials for First Responders for Opioid Overdose Situations Role:PI 73223.86 Active

Grant: #22IPA2216207 04-01-2022 -03-31-2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention BetterTogether: A mental wellness support system (MWSS) for worker and employers in long-term healthcare Role:PI 27208 Completed Level:National

Grant: #22IPA2216207 M01 Investigators:Smith, C. R. 04-01-2023 -03-31-2024 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention BetterTogether: A mental wellness support system (MWSS) for worker and employers in long-term healthcare Role:PI 28000 Active Type:Contract Level:National

Investigators:Looye, J., Smith, C. R., Ramirez Loaiza, S. 05-2022 -05-2023 University of Cincinnati Office of Research Community Change Collaborative Grant Students Taking Ownership of Safety on an Urban Campus Role:Co-I $20,000 Active Type:Grant Level:University

Investigators:Ryan, R. 01-2022 -09-2022 Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services UC Early Intervention Program - Use of Community Organizations for Integrated Behavioral Health System of Care Role:Co-I $150,000 Completed Type:Grant Level:State

Grant: #H79TI080732 Investigators:Brown, J. 09-2018 -09-2023 SAMHSA ASPIRE: Accelerating Substance use and Psychiatric screening among Individuals at-risk or HIV-infected and facilitated Referral via the Emergency Department Role:Sub-Investigator $2,322,305 Completed Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:Smith, C. R., Wagner, R., Davis, K, & Kotowski, S. 04-2023 -04-2024 University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Safe MovES: A Patient Handling & Ergonomic Simulation Role:PI 10000 Active Type:Grant Level:College

Investigators:Lyons, M. 03-2021 -08-2022 Ohio Department of Health Emergency Department Comprehensive Care Role:Sub-Investigator $1,983,000 Active Type:Grant Level:State

Investigators:Freiermuth, C. 09-2022 -06-2023 Ohio Department of Health Community Health Worker Workforce Development (WD23) Role:Co-I $100,000 Denied Type:Grant Level:State

Investigators:Brandau, M. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Development and Implementation of a Virtual Reality Training (MAP) to Reduce the Risk of Injury to Healthcare Workers During Aggressive Interactions Role:Co-I 275000 Pending Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:Becker National Institutes of Health / National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute AEQUITAS: A Journey from Inquiry to Equity Through Innovative Clinical Research Training (T32) Role:Mentor Pending Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:Freiermuth, C. 07-2022 -06-2023 Interact for Health – Opioid Harm Reduction Grant Utilizing Peers to Increase Naloxone Distribution and Combat Stigma Against People with OUD Role:Co-I $75,000 Denied Type:Grant Level:Regional

Grant: #03140014EC0323 Investigators:Freiermuth, Caroline; Jarrell, Kelli; Ryan, Richard; Smith, Carolyn 09-01-2022 -08-31-2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Department Comprehensive Care (EC23) Role:Collaborator 400000.00 Active Type:Grant Level:State

Grant: #2023 Researchers in the Global South Grant Investigators:Mwandali, Bupe; Smith, Carolyn 08-01-2023 -07-31-2024 Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Perceived Gender Inequality Among Female Emerging Adults and Psychological Well-being in Kigamboni, Tanzania: Interpretive Phenomenological Study Role:Collaborator 1000.00 Hold Level:Non Profit

Grant: #75D30123P18096 09-29-2023 -09-29-2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Development and Adoptability of Educational Materials for First Responders for Opioid Overdose Situations Role:PI 0.00 Hold Level:Federal

Grant: #75D30123P18096 09-29-2023 -09-29-2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Development and Adoptability of Educational Materials for First Responders for Opioid Overdose Situations Role:PI 0.00 Hold Level:Federal

Published Abstracts

Smith, C. R., Gillespie, G. L., Brown, K., & Grubb, P. L. (2016. ) “Seeing students squirm”: Student nurses’ experiences of bullying during clinical rotations. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 38 (10 ) ,1397-1398Author

Beery, T. A., Smith, C. R., Kudel, I., & Knilans, T. (2009. ) Measuring sports participation decisional conflict in youth with cardiac pacemakers and/or ICDs. Heart Rhythm, 6 (5S ) ,S391Co-Author

Güler, A., & Smith, C. R. (2020. ) NNVAWI abstracts - The influences of psychosocial and cultural factors on women’s responses to intimate partner violence (IPV): An integrative review. Global Qualitative Nursing Research, 7 ,29 -30 Co-Author

Güler, A., & Smith, C. R. (2020. ) NNVAWI abstracts - Self-Esteem in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV): A concept analysis. .[Abstract]Global Qualitative Nursing Research, 7 ,29Co-Author

Peer Reviewed Publications

Smith, C. R., Gillespie, G. L., Beery, T. A, & Fisher, B. S. (2015. ) Adolescent Workers’ Experiences of and Training for Workplace Violence.Workplace Health and Safety, , 63 (7 ) ,297-307 More Information

Smith, C. R., Fisher, B. S., Gillespie, G. L., Beery, T. A., & Gates, D. M. (2013. ) Adolescents’ experience with workplace aggression: School health implications.Journal of School Nursing, , 29 (6 ) ,464-474 More Information

Gates, D., Gillespie, G., Smith, C., Rode, J., Kowalenko, T., & Smith, B. (2011. ) Using action research to plan a violence prevention program for emergency departments.Journal of Emergency Nursing, , 37 (1 ) ,32-39 More Information

Smith, C. R., Gillespie, G. L., Brown, K., & Grubb, P. L. (2016. ) Nursing students’ experiences of bullying during clinical rotations.Journal of Nursing Education, , 55 (9 ) ,505-513 More Information

Smith, C. R., & Gillespie, G. L. (2016. ) Do adolescent employees perceive the risks of workplace violence? A mixed methods study.Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, , 6 (7 ) ,116-124 More Information

Smith, C. R., Martsolf, D. M., Draucker, C. B., Pritchard, T. J., Shambley-Ebron, D. Z., & Maler, J. (2016. ) Stimulating research interest and faculty career ambitions in undergraduate nursing students: The research-doctorate pipeline initiative.Journal of Nursing Education, , 55 (3 ) ,133-140 More Information

Miller, M. E., & Smith, C. R. (2016. ) Photovoice as a Tool to Enhance Mother/Daughter Communication about Girls’ Health Issues .International Journal of Communication and Health., , 8 ,22-33

Draucker, C. B., Smith, C., Mazurczyk, J., Thomas, D., Ramirez, P. McNealy, K., & Martsolf, D. S. (2016. ) Unique outcomes in the narratives of young adults who experienced dating violence as adolescents.Journal of American Psychiatric Nurse Association., , 22 (2 ) ,112-121 More Information

Tehan, R. I., Smith, C. R., Draucker, C. B., & Martsolf, D. S. (2018. ) Use of a Systematic Consultation Process to Facilitate Research and Program Evaluation Projects: An Exemplar.Clinical Nurse Specialist, , 32 (5 ) ,249 -259More Information

Stec, M., Smith, C., & Jacox, E. (2020. ) Technology enhanced teaching and learning: Exploration of faculty adaptation to iPad delivered curriculum. .Technology, Knowledge and Learning, , 25 ,651 -665More Information

Rutherford, D., Gillespie, G. L., & Smith, C. R. (2018. ) Interventions for Bullying of Nursing Students: An Integrative Review.Nursing Forum, , -1-7More Information

Smith, C. R., Palazzo, S. J., Grubb, P. L., & Gillespie, G. L (2020. ) Standing up against workplace bullying behavior: Recommendations from newly licensed nurses.Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, , 10 (7 ) ,35 -45More Information

Gillespie, G. L., Fisher, B., Kennebeck, S., Smith, C., Griffith, D., Matern, A., Richey, L., Pendleton, J. C., Cubbage, C., & Martsolf, D. (2019. ) Leveraging a public health framework and community advisory board to innovate workplace violence intervention strategies.Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, , 41 (4 ) ,357 -371More Information

Leslie, J., Smith, C. R., Schwytzer, D. J., Goodin, J., Little, M. K., Rota, M. C., & Glazer, G. (2020. ) Evaluation of a brief mindfulness strategy in the classroom: A feasibility study. .International Journal of Nursing Education, , 12 (4 ) ,68 -73More Information

Rutherford, D. E., Smith, C. R., Bressler, S., & Gillespie, G. L. (2020. ) Emotions and feelings evoked in nursing students exposed to bullying behaviors in clinical settings. .Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, , 10 (11 ) ,54 -61More Information

Rutherford, D. E., Smith, C. R., Bressler, S., Johnson, K. D., & Gillespie, G. L. (2020. ) Bullying behaviors in clinical settings: Potentially harmful distractions .

Johnson, K. D., Punches, B. E., & Smith, C. R. (2021. ) Perceptions of the essential components of triage: A qualitative analysis.Journal of Emergency Nursing, , 47 (1 ) ,192 -197More Information

Bennett, S. G., Smith, C. R., Pritchard, T. J., Vaughn, L. M., Gormley, D. K., & Bankston, K. J. (2021. ) Patient and family involvement in network-based learning health systems: a scoping review. Patient Education & Counseling, ,

Bennett, S. G., Vaughn, L. M., Smith, C. R., Pritchard, T. J., Gormley, D. K., & Bankston, K. J. (2021. ) Concept mapping with patients, parents, clinicians, and researchers to understand the perception of engagement and value in a learning network: A mixed methods study. Evaluation and Program Planning, ,

Small, T. F., Smith, C. R., Hutton, S., Davis, K. G., & Gillespie, G. L. (2022. ) Workplace violence prevention training, safety resources, and commitment to HHCWs’ safety.Workplace Health and Safety, , 70 (7 ) ,325-331 More Information

Small, T. F., Gillespie, G. L., Hutton, S., Davis, K. G., & Smith, C. R. (2023. ) Workplace violence prevalence and reporting in home health care: A cross-sectional study.Home Health Care Management & Practice, , 31 (5 ) ,31-39 More Information

Keller, E. G., Hittle, B. M., & Smith, C. R. (2023. ) Tiredness takes its toll: An integrative review on sleep and occupational outcomes for long-term care workers .Journal of Gerontological Nursing, , 49 (1 ) ,27-33 More Information

Güler, A., Bankston, K., & Smith, C. R. (2023. ) Self-esteem in the context of intimate partner violence: A concept analysis.Nursing Forum, , 57 (6 ) ,1484-1490 More Information

Güler, A., Lambert, J., Rojas-Guyler, L., Lee, R. C., & Smith, C. R. (2022. ) Shared risk factors among women for intimate partner violence in the United States: A secondary analysis .Violence Against Women, ,

Güler, A., Lee, R. C., Rojas-Guyler, L., Lambert, J. & Smith, C. R. (2023. ) The influences of sociocultural norms on women’s responses to IPV: An integrative review .Nursing Inquiry, ,

Güler, A., Lambert, J., Rojas-Guyler, L., Lee, R. C., & Smith, C. R. (2023. ) Feminist perspectives for understanding of modifiable risk factors in the help-seeking process for intimate partner violence: A mixed method study .Journal of Mixed Methods Research, ,

Bader, K. W., Smith, C. R., & Gillespie, G. L. (2023. ) Critical care nurses’ behaviors toward family presence during resuscitation: Integrative review .Critical Care Nurse, ,

Smith, C. R., & Keller, E. G. (2023. ) “Interacting with the material differently”: A mixed methods study exploring nursing student engagement and satisfaction with a flipped classroom approach.Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, , 13 (8 ) ,38-47 More Information

Alenezi, L., Gillespie, G. L., & Smith, C. R. (2023. ) An integrative review of transformational leadership style and burnout: Implications for nurse leaders.International Healthcare Research Journal, , 39 (9 ) ,RV8-RB24 More Information

Shidende, P., Bates, R., Lee, R. & Smith, C. R. (2023. ) Nurse-midwives' experiences of managing parental postpartum depression: A scoping review .Journal of Advanced Nursing, ,

Smith, C. R., Keller, E. G., Hittle, B., & Brammer, S. (2023. ) “A nice app to get more information on taking care of yourself”: A multi-phase pilot study to develop a digitally-based health promotion intervention for long-term care workers .Workplace Health & Safety, ,

Westman, J., Johnson, K. D., Smith, C. R., & Kelcey, B. (2023. ) The contributors to dosage calculation ability and its applicability to nursing education: An integrative review .Journal of Professional Nursing, ,

Westman, J., Johnson, K. D., Smith, C. R., & Kelcey, B. (2023. ) New graduate registered nurses’ confidence in medication administration: the correlation with educational preparedness .Journal of Nursing Education, ,

Westman, J., Johnson, K. D., Smith, C. R., & Kelcey, B. (2023. ) Perceived importance and confidence in new graduate registered nurses’ medication administration .Applied Nursing Research, ,

Alali, K., Lee, R. C., & Smith, C. R. (2023. ) Barriers and facilitators perceived by critical care nurses toward end-of-life care delivery in intensive care unit: An integrative review .Journal of Clinical Nursing, ,

Punches, B. E., Grubb, P., Gillespie, G. L., Clark, A. K., McMullan, J., & Smith, C. R. (2023. ) Substance use disorder and safety considerations for workplace violence in the ED .Journal of Emergency Nursing, ,

Invited Presentations

Smith, C. R. (03-2017. ) Workplace bullying and incivility: Lessons from Oz. 2017 Social Work Education Day at The Cincinnati Veterans Administration Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. Level:Local

Smith, C. R. (06-2016. ) Workplace incivility. . Continuing Education Program for Social Work staff at The Cincinnati Veterans Administration Hospital, Cincinnati, OH.

Smith, C. R. (07-2016. ) Personal response systems: Socrative & Top Hat. University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Summer iCoN Institute, Cincinnati, OH.

Smith, C. R. (07-2016. ) Framing outcomes research: Measuring technology innovation .University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Summer iCoN Institute, Cincinnati, OH.

Stec, M., & Smith, C. (07-26-2017. ) Evidence-based research with the iPad .University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Summer iCoN Institute, Cincinnati, OH. Conference. . Level:Regional

Pritchard, R., & Smith, C. R. (07-17-2018. ) Active learning strategies .University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Summer iCoN Institute, Cincinnati, OH. Level:Regional

Pritchard, T., & Smith, C. R. (04-28-2020. ) Evaluation of active learning strategies .University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Continuing Medical Education Series, Cincinnati, OH. Level:College

Smith, C. R., Edgerly, A., Erbe, A., Holtz, T., Keller, E., & Purtee, E. (07-2022. ) Current trends in occupational health nursing research .Southwest Ohio Association of Occupational Health Nurses chapter meeting, West Chester, OH. Professional Meeting. . Level:Local

Poster Presentations

Smith, C. R., Gillespie, G. L., Brown, K., & Grubb, P. L. (03-2016. ) “Seeing students squirm”: Student nurses bullying experiences in clinical settings. 2016 Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society Research Conference, Milwaukee, WI. . Level:Regional

Smith, C. R., & Martsolf, D. M. (09-2016. ) Technology-based health behavior intervention with at-risk teens in shelters: A pilot study. International Association of Forensic Nurses 2016 Annual Conference, Denver, CO. . Level:International

Smith, C. R., & Hicks, N. (05-2015. ) Evaluation of the flipped classroom on student outcomes. University of Cincinnati Research Week, Cincinnati, OH. . Level:University

Smith, C. R., Gates, D.M., Beery, T.A., & Gillespie, G.L. (10-2009. ) Exploring adolescent employees’ perceptions of safety from workplace violence. 10th Annual Pilot Research Project Symposium, Cincinnati, OH. .

Beery, T.A., Smith, C. R., Kudel, I., & Knilans, T. (05-2009. ) Measuring sports participation decisional conflict in youth with cardiac pacemakers and/or ICDs .30th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society, Boston, MA. .

Smith, C. R., Jacox, E., Cairns, M., Martsolf, D. S., & Draucker, C. B. (04-2018. ) Preliminary efficacy of technology-based motivational interviewing health promotion intervention with adolescents exposed to parental intimate partner violence .2018 Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society Research Conference, Cleveland, OH. . Level:Regional

Grubb, P., Smith, C., Palazzo, S., & Gillespie, G (06-2018. ) Newly licensed nurses and workplace bullying .Bullying 2018: Bullying2018: 11th International Conference of Workplace Bullying and Harassment, Bordeaux, France. . Level:International

Grubb, P. L., Smith, C. R., & Roberts, R. K. (06-2017. ) Violence prevention for Asian-American retail workers and business owners: Qualitative analyses .12th International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health, Minneapolis, MN. . Level:International

Leslie, J. L., Smith, C. R., Schwytzer, D. J., Goodin, J., Little, M. K., Rota, M. C., & Glazer, G. L. (03-2020. ) Evaluation of a brief mindfulness strategy in the classroom .Sigma’s Nursing Education Research Conference 2020, Washington, DC. . Level:National

Punches, B., Smith, C., & Johnson, K. (09-2019. ) Perceptions on essential vs. non-essential screenings conducted in triage .Emergency Nursing 2019 Conference of the Emergency Nurses Association, Austin, TX. . Level:National

Smith, C. R., Hittle, B., Brammer, S., Keller, E., & Holtz, T. (06-2022. ) Partnering with stakeholders to develop a digitally-based health promotion intervention for long-term care workers .American Association of Occupational Health Nurses National Conference, Virtual. . Professional Meeting. . Level:National

Holtz, T., & Smith, C. R (06-2022. ) Associations between long-term care worker depression and anxiety and occupational outcomes: An integrative review. American Association of Occupational Health Nurses National Conference, Virtual. . Level:National

Keller, E., Hittle, B., & Smith, C. R. (06-2022. ) The impact of sleep on occupational outcomes for long-term care workers: An integrative review. American Association of Occupational Health Nurses National Conference, Virtual. . Level:National

Bader, K., Smith, C. R., & Gillespie, G. L. (03-2023. ) Critical care nurses’ behaviors toward family presence during resuscitation: Integrative review .2023 Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society Research Conference, Des Moines, IA. . Conference. . Level:Regional

Paper Presentations

Smith, C. R., & Napierski, K. (05-2015. ) Using mixed methods to modify and validate three workplace violence related instruments in young workers .Atlanta, GA. Conference. Level:International

Raab, D. L., Smith, C. R., Blum, S., & Baker, R. (11-2010. ) Innovative solutions for ensuring the involvement of research RNs in decision-making and leadership around the professional practice of nursing at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center .Bethesda, MD. Conference. Level:International

Smith, C. R., Rode, J. M., Gates, D. M., Gillespie, G. L., Kowalenko, T., Mentzel, T., & Smith, B (11-2009. ) Patient and visitor violence against emergency department workers at six midwestern hospitals in the U.S. .San Juan, Puerto Rico. Conference. Level:International

Gates, D. M., Gillespie, G. L., Smith, C. R., Rode, J. M., Kowalenko, T., & Smith, B. (11-2009. ) Applying the Haddon Matrix to violence prevention planning in emergency departments .San Juan, Puerto Rico. Conference. Level:International

Smith, C. R., & McIntosh, D. (03-2016. ) “Let it go!”: Adolescent workers’ responses to workplace violence. .Milwaukee, WI. Conference. Level:Regional

Smith, C. R., & Ying, J. (03-2016. ) Risks for and consequences of workplace violence among adolescent workers .Milwaukee, WI. Conference.

Smith, C. R., Gillespie, G. L., & Beery, T. A. (03-2014. ) Do adolescent employees perceive the risks of workplace violence? A mixed methods study .St. Louis, MO. Conference.

Smith, C. R. (04-2012. ) Exploring adolescent employees’ perceptions of safety from workplace violence .Houston, TX. Conference. Level:National

Smith, C. R., Gates, D. M., Beery, T. A., & Gillespie, G. L. (10-2010. ) Exploring adolescent employees’ perceptions of safety from workplace violence .Cincinnati, OH. Conference.

Bolar, E., Brydon-Miller, M., Burrows, A., Dole, D., Eckler, J., Embry, D., Fullbright, K., Gomez, J., Howton, A., Micham, S., Miller, B., Smith, C. R., Suess, R., Thomas, J., & Woods, A. (04-2009. ) Using appreciative inquiry to improve the doctoral student’s quality of life (or How to move from Post-it notes to post-graduate degrees) .Louisville, KY. Workshop. Level:Regional

Smith, C. R., Martsolf, D. M., & Draucker, C. B (09-2018. ) Time4U: Leveraging technology to address potential health effects of parental IPV exposure in adolescents .Niagra-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. Conference. Level:International

Smith, C. R., Martsolf, D. M., & Draucker, C. B. (07-2018. ) Technology-based health interventions with at-risk teens in domestic violence shelters: A pilot study .Melbourne, Australia. Conference. Level:International

Stec, M., & Smith, C. R. (07-2018. ) Technology enhanced pedagogy: Exploration of faculty adaptation to iPad delivered curriculum .Melbourne, Australia. Conference. Level:International

Guler, A., & Smith, C. R. (06-2020. ) Self-Esteem in the context of intimate partner violence: A concept analysis .Malmo, Sweeden. Conference. Level:International

Guler, A., & Smith, C. R. (06-2020. ) The influences of psychosocial and cultural factors on women’s responses to intimate partner violence .Malmo, Sweeden. Conference. Level:International

Looye, J., Ramirez Loaiza, S., & Smith, C. R. (11-2022. ) Students taking ownership of safety on an urban campus .Toronto, CA. Conference. Level:International

Güler, A., Lambert, J., & Smith, C. R. (06-2022. ) Factors related to women exposure to intimate partner violence .Durham, NC. Conference. Level:International

Halabicky, O., Spurlock, E., Breen, K., Bennett, S., & Smith, C. R. (11-2023. ) Developing future PhD-prepared nurse leaders: Strategies to recruit, support, and retain PhD nursing students .San Antonio, TX. Conference. Level:International

2016 Abstract of Distinction The abstract "'Seeing students squirm': Student nurses bullying experiences in clinical settings" was recognized as one of 6 abstracts of distinction at the 40th annual Midwest Nursing Research Society conference in March 2016. Midwest Nursing Research Society Status:Recipient Level:Regional Type:Recognition

2016 Dean's Award for Faculty Excellence University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Status:Recipient Level:College Type:Recognition

2018 Rosalie Yeaworth Excellence in Teaching Award University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Status:Recipient Level:College Type:Monetary

2018 Nurse of the Year Award - Research Category Ohio March of Dimes Status:Nomination Level:State

2020 Rosalie Yeaworth Excellence in Teaching Award University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Status:Recipient Level:College Type:Monetary

2020 Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award University of Cincinnati Division of Experience-Based Learning & Career Education Status:Recipient Level:University Type:Recognition

2021 Meridel Newman Outstanding Teacher Award University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Status:Recipient Level:College Type:Monetary

2022 Faculty to Faculty Research Mentoring Award University of Cincinnati Office of the Provost and Office of Research Status:Recipient Level:University Type:Monetary

Anisa Ogboenyiya (Doctoral ) Advisor

Sarah Herrle (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:Completed 04-2017

Karen Montoya (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:Completed 04-0105

Beverly Hittle (Master ) Committee Member Status:Completed 2015

Dawna Rutherford (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:Completed 06-2020

Stephanie Bennett (Doctoral ) Co-Chair Status:Completed 04-2020

Tamara Small (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:Completed 06-2020

Jennifer Murphy (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2020

Ayse Guler (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 04-2022

Georganne Kincer (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 04-2022

Christine Alvarez (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:In Progress

Trevor Holtz (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Laura Pennington (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 04-2022

Emily Kean (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:In Progress

Latifah Alenezi (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:In Progress

Destini Thomas-Hayes (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Khairayah Alali (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Khaled Bader (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Bupe Mwandali (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Jessica Westman (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:Completed 04-2023

Afton Erbe (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:In Progress

Islam Banisalman (Doctoral ) Co-Chair Status:In Progress

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Class Size Task Force ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2013 -2014

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Council ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2013 -2014

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Office Space Task Force ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2014 -2014

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Research and Scholarly Activities Council ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2016 -08-2014

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (PhD Curriculum Review Task Force ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 10-2014 -02-2017

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Grant Administrator II Search Committee ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 05-2015 -01-2015

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Faculty Affairs Task Force ) Committee Chair Type:University/College Service Level:College 01-2015 -08-2015

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Elections Committee ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2015 -08-2019

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Active Learning Strategies Evaluation Team ) Committee Chair Type:University/College Service Level:College 11-2015 -2020

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Faculty Affairs Council ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2015 -08-2017

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Faculty Affairs Council ) Committee Chair Type:University/College Service Level:College 09-2015 -08-2016

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Diversity Advisory Council ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2016 -08-2019

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (PhD Preliminary Exam Committee ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:Department 02-2016 -08-2019

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (PhD Preliminary Exam Committee ) Committee Chair Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2020

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Condo Placement Task Force ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 04-2016 -07-2016

University Research Council (Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research Fellowships ) Reviewer Type:University/College Service Level:University 01-2013 -04-2015

UC University Research Council (Advisory Council ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 05-2015 -06-2019

UC University Research Council (Social and Behavioral Section Graduate Student Research Fellowship ) Committee Chair Type:University/College Service Level:University 05-2015 -To Present

University of Cincinnati (Instructional Design/Pedagogy Governance Subcommittee ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 10-2015 -05-2016

University of Cincinnati (Faculty Governance Research Council ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 08-2016 -08-2018

University of Cincinnati (Inter-Professional Education Faculty Development Subcommittee ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 2016 -2020

Society of Pediatric Nurses (Ohio River Valley Chapter ) President Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Local 01-2015 -12-2015

Society of Pediatric Nurses (Ohio River Valley Chapter ) President-Elect Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Local 01-2014 -12-2014

Society of Pediatric Nurses (Ohio River Valley Chapter ) Board Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Local 01-2012 -12-2013

Midwest Nursing Research Societey (Adolescent Health Research Interest Group ) Other Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Regional 04-2017 -04-2018

Midwest Nursing Research Society (Adolescent Health Research Interest Group ) Vice-Chair Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Regional 04-2016 -04-2017

Sigma Theta Tau International – Beta Iota Chapter (Research Committee ) Reviewer Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Local 08-2014 -08-2016

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (Alice Hamilton Award Committee ) Reviewer Type:Other Level:National 2016 -2021

Tri-Health (Nursing Research Council ) Consultant Type:Other Level:Local 11-2014 -To Present

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Student Affairs Council ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2017 -To Present

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (PhD Program Evaluation Task Force ) Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 08-2017 -12-2019

University of Cincinnati (PhD Program Portfolio Exam Task Force ) Co-Chair Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 03-2021 -08-2021

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Undergraduate Tribunal ) Faculty Coordinator Type:Service to Student Groups Level:College 08-2020

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Council ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2019 -08-2023

Midwest Nursing Research Society (Engagement Committee ) Vice-Chair Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Regional 04-2019 -03-2021

Midwest Nursing Research Society (Engagement Committee ) Co-Chair Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Regional 04-2021 -03-2023

Midwest Nursing Research Society (Engagement Committee - Membership workgroup ) Committee Chair Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:Regional 09-2019 -06-2022

PhD Program (PhD Candidacy Exam by Portfolio Committee ) Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 08-2021 -To Present

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Faculty Governance ) Vice-Chair Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2021 -07-2022

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing (Faculty Governance ) Committee Chair Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2022 -08-2023

08-2021-To Present Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing, ,

1999 -To Present: Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nurses Member since induction in 1999

2011 -2015: Society of Pediatric Nurses Member of National Organization and Ohio River Valley (local chapter)

2008 -To Present: Midwest Nursing Research Society Member; Immediate Past Chair, Engagement Committee; Membership Committee - Ohio Representative 2018-present; Adolescent Health Research Interest Group chair-elect 2016-2017, chair 2017-2018, past chair 2018-2019

2016 -2017: International Association of Forensic Nurses Member

2016 -To Present: American Nurses Association Member

2016 -2023: Ohio Nurses Association Member

2018 -To Present: Nurses Network on Violence Against Women International Member

06-2021 -To Present: American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Member

06-2021: Ohio Association of Occupational Health Nurses Member

01-2022 -To Present: Southwestern Ohio AOHN Co-Chair

Scientific Basis for Professional Nursing Practice Level:Undergraduate

Complex Care of the Adult – Clinical Role Transition Level:Undergraduate

RN-BSN Scientific Basis for Professional Nursing Level:Undergraduate

Complex Care of the Adult – Clinical Role Transition Level:Undergraduate

RN-BSN Capstone Level:Undergraduate

RN-BSN Capstone Level:Undergraduate

Scientific Basis for Professional Nursing Practice Level:Undergraduate

RN-BSN Capstone Level:Undergraduate

RN-BSN Scientific Basis for Professional Nursing Practice Level:Undergraduate

RN-BSN Scientific Basis for Professional Nursing Practice Level:Undergraduate

Scientific Basis for Professional Nursing Practice Level:Undergraduate

Senior Capstone Level:Undergraduate

Scientific Basis for Professional Nursing Practice Level:Undergraduate

Senior Capstone Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-3003 SCIENTIFIC BAS NURS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-3003 SCIENTIFIC BAS NURS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-4020 CAPSTONE Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-4020 CAPSTONE Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-3003 SCIENTIFIC BAS NURS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-4001 LEADER-MANAGER Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-4020 CAPSTONE Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-4020 CAPSTONE Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-3003 SCIENTIFIC BAS NURS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-4001 LEADER-MANAGER Level:Undergraduate

Scientific Basis and Informatics in Nursing Level:Undergraduate

Application of Evidence & Informatics in Nursing Level:Undergraduate

THEORY CONSTRUCTION Level:Graduate

THEORY CONSTRUCTION Level:Graduate

Philosophy of Science Level:Graduate

Foundations of Scientific Nursing Practice and Informatics Level:Undergraduate

Philosophy of Science Level:Graduate

Foundations of Scientific Nursing Practice and Informatics Level:Undergraduate

Scholarly Writing Level:Graduate

Research Practicum Level:Graduate

Occupational and Environmental Diseases and Injuries Level:Graduate

Academic - University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
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Cincinnati  Ohio, 45221
Phone: 513-558-5240
carolyn.smith@uc.edu