Wanda Blaser Bonnel, Ph.D., RN, GNP-BC, ANEF

Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas School of Nursing
MSN (medical-surgical nursing), St. Louis University
Post-master's certificate (adult/geriatric NP), Creighton University
BSN, Marycrest College

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Overview

• KU faculty since 1994
• Fellow- National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education
• Sigma Theta Tau member, Delta Chapter
• Editorial Board Member - Journal of Gerontological Nursing
• Peer reviewer for Nurse Educator

Academic Program Affiliations

• Master of Science
• DNP
• PhD

Current Areas of Teaching

• NRSG 877   Foundations in Education and Learning
• NRSG 870   Teaching Strategies, Creating a Learning Environment
• NRSG 871   Curriculum/Program Planning and Evaluation
• NRSG 874, Health Professions Educator Practicum
• NRSG 963   Advanced Leadership Residency Practicum

Select Publications

• Bonnel, W.  & Smith, K.  (2017). Proposal writing for clinical nursing and DNP projects,  2nd Edition New York: Springer Publishing.
• Bonnel, W. & Hober, C. (2016).  Optimizing the reflective observer role in high fidelity patient simulation, Journal of Nursing Education,55(6):353-356. PMID: 27224466
• Bonnel, W. (2016).  Clinical performance evaluation.   In D. Billings & J. Halstead (Eds). Teaching in Nursing: A Guide For Faculty, 5th Edition. Philadelphia: W B Saunders Company.
• Bonnel, W. and Tarnow, K. (2015). Preparing health professions' educators via online certificate program:  Structure and strategies for quality. Nurse Educator,40(1):51-4. PMID: 25350048
• Hober, C. & Bonnel, W.  (2014).  Student Perceptions of the Observer Role in High-Fidelity Simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 10(10), 507-514.
• Bonnel, W.  (2013).  Becoming part of the plan to help conquer Alzheimer's disease: The national Alzheimer's project act. Journal of Gerontological Nursing,39 (8), 9-11. PMID: 23758113
• Bonnel, W. (2012).  Elder abuse: Primary care strategies for screening. Clinical Advisor, 15(4), 40-47.

Select Presentations

• Bonnel, W. (2017).  Assessing and Evaluating Clinical Learning Outcomes.  Sigma Theta Tau Center for Excellence in Nursing Education, the Faculty Knowledge / Skills Development Program (recorded webinar).
• Bonnel, W. & Hober, C. (2014). Enhancing the Reflective Observer Role in High Fidelity Simulation: Student Perceptions.  National League for Nursing Technologies Conference, (Nashville, Poster).
• Ebbert, D. & Bonnel, W. (2014). Evaluation of an innovative course developed to guide DNP student project proposals. National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (Denver, podium).
• Bonnel, W. (2013).  Teaching with Technologies:  Tools for Promoting Deep Learning, Missouri League for Nursing Annual Convention, St Louis (invited podium presentation).
• Bonnel, W. (2012). Best Practices for Teaching with Technologies. Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, OK (invited workshop).

Grants

• 2014 Enhancing the Reflective Observer Role for High Fidelity Simulation: Student Perceptions.  Funded by Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Chapter (PI)
• 2006-08    Best Practices in Feedback to Online Students.  Funded by National League for Nursing (PI)
• 2004-08   University of Kansas Career Ladder, Adult-Geriatric CNS/Clinical Educator.  Funded by HRSA Division of Nursing (PI)
• 2004-06   Online Course Feedback, What Do We Mean?  Funded by National League for Nursing (PI)
• 2001-04   University of Kansas Blended Nurse Educator Specialty & Clinical APN Masters Nurse.  Funded by HRSA Division of Nursing (PI)

Awards & Honors

• 2009 - Present Fellow, National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education
• 2011 Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Kansas
• 2009 MNRS Nursing Education Research Section Advancement of Science Award
• 2008 Kemper Teaching Award, University of Kansas
• 2004 Sigma Theta Tau Regional Pinnacle Award for Technology, Web-Based Nurse Educator Certificate (Bonnel, Starling, Wambach, Tarnow, & Neuberger)