Carolyn R Smith , PhD, RN

Carolyn R. Smith, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAOHN, serves as Associate Dean for Research & PhD Education, Associate Professor, 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; promoting work-life balance and mental wellbeing among health workers; and development of technology-based health promotion interventions. 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 -07-2024 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