Faculty and Staff Profile

Kathleen Valentine

Educational Background

PhD Program Evaluation/ Health Administration
Cornell University 1989

MSN Psychiatric Nursing
Syracuse University 1981

BS Nursing
Binghamton University 1977

Courses Taught

I have taught courses in research, nursing administration, leadership, policy and psychiatric mental health nursing.

Profile

I have experience and expertise in over 25 years of nursing leadership across complex clinical and academic settings, including a focus on population health, rural sites, and diverse populations. My scholarship is focused on the study of human caring within healthcare systems and its relationship to cost, quality and satisfaction outcomes. In addition to my role at Clemson, I held a position as Honorary Research Professor with University of New Brunswick (UNB) for a funded research grant to build capacity for the re-design of New Brunswick's services provided to the aging population in both rural and urban settings. This made significant progress in building capacity for services for the aged within community health clinics, adult day centers and community based educational resources for family givers. Prior to joining Clemson, I directed fiscal and clinical operations for 2 nurse managed centers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and provided evaluation expertise to a HRSA grant focused on inter-professional practice in primary care clinics serving vulnerable populations in rural and urban areas. I have also operated a rural clinic for families living with chronic illness and led population health initiatives. Now I am the Project Director for HRSA GoMobile Grant Go Mobile: Rural, Nurse-led Expansion and Education of Diverse Workforce Practice for Underserved Populations in Appalachian and Midlands, SC. Funding: Total:$4,000,000;Year1:$999,999;Year2:$999,999; Year 3:$ 999,999; Year 4: $999,999 I also serve as Director for the Clemson Academy for Excellence in Nursing Design which offers a 12-credit graduate certificate in Leadership & Innovation in Health + Design in collaboration with Clemson Health Architecture Department. The Academy hosts an annual research conference on healthcare design for the service and built environment.

Research Interests

My primary contributions to science are related to advancement and evaluation of health system interventions based on the science of human caring and design thinking. The focus of my dissertation work in human service program evaluation was to define, measure and demonstrate the effects of caring interventions on person-centered health outcomes, cost and satisfaction. I have continued this work in various health care settings, including the Mayo Clinic. As Co-PI, I led the evaluation of a large scale systems intervention measuring quality, cost, satisfaction and caring as different models of care were implemented across multiple hospital units. Findings indicate that increased perceptions of patient caring are related to decreased cost from length of stay, reduced complications related to surgery, and increased patient satisfaction. The GoMobile grant continues my interest in design thinking, human caring, evaluation, and outcomes.

Research Publications

• Moffitt, Bridgette; Sarasua, Sara ; Ward, Linda; Ivankovic, Diana; Valentine, Kathleen; Rogers, R; Phelan, Katy; Boccuto, Luigi, "Sleep and Phelan-McDermid Syndrome: Lessons from the International Registry and the Scientific Literature" (2022) online, MGG3-2022-03-0414.R1. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine Open Access Journal.
• Whitcomb, J., Stanley, L., Valentine, K., Bush, H., Wetsel, M., Mejia, S., Parker, V., Higgs, L., McFarlane, A., Gonzales, L., Farmer, K., Mayfield, M., & Garrison, A. (2022). A commitment to caring when preparing the bedside nurse: Evaluating perceived quality across university academic and clinical learning environments. International Journal for Human Caring, 26(2). In Press.
• Moch, S., Parker, V., Young, L., & Valentine, K. (2021). Teamwork and coaching for successful manuscript development: A novel approach. Nursing Education Perspectives, 42(5), 325-326. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000775
• Millender, E. & Valentine, K., Eggenberger, T., Lucier, C., Sandala, H., & Bruneau, D. (2020). Implementing interprofessional collaboration to improve patient outcomes: A caring and social approach to integrated nurse-led community-based care. International Journal for Human Caring, 24(1), 39-49. doi:10.20467/1091-5710.24.1.39
• Deem, M, Rice, J., Valentine, K., Zavertnik, J., & Lakra, M. (2020). Screening for diabetic kidney disease in primary care: A quality improvement initiative. Nurse Practitioner, 45(4), 34-41. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000657316.97157.e4
• Valentine, K., Ordonez, M., & Millender, E. (2014). Transforming practice through embracing caring in nurse-managed centers. International Journal for Human Caring, 18(3), 52-64. doi.10.20467/1091-5710.18.3.52
• Valentine, K. (2014) The dance of caring persons model and healthy work environments. International Journal for Human Caring, 18(3), 120.
• Tappen, R., & Valentine, K. (2014). Building and sustaining a care-based nurse-managed center: Vision, timing, and intestinal fortitude. Pennsylvania Nurse, 64(2), 16-21.

Other Media
• Eggenberger, T., Keller, K., & Valentine, K. (2017). Anne Boykin Institute, Florida Atlantic University. Video Tool Kit on Caring and Interprofessional Competencies.

Books and chapters:
Boykin, Schoenhofer, and Valentine (2014). Health Care System Transformation for Nursing and Health Care Leaders: Implementing a Culture of Caring. Springer Publishing Company, New York.

Valentine, K. (2013). Exploration of the Relationship between Caring and Cost. Chapter in Smith, Turkel and Wolf Caring in Nursing Classics. Springer Publishing, New York.


Refereed Podium Presentations
• Valentine, K., Davis, S. (January 20-22, 2022) Creating equity through transitioning to doctoral education In Appalachia, Southeastern U.S. American Association Colleges of Nursing Doctoral Conference Naples, Florida (virtual)
• O’Hara, S., & Valentine, K. (July 2021). A Study of Multiple ICUs and Caring Behavior: Does Layout and Bed Size Matter? Podium, 2nd International Nursing for Excellence in Healthcare Design: Local to Global Research, Design, and Solutions, Greenville, SC.
• O’Hara, S., & Valentine, K. (July 2021). Healthcare Design: Teaching the Next Generation of Nurses. Podium, 2nd International Nursing for Excellence in Healthcare Design: Local to Global Research, Design, and Solutions, Greenville, SC.
• Whitcomb, J., Stanley, L., Valentine, K., Wetsel, M., Mejia, S., Parker, V., McFarlane, A., Bush, H., Gonzales, L., Higgs., L., Mayfield, M., Garrison, A., Farmer, K. (April 2020) Innovation in Workforce Development: A collaborative model prepares RN workforce for Appalachian Upstate SC. HSC Research Showcase. Greenville, SC.
• O’Hara, S., & Valentine, K. (August 2019). Understanding the Effect of CVICU Layout on Caring Behaviors: A Qualitative Study Triangulating Ethnographic, Architectural and Survey Data. Podium, Inaugural International Nursing for Excellence in Healthcare Design: History, Design & Innovation, Greenville, SC.
• Davis, N., Bailey-Taylor, M., Moore de Peralta, A., Rice, J., Timmons, S., Parker, V., & Valentine, K. (April 2020). Using Patient Information to Provide Tailored Counseling Related to Patients' Adherence to Hypertension Medication: A Randomized Pilot Feasibility Study. HSC Research Showcase, Greenville, SC.
• Whitcomb, J., Stanley, L., Valentine, K., Wetsel, M., Mejia, S., Parker, V., McFarlane, A., Bush, Gonzales, L., H., Higgs, Mayfield, M., Garrison, A., & Farmer, K. (April, 2020) Innovation in Workforce Development: A collaborative model prepares RN workforce for Appalachian Upstate SC. HSC Research Showcase. Greenville, SC.
• O’Hara, S., & Valentine, K. (August 2019). Understanding the Effect of CVICU Layout on Caring Behaviors: A Qualitative Study Triangulating Ethnographic, Architectural and Survey Data Inaugural International Nursing Conference for Excellence in Healthcare Design: History, Design & Innovation Clemson University School of Nursing building, Greenville, SC.
• Valentine, K., & Davis, S. January 2022. “Creating Equity through Transitioning to Doctoral Education in Appalachia, Southeastern United States.” AACN Doctoral Education Conference, Naples, Florida.
• Millender, E., McGhee, M., Craig-Rodriguez, A., & Valentine, K. October 2019. “Disrupting the Culture of Nursing: Educating psychiatric nurses in the whole health and entrepreneurship connections to address health disparities in the 21st century.” American Psychiatric Nurses Association Conference (APNA), New Orleans, Louisiana.
• Valentine, K. June 2019. “Cultural Competence, Caring & Curriculum.” European Transcultural Nursing Association (ETNA) Conference, University of South Bohemia, Prague, Czech Republic.
• Valentine, K., Sharkey, A., & Buchanan, A. May 31, 2019. “Interprofessional Education: Clinical Learning within a New Health Science Center Model.” International Association for Human Caring Conference, Clemson University Nursing, Greenville, SC.
• Valentine, K., & Kohr, R. June 2017. “The Medicine Wheel as a Metaphor for Human Caring Research.” International Association for Human Caring Conference.
• Valentine, K., Busson, C., Kohr, R., & Donovan, J. April 23-24, 2017. “Frailty assessments for community-dwelling, older adults in Adult Day Programs: A literature review.” Canadian Frailty Conference, Toronto.
• Valentine, K., & Kohr, R. May 2017. “Building International Capacity for Transforming Healthy Aging Care Delivery.” Kathleen Valentine and Rosemary Kohr. Clemson University Research Day.
• Joseph, A., Valentine, K., Sherrill, W., & O’Hara, S. November 12, 2017. “Better Together: Building a Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration Between Academia and Health Care Organizations in Support of Evidence Based Design.” Healthcare Design Conference, Kissimmee, FL.
• Valentine, K., and Kohr, R. May 2016. “Engaging Nursing Students in Research to Improve Outcomes for Vulnerable Populations: An Innovative Program.” Annual Research Day, Faculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton.
• Valentine, K. June 2016. “An Example of Health Care System Transformation Based on Caring.” International Association for Human Caring Conference, Boston, MA.
• Valentine, K. November 3-4, 2015. The Science of Human Caring in Aging: Building Services Which Addresses What Matters Most. 7th Annual New Brunswick Health Research Conference (NBHRF). Fredericton, NB, Canada.
• Storr, G., Valentine, K., & Kingston, J. June 2015. University of New Brunswick: A living Laboratory to Teach Students about Social Justice. International Association for Human Caring 36th Annual Conference. New Orleans.
• Valentine, K. September 2015. Culture, Transformation and Leadership. Leadership in the Aging Care Environment Symposium, Fredericton, NB, Canada.
• Kingston, J., Storr, G., & Valentine, K., (2015). Partners in Health. C2U Expo Citizen Solutions for a Better World. Ottawa, ON, Canada.
• Kathleen Valentine (2015, May 4). Research Day Speaker. University of New Brunswick Fredericton Faculty of Nursing, Fredericton, NB, Canada.
• Kathleen Valentine (2013, May). Transforming Practice through Embracing Caring in Nurse Managed Centers. 34th International Association for Human Caring Conference, Orlando, FL.

45 Presentations from 1987 to 2012

Honors and Awards

• 2021-2024 Appointment by SC Office of Secretary of State, Rural Physician Incentive Board
2021-2022 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Stakeholder Consultation
• 2020 Gamma Mu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing "Honor Your Colleague" certificate of recognition
• 2019 Legacy of Caring Award – International Association for Human Caring
• 2019 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Award in recognition of Dedication to bringing the Clemson University School of Nursing 50 years forward
• 2019 (April) 4th Brigade, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Support of Army Nursing, and 4th Brigade ROTC
• 2016 University of New Brunswick Honorary Research Professor
• 2016 Appointed to New Brunswick Collaborative Advisory Committee for Appropriate Use Anti-Psychotic Medication. Taskforce for Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement. Agency identifies proven innovations and accelerates spread across Canada.
• 2012 FAU university-wide TIAA-CREF Community Service Award


PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:
• Joint Nursing Education Committee (JNEC) Co-Chairperson – Prisma Health Upstate
• South Carolina Deans and Directors 2016-ptesent
• Sigma Theta Tau International 1991-prese
International Association for Human Caring 1985-presnt
Committees for University of New Brunswick (UNB)

Journal Reviewer
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal, (2018-present)
International Journal for Human Caring (1997-present)
Holistic Nursing Practice (1995-1998)
International Journal for Human Caring, Editorial Advisory Board
Evaluation Practice – Editorial Review Panel (1989-1991)

Board Membership
• Rural Physician Incentive Board 2021-Present Appointment by South Carolina Secretary of State
• President and Co-Founder of Clemson Nursing Academy for Excellence in Design 2017-Present
• Joint Nursing Education Committee (JNEC) Co-Chairperson – Prisma Health Upstate 2016-Present
• South Carolina Deans and Directors 2016-Present
• International Association for Human Caring Charter member 1990, Board member 1990-1998, President Elect 1992, President 1993-1996, Past President 1996-1998; Host & Planning Committee 1996-1997. Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, Helsinki, Finland.
• Institute for Engaged Aging Board Member
• Tri-County Technical College Nursing Advisory Committee
• Atlantic Institute for Aging, New Brunswick, Canada
• Mi’Kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre at University of New Brunswick
• Dotsa Bitove Wellness Academy Sponsor Board
• Anne Boykin Institute for the Advancement of Caring in Nursing
• Downtown Fredericton Community Health Advisory Committee
• Psychiatric and Hospital Care in Russia, Leader for Study Abroad Trip for 30 participants for 2 weeks (1993 & 1994)
Memberships in Professional & Scientific Societies & Offices Held
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Board of Commissioners
Nominating Committee (2020)
• National League for Nursing; Center of Excellence Review Panel (2020-current)
• American Nurses Association (1977- 2022)
• South Carolina Nurses Association (2019- current)
• Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Research Committee Chair (2018-2019)
• Sigma Theta Tau International (1991-2022)
• International Association for Human Caring, Past President Founder of International Journal for Human Caring (to present as Emerita)
• Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing-Atlantic Regional Colleges and Schools of Nursing (2014-2016)
• Association for California Nurse Leaders (2000-2005)
• Steering Committee California Nursing Outcomes Coalition (2001-2005)
• American Evaluation Association (1983-1995)

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