Kathleen G. Mastrian RN PhD

Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Nursing

Penn State Shenango

Recent Publications

Ø      Dellasega, C. and Mastrian, K. 1995. "Institutionalizing an Elder: Process and Consequences." Western Journal of Nursing Research, Vol.17, 123-140.

Ø      Mastrian, K. and Dellasega, C. 1996. "Helping families with Long Term Care Decisions." Caring, Vol. XV, 68-72.

Ø      Mastrian, K., Ritter, C. and Deimling,G. 1996. "Predictors of Caregiver Health Strain." Home Healthcare Nurse, Vol. 14, 209-217.

Ø      Mastrian, K. and McGonigle, D., "Older Students' Perceptions of Technology Based Learning Assignments." Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, Vol.2, (http://cac.psu.edu/~dxm12/percep1.html), July 1997.

Ø      McGonigle, D. & Mastrian, K., "Learning Along the Way: Cyberspatial Quests." Nursing Outlook, Vol. 46#2 Mar/Apr 1998, 81-86.

Ø      Mastrian, K. & McGonigle, D. "Using Technology-Based Assignments to Promote Critical Thinking." Nurse Educator, Vol 24#1, January 1999, 45-47.

Ø      Mastrian, K., McGonigle, D. & Farcas, N. “Applying the Ethical Model for Ethical Decision Making.” Inside Case Management, June 2001.

 

Ø      Mastrian, K.  "An Advantageous Alliance."  Nursing Management, Vol 32#8, August 2001, 36-37.

 

Ø      Mastrian, K. “Differing Perceptions in Defining Safe Independent Living for Elders.”  Nursing Outlook, Volume 49, Number 5, September/October 2001.

 

Ø      Farcas, N.,McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. “Expanding the Comfort Zone of Ethical Decision Making in Nursing Practice: Applying the Ethical Model for Ethical Decision Making.” Inside Case Management, Volume 8 Number 8, November 2001.

 

Ø      Farcas, N.,McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. “Expanding the Comfort Zone of Ethical Decision Making in Nursing Practice: Applying the Ethical Model for Ethical Decision Making. Part 2.” Inside Case Management, Volume 8 Number 9, December 2001.

 

Ø      McGonigle, D., Matrian, K. & Farcas, N. “Case Managers and Ethical Realism.” Inside Case Management,Volume 9, Number 3, June 2002.

Current Research and Publication Projects

Ø      Mastrian, K. "Informatics: A Critical curricular Component." Submitted to PLN for Teaching Tips for Pennsylvania Educators.  Publication forthcoming.

Ø      Mastrian, K. "The Evolution of a curriculum." Submitted to PLN for Teaching Tips for Pennsylvania Educators.  Publication forthcoming.

Ø      McGonigle, D.& Mastrian, K. “How to Generate Collaborative Telelearning Virtual Assignments.” Submitted to Sigma Theta Tau International's Excellence in Nursing Education & Research, April 22, 2002.

Ø      McGonigle, D. Mastrian, K. Eggers, R.& Shoop, L. “Nurturing Faculty: An Old Concept?” Submitted to Journal of Academic Leadership, March 08, 2002.

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