Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN

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  • Dean Emerita
    Faculty Emeriti
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Education

  • BSN, Nursing, Viterbo College, 1980
  • MSN, Community Mental Health Nursing, Indiana University School of Nursing, 1982
  • PhD, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Indiana University School of Nursing, 1984
  • Harvard Institutes for Higher Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, MLE Management and Leadership in Education, 2001
  • 2000-2003 Cohort Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellows Program, 2003
  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing - Wharton Executive Leadership Program, 2013
  • Leadership Maryland, 2015

Publications

  • Breslin, E. T., Nuri-Robins, K., Ash, J. & Kirschling, J. (2018). The Changing Face of Academic Nursing: Nurturing Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity. Journal of Professional Nursing, 34 (2), 103-109.
  • Wiseman, R., Trocky, N., P. & Kirschling, J. M. (2018, September). Maryland Action Coalition: Academic Progression Takes Several Pathways. Nursing Education Perspectives. NLN.
  • Bednash, G., Breslin, E. T., Kirschling, J. M. & Rosseter, R. J. (2014, October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 1). PhD or DNP: Planning for Doctoral Nursing Education. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27 (4), 296-301. SAGE Publications. doi:10.1177/0894318414546415
  • Bednash, G., Kirschling, J., Breslin, E. T. & Rosseter, R. (2014). Building the Research Enterprise in the Academic Environment: A View from the United States. Quality Advancement in Nursing, 1 (1). doi:10.17483/2368-6669.1006
  • Kirschling, J. M. & Connaughton, M. J. (2013). First Lesson: Know Yourself and Your Values. J. Phillips & J. Boivin (Eds.). Accelerate Your Career in Nursing, 1-19. Indianapolis, IN, United States: Sigma Theta Tau International.
  • Kirschling, J. M. & Bednash, G. (. (2012, December). Interprofessional Collaborative Practice. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 27 (6), 374-375. Elsevier BV. doi:10.1016/j.jopan.2012.09.005
  • Kirschling, J. M., Colgan, C. & Andrews, B. (2011). Predictors of Registered Nurses' Willingness to Remain in Nursing. Nursing Economic$, 29 (3), 111-117.
  • Kirschling, J. M. & Ives-Erickson, J. (2010). The STTI Practice-Academe Innovative Collaboration Award: Honoring Innovation, Partnership, and Excellence. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 42 (3), 286-294.
  • Kirschling, J. M., Harvey-McPherson, L. & Curley, D. (2008). Maine's Nursing Workforce Legislation: Lessons from a Rural State. Nursing Outlook, 56 (2), 63-69.
  • Kirschling, J. M. (2008). Faculty Roles and Expectations. B. K. Penn (Ed.). Mastering the Teaching Role: A guide for the Nurse Educator, 515-529. Philadelphia, PA, United States: F.A. Davis.

Presentations

  • Year:
    2017
    Title:
    Population Health: Informing Practice, Education, Research, and Policy
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Spring Annual Meeting
    Sponsoring Organization:
    American Association of Colleges of Nursing
    Location:
    Washington DC
  • Year:
    2017
    Title:
    Webinar - Implementing Interprofessional Education (IPE): Highlighting best practices
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC)
  • Year:
    2016
    Title:
    Leadership: Navigating the Journey
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    LANP Fellows Meeting
    Sponsoring Organization:
    American Association fo Colleges of Nursing
    Location:
    Annapolis MD
  • Year:
    2016
    Title:
    Diversity and Inclusion to Improve Teamwork and Patient Outcomes
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Annual Congress
    Sponsoring Organization:
    American Association of Nurse Anesthetist
    Location:
    Washington DC
  • Year:
    2015
    Title:
    Building Your Academic Leadership Team
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Fall Executive Development Series
    Sponsoring Organization:
    American Association of Colleges of Nursing
    Location:
    Orlando FL
  • Year:
    2015
    Title:
    Implementing Interprofessional Education in an Academic Health Center: Insights from the University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    1st Annual Southeastern IPE Conference: Improving Outcomes for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions
    Sponsoring Organization:
    East Tennessee State University College of Nursing
    Location:
    Pigeon Forge TN
  • Year:
    2014
    Title:
    The DNP by 2015: Findings from the RAND Study on Facilitators and Barriers to the Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Fall Annual Meeting
    Sponsoring Organization:
    American Association of Colleges of Nursing
    Location:
    Washington DC
  • Year:
    2014
    Title:
    Nurses as the Nation's Largest Health Professions Workforce - Responding to the Clarion Call for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and Education
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    EB 2014
    Sponsoring Organization:
    American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
    Location:
    San Diego CA
  • Year:
    2014
    Title:
    Diversifying the Nursing Workforce: Local and National Perspectives
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing Education Summit
    Sponsoring Organization:
    American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
    Location:
    Arlington VA
  • Year:
    2014
    Title:
    The Diversity in Nursing's Future: Is Nursing Education Prepared?
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Leadership Institute VII: Legacy of Leadership - Preparing for Tomorrow, Leadership for Enhancing Diversity
    Sponsoring Organization:
    National Strategy Alliance
    Location:
    Winston-Salem VA

Honors/Awards

  • Name:
    Nursing Colleague Award
    Sponsoring organization:
    University of Maryland Medical Center
    Date:
    2019
  • Name:
    Sister Bernadette Arminger Award
    Sponsoring organization:
    American Association of Colleges of Nursing
    Date:
    2018
  • Name:
    Melanie C. Dreher Outstanding Dean Award for Excellence in Chapter Support
    Sponsoring organization:
    Sigma Theta Tau, International
    Date:
    2017
  • Name:
    Advocate of the Year Award given to the University of Maryland School of Nursing
    Sponsoring organization:
    American Association of Colleges of Nursing
    Date:
    2016
  • Name:
    Paul's Place Commitment to Community Award given to University of Maryland School of Nursing
    Sponsoring organization:
    Paul's Place, Baltimore, MD
    Date:
    2015
  • Name:
    Excellence in Nursing Award - Nurse Educator
    Sponsoring organization:
    Baltimore Magazine
    Date:
    2015
  • Name:
    Top 100 Alumni Legacy Leader
    Sponsoring organization:
    Indiana University School of Nursing
    Date:
    2014
  • Name:
    Lucie S. Kelly Mentor Award given by President Suzanne Prevost
    Sponsoring organization:
    Sigma Theta Tau, International
    Date:
    2013
  • Name:
    Leading the Way Award
    Sponsoring organization:
    Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
    Date:
    2013
  • Name:
    Inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing
    Date:
    2009

Academic and Professional Activities

University

  • Date:
    2013 - Current
    Organization:
    Center for Interprofessional Education
    Role:
    Director
  • Date:
    2013 - Current
    Organization:
    President's Executive Cabinet
    Role:
    Member
  • Date:
    2014 - Current
    Organization:
    UMBrella Steering Committee
    Role:
    Member
  • Date:
    2014 - Current
    Organization:
    Veterans Administration Baltimore, MD Educational Partnership Council
    Role:
    Member
  • Date:
    2014 - Current
    Organization:
    Governance Council
    Role:
    Chair
  • Date:
    2014 - Current
    Organization:
    Academic and Student Affairs Council
    Role:
    Chair
  • Date:
    2016 - Current
    Organization:
    University System of Maryland Health Care Workforce Working Group, Nursing Articulation and Collaboration Subgroup
    Role:
    Chair

Professional

  • Date:
    2013 - Current
    Organization:
    Maryland Action Coalition
    Role:
    Co-Convenor with Dr. Patricia Travis
  • Date:
    2018 - Current
    Organization:
    Maryland Organization of Nurse Leaders, Inc./Maryland Nurse Residency Collaborative Committee
    Role:
    Committee Member
  • Date:
    2013 - Current
    Organization:
    American Association of Colleges of Nursing
    Role:
    Maryland State Grassroots Liason
  • Date:
    2017 - Current
    Organization:
    Big10 Academic Alliance, Nursing Schools Informatics Working Group
    Role:
    Committee Chair
  • Date:
    2016 - Current
    Organization:
    Maryland Commission on Climate Change
    Role:
    Committee Member
  • Date:
    2003 - 2014
    Organization:
    American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Board of Directors
    Role:
    Member, Secretary (2007-2010), President-elect (2010-2012), and President (2012-2014)
  • Date:
    2003 - 2007
    Organization:
    American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Government Affairs Committee
    Role:
    Committee Chair
  • Date:
    2008 - 2012
    Organization:
    Kentucky Nursing Capacity Consortium
    Role:
    Founder and Convenor
  • Date:
    2000 - 2005
    Organization:
    Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, Board of Directors
    Role:
    Member, Vice-president (2001), and President (2002-2003)
  • Date:
    2001 - 2005
    Organization:
    Sigma Theta Tau International Foundation Board
    Role:
    Member and Chair (2003-2005)