Jeannie Couper, MSN, RN-BC
10 Thorn Terrace
West Orange, NJ 07052
c (973) 902-9929
Education
Institution
Year
Degree
Field of Study
Seton Hall University,
South Orange, NJ
2011 - present
PhD in progress
Nursing Research
William Paterson
University, Wayne, NJ
2011
MSN
Nursing Education
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
1985 - 1986
9 credits
towards PNP
Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner
Seton Hall University,
South Orange, NJ
1984
BSN
Nursing
St. Vincent's Hospital
School of Nursing,
Manhattan, NY
1978
Diploma
Nursing
Professional Licensure
Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey, license number: 26NR05518800
Professional Certifications
ANCC Certification: Pediatric Board Certified
2008- present
Expiration date: 2013
PALS Certified
2000 - present
Expiration date: 2014
NRP Certified
2000 - present
Expiration date: 2014
BLS Certified
2000 - present
Expiration date: 2014
Telemetry Certified
2010 - present
Professional and Academic Experience
Dates
Position
Institution
Area
May, 2011-
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Seton Hall University,
Pediatrics
present
Oct 2011-
South Orange, NJ
Per Diem Staff Nurse
present
2009 - 2011
Substitute School Nurse
St. Barnabas Medical
NICU, PICU,
Center, Livingston, NJ
Pediatrics
West Orange Public
Substitute School
School System,
Nurse
West Orange, NJ
2010 - Oct 2011
2004 - 2010
2003 - 2004
2000- 2003
Staff Nurse
Staff Nurse
Staff Nurse
Per Diem Staff Nurse
St. Barnabas Medical
Medical Surgical
Center, Livingston, NJ
Telemetry Unit
St. Barnabas Medical
NICU, PICU,
Center, Livingston, NJ
Pediatrics
St. Barnabas Medical
FCC- post partum,
Center, Livingston, NJ
Newborn Nursery
St. Barnabas Medical
NICU, PICU,
Center Health Care
Pediatrics, FCC-
Services, Livingston, NJ
post partum,
Newborn Nursery
1998 - 2004
School Nurse
Brookdale Christian
School Nurse
School, Bloomfield, NJ
1989 -2001
Staff Nurse
Montclair Pediatrics,
Office RN
Montclair, NJ
1986
1983 -1989
1979 - 1983
1978 - 1979
Interim Nurse Manager
Clinical Nurse III
Clinical Nurse II
Clinical Nurse I
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Inpatient Pediatric
Cancer Center, NY
Unit
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Inpatient Pediatric
Cancer Center, NY
Unit
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Inpatient Pediatric
Cancer Center, NY
Unit
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Inpatient Adult
Cancer Center, NY
Medicine
Honors and Awards
2011 New Jersey Nurse Faculty Scholar Award – Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
2010 Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Alpha, William Paterson University of NJ
Scholarly Activities
2011 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation NJ Nursing Initiative Scholarship- Seton Hall
University,
PhD in Nursing Research, Grant # 69048
Publications
Couper, J. (2011). An evaluation of the effectiveness of games to improve learning
outcomes. Unpublished Master’s thesis. William Paterson University of NJ,
Wayne, NJ.
Almquist, G., Couper, J., & Tierney, J. (1989). Pediatric oncology orientation and inservice education: Pathways toward excellence in clinical nursing practice.
Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 6(2), 11-15.
doi:10.1177/104345428900600205
Almquist, G. & Couper, J. (1988). Evaluation and Testing of Nursing Knowledge of Care
of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation. Journal of
Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 5(4), 26-28. doi:10.1177/104345428800500408
Professional Presentations
April 2011
Sigma Theta Tau Research Day: Poster Presentation- An evaluation of the
effectiveness of games to improve learning outcomes.
March 2011 Presentation of Masters Thesis, An evaluation of the effectiveness of games
to improve learning outcomes, presented at the Research Forum, William
Paterson University, NJ
Membership in Professional Organizations
American Nurses Association
Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science
National League of Nurses
New Jersey Student Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Iota Chapter (WPUNJ)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Gamma Nu (SHU)
Community Service
Jan 8-14, 2012
Sigma Theta Tau Medical Mission Trip to Dominican Republic in
collaboration with the Foundation for Peace
2011- present
Member of Nursing Doctoral Student Organization (DSO) at SHU
2012- present
Treasurer of Nursing Doctoral Student Organization (DSO) at SHU
Jan-June 2012
Member of SHU Academic Integrity Ad Hoc Task Force
2008- present
Member of SBMC- New Jersey Nurses Union staffing committee
1991- 2006
Volunteer Resident Camp Nurse at Lakeside Christian Camp,
Pittsfield, MA, for one week each summer
2008-2011
Group Discussion Leader for weekly BSF study; Evangel Baptist
Church, Springfield, NJ
2003-present
Committee member for BSA Troop 12, Livingston, NJ
Continuing Education
Feb. 8, 2013
CLC: Interprofessional Education, Practice, Research. Ibby Tanner,
PhD, RN John Hopkins SON, Kathleen Becker, DNP, ANP-BC, Johns
Hopkins SON, Laura Hanyok, MD Johns Hopkins School of
Medicine, Matthew McHugh, PhD, JD, MPH, RN, CPRN, University
of Pennsylvania SON
Nov. 14, 2012
Distinguished Speaker Series: “From PhD to Program of
Research.” Sandee Mc Clowry, Seton Hall University, NJ
October 8, 2012
Using simulation for learning and assessment: SimWARS
Conference, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Sept. 13-15, 2012
CANS: 2012 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research:
Discovery through Innovation, Washington, DC
June 15-16, 2012
STTI/NLN Nursing Education Research Conference: Innovations in
Nursing Education Research, Indianapolis, IN
April 20, 2012
CLC Session : Concept Based Curriculum. Jean Giddens, PhD, RN
Integration of QSEN, Claire P. Donaghy, PhD, CCRN, ACNP BC, CNE
April 13, 2012
Sigma Theta Tau Annual Reinkemeyer Research Day
April 10, 2012
Rutgers Research Forum: Community Engagement in Lifestyle
Behavior Research by Deborah Koniak-Griffin, Rutgers University,
Newark, NJ
Mar 28-30, 2012
Eastern Nursing Research Society 24th Annual Scientific Sessions
New Haven, CT
March 16, 2012
CLC Webinar: Building the Science of Nursing Education with Terry
Valiga, PhD, RN
March 21, 2012
Healthcare Reform Roundtable: The State of Health Care Reform,
Seton Hall University, NJ
Feb 10, 2012
CLC Session: Evaluating Student Learning Outcomes: Exploring the
Options, Selecting the Best Fit. Jane Kirkpatrick, PhD, MSN, RN and
Diane M. Billings, EdD, RN, FAAN, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Feb 16, 2012
Distinguished Guest Speaker Series: Elizabeth Barrett - Change
Theory, Seton Hall University, NJ
Dec 9, 2011
CLC Webinar 1: “Facilitating Learning for Students for whom
English is an Additional Language; Teaching Culturally Diverse
Nursing Students. Carolina Huerta, EdD, RN
Webinar 2: Finding the ideal academic appointment. Diane Billings,
EdD, RN, FAAN and Susan Bakewell-Sachs, PhD, PNP
Nov 11, 2011
CLC Webinar: Teaching and Learning in Online Courses. Diane M.
Billings, EdD, RN, FAAN
Oct 19-21, 2011
New Jersey Nursing Initiative 3rd Annual Meeting Education
Progression for NJ: Ensuring a Diverse and Qualified Nursing
Workforce for Tomorrow, Princeton, NJ
Presenting Yourself Professionally. Diane M. Billings, EdD, RN,
FAAN
Oct 19, 2011
Board Governance and Nurse Leaders Forum sponsored by Center to
Champion Nursing in America and AARP NJ, Princeton, New Jersey
Oct 19-21, 2011
New Jersey Nursing Initiative, Faculty Preparation Program (NJNI)
Third Annual NJNI Meeting: Education Progression- Meaningful
Academic Progression—the MAP to the Future of Nursing
A National Perspective, Victoria Neiderhauser, PhD, RN
A Local Perspective, Susan Bakewell-Sachs, PhD, RN
Transforming the Transformers, Heather Anderson, EdD, RN
An Evidence-based Framework for Academic Progression, Janet M.
Phillips, PhD, RN;
Dual Admission Model, Elizabeth Speakman, EdD, RN, CDE, ANEF;
Consortium Model: Curriculum Reform and Redesign, Susan
Hendricks, PhD, RN, CNE
October 12, 2011
Comparative Effectiveness and Patient-Centered Outcomes
Research: Intersection of Nursing Science and Health Care Delivery
Washington, DC
May 2011
Sigma Theta Tau Annual Iota Research Day, William Paterson
University of NJ, Wayne, NJ
Feb 2011
Critical thinking for the Cardiovascular Nurse: Approach to Cardiac
Auscultation, Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
April 2010
Sigma Theta Tau Annual Iota Research Day, William Paterson
University of NJ, Wayne, NJ
March 2010
S.T.A.B.L.E. (NICU) Program, St. Barnabas Medical Center,
Livingston, NJ
Sept 2009
Exploring Pathways to Excellence in Clinical Education, NLN
Educational Summit, Philadelphia, PA
Rev 2-2013