CURRICULUM VITAE
Lynda D. Narwold, M.A. R.N.
ASN Program Director and Clinical Associate Professor
School of Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
2300 South Washington Street
P.O. Box 9003
Kokomo, IN 46904-9003
Phone: (765) 455-9308
Fax: (765) 455-9421
Email: LNARWOLD@IUK.EDU
Indiana R. N. License No. 28062152
EDUCATION
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana 47306
Masters of Arts
May 1988
Major - Nursing Administration
Minor - Business Sciences
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana 47306
Bachelor of Science
in Nursing
November 1974
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 1, 2008 – Present
Indiana University Kokomo
2300 South Washington Street
Kokomo, Indiana 46904-9003
Clinical Professor in Nursing
I was appointed the Assistant Dean for the RN to BSN Program. I am responsible for the
organization and presentation of the RN to BSN Curriculum. I work closely with the Assistant
Dean of the School of Nursing to make the RN to BSN Program grow. I assist in making the
teaching assignments, supervise the faculty, advise students, market the program, as well as teach
some of the courses.
August 1, 1996 –June 30, 2008
Indiana University Kokomo
2300 South Washington Street
Kokomo, Indiana 46904-9003
Clinical Assistant Professor in Nursing
I was the Director of the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree Program until the Program was
suspended. I was responsible for all aspects of the ASN curriculum, planning, and organizing
Faculty teaching assignments, advising students, and supervising adjunct faculty and other
support staff. In 2003, I was promoted to Clinical Associate Professor.
September 2001 – December 2001
Nursing Faculty
Exchange professor to Margaret Pritchard College of Nursing
Chonju, South Korea.
I taught 2 sections of Fundamentals of Nursing laboratory and also taught four sections of
Conversational English Lab and eight sections of Conversational English.
August, 1995 – 2001
Indiana University Kokomo
2300 South Washington Street
Kokomo, Indiana 46904-9003
Clinical Instructor in Nursing
I was appointed to the position of Clinical Instructor in Nursing. In 2001, I was promoted to
Clinical Assistant Professor in Nursing. This was a full time position where my primary duties
are teaching students and providing professional service in the clinical setting.
August 1984 – 1995
Indiana University at Kokomo
2300 South Washington Street
Kokomo, Indiana 46904-9003
Lecturer in Nursing
I was employed as a full time lecturer in the ASN program at Indiana University at Kokomo. My
responsibilities included lecture in A107, Introduction to concepts in Nursing and A109 Basic
Nursing Skills. I also served as lead teacher for A143 and A144, Nutrition/Elimination and
A250, Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing. I provided learning experiences for students in
laboratory classes, small group discussions, large lecture sessions, and clinical settings.
I assisted with establishing evaluation criteria, evaluating students and program evaluation. On
the IUK campus, I have served on many committees including Curriculum, Faculty Affairs,
Faculty Grants and Development, Student Retention, Protection of Human Subjects, and
Budgetary Affairs. I have also served as the Secretary for Faculty Senate. I served as President
of the Local Nursing Faculty Council for two years, 1992-1994. I have developed programs to
integrate community based nursing into the Associate Degree Nursing Program. I was the
Consultant to the Student Nurse Association and have worked closely with them to develop a
health screening program for indigent individuals within our community.
June 1980 - August 1984
Home Health Care of Howard County
3841 South Lafountain Street
Kokomo, Indiana 46902
Home Care Coordinator
At Home Health Care, I was the Home Care Coordinator. It was my responsibility to supervise
all direct care personnel. This involved registered nurses and home health aides. I was
responsible for ordering supplies, formulating schedules, screening potential patients, doing
initial patient assessments and evaluating the staff. I also worked closely with the local hospital's
social workers to provide the best possible plan of care for the patients following their discharge
from the hospital. The agency had a daily patient census of 80 - 85.
I was the instructor in a class to certify Home Health Aides. This class was offered at Indiana
Vocational College in Kokomo. The class was funded by a grant offered through the Indiana
Association of Home Health Agencies.
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August 1977 - May 1980
Western School Corporation
250 S. 650 W.
Russiaville, Indiana
46979
Elementary School Nurse
At Western, I was responsible for the general health of the students in grades K-6, approximately
1,300 students. I worked closely with the High School Nurse. My main duty was taking care of
any student that became ill or was injured at school. I also worked with the teachers in
developing their programs for teaching health, first aid and drug abuse. I was responsible for
maintaining all health records and seeing that all students had the proper immunizations upon
entering school.
In the four years that I was at Western, I developed several new programs. I taught every third
grade class dental care. I started a screening program for TB in the sixth grade. In 1978 I
initiated a scoliosis screening program. At that time, it was the only screening program for
scoliosis in Howard County. In 1978, I also applied for, and received a federal grant to teach
nutrition to first graders. The grant was extended to the 1980 school year.
Besides being the school nurse, I was the assistant girl's basketball coach, the fifth and sixth
grade girls' basketball coach and the fifth and sixth grade cheerleader sponsor. I was also a
sponsor for the Adventurers Club for the gifted and talented students.
March 1980 - May 1980
Indiana Vocational Technical College
1815 E. Morgan
Kokomo, Indiana 46901
Part-time Instructor
In the spring of 1980, I taught a first aid course at IVY Tech. In this class, there were eight
students, all in the automotive department. I taught basic first aid and assisted another in
certifying the students in CPR.
August 1975 - August 1976
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Staff Nurse
At Lancaster General Hospital, I worked on a progressive 38-bed medical-surgical floor as a staff
nurse. This involved providing primary care for our clients. I worked rotating shifts and was
frequently charge nurse. Lancaster General Hospital had a three year diploma nursing program
that I assisted by doing procedure demonstrations and orienting students to administration of
medications and management of a hospital unit.
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December 1974 - August 1975
Margaret Mary Community Hospital
Rural Route 2
Batesville, Indiana 47006
Staff Nurse
At Margaret Mary Community Hospital, I rotated to various departments in the
hospital. I worked as team leader on a 50-bed medical-surgical floor. I gave all medications and
did all procedures on my team. In obstetrics, I was charge nurse responsible for labor, delivery,
post-partum and the nursery. On the geriatrics ward, I was the charge nurse responsible for
twenty elderly patients in a nursing home setting. I also was the charge nurse on the alcoholic's
ward. I was responsible for 38 patients being treated for alcoholism sometimes complicated with
drug abuse and severe emotional problems.
TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS
Spring
Fall
H 354: Alterations in Health Practicum I
B304: Professional Nursing Seminar I
H362: Alterations in Health Practicum II
S471: Restorative Health Practicum
S483: Nursing Practice Capstone
S481: Nursing Management
S481: Management & Leadership
B231: Communication for Health Care
Professionals
S482: Management & Leadership Practicum
S485: Growth & Empowerment
Summer
K415: Special Needs Children within the Community
GRANTS
June 2010: Camp Eeze the Wheeze/ KIDDS Kamp
Thomas Bly Foundation
Requested $1000
Funded $1000
This grant renews annually.
September 2010: Camp Eeze-the-Wheeze
American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, Salon Departmental d’ Indiana, Ft. Wayne Chapter
$543.39
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October 2007: Camp Eeze-the-Wheeze/KIDDS Kamp
American Lung Association/ Jenn and Noyes Foundations for Asthma Camps
$2334.00
September 2007, 2008 Camp Eeze-the-Wheeze
American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, Salon Departmental d’ Indiana, Ft. Wayne Chapter
$586.00
June 12, 2000: Health Promotion for Pre-adolescent Females
Woman’s Health Mini-grant Program
Co-authored with Bridget Whitmore
Requested:
$2042.00
Funded:
$2042.00
May 1, 1999: Camp Eeze-the-Wheeze/Kidds/Kamp
The Community Foundation of Howard County, Inc.
Healthier Communities Fund
Requested:
$4708.00
Funded:
$3020.00
August 31, 1999: Lugar Series Excellence in Public Service
Funded:
$3000.00
March 30, 1998: A Camp Eeze-the-Wheeze/Kidds Kamp.
The Community Foundation of Howard County, Inc.
Healthier Communities Fund
Requested:
$4315.00
Funded:
$3020.00
March 1, 1998: A Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby@
Indiana Campus Compact
Requested:
$530.50
Funded:
$530.50
October 18, 1995: "Housing Authority Health Fairs"
Indiana Campus Compact
Requested:
$1000.00
Funded:
$1000.00
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February 15, 1995: "Community Health Experience II"
Indiana Campus Compact
Requested:
$1000.00
Funded:
$1000.00
December 19, 1994: "Community Health Experience"
Indiana Campus Compact
Requested:
$1000.00
Funded:
$900.00
June 1993: Summer Curriculum Development award to develop two auto-tutorial units for Basic
Nursing Skills.
Requested:
$300.00
Funded:
$300.00
PRESENTATIONS
November 20, 2009
AACN 2009 Baccalaureate Education Conference. Quality in Health Care: Changing the Culture
Through Baccalaureate Nursing Education.
Chicago, IL
September 27, 2009
Graduation Address for ITT Technical College
Indianapolis, Indiana
June 14, & June 28, 2007
Interviewing for Healthcare Professionals
People to People Medical Summit
Johns Hopkins University
March 20, 2006
Becoming Involved: Benefits of Public Service
People to People World Leadership Forum
Washington, D.C.
August 14, 2006
Interviewing for Healthcare Professionals
Ambassador Program Medical Summit
Stanford University
October 10, 2005
The Up-Stream Health Initiative: Covering the County Schools
2005 Annual Conference on Best Practices in Nurse-Managed Health Centers
Albuquerque, NM
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November 29, 2001
Preparing for NCLEX Exam
Margaret Pritchard College of Nursing
Chonju, South Korea
November 12 - 14, 2000
LPN to ASN: Transitioning from Technical to Professional Practice
National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
Fort Worth, Texas
March 29, 1999
Service Learning and Nursing Education: Shared Experiences from the CCPH Faculty ServiceLearning Institute. Community Campus Partnerships in Health National Conference.
Seattle, Washington.
July 14, 1999
Camp Eeze-the-Wheeze: An Alternative Learning Experience. Third Biennial International
Nursing Conference at the University of Wisconsin. Madison, Wisconsin.
October 29, 1999
Faster, Better, Cheaper: A Statewide Approach to Public Service Excellence.
Educause 99
Celebrating New Beginnings. Long Beach, California.
November 5, 1999
LPN to BSN: Transitioning from Technical to Professional Practice. AACN Second Annual
Baccalaureate Conference. San Antonio, Texas
October 27, 1998
The Community is the Classroom: A Conference sponsored by University of Southern Indiana
School of Nursing and Health Professions. Evansville, Indiana.
September 25, 1998
Camping for Credit: A Conference sponsored by Eastern Kentucky University. Richmond, KY.
October 25, 1996
"Escape: Expanding Student Curriculum's Available Pediatric Experiences". The Annual
Conference of the American Nurses Association Council for Professional Nursing Education and
Development. Kissimmee, Florida.
October 15, 1996
"Partnerships for Community Clinical Experiences". Conference sponsored by University of
Southern Indiana School of Nursing and Health Professions. Evansville, Indiana.
August 7, 1996
"Opening the Curriculum to Community". Conference sponsored by Sinclair Community
College in Dayton, Ohio.
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August 3, 1995
"ESCAPE: Expanding Student Curriculum's Available Pediatric Experiences". Conference
sponsored by Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio.
PUBLICATIONS
The following articles were published in the ASK A NURSE column in the Kokomo Tribune,
Kokomo, Indiana.
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December 1, 1998
November 4, 1997
October 21, 1997
December 24, 1996
December 17, 1996
June 25, 1996
March 19, 1996
December 19, 1995
December 12, 1995
November 21, 1995
September 26, 1995
April 11, 1995
April 4, 1995
Back to Sleep campaign saves infants’ lives
Asthma is an increasing problem for kids
Do your kids have something they want to get off their backs?
"Toddlerhood emotional, seemingly endless"
"Little folks can have big problems"
"Potty train kids properly"
"Bedwetting is a common problem"
"Athletes receive support from medical profession"
"Sports good for the kids"
"Don't let sports injuries sideline you"
"Having head lice ain't nice"
"Get kids ready for kindergarten"
"Kindergarten an education"
INTERVIEWS
June, 2005
May, 2005
August 16, 1996
August 22, 1996
Camp Eeze-the-Wheeze was the subject for a TV presentation during halftime of an Indiana University Basketball Game.
Interviewed by Alan James for WIOU/Z93 Radio Station in Kokomo,
regarding Camp Eeze-the-Wheeze/Kidds Kamp.
Interviewed by Amber Sterns for WIOU/Z93 Radio Station in Kokomo,
Indiana regarding Kindergarten Readiness.
Interviewed by Kelly Barnes for WGAB Radio Station in Evansville,
Indiana regarding Kindergarten Readiness.
AWARD
April 16, 2010
W. George Pinnell Award for Outstanding Service recipient
In recognition of exceptional commitment and distinguished achievement
in the service of Indiana University.
January 23, 2009
Virgil Hunt Faculty Service Award recipient
In recognition of outstanding service that enhanced the quality of life on
campus and in the community.
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SERVICE
University Administrative Service
 Faculty Representative to University Council of Nursing Faculty – August 2000 -2007
 IUK Representative to the UCNF Curriculum Committee-August 2006 -2007
 President of Local Nursing Faculty - August 1992-July 1994
 Secretary for Local Nursing Faculty - August 1995-May 1997
 Hospital Coordinator for St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center
 Director of the ASN Program
 Co-Chair of ASN Accreditation Steering Committee
 Director of the RN to BSN Program
University Committee Service
 IUKSON Chair of Promotion & Tenure Committee August 20010 – Present
 IUKSON Chair of Search & Screen Committee August 2010 - Present
 IUKSON Promotion & Tenure Committee – August 2003 – 2004, 2008, 2009
 IUK Chancellor Review Committee – August 2003 – April 2004
 IUK Commitment to Excellence Committee –November 2003 – May 2004
 Planning Committee for Partners in Education Health Careers Academy- 2003 – 2004
 Space Utilization Committee – May 2001 - 2003
 Trustee Teaching Award Committee – 2001, 2002
 Search and Screen for Nursing Faculty- Chair 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006
 IUK Administrative Review Committee August 1998-May 2000
 IUK Faculty Senate Nomination Committee Chair 2000, Member 2001 - Present
 IUK Budgetary Affairs - September 1993 to Present
 Division of Nursing Faculty Development Committee August 1998-May 1999
 IUK Excellence in Teaching Committee - October 1996-June 1998
 Chair of IUK Nursing Student Affairs - August 1995-1998
 IUK Protection of Human Services - September 1992 to June 1998
 Search and Screen for Campus Dean in Nursing
 IUK Nursing Student Affairs - August 1994 to 1998, 2005 - 2007
 IUK Wellness Committee - August 1995-June 1997
 IUK Curriculum - August 1992 to June 1993, August 1995-1997
 IUSON Nominations - September 1992 to June 1994, August 1995-May 1997
 IUK Faculty and Grants - August 1990 to June 1994
 IUSON Nursing Practice - January 1992 to May 1992
 Planning Committee for Continuing Education Program “Management of the Adult with
Diabetes”
 IUSON Continuing Education - September 1991 to June 1992
 IUK Faculty Senate, Secretary, August 1990-June 1991
Student Service
 Consultant for IUK Chapter of National Student Nurses Association
 Advisor for IUK Chapter of Ambassadors for Children
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National Service
 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Site Visitor – 2001 – 2007
 People to People Leadership Forum Washington D.C.
Group Facilitator 2007
 People to People Future Leaders Summit on Medicine in Los Angeles
Lead Facilitator 2007 - 2008
Professional Service
 Faculty Ambassador to Nursing Spectrum –January 2003 – May 2004
 American Nurses Association/Indiana State Nurses Association
President North-Central Region - ISNA
District 11 Board of Director
District 11 Vice President
District 11 President
Delegate to State Convention 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999
Member of Membership Committee
Chair of Nominations Committee
Member of Indiana State Nurses Association Publication Committee
Member of ISNA Restructuring Committee
Member of ISNA Legislative development committee
 National League for Nursing
 Indiana League for Nursing Treasurer 2005 – 2009
 Appointed to the Indiana State Board of Nursing, October 2007
 Appointed to the Board of Trustees for Howard Regional Health Systems January
2011
Community Service
 Appointed to the Indiana State Board of Nursing by Gov. Mitch Daniels October 2007
 Appointed to the Hospital Council of Indiana by Gov. Mitch Daniels, September 2005
 Member of the Healthier Community Advisory Board, April 2004 - Present
 Member of the Board of Directors of the Samaritan Caregivers, Inc. January 2002 –
2007
 Member of the 10th class of the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series.
September 1999- June 2000.
 St. Vincent’s Hospital Home Care, Indianapolis, IN: Professional Advisory Board
 St. Joseph's Hospital and Health Center Home Health Care Kokomo, IN: Professional
Advisory Board
 Mental Health Association of Howard County: Board of Directors -January 1992 to
December 1997; Vice President, 1993; President 1994
 Delegate to State Mental Health Association Convention, 1993 and 1994.
 Delegate to National Mental Health Association Convention, 1993.
 Volunteer Medical services for Western School Corporation Athletic events.
 Graduate of Leadership Kokomo, 1993
 Member of the Board of Directors for the Howard-Tipton Chapter of the American Red
Cross
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 Developed and offered the first area day camp for children with asthma: Camp Eeze-TheWheeze – June 1997 – Continues annually
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