VITA 2013 PAULETTE D. ROLLANT, PhD, MSN, RN, Emeritus CCRN
e-mail: rollant@bellsouth.net
Web site: www.nclex-web-tutor.com
8269 Gulf Blvd. Suite 1202 Navarre Beach, FL 32566
404 435 6199
Education:
June 1993
Ph.D. Education, Major: Curriculum Development & Instructional Processes
Minor: Communication – electronic & written
Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia
March 1983 MSN Nursing
Major: Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Minor: Education
Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia
March 1981 BSN Nursing
Minor: Education
Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia
June 1972 Nursing Diploma Nursing
Columbia Hospital School of Nursing Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Professional Experience:
1/83 to present
Founder & President, Rollant Concepts, Inc. - a firm dedicated to the development,
presentation, and evaluation of educational programs for nursing & allied health,
hospitals, and private industry on a national and international basis. Known for the
personalized attention to any group for faculty development or students and
making learning fun as well as being described as “A walking Tabers” and “An
Oldie and Goldie” and “Dynamic and informative with take homes that work!”
“Education in Action with Efficiency & Effectiveness”
Accreditation and Curriculum Consultation: Accreditation preparation – state &
national, evaluation & harmony of: philosophy, conceptual frameworks, syllabi, learning
objectives, assessments, outcomes; processes: assessments, teaching, remediation
College-wide & Nursing Faculty Development: Test Construction/Item writing, Test
analysis with Decision Points for Student Coaching/Item Revision, Creative, innovative
teaching strategies, Test review for thinking strategies, , NCLEX-style item construction,
NCLEX-based test development; Remediation strategies for at risk students, Rubrics
development, Innovative use of student response systems – clickers
Innovative Teaching Methods: Teaching to Thinking Skills with Clinical Reasoning for
RN, PN, Allied Health students & International Nurses: Study & Test-taking Strategies,
Licensure/Certification prep, Webinars, Remediation, Telephone Coaching/Tutoring
NCLEX or Certification Prep – RN & PN, Test-Taking Strategy courses [two to five
days] In 2009 and 2010 my program outcomes for PN or RN groups passing on the
initial NCLEX® attempt ranged from the mid 90s to 100% & Individuals 98-99%
1/3/03 to present
Consultant: Accreditation assistance for agencies with accreditation issues,
curriculum review, evaluation, revision and recommendations, faculty
workshops: test design, analysis, teaching strategies – face-to-face, webinars,
tele-coaching/tutoring & with students: test-taking strategies and study skills.
2010 to Present
Distinguished Professor Turning Technologies - Guest Speaker sponsor:
2013 – Ongoing since Dec 2012 Telephone/Web Test Analysis with Decision
Points for Student Coaching/Item Revision w/Faculty South University, Tampa FL
2012 – Oct. 26-30 Orlando American Association of Cosmetology Schools Annual
Convention & Expo; Topic: What's New? What does "Agile Teaching Learning"
Mean to Me? Peer reviewed selection process.
2010 – Nov. 18 Cedarville University Cedarville OH – “Inventive Professor,
Innovative Pedagogy”
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VITA 2013 PAULETTE D. ROLLANT, PhD, MSN, RN, Emeritus CCRN
e-mail: rollant@bellsouth.net
Web site: www.nclex-web-tutor.com
8269 Gulf Blvd. Suite 1202 Navarre Beach, FL 32566
404 435 6199
Professional Experience (continued):
2009 to present
Consultant as content expertise, editing and research article evaluation for
Proquest, a company with a 70-year reputation as a gateway to the world’s
knowledge – from dissertations to governmental and cultural archives to news
2003 to 2012
Gaylen College, San Antonio TX – 2013 Informal meeting with faculty re
curriculum issues associated with accreditation standards.
Coastal Bend Community College, Beeville, TX – 2013, 2012 Informal meeting
with faculty re curriculum issues associated with accreditation standards
Redlands Community College – NLNAC Accreditation preparation assistance
 2008 to 2009 – Accreditation preparation assistance with positive outcome
of continued accreditation to 2017 with follow-up report for
noncompliance of one Standard; had one area of strength – resources for
technology support and three standards needing development. Also
addressed attrition rates for increased retention of both faculty and
students during this time period; edit, review, revise reports
 2010 to 2012 - Accreditation preparation assistance with positive outcome
associated with the noncompliance and areas needing development.
Consultation included assistance with writing and review of the follow-up
report and for faculty in 2010 four 2-hourWebinars and in 2011 ten 2 hour
webinars as well as on site visits
Spencerian College – Consultation for continued ACICS and State Accreditation
[2001 to 2010 various needs consultation]
 2007 to 2010
 Outcomes: In the first half of 2007, the pass rate was 70.97%; whereas, in
the last half of 2007, the pass rate increased to 82.02%. From January 1,
2008, to March 18, 2008, the pass rate was 87.5%. These are first-time
pass rates taken from the NCLEX/Kentucky Board summary reports
 Curriculum mapping development and follow-up
 Recommendations/interventions for retention of faculty and students
 Edit, review, revise accreditation reports which included analysis and
interpretation of data and trends
2009 to 2012
23rd Annual Nurse Educators Conference in the Rockies Breckenridge CO
Peer reviewed selection process. The only presenter with 2 sessions per
conference since 2003. Topics 2012: #1 Teaching Labs without Numbers: How &
Why #2 Teaching with Questions: Listen More, Talk Less
2011
Keynote Speaker – The Alabama Council of Administrators of Professional
Nursing Education Programs Spring 2011 Nurse Educator’s Conference – March
4 in Montgomery Alabama; Peer reviewed selection process; included
accreditation preparation issues
2010
Keynote Speaker – TAVNE State Convention October 27 & 28 Austin TX –
“Critical thinking: Defined and Applied to Test Analysis, Classroom and Clinical”
- included accreditation preparation issues
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VITA 2013 PAULETTE D. ROLLANT, PhD, MSN, RN, Emeritus CCRN
e-mail: rollant@bellsouth.net
Web site: www.nclex-web-tutor.com
8269 Gulf Blvd. Suite 1202 Navarre Beach, FL 32566
404 435 6199
Professional Experience (continued):
2001 to 2010
Consultant for Accreditation preparation, Curriculum evaluation, College wide &
nursing faculty workshops, NCLEX RN & PN prep, Basic/Advanced levels of
online nursing courses Spencerian College, Louisville, KY
2003 to 2008
Consultant to NCSBN Education Division –
2003 - 2008 Answered questions for ‘Ask Instructor’ for RN and PN
2003 to 2006 Managing editor and editor for NCLEX PN online review
2003 to 2005 Editor for NCLEX RN online review
2008
Presenter – 4 sessions – Florida Student Nurses Association
2007
Poster Presentations [#5] 7th Annual Nurse Educator Institute Branson MO;
Peer reviewed selection process.
2005, 2006
Presenter – Georgia Student Nurses Association
9/88 to 12/97
Per Diem staff in critical care Newnan Hospital, Newnan, Georgia
6/89 to 12/96
Clinical Nurse Specialist for critical care [7] and medical-surgical [5] units,
Independent consultant educator, Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, Georgia
Education activities for the development, presentation, and evaluation of new graduate
internships, educational programs, the clinical assignments of new graduate and
experienced nurses and lectures requested by schools of nursing for students
9/85 to 10/87
PRN Float Nurse to adult, pediatric and critical care units
Douglas General Hospital, Douglasville, Georgia
9/84 to 9/88
Assistant Professor – Masters & Undergraduate Divisions
Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, Georgia
Coordinator Adult Health, Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Program
Responsible for maintenance of standards for Accreditation in Nursing School along with
Hospitals associated with clinical placements.
Lectured in undergraduate and graduate programs, Course leader in adult health
program for faculty assignments, clinical placements, course revisions and evaluations,
student advisement and thesis advisement
9/82 to 8/84
Instructor/Assistant Professor
West Georgia College, Department of Nursing, Carrollton, Georgia
Classroom and clinical instruction for content in: general medical-surgical, perioperative,
comprehensive assessment, critical care, management, advanced life support
For multiple courses:
Performed duties of course team leader for faculty assignments & clinical placement of
students; developed and produced instructional videotapes; revised course modules/lab
guides; performed duties as liaison among clinical and campus agencies
For the College:
Member of the Advisory Committee to the Dean, LPN Mobility Committee, Clinical
Advisory Committee, & the College Bureau of Speakers
9/81 to 6/82
Clinical Associate
West Georgia College, Department of Nursing, Carrollton, Georgia
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VITA 2013 PAULETTE D. ROLLANT, PhD, MSN, RN, Emeritus CCRN
e-mail: rollant@bellsouth.net
Web site: www.nclex-web-tutor.com
8269 Gulf Blvd. Suite 1202 Navarre Beach, FL 32566
404 435 6199
Professional Experience (continued):
1/73 to 3/83
Assistant Coordinator & Educator, Charge Nurse
Cobb General Hospital, Austell, Georgia
Positions:
9/81 to 3/83
1/77 to 9/81
Charge nurse in float position on all units
Assistant Coordinator & Educator for: Coronary Care Unit
(6 beds) Progressive Care Unit (8 beds)
1/73 to 3/83
Staff Nurse, Educator
Cobb General Hospital, Austell, Georgia
Positions: 6/76 to 12/76
Charge Nurse, Coronary Care Unit (6 beds)
1/74 to 6/76
Charge Nurse, Intensive/Coronary Care Unit
9/73 to 12/73
Charge Nurse, Float to all units
1/73 to 9/73
Charge Nurse, Pediatrics
6/72 to 12/72
Charge Nurse, Patient Educator Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat Specialty Unit
VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Publications: [* 2nd editions]
2014
In progress for 2014 publication date - Rollant, P. Soar to Success Series: Test-Taking
Strategies and Study Strategies: Less is More
2007 Chapter 14 ““How Can I Fail the NCLEX-RN® with a 3.5 GPA?” Approaches to Help this
Unexpected High Risk Group” in Volume 5 of the Annual Review of Nursing Education
Marilyn Oermann, editor
2002 Dennison, R & Rollant, P Test Taking Strategies & Diagnostic Test CEU Internet self-study
program for ANCC (2 contact hours)
2002 Dennison, R & Rollant, P Test taking techniques : review and resource manual Washington, D.C.
: Institute for Research, Education and Consultation at The American Nurses Credentialing
Center
1999 ~Rollant, P. Soar to Success: Do Your Best on Nursing Tests, St. Louis:Mosby
1997 ~Rollant, P. Primary author, Mosby Nursing Review Cards: Medical-Surgical Nursing
St.Louis:Mosby
~Rollant, P. Primary author, Mosby Nursing Review Cards: Mental Health Nursing
St. Louis:Mosby
~Rollant, P. Primary author, Mosby Nursing Review Cards: Pediatric Nursing St. Louis:Mosby
~Rollant, P. Primary author, Mosby Nursing Review Cards: Nursing Pharmacology St.Louis:Mosby
~Rollant, P. Primary author, Mosby Nursing Review Cards: Maternity Nursing St. Louis:Mosby
2001* ~Rollant, P. Series editor, Mosby Rapid Review Series: Maternal-Child Nursing St.
Louis:Mosby
2001* ~Rollant, P. Series editor, Mosby Rapid Review Series: Medical-Surgical Nursing
St. Louis:Mosby
1996 ~Rollant, P. Primary author, Mosby Nursing Review Series: Mental Health Nursing St.Louis:Mosby
1996 ~Rollant, P. Primary author, Mosby Review Series: Pediatric Nursing St. Louis:Mosby
Publications: [* 2nd editions]
2001* ~Rollant, P. Series editor, Mosby Rapid Review Series: Nursing Pharmacology St.Louis:Mosby
1995 ~ Rollant, P. Contributor and/or Coordinator of adult health section since 1986
for AJN/Mosby Question and Answer Book for the NCLEX-RN examination
~ Rollant, P. Contributor and/or Coordinator of adult health section since 1986
for AJN/Mosby Nursing Boards Review for the NCLEX-RN examination
1994 ~ Rollant, P. Acing Multiple-Choice Questions, The AJN Career Guide for 1994 pgs.18-21, 36
1992 ~ Rollant, P. Success on the NCLEX-RN exam: Try this tripod approach. Nursing 92, October
pgs. 6-13
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VITA 2013 PAULETTE D. ROLLANT, PhD, MSN, RN, Emeritus CCRN
e-mail: rollant@bellsouth.net
Web site: www.nclex-web-tutor.com
8269 Gulf Blvd. Suite 1202 Navarre Beach, FL 32566
404 435 6199
1989
1988
1987
1984
~ Video Production: “Axis Deviation” script development, production & editing
Produced with AJN Company, New York, and Hospital Satellite Network, California
~ Rollant, P. Test-taking Strategies for the NCLEX-RN exam. Imprint: the National Student Nurse
Association Journal, April/May.
~ Founder & Author: Career Corner. In Nurse Entrepreneur's Exchange, the National Nurses in
Business Association Newsletter.
~ Video Production: “Documenting Nursing Practice” script development, production & editing,
1988 AJN Media Festival Award of Second Place in Basic Nursing Skills division in the
Produced with AJN Company, New York, and Hospital Satellite Network, California
~ Book Review - Laboratory Evaluation of Pulmonary Function in Dimensions in Critical Care
~ Rollant, P. Siler, R. Videotape Production: An Inexpensive Way to Teach Nursing Skills,
Association of Operating Room Nurses Journal, pp. 1136, 1138, 1140.
Publications - Contributor/Coauthor to:
2005 - present Rollant, P. & Gamble St. Godard, D. Acclimation of International Nurses into U.S.A.
Nursing Practice. E-learning Instructional Course prepared for the National Council of State Boards
of Nursing (NCSBN), Chicago, 6.6 Contact Hours. http://ncsbnlearningext.com
2006/ ~ Blair, L; Gordon, J. & Rollant, P. Passport Your Career, Chicago Spectrum Press
2010*
Plus Rollant, P. as webmaster for site www.passport-to-your-career.com
2009* ~ Blair, L; Gordon, J. & Rollant, P. Passports to College, 2nd edition Chicago Spectrum Press
Plus Rollant, P. as webmaster for site www.college-passport.com
2006 ~ Blair, L. Passport to Practical and Vocational Nursing, Evanston Publishing, Inc.
Wrote: Chapters: Basic Strategies to Make it to Graduation & Strategies for NCLEX Prep
1998 ~ Blair, L. Passport to Practical and Vocational Nursing, St. Louis:Mosby
Wrote: Chapters: Basic Strategies to Make it to Graduation & Strategies for NCLEX Prep
1996 ~ Dennison, R. Critical Care Certification Preparation Text, (1st & 2nd Eds) St. Louis:Mosby
& 2002
Editor: Test bank of questions
Wrote: Chapter 1, Exam Preparation
1996 ~ Elkin, Perry, & Potter Nursing Interventions and Clinical Skills, St. Louis:Mosby: Jan. 1996
Wrote: Chapter 12, Comprehensive Health Assessment: 10 sections that included:
Mental Health Status, Assessment of: Head, face and neck, the nose and mouth, the
eyes and ears, the thorax, lungs and breasts, the heart and circulation, the abdomen,
the genitalia and rectum, neurological function, and musculoskeletal function
~ Elkin, Perry, & Potter Nursing Interventions and Clinical Skills, Instructor’s Resource Manual,
St.Louis:Mosby - Jan. 1996
Wrote: for 39 chapters selected sections: key terms, objectives, key points, teaching ideas,
student activities
1991 ~ Contributor to Research Abstracts in Dimensions in Critical Care.
1988 ~ Book Review: "Mastering Dysrhythmias" in Dimensions in Critical Care.
1994 ~ Rollant, P. Paper presentation, A Comparison of the Effects of Interventions upon Stress
Coping Resources of Beginning Associate Degree Nursing Students, April 1994
American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans
Paper Presentations:
1990
~ Rollant, P. Wold, J. A Mentoring Approach to Student Retention, May 17 to 19, 1990 Diversity
in Mentoring Conference sponsored by the Western Michigan University, Detroit, Michigan
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VITA 2013 PAULETTE D. ROLLANT, PhD, MSN, RN, Emeritus CCRN
e-mail: rollant@bellsouth.net
Web site: www.nclex-web-tutor.com
8269 Gulf Blvd. Suite 1202 Navarre Beach, FL 32566
404 435 6199
Reviewer for:
2010 to Present The Finished Product, Inc. Reviewing and editing professional allied health materials
From 1990 to present:
(Manuscripts/Books)
~ Critical Care Nurse from 1996 to present
From 1990 to 2009:
(Manuscripts/Books)
~ Clinical Nurse Specialist
~ The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice
~ Heart & Lung, The Journal of Critical Care until 1995
1995
~ Green, E & Katz, J Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Adult Patient, St.Louis: Mosby
~ Video Production: Pass NCLEX-PN Approximately a 35 minute-video script reviewed for accuracy,
content, sequencing, question format, and rationales. Produced by St.Louis: Mosby
~ Video Production: Pass NCLEX-RN Approximately a 35 minute-video script reviewed for accuracy,
content, sequencing, question format, and rationales. Produced by St.Louis: Mosby
RN Licenses/Certifications:Pennsylvania/Georgia/Kentucky/2004 to present - Emeritus CCRN/CCRN1970s
Research:
1995 to present ~ On-going high risk for NCLEX failures, test-taking skills, study skills
1982 to present ~ On-going development of a model for test/certification preparation: The Five C’s
1993
~ Dissertation: “A Comparison of the Effects of Interventions upon Stress Coping Resources of
Beginning Associate Degree Nursing Students”
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of interventions upon stress coping resources of
beginning Associate Degree nursing students. The study results showed significant differences in the
development of the stress coping resources, stress monitoring, and tension control between nursing
students who experienced a modified curriculum component and nursing students who used selfdirected interventions or no interventions.
Univariate analysis of variance showed significant differences at the .05 level in the mean gain scores
for stress monitoring between the modified curriculum group and control group and for tension control
between the modified curriculum group and the self-directed and control groups.
Nursing literature confirms that stress in nursing is innate and a constant theme for registered and
student nurses. Strategies to affect the perceptions and behaviors of students for the creative
handling of stress are indicated.
1984
1982
~ The “first” nursing faculty recipient of a “Faculty Research Grant” at West Georgia College
An Investigation of Teaching Methods for Psychomotor Skills in Associate Degree Programs”
~ Group Research with the Atlanta Cardiology Forum of Nurses:
Effect of in Hospital Cardiac Education on Post-Hospital Behavior Changes of Patients
Admitted for Cardiac Problems”
~ Research Project in MSN program: “Complications Related to Activity Post-Myocardial Infarction”
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