Dr. Vanessa L. McConnell

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Education

• DNP, Nursing, 2018, Missouri State University, School of Nursing, Springfield, MO
• MSN, Family Nurse Practicioner, 2014, Missouri State University, Department of Nursing, Springfield, MO
• BSN, Nursing, 2011, Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Springfield, MO
• ASN, Nursing, 2003 Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Springfield, MO

Teaching

• NUR 750: Family Practice II
• NUR 790: Family Practice Practicum
• NUR 730 Family Practice I
• NUR 704: Population Health Practicum
• Guest lecture in NUR 765: Applications to Pathophysiology, NUR 734: Advanced Physical Assessment, NUR 761: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics, and NUR 770: Family Practice III

Research and professional interests

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Women’s GYN Cancers
• Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• Menopause
• Pap test guidelines and compliance
• Women’s Health in particular Cardiovascular & Osteoporosis Disease Prevention
• Complementary Medicine
• Mental Health
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• Homeless and Chronic Diseases

Populations

• Adults
• Undeserved
• Women

Awards and honors

• Outstanding Presentation, 25th Annual Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum, Missouri State University, May 2018
• High Scholastic Achievement in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, Missouri State University, August 2018
• Outstanding Project Award, Missouri State University, School of Nursing, August 2018
• Sigma Theta Tau International, Theta Lambda Chapter Induction, February 2016