Nursing

Philosophy

The new graduate nurse needs to be able to perform basic skills safely in an ever-changing health care system, know when to ask for help, and be accountable for the care provided. My hope is that the student is able to learn something unique from each nurse educator they encounter in shaping their commitment to providing high quality nursing care to the client, family, and community.

Education

Year	Degree	School/University	Location
December 2018	Doctor of Nursing Practice- Nursing Education Focus	Regis College	Weston, MA
May 2005	Master of Science in Nursing	Millersville University	Millersville, PA
August 1997	Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Millersville University	Millersville, PA
June 1996	Diploma in Nursing	St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing	Lancaster, PA

Courses

Current: RN-BSN (Post licensure) Program

Course Number	Course Name
NSG 330	Professional Nursing Communication Strategies
NSG 334	Population & Environmental Health Nursing
NSG 434	Nursing Leadership & Management in Today's Healthcare Environment
NSG 435	Nursing Leadership Practicum

Previous: Pre-licensure undergraduate program (Traditional & Accelerated students)

Course Number	Course Name
NSG 212	Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
NSG 312	Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing & Care of the Elderly
NSL 312	Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing & Care of the Elderly Laboratory

Newly Approved

Course Number	Course Name
NSG 434	Nursing Leadership & Management in Today's Healthcare Environment - Quality Matters Certified & Speaking Emphasis Designation
NSG 435	Nursing Leadership Practicum - Quality Matters Certification

Research

Incivility in healthcare and innovative nursing education strategies

Certifications/Awards

Leadership

• RN-BSN Program Director (May 2023-present)

Certifications

• West Chester University (WCU) Curriculum and Academic Policies Council (CAPC) Distance Education Training Renewal, Issued 2019 and Active Through 2027
• WCU- Academic Advising Professional Development Certificate, Issued 2019 and No Expiration Date
• Quality Matters (QM)- Higher Education Peer Reviewer for Online/ Blended Course Design (July 2022- present)
• American Nurses Credentialing Center Family Nurse Practitioner (November 2005- present)

Awards

• West Chester University Spotlight on Research Event (May 2024). Heagey, P., Barker, N., Moran, A., & Yocom, D. Incivility Simulation for CHS Majors. Recognized as a scholarly achievement that focuses on Access, Belonging, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Student Success.
• West Chester University Teaching with Excellence Showcase (April 2024). Barker, N., Yocom, D., & Kaulback, M. Creating Simulations Using VTS and AI. People's Choice Award. $250.00
• Barker, N. & Yocom, D. (May 2022). WCU Office of Digital Learning and Innovation Sponsored- 2022 Online Blended/ Teaching with Technology Excellence & Showcase Winner. $500. Immersion with VR for tough topics in nursing.
• Yocom, D. (April 2022). West Chester University- University College & The WCU Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. Academic Advising Achievement Award.
• Barker, N., Monturo, C., & Yocom, D. (October 2021). WCU Digital Innovation Initiative. $2000. Creation of VR content evaluating the effectiveness of end-of-life care didactic content and simulations including the patient and either traditional or diverse family members.
• Meehan, C., Barker, N., Kaulback, M., Yocom, D., Stoltzfus, L., & VonColln-Appling, C. (June 2021). Sigma Xi Delta Chapter. $400. Professional activities to fund IRB project.

Podium presentations:

• Barker, N., & Yocom, D. (June 2024). XR Simulation in Nursing. INASCL24 Conference, Technology/Innovation: Pioneering Healthcare. Raleigh, North Carolina.
• Kaulback, M., Barker, N., & Yocom, D. (November 2024). Measurement of baccalaureate nursing students' acceptance of virtual reality using AI generated scenarios. 19th Annual Nursing Research Conference (Nemours), Live Zoom Presentation. Christiana, DE
• Barker, N., Yocom, D., & Kaulback, M. (October 2024). Integration of virtual reality in nursing courses, Philadelphia Area Simulation Consortium (PASC) 2024 Forging the Future of Simulation: Embracing Transformation and Innovation. Lehigh Valley Health Network Center for Healthcare Education in Center Valley, PA
• Barker, N., Yocom, D., & Kaulback, M. (May 2024). Creating Simulations using VTS and A.I., West Chester University Office of Digital Learning and Innovation Sponsored- 2024 Online Blended/ Teaching with Technology Excellence & Showcase. West Chester, PA
• Yocom, D. & Barker, N. (April 2024). Implementation of an Extended Reality (XR) Simulation Exposing Novice Student Nurses to Death and Dying. Inaugural WCU Nursing & Xi-Delta Research and Evidence Based Conference, West Chester University. West Chester, PA
• Yocom, D. & Kaulback, M. (April 2024). The Use of Virtual Simulation Across the Nursing Curriculum. Research & Creative Activities Day: College of Health Sciences Faculty Panel, West Chester University. West Chester, PA
• Barker, N. & Yocom, D. (September 2023) Bringing empathy to nursing education using 360 video with Dr. Nancy Barker & Dr. Danielle Yocom. The Office of Digital Learning and Innovation (ODLI) On Air Episode Podcast hosted by Dr. Tom Pantanzes and Jessica Drass.
• Barker, N. & Yocom, D. (May 2023). Improving nursing students attitudes to end of life care using a 360-video vignette, RECAP Conference, West Chester University, Break-Out Session.
• Yocom, D. (November 2022). PTW 2nd and 3rd Year Tenure-Track workshop. Promotion Tenure Workshop Committee West Chester University, Panel Discussion.
• Barker, N. & Yocom, D. (October 2022). Virtual reality. WCU Office of Digital Learning and Innovation Sponsored- Tech Talk.
• Barker, N. & Yocom, D. (May 2022). Immersion with VR for tough topics in nursing. WCU Office of Digital Learning and Innovation Sponsored- 2022 Online Blended/Teaching with Technology Excellence & Showcase
• Barker, N., & Yocom, D., & Kaulback, M. (November 2021). Empathy development in undergraduate nursing students utilizing lived experiences. Nursing Resilience: Research & Evidenced-Based Practice in Turbulent Times. 16th Annual Nursing Research Conference (Nemours), Live Zoom Presentation
• Yocom, D., Kaulkack, M., Barker, N., & Thomas, C. (May 2021). Transforming clinical learning into a virtual experience. Teaching with Technology Showcase, West Chester University, Virtual Presentation
• Thomas, C., Barker, N., Kaulback, M., & Yocom, D. (May 2021). Taking simulation on the internet highway, Philadelphia Area Simulation Conference, Virtual Presentation
• Barker, N., Kaulback, M., & Yocom, D. (August 2020) Development and implementation of an escape room in health sciences education. NurseTim Inc., Live Virtual Presentation
• Yocom, D. (July 2020). The development, implementation, and evaluation of a digital storytelling project in nursing. RECAP Conference, West Chester, PA, Recorded Virtual Presentation.
• Barker, N., Kaulback, M., Thomas, C., & Yocom, D. (July 2020) Resources and recommendations for a virtual nursing telehealth simulation. Vestigo Health Solutions, Live Virtual Presentation.
• Kaulback, M., Barker, N., & Yocom, D. (May 2019). Development and implementation of an escape room in health sciences education. RECAP Conference, West Chester University, Break-Out Session.
• Yocom, D., Bashaw, C., Price, D., & Cook, M. (May 2019) Perceptions of digital storytelling in pre-licensure nursing education. QSEN International Forum, Cleveland, OH, Break-Out Session.

Poster Presentations:

• Barker, N., Yocom, D., & Kaulback, M. (May 2024). Creating Simulations using VTS and A.I., West Chester University RECAP Conference. West Chester, PA.
• Barker, N., Kaulback, M., & Yocom, D. (August 2021). Polypharmacy simulation and the impact on nursing student's empathy, NurseTim Inc., Virtual Poster Presentation
• Yocom, D. (February 2021). The creation of a digital storytelling learning experience in pre-licensure education. NurseTim Inc., Virtual Poster Presentation
• Yocom, D. (April 2019). DNP project results dissemination: Perceptions of digital storytelling in pre-licensure nursing education. Research & Creativity Day, West Chester University, West Chester, PA
• Yocom, D. (June 2018). Qualitative research abstract: Developing competence: Perceptions of digital storytelling in nursing education. Saint Anselm College Nurse Educator Conference, North Falmouth, MA
• Yocom, D. (April 2018). DNP project (Chapters 1-3): Perceptions of digital storytelling in undergraduate nursing education. Regis College DNP Poster Day, Weston, MA
• Yocom, D. (January 2018). Perceptions of digital storytelling in undergraduate nursing education. Elsevier Nursing Education Conference, Virtual Poster Presentation

Publications

• Yocom, D. Exploring the role of the case manager. (2024). Nurse Educator. Advance On-line Publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001755
• Barker, N., Yocom, D., Pantanzes, T. (2023). Improving nursing students attitudes to end of life care using a 360-video vignette. Teaching and Learning in Nursing. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2023.06.008. [in press, corrected proof/ peer reviewed]
• Yocom, D. (Accepted for publication May 2022). Building blocks: Visualizing change in the palliative care client. Nurse Educator, (48)1,12.. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001248 [teaching tip/peer reviewed]
• Yocom, D. (2021). Digital storytelling: Creating meaningful connections between prelicensure students and older adults. Nurse Educator, (46)6. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001010 [teaching tip/ peer reviewed]
• Barker, N., Kaulback, M., & Yocom, D. (2021). Experiencing empathy through a polypharmacy simulation experience in baccalaureate nursing education. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 000, 1-4. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.06.004
• Yocom, D. (July 2021-Volume Publish Ahead of Print). Reimagining an unfolding case in the online clinical arena. Nurse Educator. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000000905 [teaching tip/ peer reviewed]
• Thomas, C. M., Yocom, D., Kaulback, M., & Meehan, C. D. (2021). Using simulation evaluation for prelicensure nursing program review. Nurse educator, 46(1), 34–38. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000000860 [peer reviewed]
• Barker, N., Kaulback, M., & Yocom, D. (2020). Fluid and electrolyte escape room. Journal of Nursing Education, 59(5), 298-298. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20200422-14 [peer reviewed]
• Yocom, D. (2020). Integrating creativity and personal reflection into the gerontology clinical rotation. Nurse Educator, 45(6), 335. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000000837 [teaching tip/ peer reviewed]
• Yocom, D., Bashaw, C., Price, D., & Cook, M. (2020). Perceptions of digital storytelling in the classroom. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 15(3),164-167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2020.01.010 [peer reviewed]
• Yocom, D. (2020). Using “Med Libs” to review principles of parenteral medication administration. Nurse Educator, 45(1), 46. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000000694 [teaching tip/ peer reviewed]
• Yocom, D. (2019). Integrating principles of the situation background assessment recommendation tool into post-conference. Nurse Educator, 44(3), 141. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000000580 [teaching tip/ peer reviewed]

Grants

• CHS Strategic Priority Initiative Proposal: Innovation in Simulation Proposal (2023-2024). Barker, N., Heagy, P., Yocom, D., & Moran, A. Incivility Simulation for CHS Majors. $900.00
• Yocom, D., Barker, N., & Kaulback, M. PASSHE Faculty Professional Development Council (FPDC). $6478 (April 2023- October 2024). The use of virtual simulation across the nursing curriculum.
• Monturo, C., Barker, N., & Yocom, D. Southeastern Pennsylvania Organization for Nurse Leaders (SEPONL). $6900 (January 2021-December 2023). End-of-life care of the diverse patient and family: Perspectives of novice nurses.
• Yocom, D. Provost Research Grant West Chester University. $9503.00 (June 2019- June 2020). Digital storytelling in pre-licensure nursing students: Learning to care for older adults.

Memberships

• National League for Nursing
• Sigma Theta Tau- Xi Delta Chapter
• Current Elected Position: Leadership Succession Chair 
• Former Elected Positions: Treasurer, Secretary