Dr. JB Kirby

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Books and Accolades

Textbooks Authored:

Beavers-Kirby, J. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Review; 2021. Elsevier: Philadelphia.

Beavers-Kirby, J. & Segal-Glen, F. Gerontology and Geriatrics for Advanced Practice: An Interprofessional Approach. 2023. Elsevier: Philadelphia.

Medical Publications:

2010 – Lindsey, M., & Beavers, J.R. Myelodysplastic syndromes in older adults. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 14(5), 545-547.

2010 – Beavers, J.R. & Lester, J. Survivorship care for adult recipients of hematopoietic cell transplantations. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 14(2),136-139.

2004 – Vermeersch, P. & Beavers, J.R. Appraisal of tools to enhance evidenced-based practice. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 18(4), 186-191.

Dissertation Committees:

2018 – Difficulties facing native medical facilities in recruiting nurses. Oost, W. Aspen University.

2018 – Implementing empathy enhancement training to improve the patient experience. Mollohan, J. Mount Carmel College of Nursing.

Peer-Reviewed Newsletters:

2017 – Beavers-Kirby, J. Moms, Babies, and Recovery. DNP Outcomes, October 2017, 3, p.2. www.doctorsofnursingpractice.org.

2017 – Beavers-Kirby, J. A Brief Civics Lesson. DNP Outcomes, September 2017, 3, p.2. www.doctorsofnursingpractice.org.

2017 – Beavers-Kirby, J. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. DNP Outcomes, August 2017, 3, p.2. www.doctorsofnursingpractice.org.

2017 – Beavers-Kirby, J. SB445 Home Healthcare Planning Improvement Act. DNP Outcomes, July 2017, 3, p.2. www.doctorsofnursingpractice.org.

2017 – Beavers-Kirby, J. Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic Care Act of 2017. DNP Outcomes, June 2017, 3, p.2. www.doctorsofnursingpractice.org.

2017 – Beavers-Kirby, J. C.A.R.A. DNP Outcomes, May 2017, 3, p.2. www.doctorsofnursingpractice.org.

2017 – Beavers-Kirby, J. Advocacy in Action. DNP Outcomes, April 2017, 3, p.2. www.doctorsofnursingpractice.org.

2017 – Beavers-Kirby, J. What is MACRA? DNP Outcomes, March 2017, 3, p.3. www.doctorsofnursingpractice.org.

2017 – Beavers-Kirby, J. Repeal of the Affordable Care Act. DNP Outcomes, February 2017, 3, p.2. www.doctorsofnursingpractice.org.

2017 – Beavers-Kirby, J. Advanced Practice Nurses Gain Full Practice Authority in the VA System. DNP Outcomes, January 2017, 3, p.2. www.doctorsofnursingpractice.org.

2016 – Beavers-Kirby, J. What is the Council for Ohio Health Care Advocacy? DNP Outcomes, December 2016, 2, p.2. www.doctorsofnursingpractice.org.

2008 – Ezzone, S. & Beavers, J.R. Post-transplant lymphproliferative disorders. Columbus Chapter of Oncology Nursing Society (CCONS), LINK, 25, p. 14.

Book Reviews:

2011 – The Frequency and Type of Interval Surveillance in the Adult Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Cancer Survivor. IRB # 2010E0600.
Role: Co-Investigator (Lester, J, PI)

2004 – The Effects of Preference for Information and Perceived Control on Outcomes Following First-Time Open-Heart Surgery in Older Adults.
Role: data collector

2003 – Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome: Health Concerns, Role Function, Health Service Use, NIH Grant # 1 R15 NR07997-1.
Role: data collector

Past Research Studies:

2011 – The Frequency and Type of Interval Surveillance in the Adult Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Cancer Survivor. IRB # 2010E0600.
Role: Co-Investigator (Lester, J, PI)

2004 – The Effects of Preference for Information and Perceived Control on Outcomes Following First-Time Open-Heart Surgery in Older Adults.
Role: data collector

2003 – Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome: Health Concerns, Role Function, Health Service Use, NIH Grant # 1 R15 NR07997-1.
Role: data collector

Professional Committees and Councils:

2019 – Annual stakeholder reviewer for the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute

2018 – Reviewer for National Teaching Institute (NTI), American Association of Critical Care Nurses

2017 – Chair, Academic & Professional Misconduct Committee, Mount Carmel College of Nursing

2017 – Chair, Cancer Survivorship Work Group, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

2016 – Chair, Nurse Practitioner Competency Committee, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties

2016 – 2018 Policy and Procedure Committee, Mount Carmel College of Nursing

2015 – 2018 Budget Committee, Mount Carmel College of Nursing

2015 – 2018 Research and Scholarship Committee, Mount Carmel College of Nursing

2015 – 2018 Credentialing Committee, Mount Carmel Health System

2011 – Quality and Safety Committee, Ohio State University Medical Center

2011 – Falls Committee, Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital

2010 – Committee Chair on Patient Advocacy for the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplant

2009 – Clinical Practice Council, Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital

Awards:

2010 – Nominated for Nursing Excellence, James Cancer Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

2004 – Outstanding service to the National Disaster Medical System and Disaster Medical Assistance Team

2004 – Certificate of Accommodation from Federal Emergency Management Agency – Nurse Practitioner responder to Hurricane Charley, Hurricane Frances, and Hurricane Ivan

2003 – Recognition as a founding member of the Department of Homeland Security

1985 – Letters of Appreciation from Mad River Township Police Department and Randolph Township Fire Department for civilian response to a motorcycle accident

Patient Advocacy:

  • Health Policy Council for Ohio Nurses Association, 2017-2019
  • Advocacy Ambassador for Arthritis Foundation, 2016 – present
  • Advocate for the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, 2013 – present
  • Oncology Nurses Association Health Policy Retreat, February 2014, Washington, D.C.
  • Oncology Nurses Association Health Policy Retreat, March 2013, Washington, D.C.
  • Encouraging and Sustaining Cancer Advocacy Programs and Efforts (ESCAPE) Retreat, January 2011, Tucson, AZ
  • Nurse in Washington Internship Recipient, March 2011, Washington, D.C.
  • Nurse in Washington Internship Recipient, February 2012, Washington, D.C.

Professional Organizations:

  • President: Council for Ohio Health Care Advocacy
  • Member: Ohio Nurses Association
  • Founder/Past President/2016 President Elect: Council for Ohio Health Care Advocacy 2012-2017
  • Member: American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2005-present
  • Member: Sigma Theta Tau International 2004-2018
  • Member: Society of Critical Care Medicine 2004-2008
  • Member: Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses 2005-2019
  • Member: Oncology Nursing Society 2008-2019
  • Member: American Association of Critical Care Nurses 1996-2018
  • Member: American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants 1999 – 2000
  • Member: AACN Novice Critical Care Nurse Committee 2000-2002

Grant Activities:

Grant reviewer for CDMRP or PCORI for Arthritis Foundation, 2016

Recipient of $1000 grant from the Ohio State University Service Board, July 2011.

Published Sessions of Peer-Reviewed, Invited Presentations:

Survivorship for Bone Marrow Transplant Patients, (2009, November). 2009 Oncology Nursing Society Advanced Practice Nursing Conference, Columbus, OH.

Published Abstracts of Peer-Reviewed, Invited Poster Sessions:

Survivorship for Bone Marrow Transplant Patients (November 2010). Oncology Nursing Society Advanced Practice Nursing Conference, Tampa, FL.

Presentations:

Cancer Survivorship in the Community (June 2017). National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, Washington, D.C.

Ohio HB523 Medical Marijuana. Oral Presentation (May 2017). Ohio Society of Health System Pharmacists, Columbus, OH.

The Frequency and Type of Interval Surveillance in the Adult Hematopoietic
Stem Cell Transplant Cancer Survivor (January 2012). Poster Presentation: ASBMT Tandem Conference, San Diego, CA.

The Frequency and Type of Interval Surveillance in the Adult Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Cancer Survivor (November 2011). Oral Presentation: International Conference and Exhibition on Cell Science & Stem Cell Research, Philadelphia, PA.

The Frequency and Type of Interval Surveillance in the Adult Hematopoietic
Stem Cell Transplant Cancer Survivor (May 2011). Poster Presentation: George Washington University Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, D.C.

The Need for Survivorship Care Plans (April 2010). Poster Presentation: Kaleidoscope Conference, Columbus Chapter Oncology Nursing Society, Columbus, OH.

Invited Lectures:

Basic Oncology Nursing Class, 2011, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome Lecture, 2011. Cancer in Women Graduate Oncology Elective, N694. College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Cancer Pathophysiology. Wright State University College of Nursing, Dayton, OH.

Survivorship and Navigation Programs in Practice, 2012, at the George Washington Cancer Center for the Advancement of Cancer Survivorship, Navigation and Policy, Washington, D.C.

Funding, Sustainability and Resources for Cancer Survivorship Programs, 2012, at the George Washington Cancer Center for the Advancement of Cancer Survivorship, Navigation and Policy, Washington, D.C.

How to Meet with Your Legislators, 2012, at the Encouraging and Supporting Cancer Advocacy Programs and Efforts (ESCAPE) Conference, Tucson, AZ.

Common Chemotherapy Side Effects, 2012, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Columbus, OH.