Clinical Expertise:

• L&D
• Postpartum
• Newborn
• High Risk Obstetrics
• low income/low SES obstetrics

Research Interest:

• NCLEX success
• Mentoring
• Tutoring
• Capstone course
• Critical thinking

Scholarly Activities:

• Herrin, K., Showalter D. Mentoring: A rung in the ladder of student success in a Baccalaureate program. Sigma Theta Tau Research Day. Huntsville, AL (abstract submitted 8/30/09, approval pending). (LOCAL LEVEL)
• Showalter, D. Obstetrical "Nuts and Bolts" for NCLEX success. ASNA Annual Convention, Decatur AL, 10/09. (STATE LEVEL)
• Showalter, D. Speak Spanish: You're in America Now! ASNA Annual Convention. UA, Tuscaloosa AL, 9/19-20/09. (STATE LEVEL)
• Herrin, K., Showalter, D. Proven Formula for Success in a Nursing Program. AANS Annual Convention, UA, Tuscaloosa AL, 9/19-20/09. (STATE LEVEL)
• Showalter, D., Herrin K., O'Neal, P.V. Proven Formula for Success: Menu Selection for Learning. Sigma Theta Tau Research Day. Huntsville, AL 03/08. (LOCAL LEVEL)
• Herrin, K. & Showalter D. Leading in the Classroom and Clinical. University of Alabama in Huntsville. Student Nurses Association. Huntsville, AL, 5/08 (LOCAL LEVEL)
• Mentored SNA members through UAH IRB process and abstract submission to STT state conference. IRB approved, Abstract accepted. Huntsville, AL 03/08. (LOCAL LEVEL)
• Showalter, D., Herrin K. AACN Standards Update as Applicable to a Baccalaureate Nursing Program. UAH CON Faculty Meeting. Huntsville, AL 5/08. (LOCAL LEVEL)
• Showalter, D., Herrin K., O'Neal, P.V. Proven Formula for Success: Individualized Instructional Module and Faculty Mentoring. American Association for Colleges of Nursing. Baccalaureate Educational Conference. New Orleans, LA 11/07. (NATIONAL LEVEL)
• Dowell, M., Rozell, B., Showalter, D. Evaluating Self-management in Older Adults with Diabetes. 2004 (submitted for funding: NIH). (NATIONAL LEVEL)
• Reviewed grant proposals submitted to March of Dimes through NARPAC, 2001, 2002. (STATE LEVEL)
• Showalter, D., Warren, I., Brookman J. Childbearing among Alabama Latino Families. FACES. Montgomery, AL 04/00. (STATE LEVEL)

Education:

• University of South Carolina, Columbia SC Master of Science in Nursing, 1994 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Maternal-Infant Nursing Thesis: Correlation Among Stress, Social Support and Negative Mood States in Primigravid Women.
• Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1990
• Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN Associate of Science in Nursing, 1988

Teaching Responsibilities:

• NUR 403-Family Centered Parent Infant Nursing
• NUR 407- Professional Practice in Nursing II

Awards/Honors:

• Alabama League for Nursing Lamplighter Award, 2009
• Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award, UAH, AL, 2008
• Huntsville Hospital System, Huntsville, AL, 2000, Member CTC of the Year (CPR)
• University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Nursing, Huntsville, AL, 2000 College of Nursing Faculty of the Year Award (as granted by graduating class)
• University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Nursing, Huntsville, AL, 1999 College of Nursing Faculty of the Year Award (as granted by graduating class)
• McLeod Medical Center Foundation, Florence, SC, 1998
  • $20,000 Doula Training Project
  • $18,500 Mom's Van Project
  • $26,000 New Baby Parent Education Multi Media Project
• McLeod Medical Center Foundation, Florence, SC, 1997
  $26,000 New Baby Parent Education Multi Media Project
• McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC, 1996, Patient Education Award
• University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 1995
  $500 Graduate Research Assistantship
• Sigma Theta Tau, Columbia, SC, 1994, Outstanding Graduate Student Award
• McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC, 1991
  Employee of the Month Merit Award