ANNE WATSON BONGIORNO, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
SUNY Plattsburgh
101 Broad St. Hawkins Hall 221E
Plattsburgh, N.Y. 
518-564-4246
Email: Anne.Bongiorno@Plattsburgh.edu

EDUCATION

2003			Duquesne University			Doctor of Philosophy
			Pittsburgh, PA.			in Nursing

1998			University of Vermont			Master of Science
School of Nursing	specializing in Population 
Burlington, VT.	Based Health Care in Nursing

1996			Norwich University			BSN, Nursing
			Northfield, VT			Minor: Communications
								Summa cum Laude

1974              		Norwalk Community Hospital	Diploma, Nursing
								School of Nursing
								Norwalk, CT
HONORS AND AWARDS

2004		Outstanding Service Learning Teaching Award
		SUNY Plattsburgh

1999		Graduate Student Thesis Award, given to a Master’s level nursing student for excellence in her thesis, Sigma Theta Tau, Kappa Tau Chapter. 

1996		President’s Scholarship Award, Board of Fellows, Norwich University. Awarded to only two rising seniors annually, in recognition of leadership and scholarship.		

1995		National Excellence in Health Reporting, American Medical Association. Awarded to only three individuals annually for exemplary coverage of health issues of interest to youth.

1995		Gold Circle Award, Columbia Scholastic Press. 

1989		Woman of the Year Award, East Hampton Junior League.

EXPERIENCE

2003-present		Assistant Professor of Nursing
			STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT PLATTSBURGH		
			Responsible for distance learning/online courses in RN-BSN program and 				generic BSN program in Community Health, Nursing Issues. Member of 				Search Committee, Curriculum Committee, Recruitment and Retention 				Committee, Master Degree Sub-Committee, Assessment Sub-					Committee and the Advisory Board of the Center for Diversity. Member 				SUNY Faculty Senate Standing Committee on Graduate Education

2001-2003                   Lecturer, Adult Health Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT, Burlington, VT.
Course coordination and direct teaching responsibilities in undergraduate courses, in Adult Health, Pharmacology Theory and Ethics, primarily with  undergraduate Junior nursing students in WebCT enhanced courses. Clinical supervision of undergraduate students.
   
2002			Subject Matter Expert Committee member
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE, Albany, NY.
Committee on Standard Setting
			Professional Role Performance Examination
			Albany, NY.
			 
2002			Part Time Faculty
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, PA.	
Organized, coordinated, and developed lesson plans, and taught online class in Ethics for Graduate and second degree students. Assisted with curriculum planning of course. Used My Blackboard technology.

2000-2001     		Manager, Tobacco Control and Government Relations
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT, Burlington, VT.
Developed, implemented, and evaluated tobacco control programs. Extensive teaching and public speaking responsibilities. Skilled in grant writing, managed grant-funded programs. Developed public policy across all lung health programs and worked closely with state and national legislators towards policy goals.  

2000	Distance Learning Educator and Teaching Assistant, Online Course Developer
			DUSQUENE UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, PA.
Responsible for developing and teaching online nursing education courses for graduate students using Course Info (My Blackboard) technology.

1998-2000	Rehabilitation Referral Coordinator  
FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE, Burlington, VT. 
Played a key role in provision and advancement of high quality, cost effective admission services for Inpatient Rehabilitation, comprised of a 36-bed unit. Responsible for community development, functioned as a community educator. Led the team towards successful clinical outcomes and customer satisfaction through quality indicator review, statistical analysis of FIM and systems improvement.

Summer, 1997	       	National Research Service Award Fellow
			Department of Behavioral Psychiatry
		UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT, Burlington, VT.     
Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service. Research fellow, under the direct supervision of world ranked leader in tobacco research, John R. Hughes, MD. Direct involvement in all aspects of drug abuse research related to human behavioral pharmacology. Managed a pilot study in Nicotine replacement therapy.
  	
1999-2000	School of Nursing, Internship, Nursing Education in Community Health
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT, Burlington, VT.
Developed a service partnership with the University of Vermont School of Nursing and Rice Memorial High School, taught undergraduate nursing students in their first clinical experience in Community health in partnership with Rice High School.  Student led initiatives resulted in development, implementation and evaluation of a strategic plan to improve health status of the high school population group.

1996‑Present	      	Consultant
			HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES, Stowe, VT    
Consultant for Fresh Attitudes and CCTV. Responsible for community coalition development, needs assessment, grant writing and administration, and research into the attitudes and perceptions of tobacco use in the gay and lesbian community; Other responsibilities include school nurse consulting which developed a plan to bring parochial schools into compliance with state guidelines. Media Consultant for CCTV and Northern Images. Consultant to Vermont Departments of Social and Rehabilitative Services in tobacco prevention and cessation with foster family care and community outreach programs.

ABSTRACTS

2005	The Teaching of Ethics and the Ethics of Teaching: The Symphonological Approach. 38th Biennial Convention Sigma Theta Tau International, November 11-16, Indianapolis, Indiana

2003			African American Youth Evaluation of Tobacco Prevention Television Commercials. 37TH Biennial Convention Sigma Theta Tau International. November 3, 2003. Toronto, Canada.

2002			Help Foster Children in Environmental Tobacco Smoke Reduction for Healthy Homes. National Conference on Tobacco or Health, 90 minutes, Nov 20.

2002			Let’s Roll, A self help Video to Influence Smoking Cessation in the Gay and Lesbian Community in Tailoring Interventions for LGBT. National Conference on Tobacco or Health, Nov 19.

2001			Increasing Diversity/Eliminating Disparities: Understanding and Implementing Concepts: National   Conference on Tobacco or Health, 90 minutes Nov 26-29

2001               		GBLT Populations and Tobacco Control: National Conference on 
2001	 Tobacco or Health, 90 minutes Nov 26-29. 

1999-2001	            Online Doctoral Nursing Education: Similarities and Differences with Traditional Education, CINE, Chicago, Illinois. (In collaboration with 3 other authors)

PUBLICATIONS (NON REFEREED) 

Bongiorno, A.W. (1999) The Rehab Center Online. Locomotion, Vol. II. Burlington, VT.

Bongiorno, A.W. (1999) Spinal Cord Rehabilitation. Burlington, VT.

Bongiorno, A.W. (1999) Closed Head Injury. Burlington, VT     

Bongiorno, A.W. (1998). Who is a candidate for Rehab? Locomotion,Vol I. Burlington, VT.

Bongiorno, A.W. (1998) Rehabilitation at Fletcher Allen; Patient and Family Information
Newsletter, Burlington, VT.

Bongiorno, A.W. (1998) Stroke Recovery. Burlington, VT.
       
Bongiorno, A.W. (1997). Preventing Computer Related Injuries. The Norwich Guidon. 
	Northfield, VT. 

Bongiorno, A.W. (1997). Concepts of Change and Transition. Two‑part series. The Norwich 
	Guidon. Northfield, VT. 

Bongiorno, A.W. (1997). How to Bring out the Best in People. Part one and two. The Norwich 
	Guidon. Northfield, VT. 

Bongiorno, A.W. (1996). Sexual Harassment. The Norwich Guidon. Northfield, VT. 

Bongiorno, A.W. (1996). Communication: Talking and Listening for Success. The Norwich Guidon. Northfield, VT. 

Bongiorno, A.W. (1996). Dating Violence. The Norwich Guidon. Northfield, VT. 

Bongiorno, A.W. (1996). Proper Weight Training. The Norwich Guidon.  Northfield, VT. 

Bongiorno, A.W. (1996). Preventing Skin Infections. The Norwich Guidon. Northfield, VT. 

Bongiorno, A.W. (1996). Sore Throat, Strep Throat, Mononucleosis. The Norwich Guidon. 
	Northfield, VT.

Bongiorno, A.W. (1995). Stress Management. The Norwich Guidon. Northfield, VT.

Bongiorno, A.W. (1995). Eating Right, Living Healthy.  The Norwich Guidon. Northfield, VT.

Bongiorno, A.W. (1995). Suicide Prevention. The Norwich Guidon.  Northfield, VT. 

Bongiorno, A.W. (1995). Anabolic Steroids. The Norwich Guidon. Northfield, VT. 

Bongiorno, A.W. (1994). Kicking the Dipping Addiction.  The Norwich Guidon.  
Northfield, VT. 

Bongiorno, A.W. (1994). Angel Authority Speaks on Miracles.  The Norwich Guidon.  
	Northfield, VT.

Bongiorno, A.W. (1994). Vermonter's Ski to Fight Cancer. The Norwich Guidon.  Northfield, 
	VT.

Bongiorno, A.W. (1994). American Heart Association Commemorates February as National 
	Heart Month. The Norwich Guidon. Northfield, VT.

Bongiorno, A.W. (1994). The Student Body. The Norwich Guidon. Northfield, VT.

Bongiorno, A.W. (1994). Partial Lung Transplants. The Norwich Guidon. Northfield, VT. 

DISSERTATION (in process)

Bongiorno, A. W. (2003). Evaluation of Smoking Prevention Television Advertisements by 	
	Middle School Youth: Effects of Gender, Ethnicity, and Grade Level.
	Duquesne University.

THESIS (not published)

Bongiorno, A.W. (1998).  Youth Evaluation of Tobacco Prevention Mass Media Messages, 
	University of Vermont. 

VIDEO PRODUCTIONS

2000		Perceptions and Attitudes About Smoking in the GBLTQ Community, Burlington

1996	                Disabled College Student, Norwich Today. Northfield, VT.

1996		Down with Disease, Norwich Today.  Northfield, VT.

PRESENTATIONS

2004		Empower the Towers: Service Learning in the Elder Community. Faculty Panel	
		May 19.

2001		National and Local Public Policy in Tobacco Control, Asthma, and Lung Disease for the Biennium
		Burlington, VT.

2001		Personal Knowledge and Symphonology, Duquesne University

2001		Second Hand Tobacco Smoke And Asthma, American Lung Association

2001		Nursing Education: Teaching for Meaning, Duquesne University

2001		Nursing as Educator: Effective Teaching Strategies, Duquesne University 

2000		Knowledge, Induction and the Reasoning Process, Duquesne University

2000		Functional Improvement Data: What do all these numbers mean? Burlington, VT.

1999		Nonprofit Marketing in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation, Fletcher Allen Health Care

1998	      	The Rehab Center Online; A case study at Fletcher Allen Health Care, St. Michael’s College Prevel School of Business; Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Leadership Council (ARCOT).

1998	      	Targeted Needs Assessment and Program Plan for the Rehabilitation Center at Fletcher Allen Health Care. ARCOT.

1998	      	Rehabilitation Admissions 1998; Quality Indicators and Outcome Measurements. ARCOT.

1998	      	The Role of Social Service in Physical Rehabilitation Referral, Fletcher Allen Health Care.

1998		Station Learn! Bringing Rehab Options to Upstate New York, the North Country, Alice Hyde Hospital, Malone, NY; Regional Hospital, Ogdensburg, NY; Massena Memorial Hospital, Massena, NY; Canton Pottsdam NeuroRehab Center and Regional Hospital, Canton- Pottsdam, NY, and Samaritan Hospital, Watertown, NY.

1998	      	Strategic Planning in Rehabilitation Administration, Saint Michael’s College, The Prevel School.

1997		Developing Collaborative Nursing, An Evaluation Report, University
		Of Vermont.

1997		The Use of Nicotine Gum to Reduce Smoking: A Preliminary Report, 
		University of Vermont.

1997		The Healthy Vermonter’s 2000 Progress Report: Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation, University of Vermont.

1997		The Volunteer Nurse Bridging the Gap Between Need and Service, University of Vermont.

1997		Youth Evaluation of Tobacco Prevention Mass Media, Stowe Middle School, VT. 

1997		Rogerian Theory in Advanced Practice Nursing, University of Vermont.	

1997		Qualitative Research, The Ethnographic Method, University of Vermont.

1996		Health Objectives for the Year 2000/Healthy Vermonter's, University of Vermont.

1996		The Use of Yoga in Reducing Stress and Increasing Lung Capacity in
		Chronic Asthmatic Patients, Norwich University, VT. 

1996		Politics in Nursing, Norwich University, VT. 
	
1996		Nanny Nutrition Teaches the Food Groups, The Kids School, Stowe, VT

WORKSHOPS

2004		Tobacco Prevention in Foster Children and Families:  SRS Training Day 				Waterbury, VT. March 2004. 

2001		Vermont Smokeless States Convention: Community Based Activities: Tools to Improve Public Policy Goals, Full day conference, Rutland, Vermont. 

2001		Freedom from Smoking: Statewide Seminar for Health Professionals. National Life of Vermont, Full Day Conference Montpelier

2001		Grassroots Advocacy: Building your Bridges to Success, American Lung Association

1999		Community Health Promotion Project: The Experience of Developing the Rice High School Partnership with University of Vermont.
		University Vermont, School of Nursing, Burlington, VT.

1999		The Psychosocial Needs of the Chronically Ill, Regional Outreach Conference, Full day Seminar for NY State CEU’s, Clarkson University, New York

1998		A Very Politically Correct Way to Learn the Legislative Process,
Vermont State Nurses Association Convention, Breakout Session,  CEU’s, Montpelier, VT.

1998	       	Disability Summit of Vermont, Full Day Panel Discussion, Waterbury, VT.

1997		The Nursing Advocacy, Making a Difference in Legislative Decisions, 
Vermont State Nurses Association, Legislative Day, Breakout session, CEU’s, Montpelier, VT.

1997		Communication, Publishing, Marketing and Writing in Advance
		Practice Nursing, University of Vermont. 

POSTER  PRESENTATIONS

2004		African American Youth Evaluation of Tobacco Prevention Television 				Advertisements : PhD Celebration Conference, Duquesne University, May 16.		
2004		The Concept of “Story” in Television Advertising by Youth in Grades 4-5: PhD 			Celebration Conference, Duquesne University, May 16.

2004		Evaluation of Student Success using the HESI Exam Series:PhD 					Celebration Conference, Duquesne University, May 16.

2001                College Age Smoking Prevention: National Conference on Tobacco or 
                         Health, Nov 26-29

1998		The Legislative Process: Giving Nursing a Voice at the State House. Vermont State Nurses Legislative Day. Montpelier, VT.

OTHER ARTICLES, IN PROCESS

Bongiorno, A.W. (2004) Personal Knowledge and Symphonology: Relating Michael Polanyi and 
	Husteds’ Bioethical Theory.

Bongiorn, A. W. (2004). Online Learning in a PhD Nursing Program: An Ethnograpy

Bongiorno, A. W. (2004) A Grounded Theory Approach: The Experience of Traditional College 
	Age Smokers

Bongiorno, A. W. (2004) Barriers to Smoking Prevention and Cessation in the Gay and Lesbian 
	Community.

Ward, K, Couvillion, J, & Bongiorno, A. (2001) The Differences Between Traditional and 
	Online Teaching Methods: Students’ Perspectives.

GRANTS

2004		Assessment Development Grant: SUNY Plattsburgh

2001    	CCTV,  $10,000 mini-grant, Health Communication Resources/Northern Image

2001		NOT on Tobacco, $80,000 one year grant, ALA-VT.

2000	CATS Community Coalition Grant, contributor, ALA-VT-VT and Community Volunteer

2001		Fresh Attitudes, $16,000 one year grant, Health Communications Resources

2000		Nicotine Replacement Grant, $16,000, ALA-VT-VT
								
MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE IN ROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 

2004		District 8 New York State Nurses Association

1996-2004	American Nurses Association

2001		CATS Coalition, UVM

2000 		Eastern Nursing Research Society

1997-		Sigma Theta Tau
present

1997 -		American Public Health Association, 	
1998		Washington, D.C.

1996 -		Legislative committee member, Vermont State Nurses Association, 
1998                Burlington, VT.

1996 -		Vermont State Nurses Association.
present	            Burlington, VT.

1995 -		Coalition for a Tobacco‑free Vermont, 
2003		Burlington, VT.

PUBLIC SERVICE: EXPERTISE RELATED

2000	          Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont, Secretary, Executive Board Member, Steering Committee, Public Policy committee, Outreach Committee

1994 -		Health News Editor, Norwich Guidon, Northfield, VT.  Monthly
1998		Wellness column, The Student Body.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE: UNIVERSITY LEVEL

2004		Appointed,  SUNY Faculty Senate Standing Committee Graduate Education and 			Research

2004		Member, Curriculum Committee, Recruitment and Retention Committee, 				Diversity Committee, SUNY Plattsburgh.

2003-		Member, Departmental Curriculum Committee, Academic Standards Committee, 2004		Recruitment and Retention Committee, Assessment Subcommittee, MS 				Subcomittee

2003		Member Ad Hoc Committee on MSN Entry Level Curriculum, University 				of Vermont

1997 -		Liaison, Collaborative Nursing Project, University of Vermont, 
1998		School of Nursing.	

	1996-  		Student Representative, Graduate Education Committee, School of 
	1998                Nursing, University of Vermont.  

1995		Founding Member, National Student Nurses Association, Vermont Chapter at Norwich University.