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PhD Candidate
Nicole Petsas Blodgett, PhD(c), RN
30A NB
319/353-5765
Education:
MSN, University of Iowa College of Nursing
BSN, Marycrest International University, Davenport, Iowa
Advisors:
M. Kathleen Clark, PhD, RN, ARNP, FNP
Barbara Rakel, PhD, RN
Cognate Area : Adult & Gerontological Nursing
Emphasis: Occupational & Environmental Health
Research Focus:
My research focuses on measuring and reducing pain and nocturnal awakening symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome in older adult workers. My program of research will encompass designing workplace interventions to help older adults return to work after an injury.
Publications and Presentations:
Blodgett, N.P., Rakel, B.R., Vance, C.G., Amendola, A., Walsh, D., Sluka, K. (2008, accepted). The relationship between pain and physical function in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Poster to be presented at annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. National, Harbor, MD.
Vance, C.G.T., Rakel, B.A., Blodgett, N.P., DeSantana, J.M., Amendola, A., Walsh, D.M., Sluka, K.A. (2008, August). Effects of high and low frequency of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on knee osteoarthritis pain. Poster presented at the International Association of the Study of Pain. Glasgow, Scotland.
Blodgett, N.P. & Rakel, B. (2007). Pain thresholds and intensities: A comparison between young adults, older adults, and adults with osteoarthritis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest Nursing Research Society on March 25, 2007, Omaha, Nebraska.
Blodgett, N.P. (2007, February). Sensitivity to pain is minimal in health young adults. Poster presented at Progressive Nursing Day. Iowa City, IA.
Martin, R., Barnett, K., Blodgett, N. P., Shin, J. Y., & Bunde, J. (2006, April). Perceived challenges in lay efforts to accurately label evolving symptoms of myocardial infarction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Nursing Research Society. Milwaukee, WI.
Martin, R., Lounsbury, P., Blodgett, N.P., Shin, J. Y., Barnett, K., Gordon, E. (2006, Sept.). Mismatches among expectations and experience discourage symptom recognition in acute myocardial infarction patients. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Charleston, WV.
Kaskie, B., Culp, K., & Blodgett, N.P. (2006, May) Older workers and Iowa. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses. Albuquerque, NM.
Funding Sources and Collegiate Honors:
Sigma Theta Tau International, Gamma Chapter, International Honor Society of Nursing (2005-present)
Graduate Students in Training for Academic Roles and Service (G-STARS) The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Hartford Center for Excellence in Geriatric Nursing (2006)
Adult and Gerontological Nursing Fellowship, The University of Iowa College of Nursing (2004-2005)
Interdisciplinary Aging Fellowship, The University of Iowa Center on Aging (2004)
Adult and Gerontological Area Development Award, The University of Iowa College of Nursing (2004)
Faculty or Clinical Research Affiliations:
Currently, I am a graduate research assistant for Dr. Barb Rakel’s RO1: The Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Hyperalgesia, Pain with Movement, and Function After Total Knee Replacements.
Also, I’ve worked as a graduate research assistant on Dr. Rakel’s RO3: Effects of TENS on Knee Osteoarthritis Pain, Hyperalgesia, and Function.
