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Education:
- Doctor of Nursing Science, Indiana University
- Family Nurse Practitioner, University of California, San Diego
Professional Memberships/Affiliations:
- California Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International
Courses Currently Taught:
- NURS 610, Pathophysiology of Adults/Elderly
- NURS 656, APN, Primary Care II
- NURS 657, APN Practicum, Primary Care II
Scholarly Areas: Publications:
Fitzsimmons, L. & Pagano, L. (2006). Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome. In: Urden LD, Stacy KM, Lough ME, eds. Thelan's Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management, 5th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier.
Stacey, K. & Fitzsimmons, L (2003). Shock and Multi-system disorders. In: Stacy KM, ed. Priorities for Critical Care Nursing, 5th ed. St. Louis, Elsevier.
Fitzsimmons, L. (2002). Systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (4th ed). In L. Urden (4th ed.) Critical care nursing: Diagnosis and management. St. Louis: CV Mosby.
Stacy, K. & Fitzsimmons, L. (2000). Shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. pp. 426-451. In L. Urden, Lough, M. & Stacy, K. (3rd.) Priorities in critical care nursing. St. Louis: CV Mosby.
Fitzsimmons, L., Hadley, S. & Shively, M. (1999). The education of advanced practice nurses: A contemporary approach. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 21(4), 77-85.
Donaldson-Andersen, J., & Fitzsimmons, L. (1998). Metabolic requirements of the critically ill mechanically ventilated trauma patient: Measured versus predicted energy expenditure. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 13(1), 25-31.
Fitzsimmons, L. (1997). Systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (3rd ed). In L. Urden (ed.) Critical care nursing: Diagnosis and management. St. Louis: CV Mosby.
Stacy, K. & Fitzsimmons, L. (1996). Shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. pp. 426-451. In L. Urden, Lough, M. & Stacy, K. (2ed.) Priorities in critical care nursing. St. Louis: CV Mosby.
Stevens, T., & Fitzsimmons, L. (1995). The effect of a standardized rewarming protocol and acetaminophen on core temperature after coronary artery bypass. American Journal of Critical Care, 4(3), 189-197.
Shively, M., Fitzsimmons, L., & Verderber, A. (1995). Research connections: Focus on research utilization. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 9(2), 87-94.
Fitzsimmons, L. & Hadley, S. (1994). Nutritional management of the metabolically stressed patient. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 17(3), 1-15.
Shively, M., Fitzsimmons, L, & Verderber, A. (1994). Research connections: Caring for patients with ventricular assist devices. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 8(2), 91-94.
Fitzsimmons, L. (1994) Systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. pp. 787-804. In L. Urden (ed.) Critical care nursing: Diagnosis and management. St. Louis: CV Mosby.
Fitzsimmons, L. (1994). Consequences of trauma: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 17(2), 74-90.
Fitzsimmons, L., Verderber, A., & Shively, A. (1993). Research connections: Effects of intravenous magnesium sulphate in acute myocardial infarction. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 8(1), 80-83.
Verderber, A., Shively, M., & Fitzsimmons, L. (1993). Research connections: Post-cardiac surgery patterns of social and sexual activity. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 7(4), 88-90.
Shively, M., Fitzsimmons, L., & Verderber, A. (1993). Research connections: Nursing practice and ECG monitoring. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 7(3), 81-83.
Fitzsimmons, L., Verderber, A, & Shively, M. (1993). Research connections: Enhancing sleep following coronary bypass graft surgery. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 7(2), 86-89.
Verderber, A., Shively, M., & Fitzsimmons, L. (1992). Research connections: Preparation for cardiac catheterization. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 7(1), 75-77.
Shively, M., Verderber, A. & Fitzsimmons, L. (1992). Research connections: Depression in the post-MI patient. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 6(4), 84-86.
Fitzsimmons, L., Shively, M., & Verderber, A. (1992). Research connections: Pediatric cholesterol testing. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 6(3), 87-89.
Verderber, A., Fitzsimmons, L., & Shively, M. (1992). Research connections: Cocaine abuse. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 6(2), 43-45.
Shively, M., Verderber, A. & Fitzsimmons, L. (1991). Research connections: Monitoring right ventricular function. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 6(1), 87-89.
Fitzsimmons, L. , Verderber, A, & Shively, M. (1991). Research connections: Variables influencing cardiovascular function. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 5(4), 87-89.
Verderber, A. , Fitzsimmons, L., & Shively, M. (1991). Research connections: Pacemakers: Physiologic and psychologic responses. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 5(3), 77-80.
Shively, M., Fitzsimmons, L., & Verderber, A. (1990). Research connections: Treating hyperlipidemia. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 5(2), 55-57.
Verderber, A., Shively, M., & Fitzsimmons, L. (1990). Research connections: Coping and coronary heart disease. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 5(1), 74-78.
Fitzsimmons, L. (1989). Migraine headache: Recent concepts. Topics in Emergency Medicine, 11, 43-46.
Fitzsimmons, L., & Urden, L. (1990). Instituting a clinical research program in a pediatric hospital. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 7, 79-81.
Fitzsimmons, L., & Hadley, S. (1990). The metabolic response to injury in surgical or
trauma patients. Dimensions in Critical Care Nursing, 10, 4-13.
Hadley S., & Fitzsimmons, L. (1990). Nutrition and wound healing. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 5(4), 72-81.
Fitzsimmons, L., & Hadley, S. (1990). Neural mechanism and patterns of abdominal pain. Topics in Emergency Medicine, 11, 1-8.
Hadley, S., & Fitzsimmons, L. (1990). Acute pancreatitis: A potential life threatening emergency. Topics in Emergency Medicine, 11, 39-47.
Fitzsimmons, L., & Hadley, S. (1989). Pharmacologic aspects of migraine therapy in the emergency department. Topics in Emergency Medicine, 11, 37-42.
Biography: Dr. Lorraine Fitzsimmons is an experienced nurse educator and nurse practitioner. She developed and implemented two graduate concentrations in the School of Nursing including the Critical Care Nurse Specialist CNS (1986-1996) and the Advanced Practice Nursing of Adults/Elderly (1997-present) Concentrations. Her areas of interest include physiologic nursing, and advanced practice nursing.
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