Bronwynne C. Evans (PhD, RN, FNGNA, ANEF, FAAN) is professor and senior director of the Ph.D. in Nursing and Healthcare Innovation in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University. Outcomes of Professor Evans’ research with culturally and ethnically diverse students include identification of multiple, specific educational barriers to success; a pioneering compendium of recruitment and retention “best practices”; and a series of state, presentations and widely-cited scholarly publications in an area where little empirical evidence is available. Her highly acclaimed 2003 film, used by more than 100 colleges and agencies for recruitment and retention of diverse students and for teaching cultural competency, received the American Academy of Nursing Media Award. This work has been instrumental in increasing numbers of Hispanic/Latino and American Indian baccalaureate nurses, resulting in improvements to culturally congruent care.
Her co-founding leadership with the National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities has increased national acceptance of students with disabilities into nursing programs. Critical steps in attaining this outcome included national webinars on recruitment and retention of such students and a documentary film about the first nursing student using a wheelchair to graduate from a baccalaureate nursing program.
Professor Evans is the first nurse to explore nutrition status in Mexican-American nursing home residents and generate an empirical measure of their food satisfaction. Her multi-site, longitudinal, mixed-methods exploration of the caregiving trajectory in these families currently constructs interventions to support and improve caregiving in Hispanic families, both in nursing homes and in the community, reduce health disparities, and shape a healthier eldercare environment.
- Ph.D. Education, University of Washington 1994
- M.N. Gerontological Clinical Specialist, University of Washington 1983
- B.S.N. Summa Cum Laude, Washington State University1982
Recruitment and retention in nursing education for students from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities; caregiving for Mexican-American families.
For a current list of publications and research activity visit Experts.asu.edu.
- “EPIC: Translation of a Group Early-Stage AD Intervention into Diverse Communities”. David W. Coon, PhD (PI, 30%), Bronwynne C. Evans, PhD, RN (Co-I, 12%). National Institute of Aging, National Institutes of Health. $3.6 million (direct and indirect). RO1 Research Project Grant.
- “The Caregiving Trajectory for Community-Dwelling Mexican American Elders.” Bronwynne C, Evans, PhD, RN (30%), National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 1R01NR010541-01A1. $1,791,804 (direct & indirect). RO1- Research Project Grant, 2008-2012 (Implementation and dissemination).
- “The Caregiving Trajectory for Community-Dwelling Mexican American Elders.”. Bronwynne C, Evans, PhD, RN. National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 3R01NR010541-02S1. $113,039 (direct & indirect). RO1 Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research, 2009-2012 (Completed).
- “Testing the Modified FoodEx-LTC within a Systems Model.” Bronwynne C. Evans, PhD, RN, FNGNA. College of Nursing Dean’s Research Award. $15,993. 2005.
- ALCANCE Phase II: Reaching the Reservation. Bronwynne C. Evans, PhD; Anne M. Hirsch, DNSc, ARNP. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration. HRSA #2 D19HP40363-04-00. $738,160 (direct & indirect), Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant, Competing Continuation, 2004-2006.
- Aid Latino Community to Attain Nursing Career Employment (ALCANCE). Bronwynne C. Evans, PhD; Anne M. Hirsch, DNSc, ARNP. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration. HRSA #6 D19 HP40363-01. $474,776 (direct & indirect), Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant, 2001-2004.
Courses
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
2019 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NUR 608 | Qual Research Design Methods |
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 692 | Research |
2019 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 692 | Research |
| NUR 692 | Research |
Evans, B.C. (2016). Accommodations: Building the capacity to support students with disabilities. Invited plenary. American Association of Colleges of Nursing Baccalaureate Conference, November 17, 2016, Anaheim, CA.
Evans, B.C. (2015). Accreditation Update: The latest from the NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Invited member/respondent from the NLN CNEA Board of Commissioners, National League for Nursing Summit, October 2, 2015.
Evans, B.C. (2014). Accommodations: Building the capacity to support students with disabilities. Invited presentation. American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Fall Semiannual Meeting, October 25, 2014, Washington, DC.
Evans, B.C. (2014). Understanding barriers: Accessing Careers in Nursing and Allied Health Professions.
Invited keynote, Health Care Professionals with Disabilities Career Trends, Best Practices, and Call-to-Action Policy Roundtable. U.S. Dept. of Labor/Office of Disability Employment Policy in collaboration with the National Organization for Nurses with Disabilities. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor/Employment Training Administration and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. March18, 2014, Washington, DC.
Evans, B. C. (2014). Dance me around gently…Support for end-of-life care in Mexican American families. Invited plenary session. Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine & Hospice and Palliative Nurse Association. March12-15, 2014, San Diego, CA.
Evans, B.C., Marks, B., Jones, R. & Kephart. M. (2012). Opening doors for people with disabilities in nursing. Invited presentation, National Council of State Boards of Nursing Institute of Regulatory Excellence Annual Meeting, San Antonio TX, January 25, 2012.
Kirschner, K., Evans, B.C., Douglas, S. Ciotti, R. (2011). The clinical setting: New strategies. Invited panelist, Health care: Best practices, career trends, and call-to-action summit. U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, in collaboration with Access Living, May 17, 2011, Chicago, IL
Evans, B.C., Ciotti, R., Marks, B. & Smith, M., & (2010). Opening doors for nursing students with disabilities: Disabilities Services Professionals as change agents, the faculty perspective. Invited Preconference Institute, Annual Conference of the Association on Higher Education and Disability, co-convened with the Postsecondary Education Programs Network, July 12-17, Denver, CO
Evans, B.C. & Marks, B. (2008). From resistance to recognition: Acceptance of nursing student with disabilities. Accepted for symposium presentation, National League for Nursing Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, April 22-25, 2009, Salt Lake City, UT. Accepted invitation from NLN to present in an alternate format designed to increase audience numbers and disseminate information more widely. Presented as an invited national webinar, November 17 and 19, 2009.
Evans, B.C. (2003). What do we do on Monday morning? The dilemma for FNPs taking an academic teaching position. Invited podium presentation at the Mosby Faculty Development Conference, January 4-6, 2004, San Diego, CA).
Evans, B.C. (2003). Educating nurses with disabilities: It’s gonna take time. Invited podium presentation at the Mosby Faculty Development Conference, January 4-6, 2004, San Diego, CA.
Evans, B.C. (2003). Students with disabilities/Faculty panel: Real stories. Invited presentation, Rush University College of Nursing, Students with Disabilities: Nursing Education and Practice Symposium, April 10-11, 2003, Chicago, IL.
Evans, B.C. (2005). Working with students with disabilities. Invited panel presentation, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Baccalaureate Education Conference, December 1-3, 2005, Chicago, IL.
Evans, B.C. (2005). Including students with disabilities in nursing programs. Invited panel presentation, 28th Annual Association of Higher Education and Disability Conference, August 2-6, 2005, Milwaukee, WI.
Evans, B.C. & Marks, B. (2012). Including students with disabilities in health professions programs. Podium presentation, 2012 European International Health Sciences Conference, June 6-8, Rome, Italy
Evans, B.C. (2006). Educational and social backgrounds among Anglo and culturally and ethnically diverse nursing students: Programmed for success? Podium presentation, National League for Nursing Education Summit, September 26-29, 2007, Phoenix, AZ.
Evans, B.C. (2005). Atmosphere, tolerance, and cultural competence: Recruitment and retention for culturally and ethnically diverse students. Podium presentation, National Association of Hispanic Nurses 31st Annual Conference: The State of the Science and Art of Caring. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, July 19-21, 2006, Phoenix, AZ.
Evans, B. C. (2005). Recruitment and retention of diverse students: Is racism an issue? Poster presentation, 16th International Nursing Research Congress, Sigma Theta Tau International, July 12-16, 2005, Waikoloa, Hawaii.
Evans, B. C. (2004). The caring curriculum as a recruitment and retention strategy for Hispanic/Latino and American Indian students. Podium presentation, National League for Nursing Education Summit, September 30-October 3, 2004, Orlando, FL.
Evans, B.C. (2002). What we see depends on our angle of repose: Barriers to educational success for nursing students of color. Podium presentation at the 14th International Nursing Research Congress, Sigma Theta Tau International, ST. Thomas, VI
Evans, B.C. (2002). Evaluation of epistemological and ethical maturity in baccalaureate nursing students: Findings from an NLN Small Education Research Grant. Podium presentation at 2003 National League for Nursing Education Summit, San Antonio, TX
Evans, B.C. (2002). “You will not be alone”: Overcoming barriers to success for Hispanic/Latino and American Indian nursing students. Symposium and poster presentation at 2003 National League for Nursing Education Summit, San Antonio, TX
Evans, B.C. (2002). ’That Spirit: That Thing Inside’: Producing a Recruitment Video for Students of Color Using Qualitative Research Techniques. Podium presentation at National League for Nursing Education Summit 2002, Anaheim, CA.
Evans, B.C, Hirsch, A.M., Marks, B.M. (2001). “Who Is at Risk in Nursing Education of Students with Disabilities? A Faculty Perspective”, “Who Is at Risk in Nursing Education of Students with Disabilities?: An Administrative Perspective”, and “Who Is at Risk in Nursing Education of Students with Disabilities? A New Paradigm of Thinking about Disability in Nursing Education” (Accepted as a symposium for presentation to the National League for Nursing Education Summit 2001, Baltimore MD. Not presented because of September 11th tragedy. Presented as a symposium at the Education Summit 2002, Anaheim CA.)
Evans, B.C, Hirsch, A.M. (2001). ALCANCE (‘Reach’): A HRSA Grant Program for Attracting and Retaining Students of Color. (Accepted for poster presentation to the National League for Nursing Education Summit 2002, Anaheim, CA- invitation declined.)
Evans, B.C. & Severtsen, B. M. (2001) Using story in cultural assessment. Podium presentation at Nurse Odyssey: Journey into the Future, A National Conference on Professional Nursing Education and Development, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Evans, B.C., Hirsch, A. M., Christensen, V.O., & Maverick, Service Dog (2001). Who is at risk in nursing education of disabled students- Schools, faculty, students, or patients? Roundtable presentation, American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA
Evans, B.C. & Severtsen, B.M. (2000). Narrative pedagogy: A road to cognitive and ethical maturity?” Poster presentation, National League for Nursing Education Summit 2000, Nashville, TN
Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference, Banff, Alberta, CA Evans, B.C. (2000). Epistemological and ethical response of a caring nurse educator. Poster presentation, 6th Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference, Banff, Alberta, CA
Evans, B.C. (2000). The process of knowing in a caring classroom and clinical setting. Poster presentation, American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA
Evans, B.C. (1997). Teaching in the clinical environment: Enculturation as caring. Podium presentation, Perpetual Learning for Competent Nursing Practice, American Nurses Association, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN
Evans, B.C. (1996). Clinical teaching strategies for the curriculum revolution. Podium presentation, National League for Nursing, Council for Research in Nursing Education Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX
- 2011 - Promotion to Full Professor
- 2010 - Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
- 2010 - Excellence in Research, Beta Upsilon Chapter Award, Sigma Theta Tau International, The Honor Society of Nursing, Scottsdale, AZ
- 2010 - Western Institute of Nursing and John A. Hartford Foundation Regional Geriatric Nursing Research Award for a Senior Researcher, Glendale, AZ
- 2007 - Fellow, Inaugural Group, Academy for Nursing Education
Western Institute of Nursing National Gerontological Nurses Association National Association of Hispanic Nurses National League for Nursing American Nurses Association American Academy of Nursing Phi Kappa Phi, National Education Honorary Arizona Nurses Association Arizona Gerontological Nurses Association
Washington State University, Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education Arizona State University, College of Nursing and Health Innovation: PhD mentor, including recipients of • Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research • Jonas/Hartford Pre-Doctoral Scholarship • National Research Service Award, National Institute of Nursing Research • Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity, American Academy of Nursing and John Hartford Foundation,
2012-present Arizona State University, PhD Program Director, College of Nursing & Health Innovation 2011-present Arizona State University, Professor, College of Nursing & Health Innovation 2008-2011 Arizona State University, Associate Professor- Tenured College of Nursing & Health Innovation 2004-2008 Arizona State University, Associate Professor, College of Nursing & Health Innovation 2004 WA State University, Associate Professor- Tenured, Intercollegiate College of Nursing 1998-2004 WA State University, Assistant Professor, Intercollegiate College of Nursing 2001- 2004 WA State University, Project Director, ALCANCE 1996-1998 Yakima Valley Community College, Department Head, Associate Degree Nursing Program 1983-1998 Yakima Valley Community College, Faculty, Associate Degree Nursing Program
2016-present National League for Nursing Board of Commissioners, Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation Executive Committee
2016 National League for Nursing Board of Commissioners, Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation Bylaws Committee
2015-2018 Western Institute of Nursing, Anna M. Shannon Mentorship Award Selection Committee
2015-2017 National League for Nursing Board of Commissioners, Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation International Accreditation Task Group
2015-2018 National League for Nursing Board of Commissioners, Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (3 meetings in DC/year)
2014 National League for Nursing Invitational Strategic Action Group, Diversity in Nursing Education
2013-2014 Office of Disability Policy, US Department of Labor, ODEP/National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities Alliance
2012-2014 Co-Chair, Expert Panel on Palliative and End of Life Care, American Academy of Nursing
2010-2013 Member, Task Force on Minorities in Aging, Gerontological Society of America
2010 Grants Committee Member, National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Valle del Sol Chapter
2009-present Academy of Nursing Education Fellow Reviewer, National League for Nursing Speaker/Consultant Bureau
2008 National League for Nursing Invitational Think Tank on Expanding Diversity in the Nurse Educator Workforce
2008-2014 Vice-President, National Organization for Nurses with Disabilities
2006-2011 Membership Chair, National Organization for Nurses with Disabilities
2006 Co-Chair, Strategic Planning for Nurse Educators, National Organization for Nurses with Disabilities
2007 Vice President, Arizona Indian Living Treasures Association, Inc.
2006-2010 Executive Board/Grant Writer, Arizona Indian Living Treasures Association, Inc.
2004-2006 Vice-President, Arizona Gerontological Nursing Association
2003-2014 Executive Board, National Organization for Nurses with Disabilities
2003-2014 Policy and Program Committee Chair, National Organization for Nurses with Disabilities
2003-2004 Task Force for AACN Policy Recommendations, National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities
2001-2003 Task Group on the Recruitment and Retention of Students, National League for Nursing
2002-2003 Member, Health Careers Pipeline Task Group, Washington State Board of Health, Health Disparities/Minority Healthcare Workforce Development
2001-2004 Member, Work Group, Washington State Board of Health, Health Disparities/Minority Healthcare Workforce Development
1996-1998 Member, Yakima Chapter, American Cancer Society, Executive Board
1993-1996 Member, Yakima Valley Nursing Leadership Task Force
1990-1993 Rural Health Advisory Board Member, Northwest Geriatric Education Center, UW, Seattle, WA
1997-1998 Executive Board Member, American Cancer Society, Yakima, WA
1988-1991 Board of Directors, Shepherd’s Center, Yakima, WA
2014 Invited leader/facilitator, End-of-Life and Palliative Care Innovative Questions
Workshop, National Institute of Nursing Research, May 7, 2014, Bethesda, MD.
2014 Invited presenter, NOND Vice President, Dept. of Labor/ODEP/ETA/HRSA Policy Roundtable
2013 Reviewer, Student Excellence Paper, National League for Nursing
2012 Invited presentation, National Council of State Boards of Nursing Institute of Regulatory Excellence Annual Meeting, San Antonio TX, on inclusion of students with disabilities in nursing programs
2011 Faculty consultant on admission and retention of student with disabilities, Columbia University School of Nursing
2009-2011 Consultant and site visitor, National League for Nursing Centers of
2014-2015 Excellence Program
2009 Content expert, instrument development, Robert Wood Johnson, Evaluating Innovations in Nursing Research
2007-2008 Member, Data Safety and Monitoring Board, funded R15, Dr. Nelma Shearer, Arizona State University College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation
2006-present Qualitative Research Consultant, City of Hope, Samaritan Bone Marrow Transplantation Program
2006 Project Collaborator, National Organization for Nurses with Disabilities, Web-Based Survey regarding Nursing and Disabilities
2005 Centers of Excellence Consultant Resource, National League for Nursing
2004 Consultant and site visitor, National League for Nursing Centers of
Excellence Program
2015-2020 National League for Nursing Board of Commissioners, Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (3 meetings in DC/year)
2014 National League for Nursing Invitational Strategic Action Group, Diversity in Nursing Education
2013-2014 Office of Disability Policy, US Department of Labor, ODEP/National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities Alliance
2012-2014 Co-Chair, Expert Panel on Palliative and End of Life Care, American Academy of Nursing
2010-2013 Member, Task Force on Minorities in Aging, Gerontological Society of America
2008 National League for Nursing Invitational Think Tank on Expanding Diversity in the Nurse Educator Workforce
2008-2014 Vice-President, National Organization for Nurses with Disabilities
2007 Vice President, Arizona Indian Living Treasures Association, Inc.
2006-2010 Executive Board/Grant Writer, Arizona Indian Living Treasures Association, Inc.
2004-2006 Vice-President, Arizona Gerontological Nursing Association
2003-2014 Executive Board, National Organization for Nurses with Disabilities
2001-2003 Task Group on the Recruitment and Retention of Students, National League for Nursing
1996-1998 Member, YVCC-ICNE Advisory Board
1996-1998 Member, Yakima Chapter, American Cancer Society, Executive Board
1990-1993 Rural Health Advisory Board Member, Northwest Geriatric Education Center, UW, Seattle, WA
1997-1998 Executive Board Member, American Cancer Society, Yakima, WA
1988-1991 Board of Directors, Shepherd’s Center, Yakima, WA
1986-1994 Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Coordinator/Faculty: Passport to Careers Program
1984 Yakima Valley Home Health, Gerontological Clinical Specialist
1983-1984 Yakima Valley Home Health, Visiting Nurse
1980-1983 St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Staff RN, Emergency Dept., Yakima, WA