nickascb@uwosh.edu

Education

• - PMHNP 2021 University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• - DNP 2014 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
• - MSN 2006 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Family Nurse Practitioner
• - BSN 2000 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
• - BS 1995 University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Health Promotion & Wellness, Psychology (minor)

Certifications

• - 2022-Present American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP-BC)
• - 2006-Present American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC)
• - 2006-Present Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) - Wisconsin
• - 2006-Present Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certification
• - 2000-Present Registered Nurse - Wisconsin

Expertise

• - Family Practice, Mental Health, Addiction

Publications

• -Rahmanpanah, N. & Nickasch, B. (2024)., XXXX-XXXXX.  The Chronic Headache. Case Challenge.  Journal of Nurse Practitioners, XXXX-XXXXX.
• - Nickasch, B., & Rahmanpanah, N. (January 18, 2024). Mental status exam movie analysis innovative assignment. Nurse Educator.  http://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001609
• - Domurat, P., & Nickasch, B. Feb, 2022). Overcoming barriers to human papillomavirus vaccination. Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing, 2(1) https://doi.org/10.1097/JPS0000000000000339
• - Karlin, J., & Nickasch, B. (2022). Development and implementation of a LGBT simulation with standardized patients in a primary care setting. Nurse Educator, 47(2). https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001099
• - Carolfi, K., & Nickasch, B. (2021). What do primary care providers and nurses need to know about managing chronic pain? Pain Management Nursing, 22(4), 455-458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2020.12.014
• - Cassiday, O. A., Nickasch, B. L., & Mott, J. D. (2021). Exploring telehealth in the graduate curriculum. Nursing Forum, 56(1), 228-232. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12524
• - Nickasch, B. (2020, December 14). COVID-19 survival tip #1: Time to disconnect. American Nurse. https://www.myamericannurse.com/covid-19-survival-tip-1-time-to-disconnect/
• - Nickasch, B. L., Sauer, T., & Lehr, M. (2020). The impact of increasing sun protection counseling and skin cancer screening. Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice, 13(3), 249-253. https://doi.org/10.1891/JDNP-D-19-00012
• - Nickasch, B. Wallace-Leece, J, & Lancaster, R. (2019). Adolescent Endocrine Challenges: Diagnostic Case Review. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 15. E147- e150
• - Nickasch, B., Lehr, M., Schmidt, B., Henne, T., & Wippich, C. (2018). Current Perceptions: the DNP-PhD Divide. Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice. 11(2), 107-113.
• - Nickasch, B., Marnocha, S., Grebe, L., Scheelk, H., & Kuehl, C. (2016). What do I do next? Nurses’ Confusion and Uncertainty with ECG Monitoring. MEDSURG Journal, 25(6), 418-422 (H Index 23)
• - Bulfin, S., Ellis, K., Moore, K., Nickasch, B., & Vogt, M. (2016). Academic Practice Partnerships: Sharing the Vision for Advanced Practice Nursing Education. Washington, DC, NONPF.
• - Vesel, J. & Nickasch, B. (2015). Post-partum post-traumatic stress disorder: An evidence review & model. Nursing for Women’s Health, 19(6). 504-522 (IF, 2.322)
• - Nickasch, B. (2014, September 8). Pivotal points on the DNP path. Nurse Practitioner Perspective from ADVANCEHealth Network for NPs and PAs, 1(3), 41-43
• - Nickasch, B. & Marnocha, S. (2009). Healthcare experiences of the homeless. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 21(1), 39-46. (IF 0.709)

Select Presentations:

• - 2023 Addressing Knowledge Gaps and Reducing Barriers in Substance Use Disorder Treatment -  Oshkosh WI
• - 2023 Treatment of Hepatitis C and Medication-Assisted Treatment of Substance Use Disorder within a Behavioral Health Clinic.  WISAM, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
• - 2021 Addiction Medicine - The Ins and Outs of Medication Assisted Treatment.  Neenah, WI
• - 2019 Recognizing Intimate Partner Violence through Simulation for DNP-FNP Students, 2019 QSEN International Forum, Cleveland, OH
• - 2019 Wisconsin Council of Medical Education and Workforce Care Delivery Task Force Presentation - APRNs with Focus on NPs. Wisconsin Council of Medical Education and Workforce/Wisconsin Hospital Association, Fitschburg, WI
• - 2019 Incorporating Social Determinants of Health in Doctoral Education American Association of Colleges of Nursing, San Diego, CA
• - 2019 Real Life Challenges Encountered by International Students Applying to and Entering a Graduate Nursing Program American Association of Colleges of Nursing, San Diego, CA
• - 2018 Spring Commencement Address: Overcoming Challenges in your Professional Career. UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI
• - 2018 Matriculation of DNP Students through the DNP Scholarly Project. National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN
• - 2018 Optimizing DNP and PhD Collaboration for Student Success. 10th National Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference, New Orleans, LA
• - 2017 Interprofessional Education - A Triad Approach to Team-Based Care. Interprofessional Collaborations: Advancing Wisconsin’s Healthcare and Education - Wisconsin Council on Education & Workforce, Madison, WI

Awards and Honors

• -- 2023 - Jeff Curler Endowed Professor of Health Services Awardee
• - 2020 - American Association of Nurse Practitioners - State Award for Excellence - Nurse Practitioner of the Year Awardee
• - 2019 American Association of Colleges of Nursing Leadership in Academic Nursing Programs (LANP) Fellow
• - 2018 National Nurses Week Scholarship/Research Award University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
• - 2017 Key Award for the 2015-2017 biennium for Eta Pi Chapter Key Award of Sigma Theta Tau International
• - 2017 Qualitative Writer’s Award for article: “What Do I Do Next? Nurses’ Confusion and Uncertainty with ECG Monitoring” MEDSURG Nursing Journal
• - 2017 Research Award - Eta Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
• - 2016 Edward M. Penson Distinguished Faculty Award University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
• - 2014 Nurses for Wisconsin Grant Recipient University of Wisconsin System

Grants

• - 2023 Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Grant - Medical College of Wisconsin
• - 2019 Neil E. Park Foundation Award
• - 2018 Northeast WI AHEC Interprofessional Award
• - 2018 Neil E. Park Foundation Award
• - 2016 Arnold P. Gold Foundation (APGF) and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) - White Coat Ceremony Award