Associate Professor
Andrea Berndt, Ph.D. is an associate professor and faculty member at the School of Nursing, teaching research and statistics courses in the undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs. Dr. Berndt`s statistical expertise includes univariate and multivariate statistical analysis, with extensive training in structural equation modeling and hierarchical linear modeling. Dr. Berndt`s research expertise is in quantitative methodology, measurement theory, instrument development, test validation, and institutional research. Dr. Berndt serves as the School Statistician and collaborates with faculty, students, staff, and community stakeholders on program evaluation and assessment, quality improvement projects, and conduct and interpretation of research studies. Since 1992, Dr. Berndt has taught a variety of courses in research methods and statistical analysis to students in undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs. Dr. Berndt`s teaching philosophy is rooted in the principles of cognitivism, constructivism, and social learning theory. As an instructor, Dr. Berndt seeks to promote thinking through writing, to motivate students through independent and group projects, to stimulate and deepen students` interest in subject matter, and to relate subject matter to nursing, healthcare research, and patient care and safety.
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Student Mentees/Trainees
2022 – Present Stephanie Rowan, MSN, Translation Science, Doctoral Dissertation Committee, Proposal Defense and Semi-Annual Evaluation Completed. 1 hour bi-weekly
2022 – Present Melanie Taverna, MSDH, Health Sciences PhD Program, Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member
2021 – Present Kirsten Verkamp, Qualifying Examination Chairperson [completed], Doctoral Dissertation Chair, Dissertation Proposal in Progress. Veteran Re-Integration: Relations with Enrichment and Challenges
2021 - Present Bassma Brnawi, PhD Candidate, Doctoral Dissertation Chair, Dissertation defended 07/2021, 4-6 hours/week Saudi Arabian pediatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes about identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
2021 – Present Stephanie Rowan, MSN, Translation Science, Doctoral Dissertation Committee
2021 – Present Sara Masoud, MPH, Translational Science, Mentorship Committee Advisor
2020 – Present Ruben Mata, MSN, DNP Committee Member
2019 - Present Bassma Brnawi, PhD Candidate, Doctoral Dissertation Chair
2018 – Present Christina McElvogue, PhD student, Dissertation Proposal, Doctoral Dissertation Chair
2018 – Present Lone Engledowl, PhD Candidate, Doctoral Dissertation Chair
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