Education
AD Purdue University
BSN Purdue University
MSN Purdue University
MSN Indiana University
Ph.D. Purdue University Family Studies
Research Interests
Exercise, Family and Intergenerational Relations, Nursing Science, Human-animal Interaction
Teaching Interests
Fundamentals, Adult Health, Gerontology, Pharmacology, and Adult Nurse Practitioner
Grants
2005 - Department of Health and Human Services. Bureau of Health Professions, Division of Nursing
2004 - Bureau of Aging and In-Home Services: Division of Disability, Aging, and Restorative Services
2003 - Center for Aging and the Life Course. Purdue University
2003 - Sigma Theta Tau International
2002 - Sigma Theta Tau International
2001 - National Science Foundation
2001 - Pet Care Trust
2000 - Department of Health and Human Services
2000 - Helene Fuld Leadership Award
1998 - Indiana Family and Social Service Administrations, Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Bureau of Aging and In-Home Services
1998 - Purdue University Foundation Summer Faculty Grant
1998 - Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Omicron Chapter
1995 - Indiana State Department of Health
Publications
Edwards, N. (2009) Legal, ethical and moral considerations in caring for individuals with diminished capacity. In P. Cowen & S. Moorhead (Eds), Current Issues in Nursing. 8th edition, Mosby, St. Louis.
Edwards, N. Gardiner, M., Ritchie, D., Baldwin, K., & Sands, L., (2008). Effect of Exercise on negative affect in residents in special care units. Alzheimer's disease and Associated Disorders, 22(4). 362-368
Wall, N., Edwards, N. & Porter, M. (2007) Textual analysis of retired nurses' oral histories. Nursing Inquiry. 14(4); 279-288.
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