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DINA BYERS, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC

Office Address Home Address
Murray State University 198 Night Hawk Drivee
School of Nursing Murray, KY 42048
120 Mason Hall [phone] (h)
Murray, KY 42071 [phone] (c)
[phone] (office)
[phone] (facsimile)
EMAIL: [email protected]

EDUCATION

August 2005-May 2008 PhD in Nursing, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-
Memphis

August 2001-May 2004 Master of Science in Nursing, Murray State University
Clinical Nurse Specialist-Medical Surgical Nursing

August 1995-May 1999 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Murray State University

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

1999-Present Registered Nurse, Kentucky
2006-Present APRN, ACNS-C, Kentucky
2005-2009 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
2006-Present Basic Life Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT

2017-present Murray State University, Murray, KY
Professor, School of Nursing

2013-2017 Murray State University, Murray, KY
Associate Professor, School of Nursing

2008-2013 Murray State University, Murray, KY
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

2004-2008 Murray State University, Murray, KY
Faculty, Department of Nursing

2005-2008 Murray Calloway County Hospital
Per Diem medical-surgical staff nurse
2002-2004 University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY
Medical-surgical staff nurse

2001-2002 Hopkinsville Community College, Hopkinsville, KY
Faculty/Lecturer, Department of Nursing

2001-2002 Jennie Stuart Medical Center
Per Diem staff nurse (Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Unit)

1999-2001 Jennie Stuart Medical Center
Staff nurse (Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Unit)

PUBLICATIONS

Peer reviewed:
Todd, D., Byers, D., & Garth, K. (2016). A pilot study examining the effects of faculty incivility
on nursing program satisfaction. BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences, 1(1), 9-13.

Jaggers, J., Dodd, A., Garth, K., Berry, L., Byers, D., Kalinski, M., & Manley, D. (2016).
Preliminary results of a community-based education and group exercise program for type 2
diabetics. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48(5) Supplement.

Byers, D., Manley, D., Garth, K., & Chlebowy, D. (2016). Facilitators and barriers to self-
management of type 2 diabetes among rural African American adults. Journal of Health
Disparities and Research, 9(1), http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol9/iss1/9

Dwelly, P., Dodd, A., Jaggers, J., Berry, L., Byers, D., Garth, K., Manley, D., and Stanczyk, K.
(2015). Analysis of step counts and medical markers of health among individuals with type II
diabetes mellitus. Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
Lexington, KY.

Byers, D., France, N., & Kuiper, B. (2014). Measuring height and weight: From research to
policy. NURSING2014, 19-21.

Jaggers, J., Dodd, A., Byers, D., Garth, K., & Manley, M. (2014). Relationship between physical
activity, hemoglobin A1C, blood lipids, and body composition among Type 2 diabetics.
American College of Sports Medicine, Abstract.

Manley, D., Garth, K. & Byers, D. (2013). CARDIAC program in West Kentucky: A
retrospective data analysis. Kentucky Nurse, 61(3).

Manley, D., Garth, K., Byers, D., & Ridley, R. (2012). Taking the plunge into doctoral
education. Kentucky Nurse, 60(4).
Manley, D., Garth, K. & Byers, D. (2012). Challenges in recruitment of African Americans with
Type 2 diabetes in rural settings. Kentucky Nurse, 60(4).

Byers, D., Wicks, M., Harris-Beard, T. (2011). Depressive symptoms and health promotion
behaviors of African American women who are family caregivers of hemodialysis recipients.
Nephrology Nursing Journal, 38(5), 425-430.

France, N., Byers, D., Kearney, B., & Myatt, S. (2011). Creating a healing environment: Nurse-
to-nurse caring in the critical care unit. The International Journal for Human Caring, 15(1), 44-
48.

Byers, D., Harris-Beard, T., & Wicks, M. (2009). African American women’s perceived health
status while caring for a relative with end-stage renal disease. Nephrology Nursing Journal,
36(6), 599-612, 632.

Byers, D., & France, N. (2008). The lived experience of RN’s providing care to patients with
dementia in the acute care setting. International Journal for Human Caring, 12(4), 44-9.

GRANT FUNDING

Funded:
Byers, D. (2017-2018). Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Nurse
Anesthetist Traineeship ($25, 690.00).

Byers, D. (2016-2017). Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Nurse
Anesthetist Traineeship ($27,740.00).

Byers, D. (2016-2018). Jonas Nurse Scholar Program. ($10,000).

Byers. D. (2015-2016). Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Nurse
Anesthetist Traineeship ($28,467.00).

Byers. D. (2014-2015). Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Nurse
Anesthetist Traineeship ($20,233.00).

Manley, D., Byers, D., Fowler, A., & Thurmond, J. (April-May 2014). Bring learning to life mini
grant. QEP Experiential Learning Advisory Board Murray State University ($1400.00).

Manley, D., Byers, D., Fowler, A., & Thurmond, J. (November-December 2014). Bring learning
to life mini grant. QEP Experiential Learning Advisory Board Murray State University
($1100.00).

Jaggers, J., Dodd, A., Garth, K., Byers, D., & Manley, D. (2014). Active Steps for Diabetes.
Committee on Institutional Studies, Murray State University ($2984.00).
Jaggers, J., Dodd, A., Garth, K., Byers, D., & Manley, D. (2014). Active Steps for Diabetes.
Murray Calloway County Hospital Endowment Health Grant ($1565.00).

Byers, D. (2014). Jonas Nurse Scholar Program. ($10,000).

Fister, R., Manley, D. & Byers, D. (funded November, 2013). Health in a box: Don’t leave it
there. Murray State University Regional Grant Fund. ($19,000.00).

Manley, D., Byers, D., Garth, K., & Kuiper, B. (2013). The Emergency Nurse’s Perception of
Incivility in the Workplace. Murray State University, CISR. ($5,000.00).

Byers, D., Fister, R., & Manley, D. (2013). Health in a box: Don’t leave it there. Committee on
Institutional Studies. Murray State University. ($5,000.00).

Byers. D. (2013-2014). Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Nurse
Anesthetist Traineeship ($24, 272.00).

Byers, D. (2012-2013). Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Nurse
Anesthetist Traineeship ($13,943.00).

Byers, D. (2011-2012). Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Grant ($16,710.00).

Byers, D. (2011-2012). Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA), Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship ($5,708.00).

France, N., & Byers, D. (2010-2011). Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Grant ($15,178.00).

France, N., & Byers, D. (2010-2011). Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA), Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship ($3,233.00).

Byers, D., Manley, D., & Garth, K. (2010). Murray State University, CISR, ($650.00).

France, N., & Byers, D. (2009-2010). Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Grant ($19,236.00).

France, N., & Byers, D. (2009-2010). Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA), Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship ($4,611.00).

Byers, D., Manley, D., & Garth, K. (2008-2009). Delta Epsilon Research Grant.
($500.00).

Byers, D., Manley, D., & Garth, K. (2008-2009). MSU College of Health and Human
Services Research Assistance Grant ($1,000.00).
Submitted:
Byers, D., Springer, L., Beary, A., & Jones, D. (2014). Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA). Advanced Nursing Education Program (1,081,053.00). Not funded

Byers, D., Garth, K., Jones, D., Manley, D., Cross, S., Springer, L., & Beary, A. (2015). Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Advanced Nursing Education Program
(1,081,053.00). Not funded.

INTERNATIONAL INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Refereed:
Garth, K., Manley, D., Byers, & Kuiper, B. (December, 2013). The Emergency Nurse’s
Perception of Incivility the Workplace. Oral Presentation at International Conference on Nursing
& Emergency Medicine, 163th OMICS Group Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Refereed:
Garth, K., Armstrong, N., Mailow, T., Todd, D., and Byers, D. (accepted 2017). Perceptions of
incivility among operating room (OR) nurses. Sigma Theta Tau International 44th Biennial
Convention (28 October-01 November, 2017).

Byers, D., Manley, D., & Garth, K. (2015). The emergency nurse’s perception of incivility in the
workplace. Sigma Theta Tau International’s 26th International Nursing Research Congress, July
22, 2015 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Manley, D., Byers, D., Garth, D. (November, 2013). A Pilot Study Examining the Effects of
Faculty Incivility on Nursing Program Satisfaction. Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau
International, 42nd Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Refereed:
Jaggers, J., Dodd, A., Garth, K., Berry, L., Byers, D., Kalinski, M., & Manley, D. (May 31,
2016-June 4, 2016). Preliminary results of a community-based education and group exercise
program for type 2 diabetics. 2016 Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine,
and World Congress on the Basic Science of Energy Balance of the American College of Sports
Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.

Manley, D., Garth, K., & Byers, D. (April, 2016, Accepted December, 2015). Incorporating core
competencies through a clinical residency evaluation tool. Poster presentation for National
Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) 42nd annual meeting, Seattle, WA.

Jason R. Jaggers, Amelia Dodd, Dina Byers, Katy Garth, Renee Waggoner, Michael I. Kalinski,
FACSM, Dana Manley. Murray State University, Murray, KY. Relationships between physical
activity, hemoglobin A1C, blood lipids, and body composition among type 2 diabetics. American
College of Sports Medicine National Conference, 2015. (Accepted for presentation. May 27,
2015).

Byers, D. (October 20, 2012). DNP Implementation: Transcending the Challenges. Podium
Presentation at Society for Clinical Nurse Specialist Education Conference, Louisville, KY.

Byers, D., & Kuiper, B. (July 19, 2012). Exploration of Clinical Nurse Specialist-lead
Utrafiltration on patient outcomes. Poster presentation at Summer Institute of Evidence based
practice, San Antonio, TX.

Garth, K., Byers, D., Manley, D., & Chlebowy, D. (February 23, 2012). Facilitators and barriers
to self-management of type-2 diabetes among rural African American Adults. Paper presentation
at Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS), New Orleans, LA.

Byers, D., Garth, K., & Manley, D. (May, 2011). Recruitment challenges: Research of rural
African American adults with type-2 diabetes. Podium presentation at Society for Clinical Nurse
Specialist Education, Louisville, KY.

Byers, D. (February 12, 2009). Predictors of African American women’s perceived health status
in the context of caring for a relative with end stage renal disease. Paper presentation at
Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS), Baltimore, MD.

Byers, D., Welsh, D., & Driver, R. (February 14, 2009). The RN’s estimation of height and
weight in acutely ill patients. Student poster presentation at Southern Nursing Research Society
(SNRS), Baltimore, MD.

Byers, D., Farrell, K., France, N., & Wicks, M. Exploration of the African American women’s
perception of the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease. 22nd
Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society, February 2008, Birmingham, AL.
(Student poster presentation)

LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE PRESENTATIONS

Refereed:
Dwelly, P., Dodd, A., Jaggers, J., Berry, L., Byers, D., Garth, K., Manley, D., and Stanczyk, K.
Analysis of step counts and medical markers of health among individuals with type II diabetes
mellitus. Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
Lexington, KY. 2015.

Manley, D., Fister, R., & Byers, D. (2015). Health in a Box. Poster session at 67th Annual
Kentucky Public Health Association Conference, April, 2015.
Garth, K., Dodd, A., Waggoner, R., Byers, D., Jaggers, J., & Manley, M. (2014). Active
Steps for diabetes. Podium presentation at Baptist Health Paducah 8th Annual Nursing Research
Council, Research and Scholarship in Nursing Practice Conference, November, 2014.

Byers, D., Kuiper, B., & Isabell, T. (2014). The efficacy of double-checking insulin in a rural
Community hospital. Podium presentation at Baptist Health Paducah 8th Annual Nursing
Research Council, Research and Scholarship in Nursing Practice Conference, November, 2014.

Fister, R., Manley, D., & Byers, D. (April, 2014). Health in a box. Office of Regional Outreach
Project Display.

Garth, K., Manley, D., Byers, & Kuiper, B. (November, 2013). The Emergency Nurse’s
Perception of Incivility the Workplace. Podium presentation at Baptist Health Paducah
Nursing Research Council, Research and Scholarship in Nursing Practice Conference, November
2013.

Fister, K., Byers, D., & Manley, D. (2013). Health in a box. Regional Outreach Board Meeting.
Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Byers, D. & Reid, K. (November 15, 2012). Factors that influence the RN’s decision to use or
not use implanted ports and patients knowledge about the use of their implanted ports. Podium
presentation at Western Baptist Hospital’s Nursing Research Council, Research and Scholarship
in Nursing Practice Conference, November 2012.

Byers, D., Manley, D. & Garth, K. (November 19, 2009). Facilitators and Barriers to
Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes Among Rural African AmericanAdults. Presentation at
Western Baptist Hospital’s Nursing Research Council, Research and Scholarship in Nursing
Practice: Creating the Evidence, November 2009.

Byers, D. (November 20, 2008). The lived experience of RN’s providing care to patients
with dementia in the acute care setting. Presentation at Western Baptist Hospital’s Nursing
Research Council, Research and Scholarship in Nursing Practice: Creating the Evidence,
November, 2008.

Byers, D., Garth, K., & Manley, D. (2008). Incorporating research into practice.
Sigma Theta Tau International-Delta Epsilon Chapter-Induction Key Note Speakers, November
16, 2008 in Murray, KY.

Byers, D., Farrell, K., France, N., & Wicks, M. Exploration of the African American women’s
perception of the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease. Annual
Conference of the Kentucky Nurses Association, October, 2008, Louisville, KY. (Poster
presentation).
Byers, D., Farrell, K., France, N., & Wicks, M. Exploration of the African American women’s
perception of the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center Alumni Week, April 2008, Memphis, TN.
(Student poster presentation).

Byers, D. & Manley, D. (2008). Research poster tidbits. Murray State University,
Department of Nursing Scholarly Luncheon, March 31, 2008 in Murray, KY.

Byers, D. & Farrell, K. (April 14, 2008). Diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney
disease connection. Paper presented at the 2008 Kentucky Association of Black Educators in
Higher Education (KABHE) conference, Murray State University, Murray KY.

Byers, D. & France, N. The lived experience of RN’s providing care to patients with
dementia in the acute care setting. Annual Conference of the Kentucky Nurses Association,
October, 2006, Louisville, KY. (Poster presentation).

OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

Scholarly Reports
Byers, D. (2017). DNP annual report. Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE).

Byers, D. (2016). Continuous improvement progress report (CIPR). Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE).

Byers, D. (2016). DNP annual report. Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE).

Byers, D. (2016). DNP 3 year report. Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE).

Byers, D. (2015). DNP annual report. Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE).

Morgan, J., Byers, D., & Hobbs, M. (2012). Application for member institution seeking
accreditation at a higher or lower degree level. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Byers, D., Springer, L., & Hobbs, M.B. (2012). Doctoral application. Council on Accreditation
for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

Byers, D., Perlow, M., & Morgan, J. (2011). Application for DNP program approval.
Commonwealth of Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and the Kentucky Board of
Nursing. Council approved the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program on June 10,
2011. Kentucky Board of Nursing approved the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program on
June 17, 2011.

Byers, D., & Perlow, M. (2011). Application for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN)
program approval. Kentucky Board of Nursing. Kentucky Board of Nursing approved the APRN
program on June 17, 2011.
Morgan, J., Perlow, M., & Byers, D. (2010). Application for member institution seeking
accreditation at a higher or lower degree level. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Awarded membership at Level V to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice, December, 2010.

HONORS AND AWARDS

2003 Keynote Speaker, Sigma Theta Tau-Research Forum
Murray State University

2000 Sigma Theta Tau-International Honor Society of Nursing

2012 Kentucky Colonel by Governor Steve Beshear

2016 University Distinguished Service Award

UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE AND ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS

2017 Kentucky Board of Nursing-Board Member (reappointment)

2017 Professor, School of Nursing, Murray State University

2013 Kentucky Board of Nursing-Board Member

2013 Associate Professor of Nursing, Murray State University

2010 Graduate Coordinator, Murray State University

2008 Assistant Professor of Nursing, Murray State University

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Doctoral Courses
NUR 902 Ethics in Nursing, Winter 2014/2016
NUR 911 Clinical Residency, Fall 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
NUR 912 Capstone Residency
NUR 631 Evidence Based Practice, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
NUR 641 Advanced Nursing Assessment, Spring 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
NUR 904, Informatics, Winter intensive, 2013
NUR 630, Nursing Research, Summer 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Master’s Courses
NUR 641 Advanced Nursing Assessment, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
NUR 631 Evidence Based Practice, Fall 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
NUR 630 Research in Nursing, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013, Spring
2014

Undergraduate Courses
NUR 200 Introduction to Nursing Concepts, Instructor, Fall 2004, Spring 2005
NUR 204 Nursing Practice Fundamentals, Clinical Instructor, Spring 2005, Fall 2005,
Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008
NUR 311 Nursing Care of Adults I, Instructor, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007,
Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010
NUR 404 Leadership and Management in Nursing, Clinical Instructor, Fall 2004,
Spring 2005, Fall 2005
NUR 405 The Nursing Profession and Health Care Delivery, Instructor, Fall 2005,
Spring 2006
NUR 407 Integration Practicum, Instructor, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008,
Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring/Fall 2011, Spring/Fall
2012, Spring/Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2016, Spring,
2016, Spring/Fall 2017

COMMITTEES AND OFFICES HELD

Board Committees
Kentucky Board of Nursing, Practice Committee
Board Member, July, 2013-present; chair (July, 2014-July, 2015)

Kentucky Board of Nursing, APRN Council

Kentucky Board of Nursing, Board Member

Kentucky Board of Nursing, Consumer Protection Committee
Board Member, July, 2013-June, 2014

Kentucky Board of Nursing, Governance Panel Committee
Board Member, July, 2013-present

Professional Organizations
Murray State University, Nursing Alumni Association
Treasurer, 2006-2010
Murray State University, Nursing Alumni Association
Secretary, 2010-present
Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Epsilon Chapter
Governance Committee/Chair