Our Faculty

Courses I Teach

• NURS 3105 - Research Methods in Nursing
• NURS 5103 - Nurs Research/Evid. Based Prac Paradigm
• NURS 5105 - Ethics and Spiritual Aspects of Nursing
• NURS 5303 - Advanced Teaching Methods in Nursing Education and Assessment/Evaluation of Student Learning
• NURS 5310 - Advanced Role Development in Nursing Education

Publications & Presentations

Surviving the Unthinkable: The Loss of a Child

Surviving the Unthinkable: The Loss of a Child
Janice Bell Meisenhelder (author)
MBM Publishers (January, 2017) 
www.MBMpublishers.com

A gentle, practical guide for mothers who have lost a son or daughter of any age, AND An indispensable guide for friends, family, and health professionals who wish to support these mothers.

Melissa's Prayer Journal

Melissa Bell Meisenhelder (Author) , Janice Bell Meisenhelder (Author)
MBM Publishers (November 1, 2007)

Melissa Bell Meisenhelder was a student at Gordon College when diagnosed with cancer. She lived each day to the fullest with a passion for bringing others to God, and would be thrilled to see her prayers impacting the lives of others.

www.melissasprayerjournal.com

Publications: Referred Articles (*Data Based)

• Meisenhelder, J.B., D'Ambra, C., & Jabaley, T. (2016). Spiritual coping at the end of life: A case study of a college student. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing. 18(1), 66-73. Doi:10.1097/NJH.0000000000000214.
• Meisenhelder, J.B. & Gibson, L. (2015). Caring for the bereaved parent: Guidelines for practice. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. 10, 546-51. doi: 10.1002/2327-6924.12224
• *Meisenhelder, J.B., Schaeffer, N.J., Younger, J., Lauria, M. (2011). Faith and mental health in an oncology population. Journal of Religion and Health. DOI 10.1007/s10943-011-9497-1.
• Meisenhelder, J.B. & Cassem, E. (2009). Terrorism, posttraumatic stress, spiritual coping and mental health. Journal of Spirituality and Mental Health, 11(3), 218-230.
• Meisenhelder, J.B. & Marcum, J. (2009). Terrorism, posttraumatic stress, coping strategies, and spiritual outcomes.  Journal of Religion and Health, 48(1), 46-57.  DOI 10.1007/s10943-008-9192-z.
• Meisenhelder, J.B. & Marcum, J. (2004). Responses of clergy to 9/11: Posttraumatic stress, coping, and spiritual outcomes. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 43(3), 547-554.
• *Meisenhelder, J.B. (2003). Gender differences in spirituality and functional health in the elderly. Geriatric Nursing, 24(6), 1-6.
• Schwartz, C.E., Meisenhelder, J.B., Yunsheng, M. & Reed, G. (2003). Altruistic social interest behaviors are associated with better mental health. Psychosomatic Medicine, 65, 778-785.
• Meisenhelder, J.B. (2002). Anniversary responses to terrorism: Reoccurrence of posttraumatic stress response. American Journal of Nursing, 102, 24AA-24EE.
• Meisenhelder, J.B. (2002). Terrorism, posttraumatic stress, and religious coping. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 28, 771-782.
• Meisenhelder, J.B. & Chandler, E.N. (2002). Spirituality and health outcomes in the elderly. Journal of Religion and Health, 41, 243-252.
• Meisenhelder, J.B. & Chandler, E.N. (2001). Frequency of prayer and functional health in Presbyterian Pastors.  Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 40, 323-329.
• Meisenhelder, J.B. & Chandler, E.N. (2000). Prayer and health outcomes in church lay leaders. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 22, 706-716.
• Meisenhelder, J.B. & Chandler, E.N. (2000). Prayer and health outcomes in church members. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 6, 37-41.
• Meisenhelder, J.B. & Chandler, E.N. (2000). Faith, prayer, and health outcomes in elderly Native Americans. Clinical Nursing Research. 9:191-203.

Research Focus

2008-2016.  Principal Investigator.  "Spiritual Coping with Cancer: A case study." Co-Investigator: Charae Spuler, MSN, RN, Instructor. Qualitative analysis of a teenager's prayer journal.  Data analysis completed, dissemination in process.

2002-2004.  Principal Investigator.  "Stress and Religious Outcomes in a Church Sample." Co-Investigator:  John Markum, Ph.D., Director of National Panel of Presbyterian Church USA, Funded in part by Presbyterian Church, USA. Completed.

2001-2002.  Principal Investigator.  "A Comparison of Three Measures of Spirituality as Related to Mental Health." Co-Investigator: Edwin Cassem, M.D.  Funded in part by the Faculty Seed Grants, MGH Institute of Health Professions.  Completed.

2001 -2002.  Principal Investigator.  "The Relationship of Faith to Mental Health in an Oncology Population." Co-investigators: J. Younger, M.D., N. Schaeffer, MSN, RN. Funded in part by Theta Chapter of the National Nursing Honor Society, Sigma Theta Tau. Completed.

2000 -  Principal Investigator.  "A Typology of Prayer and Prayerful Coping Related to Mental Health."  Co-Investigator: Carolyn Schwartz, Sc.D. Funded IHP Faculty Seed Money Award.  Completed.

1999 -  Principal Investigator.  "Frequency of Prayer and Health Outcomes in a Presbyterian Church Population."  Grant submitted to Louisville Institute, Louisville, KY.  Not funded.

1997-1999. Principal Investigator.  "Spirituality and Health Outcomes Among Members and Clergy of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A."  Co-Investigator: Emily Chandler, Ph.D. Completed.

1997-1999. Principal Investigator.  "Spiritual Well-Being and Reports of Health in the Elderly."  Co- Investigator: Emily Chandler, Ph.D. Funded in part by the Geriatric Education Fund, MGH Institute of Health Professions. Completed.