Publications

Scholarly Journals--Accepted

• Dunker, K., & Duprey, M. (2024).  Factors Contributing to the Inequity and Access of Diverse Nursing Applicants.  January Deans Notes Dunker, K., Duprey, M., Parson, T., Ross, Jennifer. (2024) Nursing Preceptor Development Using Mobile Applications, Accepted for publication.  Nurse Education Perspectives.  Ross, Jennifer, Dunker, K., Morell, M., Duprey, M., Parson, T., Kim, L. (2024) Clinical Faculty Orientation Practices in the United States: A Descriptive Study.  Accepted for publication.  Nurse Educator.  Dunker, K., Duprey, M., & Peñaflordia, J. (2024) The Impact of Current Nursing Admission and Enrollment Trends on the Quality of Graduates.  January Deans Notes. 45 (2). 1-4. Dunker, K. (2024). Book review: Educating About Religious Diversity and Interfaith Engagement: A Handbook for Student Affairs. Journal of Applied Christian Leadership. Dunker, K. & Robert, S. (2024).  Interview with Dr. Sandy Roberts: A Woman Chosen by God to Leadership.  Journal of Applied Christian Leadership. Hansbrough W, Dunker K, Duprey M, Lawrence A. Descriptive Analysis of Newly Hired Academic Nurse Educator Onboarding Practices. Nurse Educ. 2023 Jul-Aug 01;48(4):192-196. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001402. Epub 2023 Apr 3. PMID: 37010319. Knowles, S, Silver Dunker, K. (2022). Navigating your scholarship of discovery and research as a DNP.  Chapter in  'Mentoring in Nursing through Narrative Stories Across the World'.  Springer Publishing. This chapter is a discussion of the experience with mentoring as Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates.  The discussion revealed that the mainstay of their support came from peer and informal mentoring. The chapter also draws attention to the necessary mentoring needs of DNP graduates working in academia as they improve their skills in the scholarship of discovery. After their meeting and collaboration, it becomes evident that their experience mirrors the evolution of the Doctor of Nursing degree. Ross, Jennifer, Dunker, K., Duprey, M., Parsons, T., Bartell, D., Humphries, L. (2022).  The use of simulation for clinical nursing faculty orientation:  A Multi-Site Study.   Clinical Simulation in Nursing. 63(23-30). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.11.001 Dunker, K. (2021).  Contributing Author for Hinkle & Cheever: Brunner & Suddarth's textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Fifteenth Edition   Principles of Nursing Practice Title: Teamwork and Collaboration in Palliative Care Nursing   Concepts and Principles of Patient Management Title: Teamwork and Collaboration in Palliative Care Nursing   Perioperative Concepts And Nursing Management Title: Title: Maintaining a culture of safety using the time out procedure   Gas Exchange & Respiratory Function Title: Evidence Based Care managing a COVID-19 elderly   Cardiovascular & Circulatory Function Title: The use of information and Technology in preventing medication errors.   Hematologic Function Title: Nursing Care and Safety In The Infusion Center   Immunologic Function Title: The HIV Care continuum: Utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach to develop the plan of care.   Musculoskeletal Function Title: Implementation of Evidence Based Practice in managing pain   Digestive & Gastrointestinal Function Title: Improving nutrition utilizing Quality Indicators   Metabolic and Endocrine Function Title: Infusing patient centered care for the Diabetic Client   Kidney and Urinary Tract Function Safety considerations for fluid and electrolyte imbalances when managing kidney failure.   Reproductive Function Title: Providing patient centered care to manage Metastatic breast Cancer.   Integumentary Function Title: Evidence Based Care in preventing skin cancer   Sensory Function Title: Utilizing evidence to support a patient with sensory complications   Neurologic Function Title: Developing a plan of care utilizing the members of the Neurology team.   Acute Community Based Challenges Title: Implementation of a unified electronic health record in the acute care setting. Silver Dunker, K., Duprey, M., & Ross, J. (2021). Simulation strategies used in the transition from expert clinician to novice educator. Nurse Educator Perspectives doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000531   Dunker, K. (2020). Faculty Knowledge and Skills Development: A Review for Nurse Clinical Educators (FKSD). Sigma Theta Tau Faculty Institute.  The learner-paced online study-guide program, Faculty Knowledge and Skills Development: A Review for Nurse Educators (FKSD) is aimed at preparing academic nurse educators for the Certified Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl®) credentialing examination. This two-course program will establish a sound foundation for continued nurse faculty development. The courses, designed like chapters in an online study-guide booklet, closely align to all major content areas within the CNEcl® test blueprint. Each course is engaging, featuring interactive practice scenarios, knowledge checks, and downloadable resources. Over 200 combined knowledge checks and test questions weaved throughout the six courses will help learners prepare for the credentialing exam. The learner has the option to complete the program in its entirety or complete only courses aligned to content areas they wish to study, depending on their readiness for the CNEcl®exam. Duprey, M. & Dunker, K., Sawyer, S. (2020). The Use of Auditory Simulation in Undergraduate Nursing to Promote Empathy.  Nurse Education Perspectives. Dunker, K. (2019). Faculty Knowledge and Skills Development: A Review for Clinical Nurse Educators (FKSD). Sigma Theta Tau Faculty Institute.  Hansbrough, W. Dunker, K. Ross, J., Ostendorf, M. (2019). Clinical Faculty Report of Nursing Students’ Electronic Information Access.  Nurse Educator, Accepted for Publication.   Duprey, M. & Dunker, K. (2019). Megacode Simulation Training in Undergraduate Nursing Education.  Nurse Education Perspectives, INPRESS NEP-2018-265R1   Dunker, K. (2019). Faculty Knowledge and Skills Development: A Review for Nurse Educators (FKSD). Sigma Theta Tau Faculty Institute.    The learner-paced online study-guide program, Faculty Knowledge and Skills Development: A Review for Nurse Educators (FKSD) is aimed at preparing academic nurse educators for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) credentialing examination. This six-course program will establish a sound foundation for continued nurse faculty development. The courses, designed like chapters in an online study-guide booklet, closely align to all major content areas within the CNE® test blueprint. Each course is engaging, featuring interactive practice scenarios, knowledge checks, and downloadable resources. Over 200 combined knowledge checks and test questions weaved throughout the six courses will help learners prepare for the credentialing exam. The learner has the option to complete the program in its entirety or complete only courses aligned to content areas they wish to study, depending on their readiness for the CNE®exam. Silver-Dunker, K. (2019).  Why central mass?  people can live anywhere so why live, work and play in Worcester county?  The Faculty Forum, Worcester Telegram and Gazette. Silver Dunker K., & Manning, K. (2018). Enhancing quality and safety in clinical teaching: Statewide live continuing education program for adjunct clinical nursing faculty.  Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 8(7). –Open Access Journal Ross, J., & Silver Dunker, K. (2018). New Clinical Faculty Orientation: A Review of the Literature.  Nurse Education Perspectives, Nursing Education Perspectives, 40 (4), July/August. Silver Dunker, K., Manning, K. & Knowles, K. (2017).  The checklist manifesto: utilizing a QSEN based orientation checklist for the first day of clinical. QSEN Teaching Strategy. Silver Dunker, K., Manning, K. & Knowles, K. (2017).  Utilizing a QSEN based clinical orientation checklist as a standard for orientation. International Journal of Nursing and Care. 1 (7), 1-7.- Open Access Journal Silver Dunker, K., Hopkins, L., & Kocollari, A.  (2017).  The impact of religion and spirituality on quality of life for adult oncology patients.  Journal of Health and Nursing.  3(1), 1-4. Silver Dunker, K., & Manning, K. (2017).  Enhancing Quality and Safety in Clinical Teaching: Orientation and Collaboration Between Academic and Practice Partners.  From the MASS Action Coalition Report on Nursing.  March Issue. Silver Dunker, K., & Manning, K (2016). Live continuing education program for adjunct clinical nursing faculty.  Nursing Education Perspectives.  Silver Dunker, K. (2016). Nurse as the leader of the team huddle. An unfolding oncology case study. QSEN Teaching Strategy. Silver Dunker, K.  (2015). “Elder Centered Care: Flipping the Concept Map,” QSEN Teaching Strategy. Silver, K. (2014). Development and Preliminary Testing of an on-Line Continuing Education Program for Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty.  International Journal of Nursing. 1(2), 7-21. Silver, K. (2014) Perceptions of empowerment in full-time faculty.  Austin Journal of Nursing and Healthcare. 1(1), 1-5. Ndiwane A.; Klar, R; Koul, O.; Silver, K;, Remington, R. (2013).  Geriatric Education Model for Graduate Entry Students.  Austin Journal of Nursing and Healthcare. Silver Dunker (2014 “Enhancing Medication Safety in Clinical: A Video for Students and Nursing Faculty,” QSEN Teaching Strategy. Silver Dunker, K. (2014).  “QOO Quality Observation Opportunity: Safely Floating a Student in Clinical," QSEN Teaching Strategy. Silver Dunker, K. (2014).  "Teaching Pre-licensure Nursing Students to Communicate in SBAR in the Clinical Setting," QSEN Teaching Strategy Silver Dunker, K. (2014). “Empowering students to create a safer clinical environment utilizing Evidence Base Practice,” QSEN teaching strategy. Silver, K. et. al. (2003).  “Improving our image one nurse at a time.  JONA. 33 (10), pp. 510-511.   (07/2025)