Sheila Blank

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Dr. Sheila Blank

Chair Associate Professor

Centofanti School of Nursing

Cushwa Hall 2324

phone: (330) 941-2174

smblank@ysu.edu

Research Interests

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Pediatrics: Infant Mortality: Service Learning: School Nursing

Teaching Interests

Pediatrics: School Nursing: Contemporary Nursing: Pharmacology: Graduate Capstone

  • 2019

    Other, Education

    Case Western University, Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing

    Dissertation/Thesis Title — "Using a Transition Planning Program to Reduce Parenting Stress of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study"

  • 2007

    Other, Nursing

    Youngstown State University

  • 2005

    Other, School Nursing

    Youngstown State University

  • 1991

    Other, Nursing

    Youngstown State University

  • 2024

    Daisy

    Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators Nominee

    Daisy award for extraordinary nurse educators honoring nurses internationally in memory of J. Patrick Barnes.
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  • 2024

    Sigma XiXi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society

    Excellence in Leadership

  • 2023

    Youngstown State University

    Distinguished Professor Award in Teaching

  • 2022

    Centofanti School of Nursing

    Year of the Nurse Educator for Evaluation Coordinator and SNA advisor

  • 2022

    Bitonte College of Health and Human Service Appreciation Award

    Centofanti School of Nursing, all faculty and staff-
    The SON receives the award in recognition of their excellence and commitment to students.

  • 2023 - present

    Director

  • 2017 - 2023

    Coordinator

  • 2025

    "School Nurses' assessment of Parental Health Literacy of students with disabilites and special educational needs"

    S. Blank

    The Journal of School Nursing, Sage, Inc

  • 2024

    "Handbook of Reserach on Student Well-Being"

    S. Mammadov, S. Blank

    Cambridge University Press, issue First edition

  • 2024

    "The Cambridge Handbook of Research on Student Well-Being"

    S. Mammadov, S. Blank

    Cambridge University Press, issue First edition

  • 2026

    "Empowering the New Nurse: Amplify your Impact in Today's Practice Enviornment"

    L. Roney, S. Blank

    Cognella, issue First edition

  • 2026

    "Health Promotion: A Guide to Providing Proactive and Holistic Care"

    E. Pratt, S. Blank

    Cognella, issue First edition

  • 2025

    "Care Coordination: Person-Centered Care Across the Continuum"

    J. Josephsen, S. Blank

    Cognella, issue First edition

  • 2024

    "Professional Issues for Today's Nurse"

    A. Terry, S. Blank

    Cognella, p. 374

  • 2020

    "Using a Transition Planning Program to Reduce Parenting Stress of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study"

    S. Blank, S. Painter, P. Hoyson

    Journal of Nursing and Healthcare, volume 5, issue 4, p. 1-5

  • 2020

    "Complete Concept Care Map Examples"

    S. Blank

    FA Davis Company

  • 2018

    "Diarrhea across the Lifespan"

    S. Blank

    Springer Publishing Company

  • 2018

    "Autism: A Brief Overview"

    S. Blank

    Springer Publishing Company

  • 2017

    "The Philosophy of Nursing"

    M. Cipriano Silva, L. Fusco, S. Blank

    Springer Publishing Company

  • 2025 - 2025

    Committee Member
    St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists Board of Trustee

  • 2025 - 2025

    Committee Member
    Ohio Council of Deans and Directors

  • 2025 - 2025

    Committee Member
    Akron Children's Nurse Transition Advisory Board

  • 2025 - 2025

    Chairperson
    Centofanti School of Nursing, Nurse Advisory Council

  • 2025 - 2025

    Committee Chair
    St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists Appeals committee

  • 2025 - 2025

    Committee Member
    St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists Board of Trustee

  • 2025 - 2025

    Attendee, Meeting
    Ohio Council of Deans and Directors

  • 2024 - 2024

    Attendee, Meeting
    Ohio Council of Deans and Directors

  • 2024 - 2024

    Committee Member
    St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists Board of Trustee

  • 2024 - 2024

    Committee Member
    St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists Board of Trustee

  • 2024 - 2024

    Attendee, Meeting
    Ohio Council of Deans and Directors

  • 2024 - 2024

    Committee Member
    St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists Board of Trustee

  • 2024 - 2024

    Attendee, Meeting
    Ohio Council of Deans and Directors

  • 2024 - 2024

    Attendee, Meeting
    Akron Children's Nurse Transition Advisory Board

  • 2024 - 2024

    Committee Member
    St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists Board of Trustee

  • 2024 - 2024

    Attendee, Meeting
    Ohio Council of Deans and Directors

  • 2024 - 2024

    Attendee, Meeting
    Ohio Council of Deans and Directors

  • 2023 - 2023

    Committee Member
    St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists Board of Trustee

  • 2023 - 2023

    Attendee, Meeting
    Ohio Council of Deans and Directors

  • 2023 - 2023

    Attendee, Meeting
    Akron Children's Nurse Transition Advisory Board

  • 2023 - present

    Member
    Phi Kappa Phi

  • 2023 - 2023

    Attendee, Meeting
    Ohio Council of Deans and Directors

  • 2023 - 2023

    Attendee, Meeting
    Akron Children's Nurse Transition Advisory Board

  • 2022 - 2022

    Conference-Related
    Ohio Association of School Nursing

  • 2015 - 2019

    Committee Chair
    Sigma Theta Tau International, XiXI chapter

  • 2025 - present

    Member
    BSMH Blue Ribbon Clinical COmmunity of Practice

  • 2024 - present

    Member
    UPMC Jameson SON Advisory Board

  • 2024 - present

    Member
    St. Elizabeth's Health Center School for Nurse Anesthestists Board of Trustee

  • 2023 - present

    Member
    Ohio Council of Deans and Directors

  • 2023 - present

    Member
    Akron Children's Nurse Transition to Practice Advisory Board