Dr. Valerie O'Dell

Professor
Dr. Valerie O

Dr. Valerie O'Dell

Professor

Centofanti School of Nursing

Cushwa Hall 3132

phone: (330) 941-2177

vmodell@ysu.edu

Research Interests

Simulation in Nursing Education
Maternal/Newborn Health
Women's Health

Teaching Interests

Nursing Education
Maternal/Newborn/Women's Health

  • Education

    • 2009

      Other, Nursing

      Case Western Reserve University

      Dissertation/Thesis Title — "Evaluation of Scenario Simulation on Nursing Students’ Critical Thinking Abilities and Student Satisfaction as it Relates to Learning Style"

    • 1993

      Other, Nursing

      Kent State University

      Dissertation/Thesis Title — "A Retrospective Chart Audit to Measure the Reflection of a Family Centered Care Philosophy on a Pediatric Unit"

    • 1985

      Other, Nursing

      Youngstown State University

  • Awards and Honors

    • 2022

      Youngstown State University

      Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Service

    • 2022

      Youngstown State University

      Twenty-five – Year Service Award

    • 2019

      Youngstown State University

      Office of Research - BCHHS Research Award

    • 2019

      Harvard School of Public Health

      Nurses’ Health Study II, Thirty -Year Anniversary

    • 2017

      Sigma Theta Tau, Xi Xi Chapter, International Honor Society of Nursing

      Sigma Theta Tau, Xi Xi Chapter, International Honor Society of Nursing Award for Excellence in Leadership

    • 2016

      Youngstown State University

      Twenty – Year Service Award

    • 2009

      Harvard School of Public Health

      Nurses’ Health Study II, Twenty years participation Harvard School of Public Health

    • 1992

      Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing

      Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Xi Chapter, International Honor Society of Nursing