We have specific interests in investigating basic biological processes related to immunocompetence, the relationship of critical illness to immunocompetence, testing nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes, and managing clinical problems.
Emphasis is placed on creating interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to research.
Mary Jo Grap , Ph.D., RN, ACNP, Associate Professor. Dr. Grap s work is focused on optimizing pulmonary function in the critically ill with most recent projects aimed at improving outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients by reducing ventilator associated pneumonia. D. Patricia Gray , Ph.D., RN, Associate Professor, Chair . Dr. Gray s work is on the development and application of critical qualitative approaches to inquiry. Areas of expertise include end of life issues, living with HIV disease, feminist theory, and theoretical foundations of healing.