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ROBERTA E. HOEBEKE, RN, PhD, FNP, APRN, BC Assistant Professor of Nursing Office: Health Professions Center, Room 2049 Phone: 812-465-1171 Email: rhoebeke@usi.edu |
EDUCATION
PhD in Nursing University of Wisconsin-Madison May 2002
MS in Nursing University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee May 1996
BSN Michigan State University August 1974
CERTIFICATION and REGISTRATION
ANCC FNP Board Certification September 1996
Certification is current through August 31, 2011
Indiana R.N. license is current through October 31, 2009
Indiana Nurse Practitioner license is current through October 31, 2009
Indiana CSR-Nurse Practitioner license is current through October 31, 2009
Michigan R.N. license is current through March 31, 2008
COURSES TAUGHT
| Course Number | Title |
| NURS 654 | Primary Care Nursing of Families FNP I (Fall) |
| NURS 655 | Primary Care Nursing of Families FNP II (Course Coordinator) (Spring) |
| NURS 656 | Primary Care Nursing of Families FNP III (Course Coordinator) (Summer) |
| NURS 621 | Pharmacology for Nurse Educators (Course Coordinator) (Fall) |
| NURS 622 | Graduate Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses (Course Coordinator) (Spring) |
| NURS 615 | Advanced Nursing Research II (Spring) |
| NURS 465 | Nursing of Chronically Ill Children and Adults (Fall) |
| HP 492 | Transcultural Health Care in the Global Community (Spring) |
| NURS 247 | Physical Assessment (Spring) |
CLINICAL PRACTICE
I practice one day per week as a family nurse practitioner in a family practice primary care office in Evansville.
RESEARCH FOCUS
The focus of my research is health promotion and heart disease prevention in
women, using the Transtheoretical Model to guide my work.
Low-income women are my population of interest. I study their perceived barriers
to engaging in physical activity for health benefits.
Peer Reviewed Journal Article Publications
Hoebeke, R. (2008). Diagnosing plantar fasciitis. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 4 (1), 66-67.
Hoebeke, R. (accepted for publication Oct. 17, 2007). Teaching prescriptive authority through active learning. Journal of Nursing Education.
Hoebeke, R. (accepted for publication June 26, 2006). Low-income women’s perceived barriers to physical activity: Focus group results. Journal of Applied Nursing Research.
Hoebeke, R., and MacLeod, J. (2006). Point/Counterpoint: Faculty clinical site visits versus preceptor evaluation of NP students. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 2 (5), 316-317.
Baumann, L.C., Chang, M., & Hoebeke, R. (2002). Clinical outcomes for low-income adults with hypertension and diabetes. Nursing Research, 51 (3), 191-198.
Peer Reviewed Book Chapter
Hoebeke, Roberta E. (2004). Cardiogenic shock and anterior wall myocardial infarction. In S. D. Melander (Ed.), Case studies in critical care nursing: A guide for application and review (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders.
Peer Reviewed Teaching Module Online Publication
Hoebeke, R. (2004). Functions of the parish nurse (online Parish Nurse Certificate Program modules). University of Southern Indiana.
Doctoral Dissertation
Hoebeke, Roberta E. (2002). Low-income women’s barriers to engaging in physical activity for health benefits. Doctoral Dissertation. (UMI No. 3049456).
Published Research Abstracts/Proceedings (refereed)
Hoebeke, R. (2006). Efficacy of a stage-matched physical activity message for low-income women. Conference Syllabus of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties 32nd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, April 20-23, 2006.
Hoebeke, R. (2006). Efficacy of a stage-matched physical activity message for low-income women. Proceedings of the Midwest Nursing Research Society 30th Annual Research Conference, Milwaukee, WI, March 31-April 3, 2006.
Hoebeke, R. (2003). Low-income women’s barriers to engaging in physical activity for health benefits. Conference Syllabus of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties 29th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, April 3-5, 2003.
National Presentations (refereed)
Hoebeke, R., Mc McCullough, J., & Cagle, L. Attitudes and beliefs of low-income women about breastfeeding. Accepted abstract for a paper presentation at the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) 34th Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY, April 10-13, 2008.
Hoebeke, R. Efficacy of a stage-matched physical activity message for low-income women. Poster presentation at the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) 32nd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, April 20-23, 2006.
Hoebeke, R. Low-income women’s barriers to engaging in physical activity for health benefits. Paper presented at the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) 29th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, April 5, 2003.
Midwest Regional and State Presentations (refereed)
McCullough, J. Cagle, L., & Hoebeke, R. Assessing self-efficacy in women: The role of breast feeding counselors; a transdisciplinary student developed survey. Poster presentation at the Indiana Dietetic Association Spring 2007 Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, April 19, 2007.
Hoebeke, R. Efficacy of a stage-matched physical activity message for low-income women. Paper presentation at the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) 30th Annual Research Conference, Milwaukee, WI, April 1, 2006.
Hoebeke, R. Low-income women’s perceived barriers to physical activity: Focus group results. Poster presentation at the Indiana State University Nursing Research Conference sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau, Lambda Sigma Chapter, Terre Haute, IN, April 1, 2005.
Local Presentations (refereed)
Hoebeke, R., and McCullough, J. Factors Influencing Infant Feeding Method in the Low Income WIC Setting. Accepted abstract for paper presentation at the 12th Annual Research and Evidence Based Practice in Health Care Conference sponsored by the University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions and Omicron Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Evansville, IN, April 23, 2008.
Kuric, J., Hoehn, G., & Hoebeke, R. Implementation of a Service Learning Project into a Nursing Clinical Course: Lessons Learned. Paper presentation at the Eleventh Annual Nursing and Health Professions Educator Conference in Evansville, IN, October 18, 2006.
Hoebeke, R. A pilot program to increase physical activity in low-income women. Paper presentation at the Tenth Annual Research and Health Care Issues Conference sponsored by the University of Southern Indiana School of Nursing and Health Professions and Omicron Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Evansville, IN, April 12, 2006.
Hoebeke, R. Low-Income Women’s Barriers to Engaging in Physical Activity for Health Benefits. Paper presented at the Seventh Annual Research and Health Care Issues Conference sponsored by the University of Southern Indiana School of Nursing and Health Professions and Omicron Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Evansville, IN, April 16, 2003.
Research Funding and Awards
| 4/13/07 | Faculty Research and Creative Work Award funding through the University of Southern Indiana ($1,990) in collaboration with Dr. Julie McCullough R.D. and Lesa Cagle MS R.D. to fund research study entitled “Perceptions, Attitudes and Beliefs of Low-Income Women about Breastfeeding”. |
| 2/15/05 | Excellence through Engagement Summer Research Fellowship funding through the Lily Endowment, Inc. ($7,000) University of Southern Indiana May 9, 2005 to July 15, 2005, to fund my research study entitled “Efficacy of a Stage-Matched Physical Activity Message for Low-Income Women”. |
Grant Writing
| 12/07 | Development of USI Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program course description portion of grant application, in collaboration with a group of nursing faculty, for a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Division of Nursing Advanced Education Nursing Grant CFDA # 93.247 federal grant proposal. |
| 02/05 | Co-Investigator for RO3 grant application “Description of Obesity and Depression in NP Practices in the Ohio Valley Primary Care Based Research Network” submitted on 02/16/05. Not funded in 2006. |
| 10/02-12/02 | Developed and wrote, in collaboration with a group of nursing faculty, the curriculum portion of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) federal grant proposal entitled Blended Geriatric NP/CNS Graduate Specialty. The grant received a laudable score but was not funded. |
Graduate Student Research Studies – Faculty Mentor
“Do low-income women’s perceived barriers to physical activity differ by stage of change?” Students 8/02-5/03: G. Sirach, M. Ozee, and S. Pearson. Poster presentation 4/16/03 at 7th annual University of Southern Indiana School of Nursing and Health Professions research conference.
“Low-income rural women’s barriers to physical activity” Student 9/03-5/06: Cheryl Bell. Poster presentation 4/14/04 at 8th annual USI School of Nursing and Health Professions research conference.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS)
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Omicron Psi Chapter
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Service - University of Southern Indiana
| 2006-2008 | Faculty Senate Secretary |
| 2004-2008 | Faculty Senate Representative for College of Nursing and Health Professions |
| 2005-2009 | Faculty Academic Affairs Committee Representative for College of Nursing and Health Professions |
Service - College of Nursing and Health Professions
| 2006-2008 | Faculty Affairs Committee |
| 2006 | Dental Faculty Search Committee |
| 2005-2007 | Faculty Counselor for Omicron Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society |
| 2003-present | CCNE on-site evaluator for accreditation review of college and university nursing programs |
| 2003 | Standard III task force (preparing CCNE self-study for School of Nursing accreditation) |
| 2002-2006 | Graduate Nursing Faculty Committee |
| 2002-2004 | Graduate Admissions and Progressions Committee |
| 2002-2006 | Student Housing Committee |
Community Service
| 2003-present | USI Annual Advanced Practice Nursing Symposium Planning Committee |
| 2005-present | USI Pharmacology Update for Advanced Practice Nurses Conference Planning Committee |
| 2004-2007 | Grant reviewer for the Greater Evansville Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation |
Professional Service
| 2006-present | Mentor for two PharmD residents in Deaconess Hospital residency program. |
| 2005-2007 | NONPF distance education survey development |
| 2005 | Representative to American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Annual Region 5 Invitational Leadership Meeting, Chicago, IL. |
| 2004-present | Reviewer for Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) Distinguished Master’s Thesis Awards. |
| 10/02-present | Reviewer for the Journal of Applied Nursing Research. |