Michael Neft

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Biography

Dr. Michael Neft is from Pittsburgh, PA. He has a diploma in nursing from Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh and a BSN from LaRoche College. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army Nurse Corps in 1985, he was called to active duty in 1986. Dr. Neft was promoted through the ranks to Lieutenant Colonel, retiring from active duty in 2006. While in the Army, he served in a variety of clinical, educational, and administrative assignments. Dr. Neft earned two graduate degrees while on active duty, one in Healthcare Administration from Baylor University and the other in Anesthesia Nursing from the University of Texas. He earned his Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Chatham University and a PhD at Duquesne.

Dr. Neft served as Vice Chair, Department of Nurse Anesthesia and Assistant Director-Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the University's Faculty Assembly and Senate Council. He also served as a pro-tem member of the Senate Educational Policies Committee and as a member of the Senate Policy and Bylaws Committee. Dr. Neft also served as chair of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists' Practice Committee, and its Health and Wellness Committee. He has served on the Programs and Membership Committees of the National Academies of Practice.

Dr. Neft is Past-President, Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and has served on the Sigma Theta Tau International, Region 11 Coordinating Committee. He is past chair of the Psychiatric, Mental Health and Substance Use Expert Panel of the American Academy of Nursing; he continues to serve on that expert panel as a member. He is also a member of the American Academy of Nursing's Acute and Critical Care Expert Panel. Dr. Neft was inducted as a Fellow in the National Academies of Practice (FNAP) in 2015, a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) in October, 2016, and as a Fellow in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (FAANA) in its inaugural class in 2021.

Dr. Neft joined the faculty of the Duquesne University School of Nursing in August 2022, as a Clinical Professor to work primarily in the Nurse Anesthesia Program. His research interests are health care professionals as second victims, substance use disorders in health care providers, the use of SBIRT, and intraoperative recall. Dr. Neft has been heavily involved in supervising quality improvement projects by Doctor of Nursing Practice students. He has spoken at multiple conferences, local to international, on topics such as chemical dependency in nurses, SBIRT, airway management and basic ultrasound techniques, debriefing techniques in simulation education and intergenerational communication.

Education

PhD, Duquesne University, 2022
DNP, Chatham University, 2009
MSN, University of Texas, 1993
MHA, Baylor University, 1993
BSN, LaRoche College, 1986
Nursing Diploma, Mercy Hospital, 1983

Expertise

Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
Health care professionals as second victims
Psychiatric, mental health and substance use in health care providers
Intraoperative awareness with recall (AWR) and posttraumatic stress disorder
Anesthesia and Acute Care

School

School of Nursing

About

Publications and Presentations

Publications

Neft, M., Sekula, LK., Glasgow, ME., Zoucha, R., van Pelt, M., Mitchell, AM, & Bircher, N. (2023). The Lived Experience of Second Victim CRNAs. AANA Journal, 91, S73-S80

Douthit, A., Miner, L., Bircher, N. and Neft, M. (2022). Corneal Injury Risk Reduction During Sedation for Colonoscopy: An Evidence Based Practice Change. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 37, 321-325.

Powell, C., Mermigas, J. and Neft, M. (2022). Simulation for SRNAs: Common Pediatric Anesthesia Complications. AANA Journal, 90, 288-292.

Neft, M., Sekula, LK., Glasgow, ME., Zoucha, R., van Pelt, M. and Mitchell, AM (2022). Support Methods for Health Care Professionals who are Second Victims: An Integrative Review. AANA Journal, 90, 189-196

Perkins, J., Perera, S., Beach, M., Esper, S., Gruen, G. and Neft, M. (2021). Probability of delirium as a risk factor for adverse surgical outcomes in geriatric patients with acute hip fracture: Preoperative assessment using a short screening tool. AANA Journal, 89, 1-6.

Sasala, L., Crippen, L. and Neft, M. (2020). Cost analysis of intravenous propofol monotherapy versus intravenous combination sedation in patients undergoing outpatient gastrointestinal endoscopy. AANA Journal, 88, 373-379.

Neft, M., Oerther, S., Halloway, S., Hanneman, S. and Mitchell A. (2019) Editorial: Benzodiazepine and antipsychotic medication use in older adults. Nursing Open, doi: 10.1002/nop2.425 Neft, M. (2019). Non-OB Surgery for the OB Patient. Current Reviews for Nurse Anesthetists, Lesson 10, Volume 42, 115-123.

Neft, M. (2018). Current Reviews for Nurse Anesthetists: Substance Use Disorders and the Colleague. Lesson 6; Volume 41.

Neft, M. (2017). Current Reviews for Nurse Anesthetists: Orthopedic Trauma: Management and Complications. Lesson 13; Volume  40.Mitchell, A., Neft, M., O'Donnell, J. (2015, January). An education program to address patient and colleague substance misuse in anesthesia, Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 21(1), 59-59.

Neft, M. (2015). Anesthesia advances in ASCs. OR Nurse, 9, 30-36.

Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Mitchell, A.M., Puskar, K., Kane, I., Fioravanti, M., Boucek, L., Cuddy, M., Ricelli, A., Ambrosino, A., Hagle, H. and Lindsay, D. (2015, April). Screening, brief intervention, referral to treatment (SBIRT) for Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Proceedings of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) Conference: Engaging the Patient and Family in Patient-Centered Care: An Interprofessional Approach, Alexandria VA: page 42 [Poster presentation]

Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Mitchell, A.M., Puskar, K., Cuddy, M., Fioravanti, M., Boucek, L., Talcott, K., Lindsay, D., Hagle, H. and Lincoln, P. (2015, March). Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT): Interprofessional groups of anesthesia students (InGAS). Proceedings of Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Chapter, Scholars Night, presented at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Page 6 [Poster Presentation]

Mitchell, A.M., Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Cuddy, M., Puskar, K., Hagle, H., Lindsay, D., Fioravanti, M., Lincoln, P. and Talcott, K. (2014, October). An education program to address patient and colleague substance misuse in anesthesia. Presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) - Building Connections: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Perspectives, Indianapolis, IN: 59

Neft, M., Mitchell, A., O'Donnell, J., Puskar, K., Fioravanti, M., Hagle, H. and Lindsay, D. (2014). Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for interprofessional groups of anesthesia students: The SBIRT-InGAS Project. AANA News Bulletin, 68, (1), 22.

Neft, M., Okechukwu, K., Grant, P. and Reede, L. (2013). Practice news: The revised scope of nurse anesthesia practice embodies the broad continuum of nurse anesthesia services. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 81 (5), 347-350.

Neft, M., Quirashi, J. and Greenier, E. (2013). A closer look at the standards for nurse anesthesia practice. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 81 (2), 92-96.

Neft, M. and Greenier, E. (2013). An update from the AANA practice committee: application of the evidence-based process. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 81(1), 9-12.

Neft, M., Askren, S. and Stanley, S. (2013) UPMC, Pitt celebrates national nurse anesthetist week. Insideupmc.blogspot.com. Accessed January 24, 2013

Neft M. and Hoffman, L. (2010). Difficult Airway Management: The LMA Option. Critical Care Alert, 18 (4), 29‐31.

Neft, M., Goodman, J., Hlavnicka, J. and Veit B. (1999). To reuse your circuit: the HME debate. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 67 (5), 433-9.

Neft, M. and Harbin, R. Chapter 30, "Alterations in Renal Function", in Child Health Care: Process and Practice, senior editors Castiglia and Harbin, 1992, J.B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia.

Presentations

International
Neft, M., Miner, L., Actzehn, M. and Rivero, M. Airway Management Skills and Basic Ultrasound Techniques for CVC Placement. Presented to faculty and undergraduate nursing student of the Birmingham City University, Birmingham, England. University of Pittsburgh, September 6, 2019.

Neft, M. Simulation Assets and Nurse Anesthesia Simulation Process at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. Presented to Dr. Lin Li, OR Deputy Nurse, Xiangya Medical Center (South Central University) School of Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province, China. University of Pittsburgh, October 23, 2018.

Neft, M. Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy and Intubation, presented to physicians from Kazakhstan. "Clinical and Managerial Leadership for Clinical Departments and Service Lines"; Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER). April 16, 2018.

Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Mitchell, A., Fioravanti, M., Puskar, K., Boucek, L., Ricelli, A., Cuddy, M., Hagle, H. and Lindsay, D. The SBIRT-InGAS Project: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Screening for Substance Use. Collaborating Across Borders V. Podium presentation. American Interprofessional Health Collaborative (AIHC) and the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative (CIHC), September 30, 2015, Roanoke, VA.

Mitchell, A.M., Puskar, K., Kane, I., Hagle, H., Lindsay, D., Fioravanti, M., O'Donnell, J. and Neft, M. Education utilizing screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for interprofessional groups of anesthesia students (InGAS). Podium presentation. Sigma theta tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing 26th International Nursing Research Congress: Question Locally, Engage Regionally, Apply Globally, July 22, 2015, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Mitchell, A., Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Fioravanti, M., Puskar, K., Boucek, L., Ricelli, A., Hagel, H. and Lindsay, D. Simulation Training Applied to Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing Bienniel Conference. Podium presentation. July 22, 2015, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Neft, M., O'Donnell, J. and Battista, D. How to Implement a Simulation: Key Considerations. Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for alcohol and other drug use: An Interprofessional Conference. University of Pittsburgh, Institute for Research Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA), and The Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation, Education, Research (WISER), Podium presentation, June 10, 2015, Pittsburgh, PA.

Puskar, K., Albrecht, S., Fioravanti, M., Frank., L., Hagle, H., Kane, I., Lee, H., Lindsay, D., Mitchell, A., Neft, M., O'Donnell, J. and Talcott, K. Universal Substance Use Screening Optimizes Health: Policy Implications for Nurses. Electronic poster presentation. American Academy of Nursing: Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference, October 18, 2014, Washington, DC.

Neft, M., Mitchell, A., O'Donnell, J.;,Puskar, K., Boucek, L., Hagle, H., Lindsay, D. and Lincoln, P. (2014) An Education Program to Address Patient and Colleague Substance Misuse in Anesthesia. Podium Presentation. 38th Annual Symposium of the International Nursing Society on Addictions. Washington, DC.

Neft, M., Fioravanti, M., Mitchell, A., O'Donnell, J., Cuddy, M., Puskar, K., Talcott, K., Boucek, L., Hagle, H., Lindsay, D., Aiello, J., Lahey, V. and Lincoln, P. (2013). Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Poster presented at WISER International Nursing Simulation Symposium.

Fioravanti, M., Neft, M., Mitchell, A., O'Donnell, J., Cuddy, M., Puskar, K., Talcott, K., Boucek, L., Hagle, H., Lindsay, D., Aiello, J., Lahey, V. and Lincoln, P. (2013). Simulation for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Poster presented at WISER International Nursing Simulation Symposium.

Neft, M., Mitchell, A., O'Donnell, J., Cuddy, M., Fioravanti, M., Puskar, K., Talcott, K., Boucek, L., Hagle, H., Lindsay, D. and Lincoln, P. (2013) Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Inter-professional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Poster presented at 37th annual symposium of the International Nurses Society on Addictions.

Neft, M. and Mermigas, J. (2012) Advantages, Disadvantages, and Procedures of Using Ultrasound Technology, WISER Symposium on Nursing Simulation (international meeting), Pittsburgh, PA, May 25, 2012. Podium presentation.

National:

O'Donnell, J., Phrampus, P. and Neft, M. Experienced Track: Assessment in Simulation. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists: Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Faculty. Podium Presentation, Houston, TX, February 15, 2019

O'Donnell, J., Phrampus, P. and Neft, M. Experienced Track: Advanced Debriefing Techniques. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists: Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Faculty. Podium Presentation, Houston, TX, February 15, 2019

Neft, M. My DNP Project and Where it has Taken Me. Chatham University Doctoral Week (presented to DNP students from across the country). Pittsburgh, PA, April 13, 2018.

Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Mitchell, A., Puskar, K., Fioravanti, M., Boucek, L., Hagle, H., Lindsay, D., Lincoln, P. and Cuddy, M. Screening, brief intervention, referral to treatment (SBIRT) for Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). National Academies of Practice (NAP) Conference: Interprofessional Practice and Education: Embracing Transformational Change. Poster presentation. Baltimore, MD, April 8-9, 2016

Kameg, B., Mitchell, A.M., Puskar, K., Kane, I., Nativio, D. G., Neft, M., Cerapani, M., Hagle, H. and Lindsay, D. SBIRT Product Development. 2016 SAMHSA Grantee Meeting. Poster Presentation. Bethesda, MD, March, 2016

Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Mitchell, A., Puskar, K., Kane, I., Fioravanti, M., Boucek, L., Cuddy, M., Ricelli, A., Ambrosino, A., Hagle, H. and Lindsay, D. Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)-Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Poster presentation, National Academies of Practice (NAP), Alexandria, VA, April 17-18, 2015.

Mitchell, A.M., Lindsay, D., O'Donnell, J.M., Neft, M., Cuddy, M., Puskar, K., Fioravanti, M., Talcott, K., Hagle, H., Lincoln, P. and Boucek, L. (2014, October). An Education Program to Address Patient and Colleague Substance Misuse in Anesthesia. Presented at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) 28th Annual Conference, October 2014, Indianapolis, IN.

Puskar, K., Mitchell, A., Kane, I., Hagle, H., Lindsay, D., Talcott, K., O'Donnell, J., Neft, M., Albrecht, S., Fioravanti. M., Lee, H. and Frank, L. (2014, October). Universal Substance Use Screening Optimizes Health: Policy Implications for Nurses. Poster presented at the American Academy of Nursing Policy Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference, Washington, DC.

Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Mitchell, A., Fioravanti, M., Puskar, K., Boucek, L., Cuddy, M., Hagle, H., Lindsay, D., Talcott, K., and Lincoln, P. SBIRT-Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS) Project. Podium presentation. Annual Congress of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), September 15, 2014, Orlando, FL.

Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Mitchell, A., Puskar, K., Cuddy, M., Fioravanti, M., Boucek, L., Talcott, K., Lindsay, D., Hagle, H., and Lincoln, P. (2014). Screening, Brief Intervention, and referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Poster presented at the Association of Veterans Affairs Nurse Anesthetists Educational meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.

Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Mitchell, A., Puskar, K., Cuddy, M., Fioravanti, M., Boucek, L., Talcott, K., Lindsay, D., Hagle, H. and Lincoln, P. (2014). The First Few Minutes with an Impaired Colleague. Podium presentation at the Association of Veterans Affairs Nurse Anesthetists Educational meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.

Puskar, K., Mitchell, A., Albrecht, S., Frank., L. O'Donnell, J., Neft, M., Lee, H., Cuddy, M., Hagle, H. and Lindsay, D. (2013). Transdisciplinary Health Professional Education: Integrating Inter-professional Competencies and Alcohol and Drug Use Screening. Poster present at the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Assessing Health Professional Education Public Workshop of the Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education, Washington, DC.

Fioravanti, M., Mitchell, A., Lindsay, D., O'Donnell, J., Neft, M., Puskar, K., Hagle, H., Talcott, K., Lincoln, P. and Boucek, L. (2013). Simulation for Screening, Brief Intervention, and referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Podium presentation to the Association of Allied Health Professionals Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Mitchell, A., Lindsay, D., O'Donnell, J., Neft, M., Cuddy, M., Puskar, K., Fioravanti, M., Talcott, K., Hagle, H., Lincoln, P. and Boucek, L. (2013). Screening, Brief Intervention, and referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Podium and poster presentations at the West Michigan Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice, Grand Rapids, MI.

Neft, M. (2013). Chemical Dependency in Nursing: An On-Line Educational Program for undergraduate Nursing Students. Podium presentation at the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Assembly of School Faculty, Tucson, AZ.

Mitchell, A., Fioravanti, M., Lindsay, D., O'Donnell, J., Neft, M., Puskar, K., Hagle, H., Talcott, K., Lincoln, P., and Boucek, L. (2013). Screening, Brief Intervention, and referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Podium presentation to the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professionals Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.

Neft, M. (2006) U.S. Army Human Resources Command - Army Nurse Corps Branch briefing. US Army Nurse Corps Advanced Nurse Leadership Course. Podium presentation.

Neft, M. (2005) U.S. Army Human Resources Command - Army Nurse Corps Branch briefing. AORN Annual Congress, New Orleans, LA. Podium presentation.

Neft, M. (2005) U.S. Army Human Resources Command - Army Nurse Corps Branch briefing. US Army Nurse Anesthesia Post Graduate Short Course, San Antonio, TX. Podium presentation.

Regional:

Neft, M. (2019). Substance Use Disorders and the Colleague, University of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Podium presentation to CRNAs from throughout the health system.

Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Mitchell, A., Puskar, K., Cuddy, M., Fioravanti, M., Boucek, L., Talcott, K., Lindsay, D., Hagle, H. and Lincoln, P. (2014). Simulation Training in Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Patients and Colleagues. Podium presentation to the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Hershey, PA.

Neft, M. (2011). Substance Abuse in Nursing; Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Metairie, LA. Podium presentation.

Neft, M. (2011). Intergenerational Communication, Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Metairie, LA. Podium presentation.

Neft, M. (2009). Substance Abuse in Nursing. Podium presentation to the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Gettysburg, PA.

Neft, M. (2005) U.S. Army Human Resources Command - Army Nurse Corps Branch briefing Ft. Gordon, GA. Podium presentation.

Neft, M. (2005) U.S. Army Human Resources Command - Army Nurse Corps Branch briefing. Ft. Stewart, GA. Podium presentation.

Neft, M. (2005) U.S. Army Human Resources Command - Army Nurse Corps Branch briefing. Ft. Hood, TX. Podium presentation.

Local

Neft, M. (2017). The Opioid Crisis and its Impact on the Family. Robert Morris University, School of Education, Moon Township, PA.

Neft, M. (2016). "So You Wanna Be a CRNA", Senior Anesthesia Symposium, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. Podium presentation.

Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Mitchell, A., Puskar, K., Cuddy, M., Fioravanti, M., Boucek, L., Talcott, K., Lindsay, D., Hagle, H. and Lincoln, P. (2015). Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Poster presented at Eta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International's Scholar's Night, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mitchell, A., Fioravanti, M., Lindsay, D., O'Donnell, J., Neft, M., Puskar, K., Hagle, H., Talcott, K. Boucek, L. and Lincoln, P. (2015). Screening, Brief Intervention, and referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Poster presented at the 2015 Spring Anesthesia Seminar, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mitchell, A., Fioravanti, M., Lindsay, D., O'Donnell, J., Neft, M., Puskar, K., Hagle, H., Talcott, K. Boucek, L. and Lincoln, P. (2014). Screening, Brief Intervention, and referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Poster presented at the 2014 Spring Anesthesia Seminar, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

Neft, M., O'Donnell, J., Mitchell, A., Puskar, K., Cuddy, M., Fioravanti, M., Boucek, L., Talcott, K., Lindsay, D., Hagle, H. and Lincoln, P. (2014). Screening, Brief Intervention, and referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Interprofessional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Poster presented at Eta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International's Scholar's Night, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mitchell, A., O'Donnell, J., Neft, M., Cuddy, M., Puskar, K., Hagle, H., Lindsay, D., Talcott, K., Boucek, L., Aiello, J., Lahey, V. and Lincoln, P. (2013). Integrating an EBP Education Model of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Inter-Professional Groups of Anesthesia Students (InGAS). Poster presented at the 2013 Spring Anesthesia Seminar, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

Neft, M. (2013) SBIRT-InGAS Project, University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program Mentoring Workshop, Pittsburgh, PA. Podium presentation.

Neft, M. (2012). "So You Wanna Be a CRNA", Senior Anesthesia Symposium, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. Podium presentation.

Neft, M. and Barnes, L. (2010). Chemical Dependency, Senior Anesthesia Seminar, University of Pittsburgh. Podium presentation

Neft, M. (2009). Substance Abuse in Nursing to 35th Annual Anesthesia Symposium, Magee-Women's Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Podium presentation

Neft, M. (2008). Obstructive Sleep Apnea to faculty of the Graduate School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh. Podium presentation.

Neft, M. (2008). Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Evidenced Based Practice Perspective. To Chief and Staff CRNAs, UPMC Shadyside. January 16, 2008

Neft, M. (2004). Artificial Oxygen Carriers. Anesthesiology Grand Rounds, Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Podium presentation.

Reviews and Boards

Peer Review

Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal, 2021-present
Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice (JIEP), 2015-present
Journal of the Association of Operating Room Nurses, 2014-present
International Nurses' Society on Addictions (IntNSA), 2013-2015
Journal of Nursing Regulation, 2012-present
Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 2012-present
American Journal of Critical Care, 2009-present

Editorial Board

Journal of Addictions Nursing, 2022-present

Chapter Reviewer

H. M. Dreher & M. E. Smith Glasgow: DNP Role Development for Doctoral Advanced Practice Nursing, 2nd edition (2016)

Advisory Board Member

University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Dean's Distinguished Teaching Award Selection Committee, 2022
Veteran to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, Duquesne University, 2019-present
National Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Addiction Technology Transfer Center (National SBIRT ATTC). Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 2015-2017
University of Pittsburgh Faculty Assembly, 2011-2014
University of Pittsburgh Senate Council, 2012-2014
Pro-tem Member Educational Policies Committee, 2012-2014

Board of Trustees

Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 2007-2011

Grants