Brooke Flinders, DNP, RN, APRN-CNM, FACNM
Professor of Nursing and
Regional Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Johnston Hall 135, Middletown Campus
Mosler Hall 202, Hamilton Campus
513-785-7749
flindeba@MiamiOH.edu
Education
- DNP, Frontier Nursing University
- MSN, Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing
- Certification, Midwifery Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing
- BSN, Miami University
Professional Experience
- Full-scope midwifery services
- Labor and Delivery
- Welcome Home
- Early Intervention
- Long-Term Care/ Alzheimer's Dementia
Teaching Focus
Nursing 252: Foundations of Professional Nursing
Nursing 351: Care of Childbearing Families
Nursing 352: Care of Childbearing Families Clinical
Nursing 301: Theory-Based Nursing Practice
Service
My most recent, large-scale disciplinary service was as Co-PI for FOCUS Butler County, which provided evidence-based education to teens (2010-2015), in a community-based setting, with the objectives of preventing unplanned pregnancies and STIs. The program was delivered in Butler, Warren, Hamilton, and Montgomery Counties, to females 15-19 years old, in partnership with the YWCA Hamilton. The project was federally funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Adolescent Health.
This single program provided an avenue for my own disciplinary service and research activities, and embedded service-learning experience for hundreds of junior-level nursing students, student internship experiences, and undergraduate research opportunities. Of the ten "high impact educational practices" identified by George Kuh as being widely studied and beneficial to students (Washington, DC: AAC&U, 2008), I instituted eight of the measures by incorporating/facilitating: 1) common intellectual experiences, 2) learning communities, 3) collaborative assignments and projects, 4) undergraduate research, 5) diversity, 6) service-learning, community-based learning, 7) internships, and 8) a form of a senior capstone project.
Scholarship
Books, Chapters
Bernstein, J., Flinders, B. (Eds.). (Winter 2016). Enhancing teaching and learning through collaborative structures. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 148. San Francisco: Jossey- Bass.
Bernstein, J., & Flinders, B. (Winter 2016). Introduction. In J. Bernstein & B. Flinders (Eds.), Enhancing teaching and learning through collaborative structures. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 148. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Flinders, B., Dameron, M., Kava, K. (Winter 2016). The development of a high-impact structure: Collaboration in a service-learning program. In J. Bernstein & B. Flinders (Eds.), Enhancing teaching and learning through collaborative structures. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 148. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Bernstein, J., & Flinders, B. (Winter 2016). Concluding Comments. In J. Bernstein & B. Flinders (Eds.), Enhancing teaching and learning through collaborative structures. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 148. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ‘
Articles
Flinders, B. (In Review). Teenage pregnancy prevention: An observational study. Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice.
Flinders, B. & Dameron, M. (In Review). Transparent teaching: Evaluation of open communication and remediation in the classroom. Association for University Regional Campuses of Ohio (AURCO) Journal.
Flinders, B. & Zehler, A. (In Press). Quality improvement in teen pregnancy prevention: Follow-up to a "focus on fidelity". Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice.
Musallam, E., & Flinders, B. (April, 2021). Senior BSN students' confidence, comfort, and perception of readiness for clinical practice: The impacts of COVID-19. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship. DOI: 10.1515/ijnes-2020-0097.
Flinders, B. (November, 2017). Improving quality in teen pregnancy prevention through effective replication: A mixed-methods focus on fidelity. Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice, 10(2), pp. 149-154. DOI: 10.1891/2380-9418.10.2.149
Flinders, B., Gilb, K., Neu, T. (December, 2014). Teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection prevention: A pilot study exploring knowledge and reported behaviors. American Journal of Health Sciences, 5(2). DOI: 10.19030/ajhs.v5i2.8992
Flinders, B., Carlascio, A., Gilb, K., Nicholson, L. (Second Quarter, 2013). A "partnership model for service-learning": A step-by-step approach. American Journal of Health Sciences, 4(2). DOI: 10.19030/ajhs.v4i2.7760
Flinders, B. (Third Quarter, 2013). Service-learning pedagogy: Benefits of a learning community approach. Journal of College Teaching and Learning, 10(3). DOI: 10.19030/tlc.v10i3.79327
Flinders, B. (Third Quarter, 2013). Participant perspectives on an evidence-based pregnancy/STI prevention curriculum: The importance of atmosphere, active learning, and accurate advice. American Journal of Health Sciences 4(3). DOI: 10.19030/ajhs.v4i3.8004
Flinders, B. (Third Quarter, 2013). Using the baccalaureate essentials to create context: Evaluation of an innovative approach. Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 6(3). DOI: 10.19030/cier.v6i3.7900
Reviews, Abstracts
Flinders, B. (January/February, 2010). Your premature baby, Volume I: Preemie basics and medical care, your premature baby, Volume II: Interacting with and feeding your preemie: Your premature baby, Volume III: Going home: A media review. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health Volume 55 (1), pages e17-e18. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmwh.2009.10.012.
Flinders, B. (July/August, 2010). Babies in the cornfield: A media review. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 55 (4), pg. e53.
Papers
Flinders, B., Carlascio, A., Gilb, K., Nicholson, L. (2012). Partnership model: Creating and sustaining authentic partnerships for students, faculty, and communities. Paper presented with students at Clute Institute: Orlando, Florida.
Peer-Reviewed Podium Presentations
Flinders, B., Winston, J., Williford, C., & Rudzinski, K. (November, 2016). "Fidelity monitoring in service-learning: The most helpful hows and whys. Concurrent session at the 2016 Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching: Miami University.
Flinders, B., Gilb, K., Perkins, C., Mignery, R. (May, 2015). "The development of a high impact. leadership structure". Concurrent session at SoTL Academy 2015: University of Findlay.
Flinders, B., Bernstein, J. (May, 2015). "What are collaborative structures and why should we bother?". Concurrent session at SoTL Academy 2015: University of Findlay.
Flinders, B., Dameron, M., Flannigan, B., Kava, K. (January, 2015). "Transparent teaching and other "high impact" practices". Concurrent session at Lilly Conference on College Teaching: Austin, TX.
Flinders, B., Dameron, M., Flannigan, B., Kava, K. Murphy, N., Schaeffer, A. (November, 2014). "Transparent Teaching: An innovative approach to open communication and active learning". Concurrent session at the 34th Annual International Lilly Conference on College Teaching: Oxford, OH.
Bishop-Clark, C., Sanders, L., Flinders, B. (November, 2014). "The power of women mentoring women". Concurrent session at ACE Women's Network, Ohio: Columbus, OH.
Flinders, B., Clark, R., Glass, M., Schubert, A., Neu, T. Honaker, H., & Wilson, B. (November, 2014). "At your service: A student learning community approach to service learning programs". Concurrent session at the 33rd Annual International Lilly Conference on College Teaching: Oxford, Ohio.
Flinders, B., Clark, R., Glass, M., Schubert, A., &Wilson, B. (January, 2014). "Steps to service- learning sustainability". Concurrent session at Lilly Conference on College Teaching: Austin, TX.
Flinders, B. (November, 2014). Topic: Service-Learning. Open table invited session at the 33rd Annual International Lilly Conference on College Teaching in Oxford, Ohio.
Flinders, B., Gilb, K. (September, 2013). "Students and service and SoTL, oh my!". Concurrent session at Maryville Fifth Annual SoTL Conference: St. Louis, MO.
Flinders, B., Martin, S., & French, I. (March, 2013). "Service-learning, step-by-step: A new approach to walking the walk". Concurrent session at Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching: Pomona, CA.
Flinders, B., Martin, S., Gilb, K. (November, 2012). Topic: Service-Learning. Open table invited session at 32nd Annual International Lilly Conference on College Teaching in Oxford, Ohio.
Flinders, B., Glesige, P., Price, K., Gebhart, C., Neu, T., Dees, J., Carroll, J. (November, 2012). "The "partnership model" for service-learning: A fresh approach for collective impact". Invited Concurrent Session, "32nd Annual International Lilly Conference on College Teaching" in Oxford, Ohio
Flinders, B., Gilb, K., Price, K. (May, 2012). "Implementation of an evidence-based service-learning program". SoTL Academy: Grand Valley State, Ypsilanti, MI.
Flinders, B., Martin, S., Glesige, P., Martin, S., Price, K., and French, I. (October, 2012). "What's the big idea? A partnership model for service-learning that really works". Presented at Maryville University SoTL Conference: St. Louis, Missouri.
Flinders, B., Carlascio, A., Gilb, K., and Nicholson, L. (March, 2012). "Students as authentic partners: A success story". Presented at Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching.
Flinders, B., Carlascio, A., Gilb, K., and Nicholson, L. (January, 2012). "The partnership model: Creating and sustaining authentic partnership for students, faculty, and communities". Presented at Clute Institute's International Conference.
Flinders, B., Carlascio, A., Gilb, K., Nicholson, L. (November 19, 2011). "Cooperative learning in action". Panel presentation at "31st Annual International Lilly Conference on College Teaching" in Oxford, Ohio.
Flinders, B., Carlascio, A., Gilb, K., Nicholson, L. (May 16, 2011). "Moving beyond engagement to authentic partnership: A working model". Presented panel discussion at "Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Academy" at Eastern Michigan University.
Flinders, B. (October, 2010). "Evaluating service-learning through SoTL in nursing". Presentation "At Integrating the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning into Academic Culture". Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Flinders, B. (March, 2010). "Evaluating service-learning outcomes and a relationship to critical thinkingability". Presentation at "Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching" in Pomona, California.
Flinders, B. (November, 2009). "Gathering evidence to improve service-learning outcomes in Nursing". Presentation at "29th Annual International Lilly Conference on College Teaching" in Oxford, Ohio.
Peer-Reviewed Poster Presentations
Flinders, B., & Gilb, K. (May, 2014). "Evaluation of FOCUS: A teenage pregnancy prevention program and service learning initiative". Poster presenter at American College of Nurse Midwives 59th Annual Conference: Denver, Colorado.
Flinders, B., Gilb, K., Martin, S., Price, K., Wilson, B., Clark, R., Schubert, A. (June, 2013). "FOCUS: Evaluation of a teenage pregnancy prevention program" (Pilot Results). Poster presented at American College of Nurse Midwives 58th Annual Conference: Nashville, Tennessee.
Flinders, B., Carlascio, A., Gilb, K. (June, 2012). "FOCUS: Evaluation of a teenage pregnancy prevention program" (Research Design). Poster presented at American College of Nurse Midwives 57th Annual Conference: Long Beach, California.
Flinders, B., Carlascio, A., Gilb, K., Nicholson, L. (August 20, 2011). "Moving beyond engagement to authentic partnership in practice". Presented poster at American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists/ Association of Women's Health and Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses joint "Summer Conference" in Columbus, Ohio.
Flinders, B., Carlascio, A., Gilb, K., Nicholson, L. (April 15, 2011). "Moving beyond engagement to authentic Partnership". Presented poster at "12th Annual Midwest Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning" at IU, South Bend.
Flinders, B., Carlascio, A., Gilb, K., Nicholson, L. (April 8, 2011). "Moving beyond engagement". Presented poster at OCADNEA conference in Columbus, Ohio.
Flinders, B., Carlascio, A., Gilb, K., Nicholson, L. (March 16, 2011). "Authentic partnership". Presented poster at "Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching" in Pomona, California.
Current Research
My scholarship agenda over the next three to five years will include completion of two more manuscripts regarding Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP). I have already analyzed data from a four-year qualitative study on teen participant perspectives of TPP programming. I have also already analyzed data from a four-year mixed-methods study on BSN student outcomes related to service-learning. I plan to focus further on collaborative structures as well as systems for quality improvement in nursing education, particularly in regards to leadership methodology.
Funding
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Adolescent Health YWCA Hamilton $405,575 each year for five years, totaling: $2,027,875 (2010-2015)
| Funding Source | Role | Partner | Years | Status | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | CO-PI | YWCA Hamilton | 2010-2015 | Fully-executed | $2,027,875 |
| Funding Source | Role | Partner | Years | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Lead PI | YWCA Hamilton | 2019- 2021 | Approved for funding, but no federal funds available for programming | $944,925 |
| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Lead PI | YWCA Hamilton | 2018-2019 | Approved for funding, but no federal funds available for programming, per court order | $966,507 |
| Total Approved but not Awarded due to Lack of Federal Funds Post-Tenure | $1,911,432 |
Internal Funding Received
| Funding Source | Role | Co-Authors | Years | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University, Boldly Creative Year 3 | Lead Author, Nursing | Drs. Rode and Nicely | 2021-2022 | $1,294,400 |
| Miami University, Boldly Creative Year 2 | Lead Author, Nursing | Drs. Rode and Nicely | 2020-2021 | $908,111 |
| Miami University, Boldly Creative Year 1 (Nursing's Portion of the Proposal) | Lead Author, Nursing | Drs. Rode and Nicely | 2019-2020 | $1,196,104 |
| Miami University, Boldly Creative Pre-Proposal | Lead Author, Nursing | Drs. Rode and Nicely | 2018 | N/A |
| Miami University Strategic Academic Enrichment Fund Proposal | Author | Faculty Input | 2018-2019 | $469,400 |
| Miami University Strategic Academic Enrichment Fund Proposal | Author | Faculty Input | 2018-2019 | $360,744 |
| Total Approved to Date (including new positions) | $4,228,759 |
Other Internal Funding
Miami Hamilton: Scholarship and Research $1573, 2010-2011
Miami Hamilton: Scholarship and Research $735, 2009-2010
Miami Hamilton: Special Funds $470, 2009
CELT: Faculty Development $300, 2008-2009
Miami Hamilton: Small Assessment Grant $780, 2008
ATS Faculty Learning Community Award $2100, 2009-2010
SoTL Faculty Learning Community Award $800, 2008-2009
CELT: New-Faculty Teaching Enhancement $400, 2007
CELT: PTEP Program $300, 2006