Dr. Rebecca M. Thomas, RN-DNP, WHNP-BC
Education
- DNP, University of South Alabama, 2015
- MSN, University of South Alabama, 2014
- BSN, University of West Florida, 2011
Specialized Training
- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (WHNP-BC)
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Adult (SANE-A)
Research Interests
- Sexual Assault and Trauma-Informed Care
- Interprofessional Nursing Education Using Simulation
- Next-Generation NCLEX: Strategies for Success
- Development of Scholarly Writing Skills in Graduate Students
- Postpartum Depression Evaluation and Management
- Graduate Student Success in Students Identifying as ESOL
Grants
Funded
- Dolan, C., Moore, L., Thomas, R., Selwyn, C., Rudd, A., Bowman, A., & Howard, J. Advanced Nursing Education-SOUTH Sexual Assault Nursing Empowerment and Support (SOUTH SANES), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). Funded $1,455,162.00. Role: Co-Program Coordinator.
- Selwyn, C. N., Dolan, C., Marass, A., Rudd, A., Koon-Magnin, S., & Stefurak, J., Bowman, A., & Thomas, R. Establishing a Multi pronged, Trauma-Informed Campus- Based SANE Program at the University of South Alabama. Office of Victims of Crime, Department of Justice. $493,244. Role: Faculty.
Pending
- Moore, L., Davis, A., Thomas, R., Bowman, A., Selwyn, C., & Pittman, J. SUCCESS. Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). Submitted. Role: Maternal Health Curriculum Coordinator.
Completed Research Support
- Thomas, R., Moore, L., Urquhart, B., Harris, S., Farmer, J., Thornton, R., Hawley, N., & Davis, S. (2023). The use of simulated telenursing with standardized patients to enhance prelicensure nursing education. Nurse Educator. DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001410
- Thomas, R., Urquhart, B., Emley, B., & Mosley, B. (2022). Using classroom response systems to create next-generation NCLEX clinical judgement scenarios. Nurse Educator. DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001281
- Thomas, R., Cheese, C., & Andrews, R. (2015). A quality improvement initiative to standardize the evaluation and management of postpartum depression in the private practice OBGYN setting. [DNP manuscript].
- Thomas, R., Urquhart, B., Emley, B., & Mosley, B. (2023). Using classroom response systems to create next-generation NCLEX clinical judgement scenarios. [video]. Nurse Educator. https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/pages/video.aspx?v=308
- Thomas, R., Urquhart, B., Emley, B., & Mosley, B. (2023). The future of nursing education, classroom response systems, and next-generation NCLEX. Nurse Educator Tips for Teaching [podcast].https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/Pages/podcastarchive.aspx
Professional Presentations
International
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Thomas, R., & Campbell, P. (September 2023). Creating a Preceptor Development Course to Standardize Training of Prospective SANEs. Podium Presentation. International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).
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Thomas, R., Riley, B., & Howard, C. (September 2023). Development of the University of South Alabama SOUTH SANES ECHO. Poster Presentation. International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).
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Riley, B., Thomas, R., & Howard, C. (September 2023). Development of the University of South Alabama ECHO Hub and Programs. Poster Presentation. MetaECHO 2023: University of New Mexico.
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Thompson, C. & Thomas, R. (June 2021). Teacher-Led Studying and Testing Sessions to Enhance Student Success. Podium Presentation. ExamSoft (EAC Virtual 2021).
National
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Emley, B., Thomas, R., Mosley, B., Brown, T. (August 2023). Addressing the Missed Steps to Clinical Judgment and Reasoning in the Classroom. Poster Presentation. Nuts and Bolts 2023: NurseTim Conference.
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Thomas, R. (April 2022). Using Peardeck to Create NGN Clinical Judgement Scenarios. Tabletop Presentation at the Innovation Station. Lippincott Nursing Education Innovation Summit. San Diego, CA.
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Thompson, C. &Thomas, R. (August 2021). Teacher-Led Studying and Testing Sessions: Enhancing Student Success. Podium Presentation. Nuts and Bolts 2021: NurseTim Conference.
Regional
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Thomas, R. & Mosley, B. (September 2022). Protecting the Gulf Coast with PrEP: Pre- Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV. Alabama Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Virtual Pharmacology Conference.
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Thomas, R., Moore, L., Urquhart, B., Farmer, J., & Thornton, R. (December 2022). Simulated Telehealth Encounter Using Standardized Patients to Improve Maternal & Pediatric Nursing Interviewing Skills & Client Education. Podium Presentation. Southern Regional Human Patient Simulation Network (HPSN) Conference. Mobile, AL.
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Thomas, R. &Hutto, D. (September 2020). Current Pharmacologic Treatments for Depression in the Antenatal and Postpartum Period. Podium. AACNS Virtual Pharmacology Conference.
State
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Riley, B., Thomas, R., & Howard, C. (March 2023). New Technologies for Increasing Capacity of Primary Healthcare Providers: Virtual Telementoring with an ECHO®. Podium. Alabama Academy of Science Conference. Birmingham, AL.
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Thomas, R. & Hutto, D. (March 2019). Evidence-Based Practice Supporting Current Pap Smear Guidelines. Poster. Alabama Academy of Science Conference. Birmingham, AL.
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Hutto, D. & Thomas, R. (August 2017). Evidence-Based Practice Supporting Current Pap Smear Guidelines. Podium. Women’s Health Update: Alabama Office of Women’s Health Conference. Birmingham, AL
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Thomas, R. & Hutto, D. (April 2017). Improving Women’s Health: Evidence-Based Practice Supporting New Pap Smear Guidelines. Podium. FACES Conference. Montgomery, AL.
Local
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Riley, B., Thomas, R., & Howard, C. (June 2023). USA College of Nursing ECHOs. Lunch and Learn CE Offering. USA College of Nursing.
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Thomas, R., &Howard, C. (May 2022). Update on NGN Questions in ExamSoft. Lunch and Learn CE Offering. USA College of Nursing.
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Thomas, R., & Howard, C. (November 2021). Using ExamSoft to Build NGN Clinical Judgment Questions. Lunch and Learn CE Offering. USA College of Nursing.
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Thomas, R. (May 2021). Clinical Post Conference Activities to Stimulate 21st Century Student Engagement. Pecha Kucha. Conference on Teaching and Learning (COTL), Mobile, AL.
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Thompson, C. & Thomas, R. (May 2021). Teacher-Led Studying and Testing Sessions to Enhance Student Success. Poster. Conference on Teaching and Learning (COTL). Mobile, AL
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Thomas, R. M., Miller, K.S., Hutto, D.T. (May 2019). Pregnant Healthcare Workers: What you Need to Know. Podium. Nurse’s Week Free CEU Event (USACW & UH). Mobile, AL.
Teaching
Graduate Courses
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Coordinator, NU 502: Clinical Practicum Advanced Forensic Nursing Sub-specialty; Exploring Victim Cultures Across the Lifespan
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Coordinator, NU 505: Supportive Care of Comorbidities Post Sexual Assault
Undergraduate Courses
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Coordinator, MCN 352: OBGYN Nursing Care Theory (Accelerated BSN)
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Coordinator, MCN 353: OBGYN Nursing Care Clinical (Accelerated BSN)
Honors and Awards
- USA CON Community Service Award, 2022
- Daisy Award for Nursing Faculty Nominee, 2022
- Newborn Nursery Nurse of the Year, Baptist Hospital, 2015
- Marilyn Lamborn Award in Nursing Ethics, University of West Florida, 2011