Ann M . Laughlin, PhD, RN, FAAN

Professor

Nursing

A Laughlin

Contact

AnnLaughlin@creighton.edu
Faculty - Nursing
College of Nursing
Nursing Practice (Doctorate)
Nursing MSN (Master of Science)
Nursing Post-Graduate (Post-Graduate Certificate)
CRISS II - Criss 2 - 197G

Ann M . Laughlin, PhD, RN, FAAN

Professor

Nursing

Ann Laughlin received her Bachelor of Science degree from Creighton in 1976 and
a Masters of Science degree in 1994. From 1990 to 1994, while attending graduate
school, she functioned as a part time clinical teaching assistant, primarily in the area of
medical-surgical nursing with a focus on gerontology. Since that time, she has taught all
levels of students from undergraduate to graduate and has also supervised students in various
clinical areas from a nursing home setting to a hospital setting. Clinical responsibilities have
varied and she has taught everything from “basic nursing skills” to more advanced care.
Most recent teaching endeavors have focused on developing an interprofessional course for
both graduate and undergraduate level students across disciplines at the free health care clinic
established and managed by Creighton University faculty and students.

Research Focus

Health Promotion with Vulnerable Populations Vitamin D status in Adolescent Females Relocation in The Elderly Population

Position

Professor

Books

  • Public Health : Improving Health via Inter-Professional Collaborations
    Doll Joy, Haddad Ann Ryan, Laughlin Ann, Todd Martha, Begley Kimberly, Packard Katie, Yee Jennifer, Harris Barbara, Building inter-professional cultural competence [Book Chapter] 2014
  • Existential and spiritual issues in death attitudes.
    Thorson James A., Laughlin Ann M., The dark night of the soul [Book Chapter] 2008

Publications

  • Nursing Forum
    Flott Elizabeth, Kirkpatrick Amanda, Rusch Lori, Koziol Dana, Laughlin Ann, Williams Jacqueline, Ball Sarah, Hanks Jacquie, Minnich Margo, Fostering collaborative learning and leadership through near-peer mentorship among undergraduate nursing students
    57:5, p. 750 - 755 2022
  • Journal of Interprofessional Care
    Iverson Lindsay, Doll Joy, Todd Martha J., Ryan Haddad Ann, Packard Kathleen A., Begley Kimberley J., Hawkins Kim, Laughlin Ann, Manz Julie A., Wichman Chris, The development of an instrument to evaluate interprofessional student team competency, p. 1 - 8 2018
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
    Lappe Joan M., Begley Margaret, Hanson C., Desmangles Jean Claude, Schwartz Misty M., Laughlin Ann M., McMahon D. J., The Effect of Increasing Dairy Calcium Intake of Adolescent Girls on Changes in Body Fat and Weight
    105:5, p. 1046 - 1053 2017
  • Journal for nurse practitioners
    Baker Deb, Laughlin Ann, Patient-centered Medical Homes and Their Effect on Diabetes Outcomes
    13:3, p. e125 - e128 2017
  • Health and Interprofessional Practice
    Laughlin Ann M., Todd Martha, Harris Barbara M., Ryan Haddad Ann, Doll Joy D., Packard Kathleen A., Begley Kimberley J., Yee Jennifer C., Preparing Students for Team-Based Care for Vulnerable Populations
    2:4, p. - 2015
  • International Public Health Journal
    Doll Joy D., Packard Kathleen A., Laughlin Ann M., Todd Martha J., Yee Jennifer C., Harris Barbara M., Begley Kimberley J., Ryan Haddad Ann, Building interprofessional cultural competence: Reflections of faculty engaged in training students to care for the vulnerable
    7:1, p. 131 - 138 2015
  • Nurse Educator
    Laughlin Ann, Pothoff Meghan, Schwartz Misty, Synowiecki Barbara, Yager Amy, Combining service learning and research: partnering with schools
    35:5, p. 188 - 191 2010
  • Journal of Nursing Education
    Schwartz Misty D., Laughlin Ann, Partnering with schools
    47:6, p. 279 - 282 2008
  • Journal of Gerontological Nursing
    Laughlin Ann, Parsons Mary, Kosloski Karl D., Bergman-Evans Brenda, Predictors of mortality following involuntary interinstitutional relocation
    33:9, p. 20 - 26 2007
  • Journal of clinical child psychology
    Milling Leonard, Campbell Nancy B., Bush Ellen, Laughlin Ann, Affective and behavioral correlates of suicidality among hospitalized preadolescent children
    25:4, p. 454 - 462 1996

Foundation/Association

  • Laughlin, A. & Schwartz, M. Alegent Health Community Benefit Trust Fund Grant – Funded
    for $150,000, May’05
    Money used for development of school health program

  • Begley, K., Todd, M., Laughlin, A., Doll, J., Cochran, T., Ryan-Haddad, A., Packard, K. (2012). Implementation of Continuing Professional Development. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy and American Association Colleges of Pharmacy. Co-Investigator Funded $3,000.

  • Todd, M., Johnson, L., Laughlin, A. Alpha Phi Foundation award to Porto Clinic for Promotion of Womens Heart Health 15,000 September, 2017

  • Todd, M., Johnson, L., Laughlin, A. Alpha Phi Foundation award to Porto Clinic for Promotion of Womens Heart Health 15,000 September, 2018

Other

  • Laughlin, A. PI (August 2007-2009) School Based interventions to promote good nutrition and
    physical activity- A pilot study Dean’s Research Award Funded $1,000

  • Laughlin (PI), Lappe (Co-PI), Schwartz (Co-PI). The Association Between Dairy Food Intake and
    Serum Lipid Levels in Adolescent Females. President’s Research Grant Funded $10,000
    February’ 2012

  • Todd, M. (PI) Abbott, A.(Co-PI), Laughlin, A.(Co-PI) Ryan-Haddad, A.(Co-PI), Yager, A.,(Co-PI)
    Wickman, C. (Co-PI) Quit 4 Good, Haddix Research Grant. Funded $15,000, February, 2014

  • Schwartz, Connelly, Laughlin, Potthoff, & Synowiecki (2015) Preventing Childhood Obesity
    Community Grant- The Balanced Band School Program. Children’s Hospital and Medical Center Funded 25,000

  • Todd, M., Johnson, L., Laughlin, A. Alpha Phi Foundation award to Porto Clinic for Promotion of Womens Heart Health 15,000 September, 2019

Federal

  • Lappe, J. (PI), Laughlin, A. (Co-Investigator) (2008) The Efficacy of Optimal Levels of Dietary Dairy
    on Modulation of Adolescent Weight. Funded for $2.3 million by NIH.

Awards

  • Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
    American Academy of Nursing
  • Alpha Sigma Nu Honorary Member
    Demonstrates Jesuit values in work/professional life
    Alpha Sigma Nu
  • Heart Ministry Center Volunteer of the Year
    Volunteer involvement with the free medical clinic
    Heart Ministry Center
  • American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Student Community Engaged Service Award
    The proposal highlighted the IPE 413 course Developing Care for a Vulnerable Population: An Interprofessional Collaborative Approach for Health Promotion
    American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
  • Finalist- National Board of Meidcal Examiners Centennial Prize Competition: Tying Teams Together: The Interprofessional Education toolkit
    National Board of Meidcal Examiners
  • Mary Lucretia and Sarah Emily Creighton Award
    Committee on the Status of Women Creighton University
  • National Finalist Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leader Award
    Recognized for Development of School Health Program
    Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  • Positive Image of Nursing Award
    Nebraska Nurses Association
  • Faculty Reasearch Scholar, School of Nursing
    Creighton University

Consulting

  • Internal Reviewer
    Creighton University Social Work Program for Accreditation
    Reviewed social work program at Creighton University to determine if the program met the standards for accreditation
    Creighton University
    2019 - 2019
  • Mock Reviewer
    Reviewed NIH submission for Misty Schwartz (PI) The Effects of Infant Feeding Techniques and Nutrient Intakes on Growth and Body Composition in Formula Fed Infants
    Creighton University College of Nursing
    2018 - 2019