Laura Mcllvoy
Laura Mcilvoy received her PhD in Nursing at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) in 2005. She is licensed as an RN in the State of Indiana (28076002A, exp. 10/31/2023). Dr. Mcilvoy taught 17 years in an undergraduate/graduate nursing program, obtaining the rank of Tenured Full Professor. During her career, she obtained clinical certifications in critical care (CCRN) and neuroscience (CNRN) nursing. She has taught online for over 10 years in RN-BSN and MSN of Nursing Education programs. Dr. Mcilvoy built a Clinical Simulation Program that now encompasses 6 separate simulation specialties. The data derived from this program on retention of learning has been presented at the National League for Nursing and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing conferences. Dr. Mcilvoy has numerous first-author publications and has been chosen to speak at over 20 national conferences. She joins the College of Nursing, Walden University as PhD Contributing Faculty.
Education
PhD, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
MSN, University of Cincinnati
BSN, Ball State University
Publications
Mcilvoy, L. (2008). A look at the clinical content of JNN over the last 40 years.. The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Mcilvoy, L. (2011). Brain injury awareness.. The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Mcilvoy, L. (2004). Comparison of brain temperature to core temperature: a review of the literature.. The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Vitaz, T. W., McIlvoy, L., Raque, G. H., Spain, D., Shields, C. B. (2001). Development and implementation of a clinical pathway for severe traumatic brain injury.. The Journal of trauma
Vitaz, T. W., McIlvoy, L., Raque, G. H., Spain, D. A., Shields, C. B. (2001). Development and implementation of a clinical pathway for spinal cord injuries.. Journal of spinal disorders
Spain, D. A., McIlvoy, L. H., Fix, S. E., Carrillo, E. H., Boaz, P. W., Harpring, J. E., Raque, G. H., Miller, F. B. (1998). Effect of a clinical pathway for severe traumatic brain injury on resource utilization.. The Journal of trauma
McIlvoy, L. (2012). Fever management in patients with brain injury.. AACN advanced critical care
Mcilvoy, L., Spain, D. A., Raque, G., Vitaz, T., Boaz, P., Meyer, K. (2001). Successful incorporation of the Severe Head Injury Guidelines into a phased-outcome clinical pathway.. The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Mcllvoy, L. (2005). The effect of hypothermia and hyperthermia on acute brain injury.. AACN clinical issues
Mcilvoy, L., Richmer, L., Kramer, D., Jackson, R. S., Shaffer, L., Lawrence, J., Inman, K. (2015). The Efficacy of Aromatherapy in the Treatment of Postdischarge Nausea in Patients Undergoing Outpatient Abdominal Surgery.. Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Mcilvoy, L. (2007). The impact of brain temperature and core temperature on intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure.. The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Hinkle, J. L., Fowler, S. B., McIlvoy, L., Bell, S. E. (2005). What are neuroscience nursing best practices?. The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Mcilvoy, L., Hinkle, J. L. (2008). What is evidence-based neuroscience nursing practice?. The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses