Melissa Rouse

Dr. Melissa Rouse has been teaching in the Nursing Doctoral Program at Walden University since 2018. She has held various leadership positions in the Emergency Department, Critical Care, Quality, and Nursing Administration. She has been in academia since 2008, with experience teaching at the Refresher, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels. She taught at the University of San Diego, San Diego State University, Penn State University (World Campus), California State University, San Marcos, and the University of North Georgia. She is currently teaching in the Walden DNP program. Her research interests are varied; she has been a PI or Co-PI for studies examining prediabetes, improved mobility in ICU patients, the use of Mobile Devices for education, fall prevention, nursing burnout, and Transformational Leadership.

Courses Taught

NURS 8002 - Foundations & Essentials for the Doctor of Nursing Practice

NURS 8006 - Foundations & Essentials for the Doctoral Degree

NURS 8100 - Healthcare Policy & Advocacy

NURS 8211 - Data Collection & Analysis for Evidence-Based Practice

NURS 8302 - Leading Organizations for Quality Improvement Initiatives

NURS 8312 - Leading Quality Improvement Practice Initiatives

NURS 8503 - Evidence-Based Practice II

NURS 8512 - DNP Project and Practicum 1

NURS 8513 - DNP Project and Practicum II

NURS 8700 - DNP Project Mentoring

NURS 8702 - DNP Project Mentoring

NURS 8703 - DNP Project Completion

Education

PhD, University of San Diego - Hahn School of Nursing

MSN, University of San Diego - Hahn School of Nursing

BSN, San Diego State University

Public Service

Association of Nursing Professional Development, Board Member - Houston

Advisory Board Lanier Technical College PCT and LPN Programs, Board Member - Gainesville

Association for Professional Nursing Development - Northeast Georgia Affiliate, Board Member - Gainesville

University of North Georgia , Board Member - Dahlonega

American Heart Association , Organizer -

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation , Participant -

Loaves and Fishes , Volunteer - Houston

Awards / Honors

Outstanding Performance in Nursing Award, Texas Nurses Assoication - District 9, 2017

Exemplary Leadership in Nursing , American Orgnaization for Nursing Leadership , 2024

Publications

Dennis-Rouse, M. D., Davidson, J. E. (2008). An Evidence-Based Evaluation of Tracheostomy Care Practices. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly

Rouse, M. D., Shoukry, C. (2014). Elevated Blood Glucose Levels in the Emergency Department: Missed Opportunities. . Journal of Emergency Nursing

Rouse, M. D., Close, J., Prante, C., Boyd, S. (2014). Implementation of the Humpty Dumpty Falls Scale. A Quality Improvement Project. Journal of Emergency Nursing

Barnett, J., Dennis-Rouse, M. D., Martinez, V. (2008). Wildfire Disaster Leads to Facilities Evacuation. Orthopaedic Nursing Journal

Rouse, M. (2025). Innovative Workforce Pipeline Solutions. Nursing Management

Rouse, M. D. (2022). Caring for the caregiver during COVID-19 suspended visitation. . Patient Experience Journal

Carrega, J., Rouse, M. (2025). Impact of a Self-Care Intervention Program on Clinician Health and Well-Being. Nurse Leader

Rouse, M. D. (2020). Implementation of and Evidence-Based Electronic Health Record (EHR) Downtime Readiness and Recovery Plan. Journal of Nursing Informatics (Online)

Rouse, M. D. (2022). Implementing immediate hospital-wide personal protective equipment training & validation – A multidisciplinary approach to quality improvement. . Journal of Nursing Professional Development

Presentations

Rouse, M. D. (2018). Coming Together – Standardized Orientation for 17 Hospitals .

Rouse, M. D. (2013). Elevated Non-fasting Blood Glucose Levels in the ED: Missed Opportunity for Referral and Treatment . American Association of Clinical Nurse Leaders

Rouse, M. D. (2013). Elevated Non-fasting Blood Glucose Levels in the ED: Missed Opportunity for Referral and Treatment . National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Conference

Rouse, M. D. (2014). Elevated Non-fasting Blood Glucose Levels in the ED: Missed Opportunity for Referral and Treatment . AACN

Rouse, M. D., Cook, B., Dozier, E. (2018). The Why’s and How-To’s of Creating Unit Practice Councils . ANCC

Rouse, M. (2023). Addressing the Workforce Shortage! Support to Become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Georgia Clinical Nurse Specialist Association

Rouse, M., Hadd, J., Nation, D. (2023). Addressing the Workforce Shortage! Support to Become a PCT. Georgia Nurses Association

Rouse, M., Hadd, J. (2023). Addressing the Workforce Shortage! Support to Become an LPN. Georgia Nurses Association

Rouse, M. D. (2023). Advocacy Beyond the Bedside: Examining system level clinical nurse specialists in a pediatric healthcare organization.

Rouse, M., Williamson, B. (2024). An All-inclusive Toolkit for Managing Workplace Violence in Healthcare. American Organization for Nursing Leadership

Rouse, M., Williamson, B. (2024). An All-Inclusive Toolkit for Managing Workplace Violence in Healthcare . Sigma Theta Tau

Rouse, M., Kyle, P. (2023). Caring for the Caregiver & Improving Patient Experience During COVID-19 Suspended Visitation. Georgia Nurses Association

Rouse, M., Kyle, P. (2023). Caring for the Caregiver & Improving Patient Experience During COVID-19 Suspended Visitation . American Nurses Association

Rouse, M. D. (2018). Coming Together – Standardized Orientation for 17 Hospitals .

Rouse, M. D. (2013). Elevated Non-fasting Blood Glucose Levels in the ED: Missed Opportunity for Referral and Treatment . American Association of Clinical Nurse Leaders

Rouse, M. D. (2014). Elevated Non-fasting Blood Glucose Levels in the ED: Missed Opportunity for Referral and Treatment . AACN

Rouse, M. (2024). Empowering Nurses with Accountability, Autonomy and Authority. American Organization for Nursing Leadership

Rouse, M., Hadd, J., Nation, D. (2024). Filling the gaps! Support to Become a Patient Care Tech . Association for Professional Nursing Development

Rouse, M., Carrega, J. (2023). Impact of a Self-Care Intervention Program on Clinician Health and Well-being. Georgia Nurses Association

Rouse, M., Carrega, J. (2024). Impact of a Self-Care Intervention Program on Clinician Health and Well-Being. Sigma Theta Tau

Rouse, M., Cook, B., Dozier, E. (2018). Improving Outcomes Through Interprofessioanl Collaboration . CHI

Rouse, M. (2025). Innovative Workforce Pipeline Solutions . Georgia Clinical Nurse Specialist Association

Rouse, M., Kyle , P. (2023). Leadership Development After Restructure . Association for Nursing Professional Development

Rouse, M. (2023). Mindful Leadership: Leading with Heart and Mind for Healthcare Leaders. Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives

Rouse, M. D. (2022). Morse Fall Scale (MFS) Score Most Predictive of High Fall Risk: A Retrospective Review .

Rouse, M., Williamson, B., Carrega, J. (2023). Morse Fall Scale (MFS) Score Most Predictive of High Gall Risk: A Retrospective Review. Georgia Nurses Association

Rouse, M. (2018). Nursing Professioanl Development Standards of Practice . Association of Nursing Professional Development - Houston Affiliate

Rouse, M. (2023). Professional Nursing Governance - Revisions that Empower Nurses . Georgia Nurses Association

Rouse, M. D. (2022). Professional Nursing Governance – Revisions That Empower Nurses .

Rouse, M. D. (2023). Professional Nursing Governance – Revisions That Empower Nurses.

Rouse, M., Kyle, P. (2023). Promote 'Em and Support 'Em. American Nurses Association

Rouse, M., Kyle, P. (2023). Promote 'em and Support 'em . Georgia Nurses Association

Rouse, M. D. (2023). Promote ‘Em and Support “Em and Leadership Development After Restructure .

Rouse, M. (2023). State of Nursing Workforce in Georgia . Senator Bo Hatchett's Staff

Rouse, M. D., Cook, B., Dozier, E. (2018). The Why’s and How-To’s of Creating Unit Practice Councils . ANCC

Rouse, M., Cook, B. (2018). The Whys and How-Tos of Creating Unit Practice Councils. National Teaching Institute

Rouse, M. (2018). Training for the Underserved. CHI/United Way/Thrive

Rouse, M. (2018). Unveiling the Myth About Nursing Research. Catholic Health Initiatives Baylor St. Luke's