Marilyn Prasun PhD, CCNS, CNL, CHFN, FAHA
Carle BroMenn Medical Center Endowed Professor
Mennonite College of Nursing
About
Biography
Dr. Marilyn Prasun is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Researcher and the Carle BroMenn Medical Center Endowed Professor, Mennonite College of Nursing. Areas of research include; Atrial fibrillation, heart failure, biomarkers, dyspnea, diuretic titration and fluid management of HF patients, patient education and adherence to treatment recommendations, quality of life and nurses’ knowledge of evidence-based practice. She has worked with hospitalized cardiac patients as well as outpatients for the past 20+ years as an advanced practice nurse and researcher.
Research Interest
Atrial fibrillation, heart failure, biomarkers, dyspnea, diuretic titration and fluid management of HF patients, patient education and adherence to treatment recommendations, quality of life and nurses’ knowledge of evidence-based practice.
Education
Ph D
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
MS
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL
BSN
Sangamon State University
Springfield, IL
Associate Degree in Nursing
Parkland College
Champaign, IL
LPN
Decatur Vocational Center
Decatur, IL
Awards & Honors
Teaching Excellence Award
Millikin University
2011
Associate Professor
Promotion and Tenure: School of Nursing at Millikin University
2010
Fellow
American Heart Association
2007
Martha Lindsey Award
Illinois Society of Advance Practice Nurses
2005
Dean's Award
University of Illinois Chicago
2003
Martha Hill New Investigator of the Year
American Heart Association
2002
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award
American Heart Association
1993
Volunteer of the Year Award
American Diabetes Association
1993
Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
1991
Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
1990
Inducted into Alpha Omega Honorary Scholastic Society
Parkland College
1982
Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Fraternity
Richland College
1981
Research
Publications
Predictors of acute coronary syndrome symptom knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs in adults without self-reported heart disease
Journal Article
Heart & Lung
2023
The Impact of Covid-19 on Patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II.
Abstract
Circulation
Nurses' personal perceptions of clinical work adaptations during COVID-19
Journal Article
Heart & Lung
2022
Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the ACS-Response Index in Adults Without Diagnosed Heart Disease
Journal Article
Journal of Nursing Measurement
2022
Perceptions of Changes in Practice Patterns and Patient Care among Heart Failure Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Journal Article
Heart & Lung
2022
Perceived Personal Risk and Vulnerability in Recognizing and Responding to Symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Integrative Review
Journal Article
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
2021
Telemedicine in Heart Failure during COVID-19: Like it, Love It or Lose It?
Journal Article
Heart & Lung
2020
Identification and Follow up of Prescribed Medications that Potentially Exacerbate Heart Failure: A Quality Improvement Project
Journal Article
Heart & Lung
2020
Nurses' Decision Making in Heart Failure Management based on Heart Failure Certification Status
Journal Article
Journal of Heart & Lung
2018
Nursing research in heart failure care: A position statement of the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN)
Journal Article
Journal of Heart & Lung
2018
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN) position statement on patient access to healthcare
Journal Article
Journal of Heart & Lung
2017
Patient Advocacy in Nursing
Journal Article
Journal of Heart & Lung
2017
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses position paper on the Certified Heart Failure Nurse - Knowledge (CHFN-K) certification
Journal Article
Journal of Heart & Lung
2016
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses Best Practices paper: Literature synthesis and guideline review for dietary sodium restriction
Journal Article
Journal of Heart & Lung
2015
New heart failure treatment and nursing care
Journal Article
Journal of Heart & Lung
2015
Nurse anesthetists' erceptions of the electronic anesthesia information management system
Journal Article
Online Journal of Nursing Informatis (OJNI)
2015
Measuring Outcomes in Heart Failure (Chapter 13)
Book, Chapter
Heart Failure Disease Management: From Planning to Implementation / AAHFN Publishing
2014
Promoting Adherence to Treatment Recommendations (Chapter 8)
Book, Chapter
Heart Failure Disease Management: From Planning to Implementation / AAHFN Publishing
2014
Heart Failure Patient Education
Journal Article
Journal of Heart & Lung
2014
Perceived barriers and facilitators to patients receiving 60 minutes of heart failure education: A survey of AAHFN members
Journal Article
Journal of Heart & Lung
2014
Evidence-based Practice
Journal Article
Journal of Heart & Lung
2012
Evidence-Based Practice: Collaboration Between Education and Nursing Management
Journal Article
Journal of Nursing Management
2012
HFSA and AAHFN Joint Position Statement: Advocating for a full scope of Nursing Practice and Leadership in Heart Failure
Journal Article
Journal of heart & Lung
2012
HFSA and AAHFN Joint Position Statement: Advocating for a full scope of Nursing Practice and Leadership in Heart Failure
Journal Article
Journal of Cardiac Failure
2012
Music for the Heart
Journal Article
Healthy Cells Magazine
2012
Practice Patterns of Heart Failure Nurses
Journal Article
Journal of Heart & Lung
2012
Providing Best Practice in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation in the United States
Journal Article
Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
2012
Music and Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Magazine/Trade Publication
EP Digest
2012
From Mic to Men
Magazine/Trade Publication
2012
Being a Seasoned Nurse in Active Practice
Journal Article
Journal of Nursing Management
2011
Flexible Diuretic titration in Chronic Heart Failure: Where is the Evidence?
Journal Article
Journal of Cardiac Failure
2011
Why is End-of-Life Care Delivery Sporadic? A Quantitative Look at the Barriers to and Facilitators of Providing End-of-Life Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Journal Article
Advances in Neonatal Care
2011
ST Segment elevation on electrocardiogram: the electrocardiographic pattern of Brugada Syndrome
Journal Article
General Medicine Journal
2007
Chest Pain with ST Elevation on ECG: The Brugada Syndrome unmasked by pneumonia
Journal Article
Texas Heart Journal
2006
Handling ICD and Pacemaker Recalls in Your Clinic
Journal Article
EP Lab Digest
2005
Qualify of Life in Atrial Fibrillation: The Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) Study
Journal Article
American Heart Journal
2005
The Effects of a Sliding Scale Diuretic Titration Protocol in Patients with Heart Failure
Journal Article
Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
2005
Music and Electrophysiology
Journal Article
EP Lab Digest
2004
Atrial Fibrillation: Rhythm Control or Rate Control
Journal Article
Journal Cardiovascular Nursing
2003
Neurohormonal Activation in Heart Failure
Journal Article
Journal of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
2003
Heart Failure in Older Adults: Keys to Successful Management
Journal Article
AACN Clinical Issues
2002
The Effects of a Diuretic Titration Protocol in Heart Failure Patients
Journal Article
AHA 75th Scientific Sessions
2002
Results of linear lesions created by a multi-electrode ablation catheter in patients with recurrent atrial fibrillation
Abstract
6th International Workshop on Cardiac Arrhythmias
1999
Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Workplace
Journal Article
Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
1998
Grants
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Related to Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms and Perceived Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk in Spanish-Speaking and English-Speaking Hispanic and Latinx Individuals in the United States
University Research Grant
June 2022
Presentations
Exploring Hispanic and Latina/o/x Individuals’ heart attack symptom knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs
Mennonite College of Nursing Scholarship Symposium
March 2023
Sociodemographic and clinical variables predict acute coronary syndrome symptom knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs in adults without diagnosed heart disease
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions
November 2022
Following Flo's footsteps: Nursing research that shapes HF practices and outcomes
AAHFN & HFSA Annual Meeting
June 2020
Pharmacology and the future of managing the HF patient
AAHFN Annual Pharmacology Pre-Conference Meeting
June 2020
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