Dr. Marilyn Prasun PhD, CCNS, CNL, CHFN, FAHA
Carle BroMenn Medical Center Endowed Professor
Mennonite College of Nursing
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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.
Current Courses
523.001Applied Research
599.001Dissertation
526.001Residency In Research
545.091Scholarly Project II
523.001Applied Research
599.001Dissertation
299.001Independent Honor Study In Nursing
526.004Residency In Research
543.001Scholarly Project I
Research Interests & Areas
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.
Ph D
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
MS
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL
BSN
Sangamon State University
Springfield, IL
Other
Parkland College
Champaign, IL
LPN
Decatur Vocational Center
Decatur, IL
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
Abstract
Kocheril, A., & Prasun, M. Results of linear lesions created by a multi-electrode ablation catheter in patients with recurrent atrial fibrillation. Springer (EDs). 6th International Workshop on Cardiac Arrhythmias (1999)
Crutcher, K., Krebs, H., Su, Y., & Prasun, M. The Impact of Covid-19 on Patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II.. Circulation
Book, Chapter
Prasun, M. Measuring Outcomes in Heart Failure (Chapter 13). Heart Failure Disease Management: From Planning to Implementation / AAHFN Publishing (2014)
Prasun, M. Promoting Adherence to Treatment Recommendations (Chapter 8). Heart Failure Disease Management: From Planning to Implementation / AAHFN Publishing (2014)
Journal Article
Blakeman, J., Calderon, S., Watkins, S., Kim, M., Peterson, K., & Prasun, M. A cross-sectional study of Hispanic and Latina/o/x/e individuals’ acute coronary syndrome symptom knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs. Heart & Lung (2024)
Cossio, A., Cobb, W., Fugit, A., Nielsen, S., Hesson-McInnis, M., & Prasun, M. Examination of Nursing Staffs' Perceptions of the COVI-19 Vaccine Using the Health Belief Model. Western Journal of Nursing Research 46.3 (2024): 229-235.
Blakeman, J., Prasun, M., & Kim, M. Predictors of acute coronary syndrome symptom knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs in adults without self-reported heart disease. Heart & Lung 60 (2023)
Blakeman, J., Kim, M., & Prasun, M. Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the ACS-Response Index in Adults Without Diagnosed Heart Disease. Journal of Nursing Measurement 31.2 (2022)
Prasun, M., Blakeman, J., Vuckovic, K., Stamp, K., & Albert, N. Nurses' personal perceptions of clinical work adaptations during COVID-19. Heart & Lung 56.Nov-Dec (2022)
Magazine/Trade Publication
Challans, S., Kocheril, A., & Prasun, M. Music and Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. EP Digest (2012): 18-19.
Prasun, M., & Reilly, C. From Mic to Men (2012)
Presentations
A Cross-Sectional Study of Hispanic and Latina/o/e/x Individuals' Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptom Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs. Mennonite College of Nursing Scholarship Symposium. Mennonite College of Nursing. (2024)
Exploring Hispanic and Latina/o/x Individuals’ heart attack symptom knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs. Mennonite College of Nursing Scholarship Symposium. (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. (2022)
Following Flo's footsteps: Nursing research that shapes HF practices and outcomes. AAHFN & HFSA Annual Meeting. AAHFN & HFSA. (2020)
Pharmacology and the future of managing the HF patient. AAHFN Annual Pharmacology Pre-Conference Meeting. AAHFN. (2020)
Grants & Contracts
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. Illinois State University. (2021)