Dr. Rebecca M. Thomas, RN-DNP, WHNP-BC

Assistant Professor

Maternal-Child Nursing

Education

Dolan, C., Moore, L., Thomas, R., Selwyn, C., Rudd, A., Bowman, A., & Howard, J. Advanced Nursing Education-SOUTH Sexual Assault Nursing Empowerment and Support (SOUTH SANES), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). Funded $1,455,162.00. Role: Co-Program Coordinator.
Selwyn, C. N., Dolan, C., Marass, A., Rudd, A., Koon-Magnin, S., & Stefurak, J., Bowman, A., & Thomas, R. Establishing a Multi pronged, Trauma-Informed Campus- Based SANE Program at the University of South Alabama. Office of Victims of Crime, Department of Justice. $493,244. Role: Faculty.

Moore, L., Davis, A., Thomas, R., Bowman, A., Selwyn, C., & Pittman, J. SUCCESS. Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). Submitted. Role: Maternal Health Curriculum Coordinator.

Thomas, R., Moore, L., Urquhart, B., Harris, S., Farmer, J., Thornton, R., Hawley, N., & Davis, S. (2023). The use of simulated telenursing with standardized patients to enhance prelicensure nursing education. Nurse Educator. DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001410
Thomas, R., Urquhart, B., Emley, B., & Mosley, B. (2022). Using classroom response systems to create next-generation NCLEX clinical judgement scenarios. Nurse Educator. DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001281
Thomas, R., Cheese, C., & Andrews, R. (2015). A quality improvement initiative to standardize the evaluation and management of postpartum depression in the private practice OBGYN setting. [DNP manuscript].
Thomas, R., Urquhart, B., Emley, B., & Mosley, B. (2023). Using classroom response systems to create next-generation NCLEX clinical judgement scenarios. [video]. Nurse Educator. https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/pages/video.aspx?v=308
Thomas, R., Urquhart, B., Emley, B., & Mosley, B. (2023). The future of nursing education, classroom response systems, and next-generation NCLEX. Nurse Educator Tips for Teaching [podcast].https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/Pages/podcastarchive.aspx

Thomas, R., & Campbell, P. (September 2023). Creating a Preceptor Development Course to Standardize Training of Prospective SANEs. Podium Presentation. International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).
Thomas, R., Riley, B., & Howard, C. (September 2023). Development of the University of South Alabama SOUTH SANES ECHO. Poster Presentation. International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).
Riley, B., Thomas, R., & Howard, C. (September 2023). Development of the University of South Alabama ECHO Hub and Programs. Poster Presentation. MetaECHO 2023: University of New Mexico.
Thompson, C. & Thomas, R. (June 2021). Teacher-Led Studying and Testing Sessions to Enhance Student Success. Podium Presentation. ExamSoft (EAC Virtual 2021).

Emley, B., Thomas, R., Mosley, B., Brown, T. (August 2023). Addressing the Missed Steps to Clinical Judgment and Reasoning in the Classroom. Poster Presentation. Nuts and Bolts 2023: NurseTim Conference.
Thomas, R. (April 2022). Using Peardeck to Create NGN Clinical Judgement Scenarios. Tabletop Presentation at the Innovation Station. Lippincott Nursing Education Innovation Summit. San Diego, CA.
Thompson, C. &Thomas, R. (August 2021). Teacher-Led Studying and Testing Sessions: Enhancing Student Success. Podium Presentation. Nuts and Bolts 2021: NurseTim Conference.

Thomas, R. & Mosley, B. (September 2022). Protecting the Gulf Coast with PrEP: Pre- Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV. Alabama Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Virtual Pharmacology Conference.
Thomas, R., Moore, L., Urquhart, B., Farmer, J., & Thornton, R. (December 2022). Simulated Telehealth Encounter Using Standardized Patients to Improve Maternal & Pediatric Nursing Interviewing Skills & Client Education. Podium Presentation. Southern Regional Human Patient Simulation Network (HPSN) Conference. Mobile, AL.
Thomas, R. &Hutto, D. (September 2020). Current Pharmacologic Treatments for Depression in the Antenatal and Postpartum Period. Podium. AACNS Virtual Pharmacology Conference.

Riley, B., Thomas, R., & Howard, C. (March 2023). New Technologies for Increasing Capacity of Primary Healthcare Providers: Virtual Telementoring with an ECHO®. Podium. Alabama Academy of Science Conference. Birmingham, AL.
Thomas, R. & Hutto, D. (March 2019). Evidence-Based Practice Supporting Current Pap Smear Guidelines. Poster. Alabama Academy of Science Conference. Birmingham, AL.
Hutto, D. & Thomas, R. (August 2017). Evidence-Based Practice Supporting Current Pap Smear Guidelines. Podium. Women’s Health Update: Alabama Office of Women’s Health Conference. Birmingham, AL
Thomas, R. & Hutto, D. (April 2017). Improving Women’s Health: Evidence-Based Practice Supporting New Pap Smear Guidelines. Podium. FACES Conference. Montgomery, AL.

Riley, B., Thomas, R., & Howard, C. (June 2023). USA College of Nursing ECHOs. Lunch and Learn CE Offering. USA College of Nursing.
Thomas, R., &Howard, C. (May 2022). Update on NGN Questions in ExamSoft. Lunch and Learn CE Offering. USA College of Nursing.
Thomas, R., & Howard, C. (November 2021). Using ExamSoft to Build NGN Clinical Judgment Questions. Lunch and Learn CE Offering. USA College of Nursing.
Thomas, R. (May 2021). Clinical Post Conference Activities to Stimulate 21st Century Student Engagement. Pecha Kucha. Conference on Teaching and Learning (COTL), Mobile, AL.
Thompson, C. & Thomas, R. (May 2021). Teacher-Led Studying and Testing Sessions to Enhance Student Success. Poster. Conference on Teaching and Learning (COTL). Mobile, AL
Thomas, R. M., Miller, K.S., Hutto, D.T. (May 2019). Pregnant Healthcare Workers: What you Need to Know. Podium. Nurse’s Week Free CEU Event (USACW & UH). Mobile, AL.

Coordinator, NU 502: Clinical Practicum Advanced Forensic Nursing Sub-specialty; Exploring Victim Cultures Across the Lifespan
Coordinator, NU 505: Supportive Care of Comorbidities Post Sexual Assault