Margaret (Peg) Cushman, Ph.D., RN, FHHC, FAAN

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Research Associate

Contact Information

307E Health & Human Development East
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802-6509

Phone: 814-865-7988

Fax: 814-865-6625

E-mail: mjc41@psu.edu

Education

Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Boston, 2008
Boston, MA
Major: Health Policy
M.S., TAI Sophia Institute, 2004
Laurel, MD
Major: Herbal Medicine
M.S.N., Yale University, 1976
New Havent, CT
Major: Community Health Clinical Specialst and Health Care Administration
B.S.N., University of Pennsylvania, 1972
Philadelphia, PA
Major: Nursing and Business
Diploma, Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing, 1969
Baltimore, MD
Major: Nursing

Honors

2009
Award for Academic Excellence in Nursing, PhD Program, University of Massachusetts Boston

Who’s Who in America (1998-2009)

Who’s Who in American Women (1991-1998, 2003-2006, 2009)
2007
Brenda S. Cherry Doctoral Dissertation Award, Theta Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International

Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Leadership, University of Massachusetts Boston

Doctoral Student Scholarship, Theta Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International

Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
2006
Who’s Who in the World (2000-2002, 2006)
2002
Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
1997
Virginia Henderson Award for Excellence in Nursing, National Association for Home Care

Member of the Year, National Association for Home Care

American Diabetes Association Hall of Merit
1996
Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare

Who’s Who in American Nursing (1990-1996)
1995
Leadership Award, Connecticut Association for Home Care

Women in Leadership Award, Waterbury YWCA
1994
Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders in America (1993-1994)
1992
Fellow of Home Care and Hospice
1990
Creative Thinking Tribute, Creative Thinking Association
1989
Johns Hopkins University, Medical Institutions Centennial Medal
1986
Distinguished Alumna Award, Yale University School of Nursing
1977
Who’s Who in Health Care
1976
Andrew Veckerelli Prize, Yale University School of Nursing

Publications

Cushman, M.J., and Ellenbecker, C.H. (2008). Home care nurse shortage 2007. Caring, 27(1), 42-47.

Ellenbecker, C.H., Samia, L., Cushman, M.J., Alster, K. (2008). Patient safety and quality in home care. In Patient Safety & Quality – An Evidence-based Handbook for Nurses. Washington, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. http//www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

Ellenbecker, C.H., Samia, L., Cushman, M.J., and Porrell, F. ( 2007). Employer retention strategies and their effect on nurses job satisfaction and intent to stay. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 26(1), 43-58.

Cushman, M.J., and Hoffman, M.J.  Complementary and alternative health care and the home care population. (2004). Home Health Care Management and Practice, 16(5), 360-373.

Hart, A.H., and Cushman, M.J. (2002). Keyword: Help! Online resources for disaster preparedness. Caring, 21(1), 32-34.

Cushman, M.J. (2001). Diversity of home care services: Some things old, some things new. Caring, 20(10), 24-36.

Cushman, M.J., Ellenbecker, C.H., Wilson, D. L., McNally, M., and Williams, K. (2001). Home healthcare nurses: Why they leave and why they stay. Caring, 20(10), 62-67.

Cushman, M.J., Barnette, M., and Williams, K. (2001). Retaining home care aides: Survey results and recommendations. Caring, 20(9), 54-58.

Cushman, M.J. (2001). The future of nursing: ANA president Mary Foley shares her perspective. Caring, 20(6), 10-13.

Ellenbecker, C.H., and Cushman, M.J. The nurse shortage. (2001). Caring, 20(6), 28-32.

Cushman, M.J. (2001). Health online: Who, why, what, where? Caring, 20(4), 6-10.

Cushman, M.J. (2000). Henk Tjassing: On the road to Suriname. Caring, 19(3), 14-17.

Barnett, M.L., and Cushman, M.J., editors. (1999). CHCE Study Guide. Washington, Home Care University.

Cushman, M.J. (2000). Ask the experts ... the upcoming shift to a prospective payment system (PPS). Caring, 19(1), 20-23.

Cushman, M.J. (1990). Review, books of the year. American Journal of Nursing, 90(1), 70-79.

Cushman, M. (1988). Political issues in home health care: A national perspective. In M. Harris, Home Health Administration. National Health Publishing.

Cushman, M.J. (1986). Meeting needs & protecting rights: NAHC's priorities for home care. Caring, 5(3), 8-10.

Cushman, M.J. (1984). Program budgeting in home care agencies. Nursing Economics, 2(6), 409-412.

Cushman, M. (1983). “Bringing corporate structure to non-profits: a case study. Caring, 2(2), 22-25.

Cushman, M.J. (1975). Health policy making in action. Congressional debate and passage of the law. NLN Publications (41-1600), 13-21.

Research

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