Linda A. Hatfield
PhD, CNNP
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Contact Information
307B Health and Human Development East
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-9337
Fax: (814) 865-6625
Education
- PhD, Nursing, 2006
- Minor: Health Evaluation Sciences
- The Pennsylvania State University
- University Park, PA 16802
- MS, Nursing, 1997
- The Pennsylvania State University
- University Park, PA 16802
- BS, Nursing, 1985
- The Pennsylvania State University
- University Park, PA 16802
Honors
- 2006
- Young Investigator Award, American Pain Society
- 2006
- Finalist, Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing Research, Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania
- 2005
- Elizabeth Carlino Education in Nursing Scholarship Award
- 2005
- Collaborative Care Model Recognition Award
- 2004
- Janet A. Williamson Graduate Scholarship Award in Nursing
- 2003
- Aventis Pasteur/American Nurses Foundation Scholar
- 1997
- Phi Kappa Phi Inductee: Pennsylvania State University Chapter, The Pennsylvania State University
- 1985
- Sigma Theta Tau inductee: Beta Sigma Chapter, The Pennsylvania State University
- 1984
- Nominated Outstanding Adult Student, Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education
Publications
In Peer-Reviewed Journals
Hatfield, L. A., Gusic, M., Dyer, A., & Polomano, R. C. (in progress). The analgesic properties of oral sucrose: Efficacy and duration during routine immunizations at two and four months of age.
Hatfield, L. A., Messner, E., Lingg, K. (2006). Evidence-based strategies for the pharmacological management of pediatric pain during minor procedures in the emergency department. Topics in Emergency Medicine, 28(2), 129-137.
Hatfield, L. A., Mulvey, S., Marleau-Webb, A., Bower, L., & Polomano, R. C (2004). Evidence-based practice strategies for cardiovascular care. Journal of Cardiovascular Management, 15(3), 10-19.
Contributing Author
Hatfield, L. A. (2005). Pediatric pain management. In Study Guide for Pain Management Nursing Certification Preparation, American Nurses Credentialing Center. Pensacola, FL: American Society of Pain Management Nurses.
Abstract
Hatfield, L. A., Gusic, M., Dyer, A. & Polomano, R. (2006). The analgesic properties of oral sucrose: Efficacy and duration during routine immunizations at two and four months of age [Abstract]. The Journal of Pain, 7(Suppl. 2), S59.
Dissertation
Hatfield, L. A. (2006). A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, clinical trial examining the analgesic properties of oral sucrose during routine immunizations at two and four months of age. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park.
Thesis
Hatfield, L. A. (1997). The effect of a neonatal nurse practitioner student teaching interview on maternal role competence among mothers of low birth weight infants. Unpublished master’s thesis, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park.
Research
Foci
- Analgesia elicited by behavioral and environmental interventions in acute and persistent pain models
- Efficacy and effectiveness of behavioral and environmental interventions during acute pain in infants and young children
- Pharmacological pain management of infants and young children
Principal Investigator: The analgesic properties of oral sucrose during routine immunizations. Are there age related changes in behavioral pain response in infants at two and four months of age? Funded by the Children’s Miracle Network [2005].
Principal Investigator: The efficacy of oral sucrose analgesia during routine immunizations at two and four months of age. Funded by the American Nurses Foundation [2003].