Ladonna K. Northington
Professor
Department:
SON-Instruction School Nursing
Email:
lnorthington@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6210
Education
| Louisiana State University, Nursing - Doctorate of Nursing Science | 1987 |
| University of Mississippi School of Nursing, MSN, Nursing | 1987 |
| University of Mississippi School of Nursing, BSN, Nursing | 1979 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Pediatric Nursing Certificaiton, American Nursing Credentialing Center of ANA (American Nurses Association) | 08/1989 - Present |
| Licensure, Registered Nursing License, Mississippi Board of Nursing | 09/1979 - 12/2010 |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Nursing | 07/2009 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Department of Instruction School Of Nursing | 03/2008 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Assistant Professor, University of MS School of Nursing, School of Nursing | 10/1995 - 06/2001 |
| School of Nursing |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Chronic sorrow in caregivers of school age children with sickle cell disease: A grounded theory approach Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing 23(3), 141-154. | 2000 |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, NOVEL Project Study Results: Current Practices in Home Management of Nasogastric Tube Placement in Pediatric Patients, SPN, Minneapolis MN | 04/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Northington, L. 2015. STATE OF THE SCIENCE: NGT verification in pediatric nursing: The New Opportunities for Verification of Enteral Tube Location (NOVEL) Project – Eliza Pillars RN Association, Biloxi MS, EPRNA, Biloxi MS | 05/2015 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Northington, L. 2014 – The New Opportunities for Verification of Enteral Tube Location (NOVEL): An Update, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburg 6th Annual Conference; Pittsburg PA. (9/19/14), Childrens Hospital of PA, Pittsburg PA | 09/2014 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Northington, L. 2014. Where are we on best practice for NGT placement in the pediatric patient? NOVEL Update; Association of Black Nursing Faculty conference in June 9, 2014 San Juan, Puerto Rico,., ABNF, San Juan Puerto Rico | 09/2014 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Drexel University Women's Health Conference February 11-13, 2009; Title: An innovative teaching strategy combining clinical experience activities for courses in women’s health and nursing research; Juanita Graham, MSN, RN; Lisa Haynie, PhD, RN; LaDonna Northington, DNS, RN; Mary Tan, PhD, Drexel University, Philadelphia PA | 02/2013 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Martin, T. and Northington, L. Using Interactive Learning Strategies to Incorporate Genetics and Genomics into an Accelerated Nursing Curriculum; July 2011, Sigma Theta Tau International's 22nd International Nursing Research Congress;, Sigma Theta Tau, Cancun, Mexico | 07/2011 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Northington, L., Martin, T., Williams, R. & Walker, J. Community Education Model: Breast Health Awareness to Impact Late Stage Breast Cancer; July 2011, Sigma Theta Tau International's 22nd International Nursing Research Congress; Cancun, Mexico, Sigma Theta Tau, Cancun Mexico | 07/2011 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Identifying Strategies for Improving Maternal and Infant Health: Two Pilot Studies Evaluating SIDS Education and Community Outreach Projects among Minority Women in the Mississippi Delta, Northington, L. & Graham, J. Coahoma Community College's Healthcare Conference – 2010 - Healthcare in the 21st Century: Revitalizing the Mississippi Delta through Prevention, Intervention, and Technology – April 15-16, 2010, Coahoma Community College's Healthcare Conference, Clarksdale MS | 04/2010 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Fletcher, A., Cooper, J., Helms, P., Northington, L., & Winters, K. 18th Annual International Society Martin, T., Burns, M., Northington, L., Walker, J., Fletcher, A., Waltman, P., Doddato, T. Integrating Evidence-Based Practice into a Nursing Research Course in an Accelerated Nursing baccalaureate Curriculum: A Model to Link Service and Education. 20th International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 16, 2009, Sigma Theta Tau, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | 07/2009 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| HEADWAE (Higher Education Appreciation – Working for Academic Excellence) 2012 Outstanding Faculty Honoree, Higher Education | 2012 |
| Norman C. Nelson Order for Teaching Excellence, university of MS School of Nursing | 2012 |
| Nursing Faculty of the Year, Mississippi Nurses Association Nightingale Award | 2010 |
| Norman C. Nelson Order for Teaching Excellence, University of MS School of Nursing | 2008 |
| Critical Care Nurse of the Year, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | 1997 |
| Senior Class Teacher of the Year, Univesity of MS School of Nursing | 1997 |
| Pediatric/Neonatal Nurse of the Year, Mississippi Nurses Association | 1994 |
| Pediatric/Neonatal Nurse of the Year, District 13 Nurses Association | 1994 |
| Critical Care Nurse of the Year, Mississippi Nurses Association | 1993 |
| Critical Care Nurse of the Year, District 13 Nurses Association | 1993 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist of the Year, District 13 Nurses Association | 1992 |
| Outstanding Achievement Award for Patient Teaching, University Hospital Department of Nursing Service | 1992 |
| Graduate Student of the Year, University of Mississippi School of Nursing, . | 1987 |
Professional Membership and Service
| MS Nurses Foundation, Chairperson, Board of Directors | 2012 - Present |
| Alumni Association, Chairperson, Board of Directors | 2001 - 2003 |
| MS Nuses Associaton, Committee Member, Approver Unit | 2000 - Present |
| MS Nurses Associaton, Committee Member, Provider Unit | 1999 - Present |
Committee Service
| SCHOOL OF NURSING-UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS AND PROGRESSION, Member |