Professional Experience Return to My Nursing Faculty Page | - St. Clair County Health Department, Belleville, Illinois, Summer 2003
- Responsibilities: Developed marketing materials and revised operational procedures related to Targeted Intensive Prenatal Case Management Program. Developed and organized a resource manual of low literacy written materials on 30 high-risk prenatal conditions for use by nurse case-managers.
- St. Clair County Health Department, Belleville, Illinois, Summer 2001
- Responsibilities: Conducted focus groups to determine parents’ knowledge and attitudes towards immunizations. Developed parents’ survey regarding preschool immunizations. Developed and piloted education messages addressing perceived barriers and misconceptions about immunization based on survey and focus groups.
Back to top | - Co-hostess / emcee Willard Scrivner Public Health Foundation Annual Spring Into Health Dinner, 2008
- Completed Midwestern Regional Public Health Leadership Fellowship, University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health, 2007 - 2008
- School of Nursing Nominee for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Teaching Excellence Award , 2007
- Invitation to attend Healthcare in a multicultural society at the Carter Center in Atlanta, GA sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine, Funded by Kellogg Foundation. 2004
- Outstanding Dissertation Award Epsilon Eta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau, 2003
- Outstanding published manuscript Eta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau. 2002
- Alpha-Alpha Chapter Eta Sigma Gamma Professional Honor Society Health Education, 1998
- Delegate to Biennial Convention, Epsilon Eta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau. 1991
- Epsilon Eta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 1990
- Outstanding Graduate Student in Nursing, SIUE School of Nursing, 1990
- Phi Kappa Phi, 1990
- Employee of the Year, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 1986
Back to top | Memberships and Related Activities - Membership In Professional Organizations
- American Public Health Association Health Promotion & Public Health Nursing Sections, Member 2005 - Present
- Association of Community Health Nurse Educators, Member 2004 - Present
- Alpha Alpha Chapter Eta Sigma Gamma, Member 1998 - Present
- Epsilon Eta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International, Chapter Secretary 1996-1998, Member 1990 - Present
- Chapter Vice President and Program Counselor 2004 – 2006.
- Phi Kappa Phi, Member 1990 - Present
- Association of Family Practice Residency Nurses 1989 – 1996
- Research Committee
- Chair 1991-1993
- President 1994-1995
- Regional/National Committees
- St. Clair County Health Commission, Member, 2004 - Present
- MAPP Quality of Life Assessment St. Clair County, Co-Chair2005 - 2006
- Community Connectedness Health Priority, Co-Chair, 2006 - Present
- Get Up & Go! – A community-wide fitness challenge, Co-Founder & Co-Chair , 2007 - Present
- Willard Scrivner Public Health Foundation Board, Member, 2005 - Present
- Illinois Department of Public Health Comprehensive Cancer Control Prostate Cancer Work Group, Member, 2003 - 2004St. Louis Alzheimer’s Association, Advisory Board Member, 1999 - 2004
- Residency Assistance Program Annual Conference Planning Committee, Member of Program Committee, 1995
- American Academy of Family Physicians Patient Education Conference, Member of Steering Committee, 1993ouncil Women’s Crisis Center Belleville, 1983 - 1987
- President, 1985
- Volunteer Nurse, 1987 - 1989
- Siue Committee/Task Force/Special Committees Assignments (Last 5 Years)
- Nursing Program Quality Improvement Committee, Elected Member 2007 - 2008
- Nursing Gem’s Annual Dinner & Auction Committee, 2008
- Graduate Council of Faculty Senate, Elected Member 2004 - 2007
- Graduate Program Review, Member Program’s Committee 2006 - 2007
- Educational and Research Policies Committee, Member 2004 - 2006, Chair - 2005 - 2006.
- Dean’s Evaluation Committee, Member - 2004 - 2005, Chair - 2005 - 2006
- Graduate Student Grievance, Chairperson - April 2004.
- SIUE Tobacco Task Force, 2005 - 2007
- Research and Grants Committee School of Nursing, Appointed - 2005 – 2007
- School of Nursing Task Force on Cheating, Report presented & approved by School of Nursing Faculty, Appointed Member & Chair, May 2005
- School of Nursing Department Chair Evaluation Task Force, Appointed Member - 2005 & 2006
- Undergraduate Curriculum Committee School of Nursing, Appointed Member - 2003 – 2005
- General Education Committee Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Appointed - 2004 – 2006
- Undergraduate Program Review Committee Health Education, Appointed, then selected to chair, 2003 - 2004
- Ad Hoc Committee to redesign School of Nursing webpage, Appointed, then selected to Chair, 2003 - 2004
- Dean’s Advisory Committee, Elected Member - 2002 – 2004
- Dean’s Search Committee, School of Nursing, Elected Member - 2003
Back to top | Arras, R.E. (November 2007). Paper-Improving public health nurses effectiveness in smoking cessation counseling. American Public Health Association Meeting, Washington, DC. Arras, R.E., Freburg, M., & LaMartina, D. (May 2007). Poster – Why should I care? International Caring Conference, St. Louis, MO. Boyd, R.E., & Arras, R.E. (May 2007). Paper- Minority men’s health: Under the radar.International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Champaign, IL. Arras, R.E., Hutchison, K. & Peters, M. (November 2006). Paper- Cultivating population-focused clinical experiences for undergraduate nursing students. .American Public Health Association Meeting, Boston, MA. Boyd, R.E. & Arras, R.E. (May 2006). Paper – Tobacco use, perceptions, and policy on a Midwestern university campus. International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Champaign, IL. Arras, R.E., & Boyd, R.E. (December 2005). Paper- Tobacco use on a Midwestern university campus. American Public Health Association Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. Arras, R.E., & Hannon, R. (June 2004).Poster- Collaboration of academia and local health departments: Service learning at it’s best. Association of Community Health Nurse Educator Conference. Minneapolis, MN. Arras, R.E. (May 2004). Paper- Health promoting behaviors in men age 45 and above. National Conference on Men’s Health, Arlington, VA. Beaman, M., Arras, R.E., & Popkess, A. (June 2002). Paper- Using the internet to teach public health nursing. Association of Community Health Nursing Educator Conference, St. Louis, MO. Arras, R.E. (October 2001). Poster- Translating theory into practice: Nursing students learn and apply theories of health behavior at a local health department. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Arras, R.E. (October 2000). Paper- An interdisciplinary program to address the oral health needs of the indigent elderly. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. Samson, C. & Arras, R.E. (April 1994). Presentation- Patient education aspects of contraception. Residency Assistance Program Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO. Arras, R.E., (April 1993). Presentation- Research in family practice residency programs: Getting off square one. Residency Assistance Program Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO. Arras, R.E. (April 1991). Presentation- Integrating research with quality assurance. Residency Assistance Program Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO. Hollenkamp, M., & Arras, R.E. (September 1989). Presentation- Optimal utilization of office staff in providing Patient Education, 11th Annual Conference on Patient Education, Orlando, FL.. Arras, R.E., & Jobe, M.A. (September 1989). Presentation- Implementing workplace health promotion utilizing Community Resources. 11th Annual Conference on Patient Education, Orlando, FL. Hollenkamp, M., & Arras, R.E. (September 1988). Presentation- Cholesterol counseling that works in the Office Setting. 10th Annual Conference on Patient Education, Kansas City, MO. Arras, R.E. & Peters, M. for Illinois Public Health Institute. (May 2008). Web-Conference- Get up & go. Realistic Strategies to Address Overweight / Obesity at the Local Level. Springfield, IL. Arras, R.E. (February 2004). Paper- Self-efficacy and health promoting behaviors in men age 45 and above. Midwestern Nursing Research Society, St. Louis, MO. Arras, R.E. (April 2003). Paper- Health-promoting behaviors in men age 45 and older Illinois Public Health Association, Springfield, IL . Arras, R.E. (October 1993) Presentation- Nutritional care of patients with Alzheimer’s Disease. Southern lllinois Dietetic Association Regional Meetings, Mt. Vernon, IL and Alton, IL. Arras, R.E. (October 1992).Presentation- Communicating with demented Patients. Illinois Association of Homes for the Aged, Peoria, IL. Arras, R.E. (November 2006). Presentation Active learning strategies in public health for undergraduate nursing students. Presented to SIUE Nursing Faculty, Fall Retreat. Arras, R.E. (October 2006). Panelist -Surviving the tenure track. Faculty Conversations at SIUE. Arras, R.E., Koch, A., LaMartina, D., & Moore, D. (October 2006). Poster- Engaging students in community assessment. Epsilon Eta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau Research Day at SIUE. Arras, R.E. & Boyd, R.E. (March 2006). Presentation- Improving class discussion, student learning, and course management through Blackboard. Excellence in Learning and Teaching Initiative at SIUE. Arras, R.E., & Boyd, R.E. (October 2005). Paper- Tobacco use on a Midwestern university campus. Epsilon Eta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau Research Day at SIUE. Arras, R.E. & Brodie, P. (May 2005). Presentation- What do citizens think of quality of life in St. Clair County? St. Clair County Health Commission MAPP Strategic Health Initiatives, Belleville, IL Arras, R.E.(October 2004). Paper- Public health nurses as patient educators and counselors.Epsilon Eta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau Research Day at SIUE. Boyd, R.E., Arras, R.E., & Pietroburgo, J. (April 2004) Paper-The United States as empire: Are we, can we, should we? Thinking about Empire Faculty Colloquium at SIUE. Arras, R.E. (September 2004) Continuing Education Workshop- Anesthetists as Preceptors. Springfield, IL. Arras, R.E. & Clark, A. (October 2004) Presentation-Voices from the community diabetes survey and focus group report. St. Clair County Health Department Conference on Health Disparities and Diabetes Belleville, IL. Arras, R.E. (October 2004). Panelist- Symposium on Faculty Evaluation by Students Faculty Symposium at SIUE. Arras, R.E. (October, November, December 2004) Staff development Series- Tobacco use and pregnancy. St. Clair County Health Department. Belleville, IL. Arras, R.E. (January 2004). Presentation- Clinical teaching for new nursing faculty at SIUE. Arras, R.E (October 2002). Presentation- Using health behavior theories to motivate patients, Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast and Cervical Cancer- Continuing Education Conference sponsored Southern Illinois University School of Nursing and School of Medicine. Belleville, IL. Arras, R.E. (October 2001). Poster- Health, health-related quality of life and participation in health promotion and screening behaviors among older adults. Epsilon Eta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau Research Day SIUE. Mueggenburg, K., Arras, R.E., & Griggs, R. (October 2000) Poster-Faculty attitudes towards web-based education. Epsilon Eta Chapter Sigma Theta Tau Research Day at SIUE. Arras, R.E. (April 2000). Poster- Involving students in faculty clinical practice. Conference for Nurse Educators at SIUE. Arras, R.E. (February 1993). Presentation- Perspectives on care of older adults in family practice. Workshop for Residents SIU Belleville Family Practice Residency Program. Back to top | | | | 2008 - Present | Associate Professor
School of Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL | | 2003 - 2008 | Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL | | 1998 - 2001
(Summers only) | Diabetes Educator
Macoupin County Public Health Department
Carlinville, IL | | 1996 - 2002 | Lecturer & Coordinator, Continuing Education
School of Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL | | 1991 - 1996 | Clinical Instructor
Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine
Belleville, IL | | 1981 - 1990 | Patient Care Coordinator
Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine
Belleville, IL | | 1981 | Staff Nurse
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Belleville, IL | | 1978 - 1980 | Staff Nurse
Washington University - School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO | | Back to Top | - Refereed Journal Articles
Arras, R. E., Ogletree, R., & Welshimer, K. (2005). Health-promoting behaviors among men age 45 and older. International Journal of Men’s Health. 5(1), 65-79. Arras, R. E. (2000). Memory, cognition, and aging. The Health Education Monograph Series, 18(2), 2-7. Arras, R. E. & Boyd, M.A. (2003). Using evidence as a basis of care: Respiradone for the treatment of aggression, agitation, and psychosis of dementia. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry CME Info Pack, 17. Arras, R.E., Clark, A., Nevois, J., Stock, K., & Thimsen, K. (2008). University of Illinois Chicago Mid-America Public Health Leadership Institute. Abstract case study: Weaving community Connectedness a case study in mobilizing partnerships, promoting collaboration, and building capacity Will be available at http://www.uic.edu/sph/phtpg/case_study_library.htm. Arras, R.E., Clark, A., Nevois, J., Stock, K., & Thimsen, K. (2008). University of Illinois Chicago Mid-America Public Health Leadership Institute. Abstract technical assistance project: A worksite toolkit for employee fitness. Will be available at http://www.uic.edu/sph/phtpg/technical_assistance_projects.htm Arras, R.E., Boyd, R.E., & Gaehle, K. (Submitted July 2008). Reaching men at highest risk for undetected prostate cancer. International Journal of Men’s Health. Arras, R.E. & Peters, M. (Submitted July 2008). Using MAPP to Connect Communities: One County’s Story The Health Educator. Arras, R.E., (Submitted June 2008). Evaluating and improving anti-smoking strategies employed by public health nurses in a WIC setting. Public Health Nursing. Arras, R.E. (2008). No time better than now to get up & go. Belleville News Democrat, Belleville, IL Back to top | (Contract 2008-09). Prostate Cancer Alliance, Illinois Department of Public Health. Award $1800. (Contract- 2007-08). Prostate Cancer Alliance, Illinois Department of Public Health. Award $1800. (Contract-2005). University of Illinois, National Network of Libraries. Award $3380. Arras, R.E. (2003). Public health nurses as patient educators and counselors. Summer Research Fellowship, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Award: $6000. Arras, R.E. (2001) A web-based format for the public health nursing practicum, Excellence in Undergraduate Education Fund, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Award: $2793. Mueggenburg, K., & Arras, R.E. (1999). Integrating computer technology into community health Nursing with BS Completion Students, Excellence in Undergraduate Education Fund, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Award: $8560. Suchomski, G. (principal investigator) & Arras, R.E. (primary author). (1993). A proposal for an expanded curriculum in HIV/AIDS and alcohol substance abuse. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Award: $98,500. Suchomski, G. (principal investigator) & Arras, R.E. (primary author). (1992). A proposal for an expanded curriculum in family medicine for obstetrical care and community-oriented primary care. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Award: $250,000. Arras, R.E., Boyd, R.E., & Gaehle, K. (2008 resubmitted). Reaching out to African American men to address prostate cancer disparities. American Cancer Society, Illinois Affiliate. Requested: $97,599. Pietroburgo, J., Boyd, R.E., & Arras, R.E. (2008). The right time: Addressing the issue of late hospice referrals. SIUE Multidisciplinary Research Grant. Requested: $20,475. (Contract). Siteman Cancer Center – National Cancer Institute. Requested $2565. Arras, R.E., Boyd, R.E., & Gaehle, K. (2007). Reaching out to African American men to address prostate cancer disparities. American Cancer Society, Illinois Affiliate. Requested: $239,514. Arras, R.E. & Boyd, R.E. (2007). To be a healthy man. Funded University Research. Requested: $6685. Arras, R.E. & Boyd, R.E. (2006). To be a healthy man. American Nurses Foundation. Requested: $6000. Back to top | |
