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Leslie Van Dover, PhD, PN, RN
Chair Graduate Program, Professor
School of Nursing
Profile
Leslie Van Dover is currently a chair and professor in the Graduate Nursing Department at Azusa Pacific University (APU). She recieved her PhD in Clinical Nursing Research through the University of Michigan. Van Dover stays very involved while serving on many committees and sticking to her service goals. To name a few recently, she is an elected member, APU Appointments, Rank and Contracts Committee, APU University Assessment Committee, and a member on the SoulQuest Board which is a project to support spiritual growth in APU graduate students. Last year she contributed to APU's research grants by submitting a proposal for patient perspectives of spiritual care-giving by Parish Nurses. It is faculty like Leslie Van Dover that give such a good reputation to our university.
Education
PhD, Clinical Nursing Research, University of Michigan, 1985
MScN - Nurse Education, University of Western Ontario, 1975
BN - University of New Brunswick, 1973
DipN - Montreal General Hospital, 1970
Credentials/Certifications
Board of Registered Nursing – CA, USA #553516, 1998 - 2007
College of Nurses of Ontario – Ontario, Canada #74-3331 1, 1970 - 2007
PN - The Parish Nurse Institute Phase I and II, 1997
MScN - Nurse Education, University of Western Ontario, 1975
BN - University of New Brunswick, 1973
DipN - Montreal General Hospital, 1970
Credentials/Certifications
Board of Registered Nursing – CA, USA #553516, 1998 - 2007
College of Nurses of Ontario – Ontario, Canada #74-3331 1, 1970 - 2007
PN - The Parish Nurse Institute Phase I and II, 1997
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Van Dover, L. (2006). Spiritual care by RN's in health ministries. Health Ministries Track. 2006 Healthcare Ministry and Missions Conference, Fuller Seminary, Pasdena, CA. August 4 - 5, 2006.
Pfeiffer, J. & Van Dover, L. (2007). Research and practice in spiritual care. Nursing as Ministry National Conference and National Summit for Nurses and Nursing Students. Bethel Univesity, St. Paul, MN. June 28 - July 1.
Van Dover, L. & Pfeiffer, J. The challenge of providing spiritual care in Parish Nursing. 20th Annual Westberg Symposium, St Louis, Missouri, October 6-8, 2006.
Van Dover, L. & Pfeiffer, J. A theory of spiritual care giving for Parish Nursing. Podium presentation: Western Institute of Nursing 37th Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference: “Hallmarks of Quality: Generating and Using Knowledge.” Portland, OR, April 22-24, 2004.
Presenter in the Health Ministries track, 2006 Healthcare Ministry and Missions Conference at Fuller Seminary, Pasadena, CA – August 4-5, 2006.
Publications
Van Dover, L. & Pfeiffer, J. (2005). Trusting God: Foundations for spiritual care. Journal of Christian Nursing, 22(1), Winter: 18-21.
Van Dover, L. (2006). Fearing failure and finding God. In R. Knott (Ed.). College Faith 3, Berrian Springs, MI: Andrews University Press.
Van Dover, L. & Pfeiffer, J. (2007) Spiritual Care in Chrisitian Parish Nursing-Bringing God Near. Journal of Advanced Nursing 57(2), 213-221.
Van Dover, L. After the storm: Nursing in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Crossnetwork Journal. 1(1), November/Winter, p. 46-59,
Van Dover, L. & Bacon, J. A theory of spiritual care giving in Parish Nursing practice. 14th Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress. St. Thomas, V.I. July 12. stti.confex.com, (2003).
Research
Van Dover, L. & Pfeiffer, J. The process of receiving spiritual care from a Parish Nurse.
Van Dover, L. Invited to submit proposal for patient perspective of spiritual care-giving by Parish Nurses. APU Research Grants. Received $ 1,369; 2005
Van Dover, L. & Pfeiffer, J. A theory of spiritual care giving for Parish Nursing. 37th Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Western Institute of Nursing. Portland, OR, April 22-24, p. 272, (2004).
Van Dover, L. The experience of giving and receiving spiritual care in Parish Nursing practice. APU Research Grants - $ 4,740; 2000 - 2003
View All Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Van Dover, L. (2006). Spiritual care by RN's in health ministries. Health Ministries Track. 2006 Healthcare Ministry and Missions Conference, Fuller Seminary, Pasdena, CA. August 4 - 5, 2006.
Pfeiffer, J. & Van Dover, L. (2007). Research and practice in spiritual care. Nursing as Ministry National Conference and National Summit for Nurses and Nursing Students. Bethel Univesity, St. Paul, MN. June 28 - July 1.
Van Dover, L. & Pfeiffer, J. The challenge of providing spiritual care in Parish Nursing. 20th Annual Westberg Symposium, St Louis, Missouri, October 6-8, 2006.
Van Dover, L. & Pfeiffer, J. A theory of spiritual care giving for Parish Nursing. Podium presentation: Western Institute of Nursing 37th Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference: “Hallmarks of Quality: Generating and Using Knowledge.” Portland, OR, April 22-24, 2004.
Presenter in the Health Ministries track, 2006 Healthcare Ministry and Missions Conference at Fuller Seminary, Pasadena, CA – August 4-5, 2006.
Publications
Van Dover, L. & Pfeiffer, J. (2005). Trusting God: Foundations for spiritual care. Journal of Christian Nursing, 22(1), Winter: 18-21.
Van Dover, L. (2006). Fearing failure and finding God. In R. Knott (Ed.). College Faith 3, Berrian Springs, MI: Andrews University Press.
Van Dover, L. & Pfeiffer, J. (2007) Spiritual Care in Chrisitian Parish Nursing-Bringing God Near. Journal of Advanced Nursing 57(2), 213-221.
Van Dover, L. After the storm: Nursing in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Crossnetwork Journal. 1(1), November/Winter, p. 46-59,
Van Dover, L. & Bacon, J. A theory of spiritual care giving in Parish Nursing practice. 14th Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress. St. Thomas, V.I. July 12. stti.confex.com, (2003).
Research
Van Dover, L. & Pfeiffer, J. The process of receiving spiritual care from a Parish Nurse.
Van Dover, L. Invited to submit proposal for patient perspective of spiritual care-giving by Parish Nurses. APU Research Grants. Received $ 1,369; 2005
Van Dover, L. & Pfeiffer, J. A theory of spiritual care giving for Parish Nursing. 37th Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Western Institute of Nursing. Portland, OR, April 22-24, p. 272, (2004).
Van Dover, L. The experience of giving and receiving spiritual care in Parish Nursing practice. APU Research Grants - $ 4,740; 2000 - 2003
View All Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Professor & Chair, Graduate Nursing Program, Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, 1998 - 2006
Associate Professor of Nursing; McMaster University School of Nursing; Hamilton, Ontario; 1987-1998.
Public Health Associate; Hamilton-Wentworth Department Public Health; Hamilton, Ontario; 1988-1996.
Clinical Work
American Red Cross Nurse. Hurricane Katrina Disaster, September 2005. Lake Charles, LA.
Health Ministry Nurse (Parish Nurse), Mount Hamilton Baptist Church, Hamilton, Ontario, 1996-1998.
Staff Nurse, Victoria Hospital, Ontario, 1973-1974.
Staff Nurse; Hotel Dieu St. Joseph; Perth-Andover, NB; 1973.
Staff Nurse; Sensenbrenner Hospital; Kapuskasing, ON; 1970-1971.
Consulting Engagements
Member, Advisory Council. Cedarville Univesity, Department of Nursing, 2003 - 2007.
Consultant, Parish Nurse and Health Cabinet, Whittier Area Health Partnership, Whittier Area Community Church, 2000-2004.
Assisted with development of health ministry, Pomona First Baptist Church, 2004.
Reviewer, several chapters for book on Parish Nursing, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.
Reactor, Arista3-Pacific Think Tank Meeting, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2001.
Industry Experience
Abstract Reviewer, Western Institute of Nursing Research Conference, 2001-2004.
Abstract Reviewer, Sigma Theta Tau International, Regional Research Conferences, 2001-2005, 2007.
Abstract Reviewer, Sigma Theta Tau International, National Conferences, 2001-2004.
Reviewed/Critiqued several chapters for book on Parish Nursing, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003
Chair of Scientific Review Committee, Christian Spiritual Care Research – Celebration 2003, May 19, Chicago, IL, 2002 - 2003
View All Professional Experience
Professor & Chair, Graduate Nursing Program, Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, 1998 - 2006
Associate Professor of Nursing; McMaster University School of Nursing; Hamilton, Ontario; 1987-1998.
Public Health Associate; Hamilton-Wentworth Department Public Health; Hamilton, Ontario; 1988-1996.
Clinical Work
American Red Cross Nurse. Hurricane Katrina Disaster, September 2005. Lake Charles, LA.
Health Ministry Nurse (Parish Nurse), Mount Hamilton Baptist Church, Hamilton, Ontario, 1996-1998.
Staff Nurse, Victoria Hospital, Ontario, 1973-1974.
Staff Nurse; Hotel Dieu St. Joseph; Perth-Andover, NB; 1973.
Staff Nurse; Sensenbrenner Hospital; Kapuskasing, ON; 1970-1971.
Consulting Engagements
Member, Advisory Council. Cedarville Univesity, Department of Nursing, 2003 - 2007.
Consultant, Parish Nurse and Health Cabinet, Whittier Area Health Partnership, Whittier Area Community Church, 2000-2004.
Assisted with development of health ministry, Pomona First Baptist Church, 2004.
Reviewer, several chapters for book on Parish Nursing, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.
Reactor, Arista3-Pacific Think Tank Meeting, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2001.
Industry Experience
Abstract Reviewer, Western Institute of Nursing Research Conference, 2001-2004.
Abstract Reviewer, Sigma Theta Tau International, Regional Research Conferences, 2001-2005, 2007.
Abstract Reviewer, Sigma Theta Tau International, National Conferences, 2001-2004.
Reviewed/Critiqued several chapters for book on Parish Nursing, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003
Chair of Scientific Review Committee, Christian Spiritual Care Research – Celebration 2003, May 19, Chicago, IL, 2002 - 2003
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Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Grant, Health Resources and Service Administration: Nurse Traineeship, 2001-2007
Grant, Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students, 2001-2007
Nominee and Finalist, McMaster Student Union Teaching Award, 1993
Career Scientist Award, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Ministry of Health, 1988-1990
Training and Special Projects Grants:
Van Dover, L. Health Resources and Service Administration:Nurse Traineeship Grants and Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS). 2000-2007
Associations, Boards, Committees
Member and Scientific Panel Reviewer, Western Institute of Nursing, 2003–2005
Previous President, Iota Sigma Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, 2002–2004
President, Iota Sigma Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, 2000-2002
American Nurses Association, California, 1998-2003
Chair, Research Awards Committee, Canadian Nurses Foundation, 1996-1998
Leader, Golden Horseshoe Parish Nurse Network, Ontario 1996-1998
Board Member, Canadian Association for Nursing Research, Ontario, 1996-1998
Assistant developer, Spiritual Care Research Conference, Azusa Pacific University,
2000-2001
Invited member, Task Force to define Scholarship for APU, 2001-2002
Member, Steering Committee, Center for Research on Ethics and Values, Azusa Pacific University, 1998-2000
Chair, Research Awards Committee, The Canadian Nurses Foundation, 1996-1998
Supervisorships/Dissertation Comittees:
Doctoral Goddard, N. Metamorphosis: Spiritual Transformation as Response
to Suffering and Trauma. PhD Thesis. University of Alberta, Edmonton
Alberta, Canada. External Examiner: September 18, (2003).
Grant, Health Resources and Service Administration: Nurse Traineeship, 2001-2007
Grant, Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students, 2001-2007
Nominee and Finalist, McMaster Student Union Teaching Award, 1993
Career Scientist Award, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Ministry of Health, 1988-1990
Training and Special Projects Grants:
Van Dover, L. Health Resources and Service Administration:Nurse Traineeship Grants and Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS). 2000-2007
Associations, Boards, Committees
Member and Scientific Panel Reviewer, Western Institute of Nursing, 2003–2005
Previous President, Iota Sigma Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, 2002–2004
President, Iota Sigma Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, 2000-2002
American Nurses Association, California, 1998-2003
Chair, Research Awards Committee, Canadian Nurses Foundation, 1996-1998
Leader, Golden Horseshoe Parish Nurse Network, Ontario 1996-1998
Board Member, Canadian Association for Nursing Research, Ontario, 1996-1998
Assistant developer, Spiritual Care Research Conference, Azusa Pacific University,
2000-2001
Invited member, Task Force to define Scholarship for APU, 2001-2002
Member, Steering Committee, Center for Research on Ethics and Values, Azusa Pacific University, 1998-2000
Chair, Research Awards Committee, The Canadian Nurses Foundation, 1996-1998
Supervisorships/Dissertation Comittees:
Doctoral Goddard, N. Metamorphosis: Spiritual Transformation as Response
to Suffering and Trauma. PhD Thesis. University of Alberta, Edmonton
Alberta, Canada. External Examiner: September 18, (2003).
Expertise
Community Health Promotion - Smoking
Maternal-Child Health, particularly Adolescent Reproductive Health
Family Planning (particularly, prevention of unintended teen pregnancy)
Parish Nursing
Spiritual Care
Special Interests and Activities
External to University
Member, Advisory Council, Cedarville University Department of Nursing, Cedarville OH, 2003-2006
Member, Advisory Board, Parish Nursing, Nurses Christian Fellowship USA, 2000-2002
Member, Advisory Board, Providence/Holy Cross Parish Nursing Partnership, Mission Hills, CA, 2000-2001
Service to Azusa Pacific University
Elected Member, APU Appointments, Rank and Contracts Committee, 2005 - 2008
Member, APU University Assessment Committee, 2003 - 2005
Member, SoulQuest Board. Project to support spiritual growth in APU graduate students, 2004 - 2005
Member, Search Committees for three key administrators (faculty & staff) across the University. (Dean of Theology, Director of the Graduate Center,
Dean of Nursing), 2001 – 2004
Member, Doctoral Task Force, Development of Collaborative/Interdisciplinary Research and Courses, Spring 2003
Invited Member, Provost’s Task Force to Define Scholarship for APU, 2001 - 2002
Co-Chair with M. Whyte (Assoc. Provost) of Task Force to identify and plan for implementation of spiritual resources to support APU graduate students, 2001 - 2002
Member, APU Graduate Studies Council – Program Exceptions Committee, 2000 - 2002
Member, Advisory Council, Cedarville University Department of Nursing, Cedarville OH, 2003-2006
Member, Advisory Board, Parish Nursing, Nurses Christian Fellowship USA, 2000-2002
Member, Advisory Board, Providence/Holy Cross Parish Nursing Partnership, Mission Hills, CA, 2000-2001
Service to Azusa Pacific University
Elected Member, APU Appointments, Rank and Contracts Committee, 2005 - 2008
Member, APU University Assessment Committee, 2003 - 2005
Member, SoulQuest Board. Project to support spiritual growth in APU graduate students, 2004 - 2005
Member, Search Committees for three key administrators (faculty & staff) across the University. (Dean of Theology, Director of the Graduate Center,
Dean of Nursing), 2001 – 2004
Member, Doctoral Task Force, Development of Collaborative/Interdisciplinary Research and Courses, Spring 2003
Invited Member, Provost’s Task Force to Define Scholarship for APU, 2001 - 2002
Co-Chair with M. Whyte (Assoc. Provost) of Task Force to identify and plan for implementation of spiritual resources to support APU graduate students, 2001 - 2002
Member, APU Graduate Studies Council – Program Exceptions Committee, 2000 - 2002
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
