Juliette Shellman, PhD, APRN-BC

Assistant Professor of Nursing

1978	B.S.	Central Connecticut State University, Education
1989	M.S.	Central Connecticut State University, Education Administration
1994	R.N. Diploma	St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing
1998	M.S.	University of Connecticut, Nursing
2003	Ph.D.	University of Connecticut, Nursing
2004-2006	Post-doc	New York University  (John A Hartford Foundation),Geriatric Nursing Research
2005	Fellow	National Institute On Aging Summer Research Institute,Aging Research

Positions

1994 - 1999	Nursing Supervisor/Staff Nurse, Cheshire Convalescent Center
1998 - 2001	Graduate Research Assistant
1999 - present	Consultant and Co-Developer of CARELINK, Visiting Nurse Association of Central Ct
2001 – 2004	Community Health Clinical Instructor, Yale University (Summer Appointment)
2003 – 2006	Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut School of Nursing
2004 – 2007	John A Hartford Foundation Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Fellow
2006 – present	Assistant Professor, Yale University School of Nursing

Honors

2002	University of Connecticut, School of Nursing Carolyn Ladd Widmer Award for significant scholarly contributions in the field of nursing research.
2004	University of Connecticut, School of Nursing Mary Lawrence Award Nursing Research Development Award
2004	Hartford Institute Summer Geriatric Nursing Research Seminar Scholar
2004-2006	John A. Hartford Foundation Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Post-Doc Fellow
2007	Clinical and Translational Science Award Scholar – Yale University

Professional Certification

Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification (ANCC) Certification # 0339518-19

Publications

• Shellman, J (2006). Reliability and validity testing of the Eldercare Cultural Self-Efficacy Scale. International Journal   of    Nursing Education Scholarship. Vol. 3: No. 1, Article 9. Available at: http://www.bepress.com/ijnes/vol3/iss1/art9
• Jimenez, J, Contreras, J, Shellman, J, & Bernal H, (2006). The confidence of Spanish nurses in caring for culturally  diverse groups. Journal of Transcultural Nursing. 17(2), 164-70.
• Shellman, J. (2006). The effects of a reminiscence education program on BSN students’ cultural self-efficacy. Nurse Education Today. Available at: doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2006.02.009 
• Shellman, J. (2006). Making a connection. BSN students’ perceptions of their reminiscence experiences with elders. Journal of Nursing Education. 45(12), 1-7. 
• Shellman, J. (2004). “Nobody ever asked me before.” Understanding life experiences of African-American elders. Journal of Transcultural Nursing. 15, 308 - 316.
• Bernal, H., Shellman, J., & Reid, K. (2004). Essential concepts in developing community-university partnerships, Partners in caring, the Carelink model. Public Health Nursing,21(1), 32-40.
• Coffman M., Shellman, J. & Bernal H.(2004). Predictors of Cultural Self-Efficacy in Nurses: An Integrative Review of the Literature, The  Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 36(2).180-185.
• Neafsey, P. & Shellman, J. (2002) Senior nursing students’ participation in a community research project:  Effect on student self-efficacy and knowledge concerning drug interactions arising from self-medication in older adults, Journal of Nursing Education 41(4) pp178-181.
• Neafsey, P.J., & Shellman, J. (2002). Misconceptions of older adults with hypertension concerning otc medications and alcohol.  Home Healthcare Nurse 20(5) pp 300-306.
• Neafsey, P.J., Strickler, Z., Shellman, J., & Chartier, V. (2002)  An interactive technology approach to educate older adults about drug interactions arising from over-the-counter self-medication practices. Public Health Nursing. 19(4), 255-262
• Neafsey, P.J. & Shellman, J. (2002). Knowledge and self-efficacy of community nurses concerning interactions of prescription medicines with over-the-counter agents and alcohol. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. Sep;28(9):30-9
• Neafsey, P.J., Strickler, Z., Shellman, J., & Padula, A. (2001)  Use of touch screen equipped computers to deliver health information about self-medication to older adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 27(10), pp19-26.
• Shellman J. (2000) Promoting elder wellness through a community-based blood pressure clinic. Public Health Nursing 17(4) pp.257-263.

Selected Conference Proceedings

• Mokel, M. Wright, B. & Shellman, J. (2007) Experiences and Methodological Considerations in Conducting Research with an African-American Elder Population. Paper presented at 19th Annual Eastern Nursing Research Society Scientific Sessions, Providence, RI. April, 2007.
• Siminoch, E., & Shellman, J. (2007). What a difference a song makes. The effects of music-facilitated reminiscence on depressive symptoms in an older adult nursing home population. Paper presented at University of Connecticut Athena Research Conference, Storrs, CT. April 2007.
• Shellman, J., Wright, B. & Mokel, M (2006). “Keeping the Bully Out.” The Meaning of Depression in a Sample of Community-Dwelling African-American Elders. Poster presented at the 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Dallas, Texas. November 18th, 2006.
• Shellman, J., Clemmens D., Nicholson, N., & Hu, S. (2006). CARELINK: Improving health outcomes of community-dwelling elderly through a university-community partnership. Poster presented at the 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Dallas, Texas. November 18th, 2006.
• Shellman, J., Clemmens D., Nicholson, N., & Hawkey, R. (2006). CARELINK: Improving health outcomes of community-dwelling elderly through a university-community partnership. Poster presented at the National Gerontological Nurses Association Annual Conference. Cincinnati, Ohio. October 6-7, 2006
• Shellman J., Moody, M, Smith, S, Hewitt, N, Martin, M. (2005). Experiences and Methodological Considerations in Conducting Research with an African-American Elder Population. Paper presented. 58th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Orlando, FLA.. November 20, 2005.
• Shellman J., Moody, M, Smith, S, Hewitt, N, Martin, M. (2005). Experiences and Methodological Considerations in Conducting Research with an African-American Elder Population. Paper presented at the. 31stth Annual Transcultural Nursing Society International Conference, New York City, NY. October 21, 2005.
• Shellman J., Moody, M, Smith, S, Hewitt, N, Martin, M. (2005) The Effects of a Structured Reminiscence Program on Depression and Life Satisfaction in African-American Elders: Preliminary Findings. Poster Presentation. Geropsychiatric Nursing: State of the Future Conference, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. September 29, 2005.
• Shellman, J. (2005). The Effects of a reminiscence education program on BSN students’ cultural self-efficacy in caring for elders. Paper presented at the 17th Annual Eastern Nursing Research Society Scientific Sessions, New York, NY. April, 2005.
• Shellman, J. (2005). Reliability and Validity Testing of the Eldercare Cultural Self-Efficacy Scale. Paper presented at the 17th Annual Eastern Nursing Research Society Scientific Sessions, New York, NY. April, 2005.

Research Funding

Ongoing

Development of a Peer-to-Peer Reminiscence Intervention for Older African-Americans

2007-2008 Clinical Translational Science Award
Role: PI

Completed

The Effects of a Structured Reminiscence Program on Depression and Life Satisfaction in African-American Elders

2004-2006 John A. Hartford Foundation, Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity:
Role: PI

The Effects of a Structured Reminiscence Program on Depression and Life Satisfaction in African-American Elders

2004 University of Connecticut Research Foundation
Role: PI

Understanding Life Experiences of African-American Elders

2000  American Nurses Foundation
American Nurses Association Presidential Scholar
Role: PI

The Effects of a Reminiscence Education Program on BSN Students Cultural Self-Efficacy.

2001Sigma Theta Tau, Mu Chapter
Role: PI