Dorothy S. Crowder, MS, RN, CCE
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Assistant Professor |
Education:
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- M.S., Nursing with Education Minor, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University
- B.S.N., Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth
- Diploma, Petersburg General Hospital School of Nursing
Experience:
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- Nursing Education
- Maternity Nursing
- Opersting Room Nursing
- Office and Industrial Nursing
Professional Interest:
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- Nursing Education
- Maternity Nursing
- Church and Community Nursing
Publications/Honors/Grants/Research
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Publications/Presentations:
Presentations: Crowder, D. (1982) Clinical Paper on "Breastfeeding - Psychological and Physical Implications" Presented at State Convention of Nutritionists and Public Health Nurses, Roanoke, VA.
Crowder, D. (1979) "Physical, Psychological, and Economical Implications of Breastfeeding" presented to Symposium co-sponsored by Shenandoah Valley Chapter of March of Dimes with Dairy and Good Nutrition Council of Southeast Virginia, Harrisonburg, VA.
Crowder, D. (October 1986) “Nursing Diagnoses for OGN Nurses”, Dist. III Conference, NAACOG, Williamsburg, VA.
Crowder, D. (1977) Clinical paper on "Breastfeeding" presented at District IV Conference of Nurses' Association of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at Williamsburg, VA.
Crowder, D. (June 1990) Breastfeeding Seminar Presented at Wyeth Co. for Richmond Area Nurses.
Crowder, D. (January 1990; September 1990; February 1991) Poster Presentation (collaborative) on Postpartal Adaptation and Desire for Control in Vaginal-Delivered Mothers.
Crowder, D. (October 1988) Breastfeeding: Adapting to Changing Life-Styles Conducted Workshop and presented for Richmond Chapter NAACOG.
Crowder, D. (1989, 1990) Breastfeeding Update Presented to MC.V. Hospitals' Breastfeeding Committee.
Crowder, D. (Fall 1990; February 1991) "Nursing History of Virginia - Update" Poster session Presented - V.N.A. at State Convention.
Crowder, D. (April 16, 1993) Women's Health Issues in the 90's to Women's Network Twilight Retreat Virginia Commonwealth University women.
Crowder, D. (1989; 1990; 1991; 1992) In NCLEX, R.N. Review for Nurses Presented, San Francisco, California - Maternity Nursing Review (held in June in Richmond, Virginia), 1993 (held in Richmond, Virginia and Charleston, South Carolina).
Crowder, D. (November 16, 1988) "Epidermal Growth Factors and Allergies." Presented at Richmond Chapter NAACOG Workshop on Breastfeeding, - (3.5 CEU)
Crowder, D. (1978) "Physical and Psychological Implications of Lactation" presented to Richmond Chapter of Nurses' Association of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Richmond, VA. (1.5 CEU)
Crowder, D. (October 1988; October 1990) “Nutrition and Pregnancy” Presented program for March of Dimes, Richmond Chapter.
Crowder, D. (March, June, September, October 1987; February 1989) “AIDS” Taught workshop, Red Cross, Richmond Chapter.
Crowder, D. (May 1987; May 1988) “Parenting and Preparation for Childbirth” taught class for nurses, Richmond Red Cross.
Crowder, D. (July 1987) “Perinatal Issues and Nursing”, Addressed social workers, nutritionists and aides on Prenatal Committee, MCVH and Virginia State Health Department.
Crowder, D. (July 1987) Perinatal Mortality/Morbidity and Preterm Labor, Workshop presented to State Health Department Nurses and Counselors, Virginia State University.
Crowder, D. (September 1987) "The Latest Information on A.I.D.S.," presentation to the New Covenant Presbyterian Church, Iron Gate Road Richmond, VA., (Red Cross sponsored).
Crowder, D. (October 1987) "The Latest Information on A.I.D.S.," presented to the Memorial United Methodist Church Petersburg, VA., (Red Cross sponsored.)
Crowder, D. (November 1987; February 1988; October 1988; March 1990, 1991, 1992) "The Three 'Bs' - Bonding, Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding," Presented to MCV Hospital Staff Nurses/Unit Coordinators and MCV Hospital Orientation, Richmond, VA.
Crowder, D. (March 1987) "Effects of Alcohol/Drug Abuse on Pregnancy and Fetus," Presented to March of Dimes Virginia State University.
Crowder, D. (March 1987) "Prenatal Care, Exercise and Nutrition," Presented paper/talk to March of Dimes, Richmond, VA.
Crowder, D. (July 1986) "Values and Values Clarification," Conducted workshop, Petersburg General Hospital In-Service, Petersburg, VA.
Crowder, D. (June 1985) Conducted Writing Workshop in conjunction with other faculty, V.C.U. /M.C.V. School of Nursing, Richmond, VA.
Crowder, D. (April and October 1984) Speaker at Henrico Doctors' Hospital Nursing In-service, Richmond, VA.
Crowder, D. (March 1984) "Diagnosis and Management of Fetal Distress:" Speaker at MCV Workshop for hospital staff continuing education, Richmond VA
Crowder, D. (October 3, 1983) “Birthing Centers and Home Births” Speaker for the Student Nurses' Association of Virginia, Richmond VA.
Crowder, D. (May 1993) “Breast Self Exam” Speaker for the American Cancer Society, Opti-Mrs. in Hopewell, VA.
Crowder, D. (May 1978; May 1983; May 1988) Speaker, Recognition Ceremony for School of Nursing.
Crowder, D. (November 1982) “Emergency Childbirth” Speaker, Park School, Richmond, Virginia.
Crowder, D. (September 1982) Appeared on television for Grant-A-Wish Foundation in Petersburg, VA.
Crowder, D. Speaker, Medical Students' Seminar on Physician-Nurse Relationship, VCU/MCV School of Medicine, 1981.
Crowder, D. (1981) “Nurse Practice Act” Speaker, Petersburg, General Hospital Professional Nurses Alumni Association, Petersburg, VA.
Crowder, D. (1981) "Emergency Childbirth," Henrico Doctors' In-service Program for Nurses, Richmond, VA
Crowder, D. (December 1981) Presented Faculty Forum on S.R.E.B. Conference to Faculty of MCV School of Nursing, Richmond, VA.
Crowder, D. (May 11, 1980) Appeared on television for public education concerning prepared childbirth in Petersburg, VA.
Crowder, D. (February 1980) "Preparation for Childbirth," presented at Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA.
Crowder, D. (January 1980) "What Your American Cancer Society Does for You," presented to Civitan Club and Quota Club in Petersburg, VA.
Crowder, D. (March 1984; February 1985; April 1986; May 1986, 1987) Presented Red Cross Instructor Specialist Workshop
Crowder, D. (April 1984) Presented Colorectal Carcinoma Clinic for American Cancer Society, Hopewell, VA.
Crowder, D. (April 1984) "Alternatives of Childbirth" Presented Workshop for In-Service for Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Richmond, VA
Crowder, D. ( April through May 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990) "Preparation for Childbirth" Presented six sessions for MCVH, Richmond, VA
Crowder, D. (February 1985) "Adolescent Pregnancy" Presented session to Virginia Technical Center for March of Dimes, Colonial Heights, VA.
Crowder, D. ( July 1985 and January 1986) "Prenatal Care" Speaker for March of Dimes to Farm Bureau Personnel, Richmond, VA
Crowder, D. (January 1986) "Pregnancy and Health Care" Presented program for H.M.O. Blue Cross/Blue Shield at Petersburg Public Library, Petersburg, VA.
Crowder, D. (March 1986) "Pregnancy and Health Care" Presented program for H.M.O. Blue Cross/Blue Shield at Henrico Ruritan Center, Richmond, VA.
Crowder, D. (July 1986) "Values and Values Clarification" Presented a Workshop for Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA.
Crowder, D. (July 1986) "Pregnancy - Exercise and Nutrition." Presented program to Farm Bureau employees, for March of Dimes, Richmond, VA.
Crowder, D. (1989; 1990) "Home Care of the Patient with AIDS" Presented and conducted 2-day, Workshop on for Red Cross, Virginia Capitol Chapter, Richmond, VA.
Crowder, D. (November 1989) "Breastfeeding Workshop" Presentation for NAACOG Chapter Richmond, VA.
Crowder, D. (January 1982; January 1983; April 1983; September 1983; March 1984; 1985; 1986; 1987) "Certification of Instructors in Preparation for Parenthood" Presented and conducted a 3-day workshop for American Red Cross.
Crowder, D. (January 1983; February 1983) "Preparation for Parenthood" Presented and conducted a 2-day workshop for MCV Hospital staff, Richmond VA.
Publications:
Crowder, D. (1981). Maternity nurses' knowledge of factors promoting successful breastfeeding: A survey at two hospitals, Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nurses, 10, 28-30.
Crowder, D. (1979). Maternity nurses' knowledge of factors promoting successful breastfeeding. Abstracts in Nursing Research in the South, 1,190.
Crowder, D. (1986). Postpartum nursing: Health care of women. Nursing Outlook, 10.
Crowder, D. Maternal/Newborn Care Plans. Chapter on "The Client with Premature High Risk Labor" and "The Client with Phlebitis." Authors: Doenges, Kenty, Moorhouse. F. A. Davis Company, July 1988.
Crowder, D., Collins, B., Corder-Mabe, J., & Greenberg, E. (1992). Strategies for teaching nursing research. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 14(5).
Crowder, D. Overcoming Arthritis. Frank Dudley Hart, M.D., F.R.C.P. Book Review for Charles B. Slack, Inc., Thorofare, New Jersey. March, 1982.
Crowder, D. Psoriasis - A Guide to One of the Commonest Skin Diseases. Ronald Marks, M.D. Book Review for Charles B. Slack, Inc., Thorofare, New Jersey. April, 1982.
Crowder, D. Asthma and Hayfever. Allen Knight, M.D., F.A.C.P. Book Review for Charles B. Slack, Inc., Thorofare, New Jersey. April, 1982.
Crowder, D. Adult-Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing. Phipps Long and Wood. Book Review, especially Chapter 14 for Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. July, 1985.
Crowder, D. Maternity Nursing: The Nurse and the Family. Jensen and Bobak. Book Review, third edition, Chapters 15-27, August 1986, 1990.
Crowder, D. Maternal-Newborn Nursing. Olds, London, Ladewig, Book Review, third Edition, August 1990; fourth Edition, April 1992 for Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.
Crowder, D. Essentials of Maternity Nursing. Jenson and Bobak. Book Review, Chapter 19, Mosby Co., June 1993.
Crowder, D. Maternity Nursing. Dickason. Book Review, Chapter 17 and 25, Mosby Co., June 1993.
Crowder, D., & Vipperman, J. (1981). Physical assessment: Part I and part II, Maternal-Child Health Nursing (Summer).
Crowder, D., & Hydom, M. (1980). Fetal assessment during pregnancy, Maternal-Child Health Nursing (Fall).
Honors:
Certificate of Commendation, Red Cross
Marguerite Nicholson Award, American Red Cross
Nominated for Excellence in Nursing Award, A.N.A.
Nominated for Governor’s Award for Volunteering Excellence
“Woman of the Year” Award, Memorial United Methodist Church
Recipient of Outstanding Nurse Alumni Award, Nursing Division, MCV/VCU Alumni Association
Received recognition as Distinguished Alumna of, PGH/SRMC School of Nursing
Maternal-Child Nurse of the Year Award, March of Dimes
Nominated for Nancy Vance Award, District #13 Virginia Nurses Association
Nominated for Nurse of the Year Award, Richmond Chapter, Nurses Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Mabel Montgomery Award , Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing
Temple Memorial Award, Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing
Chosen as Speaker for Recognition Ceremony, School of Nursing
Awarded for Distinguished Service as Public Education Chairman American Cancer Society
Elected Delegate from Gamma Omega Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, to attend National Sigma Theta Tau Convention in Seattle, WA
Chosen by March of Dimes to attend a workshop on Nutrition in Pregnancy and Diet History in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Elected delegate from District #13 Virginia Nurses Association to Virginia Nurses Association Convention
Chosen as Senior Class Advisor
Chosen as S.N.A. Advisor, MCV School of Nursing
Received Mable Montgomery Faculty Award
Received distinction of Faculty Emeritus, VCU/MCV School of Nursing
Grants:
Crowder, D., Henry, J., (1981-1984) Stress and Stress Management in the Primigravid Patient Following Delivery, VCU Grant, $2000.
Research:
Crowder, D., Collins, B., Greenberg, E. Pilot Study of Postpartal Adaptation and Desire for Control in Vaginal-Delivered Mothers, 1989-1992.
Crowder, D., Collins, B. Research Assistant for Study on Postpartal Adaptation and Mother/Infant Interaction After Cesarean Birth: Relationship with Comfort and Desire for Control, 1990.
Crowder, D., Cox, A. Characteristics of Work Study Students (data Collection), 1984-present.
Crowder, D., Cox A. Clinical Performance and Socialization – Work Study Program (Pilot Phase completed), 1983-1984.
