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Fitton, L., Astroth, K. M., Wilson, D. D. (2015). Changing Measures to Evaluate Changing Bone.Orthopaedic Nursing, 34(1), 12-20.Woith, W. L., Jenkins, S., Astroth, K. M., Kennedy, J. (2014). Lessons learned from conductingqualitative research in a hospital. Nurse Researcher, 22(2), 38-41.Pohl, C., Astroth, K. M., Sons, S., Cranston, M., Kerber, C., Simmons, S. Health Department andAcademic Partnership to Assess Influenza Vaccination Uptake. Public Health Nursing.Haras, M., Astroth, K. M., Woith, W. L., Kossman, S. P., Hesson-McInnis, M. Exploring AdvanceCare Planning from the Nephrology Nurse Perspective. Nephrology Nursing Journal.Jeffers, B. R., Astroth, K. M. (2013). Leveraging the Role of the Clinical Nurse Leader in the Eraof Health Care Reform. Nursing Forum.Astroth, K. M., Woith, W. L., Stapleton, S., Degeitz, J., Jenkins, S. (2013). Qualitative Explorationof Nurses' Decisions to Activate Rapid Response Teams. Journal of Clinical Nursing.Astroth, K. M., Russell, C., Welch, J. (2013). Non-Pharmaceutical Fatigue Interventions in AdultsReceiving Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review. Nephrology Nursing Journal.Hickey, K., Kerber, C., Kim, M., Astroth, K. M., Schlenker, E. Gambling and Perceived Healthamong Adult Jail Inmates. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 10(1), 36-43.Welch, J., Astroth, K. M., Perkins, S., Johnson, C., Connelly, K. H., Siek, K., Jones, J. A PilotStudy Examining a Mobile Application for Self-Monitoring Diet and Fluid Intake. Research inNursing and Health.Hickey, K., Kerber, C., Astroth, K. M., Kim, M., Schlenker, E. Perceived Health and GamblingBehavior of Inmates: A Review of Literature. Nursing Forum.Connelly, K., Siek, K. A., Chaudry, B., Jones, J., Astroth, K. M., Welch, J. L. (in press). An OfflineMobile Nutrition Monitoring Intervention for Varying Literacy Patients Receiving Hemodialysis:A Pilot Study Examining Usage and Usability. Journal of the American Medical InformaticsAssociation, 19(5), 705-712.Kerber, C., Hickey, K., Astroth, K. M., Kim, M. Gambling Behaviors and Perceived Health amongIncarcerated Older Adults. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services,50(8), 32-39.Astroth, K. M., Fish, A. F., Mitchell, G. L., Bachman, J. A., Hsueh, K. H. (2010). Construct Validityof Four Exercise Stage of Change Measures in Adults. Research in Nursing & Health, 33(3),254-264.Welch, J., Siek, K. A., Connelly, K. H., Astroth, K. M., McManus, M. S., Scott, L., Heo, S., Kraus,M. (2010). Merging Health Literacy with Computer Technology: Self Managing Diet and FluidIntake among Adult Hemodialysis Patients. Patient education and counseling, 79, 192-198.Fish, A. F., Frid, D. J., Mitchell, D. L., Fish, J. L., Christman, S. K., Astroth, K. M. (2007).Readiness to exercise: A comparison of 3 instruments and an interview. Progress inCardiovascular Nursing.Reviewer, Conference PaperReviewer, Conference Paper, Midwest Nursing Research Society. (2012 - Present).

Presentations GivenMather, D., Schiedenhelm, S., Astroth, K. M., "Interactive evidence-based practice, PI/ResearchCouncil In-service," OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL. (May 2012).Astroth, K. M., "Balance, ISU Honors Program Juggling Life without Looking Like a Clown," ISUFaculty Panal, Normal, IL. (November 2011).Astroth, K. M., Lindsey, P. L., "Understanding Nursing Research," OSF St. Joseph MedicalCenter, Bloomington, IL. (January 2010).Oral PresentationPohl, C. (Author & Presenter), Astroth, K. M. (Author & Presenter), S. S. (Author & Presenter),Cranston, M. (Author), Kerber, C. (Author), Illinois Public Health Association, "ExploringCommunity/Academic Partnerships for Public Health Planning," Schamberg, IL. (July 9,2014).Welch, J., Connelly, K., Siek, K., Jones, J., Perkins, S., Chaudry, B., Kain, J., Scott, L., Astroth, K.M., Heo, S., McManus, M. S., 20th International Nursing Research Congress Focusing onEvidence-Based Practice, "Merging Literacy with Computer Technology for Self-ManagingDiet and Fluid Intake," Vancouver, Canada. (July 2009).Astroth, K. M. (Presenter), Mennonite College of Nursing/Sigma Theta Tau International, Xi PiChapter Research Day, "Relationship of Standardized Nursing Achievement Tests toPerformance on Nursing Licensure Examination," Bloomington, Illinois. (1999).PaperKelly, S. A. (Author & Presenter), Susan, K. (Author), Astroth, K. M. (Author), Dyck, M. J.(Author), Forneris, S. G. (Author), Annual Conference, "Interacting in Dementia: UsingSimulation in Geriatric Nursing Education," Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS),Milwaukee, WI. (March 19, 2016).Jenkins, S. (Author & Presenter), Astroth, K. M. (Author), Woith, W. L. (Author), 39th AnnualResearch Conference, "Nurse perceptions of facilitators and barriers related to RRTactivation.," Midwest Nursing Research Society, Indianapolis, IN. (April 2015).Astroth, K. M. (Author & Presenter), Kerber, C. (Author), Woith, W. L. (Author), Jenkins, S.(Author), 39th Annual Research Conference, "Perceptions of new nurses concerning incivilityin the workplace.," Midwest Nursing Research Society, Indianapolis, IN. (April 2015).Astroth, K. M. (Author & Presenter), Pohl, C. (Author), Kerber, C. (Author), Simmons, S. (Author),Sons, S. (Author), Cranston, M. (Author), Kim, M. (Author), Montesdeoca, M. (Author), 142ndAPHA Annual Meeting and Exposition, "Influenza Vaccine Uptake in a Midwest County: ACollaborative Study," American Public Health Association, New Orleans, LA. (November 18,2014).

Haras, M. (Author & Presenter), Astroth, K. M. (Author), Hesson-McInnis, M. (Author), Kossman,S. P. (Author), Woith, W. L. (Author), American Nephrology Nurses Associations' 45thNational Symposium, "A Measure of Nephrology Nurse Perceptions toward Advance CarePlanning," Anaheim, CA. (April 2014).Astroth, K. M. (Author & Presenter), Russell, C. (Author), Welch, J. (Author), Sigma Theta TauInternational Nursing Honor Society, 24th International Nursing Research Congress, "ASystematic Review of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions to Reduce Fatigue In AdultsReceiving Hemodialysis," Prague, Czech Republic. (July 2013).Stenger, D. A. (Author & Presenter), Astroth, K. M. (Author & Presenter), Quality and SafetyEducation for Nurses 2013 National Forum, "Building a Quality Graduate Nurse with a Qualityand Safety Education for Nurses Foundation," Atlanta, GA. (May 2013).Astroth, K. M., Fish, A. F. (Author), 32nd Annual Research Conference, "Factors PredictingExercise Performance in a Work Setting," Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS),Indianapolis, IN. (March 2008).Astroth, K. M. (Presenter), Fish, A. (Presenter), Bachman, J. (Presenter), Hsueh, K. (Presenter),31st Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society Research Conference; Linking Research &Practice: A Roadmap to the Future, "Exercise Stage of Change Classification: A Comparisonof Three Instruments and an Interview," Midwest Nursing Research Society, Omaha,Nebraska. (March 23, 2007).Astroth, K. M., "Intro to Evidence Based Research 101," PI/Research Council, OSF St. JosephMedical Center. (February 2005).Astroth, K. M. (Presenter), Kossman, S. P. (Presenter), OSF St. Joseph Medical CenterResearch and PI Committee, "Research for Evidence Based Practice: 101," OSF St. Joseph,Bloomington, Illinois. (February 1, 2005).Astroth, K. M. (Author & Presenter), Fish, A. F. (Author), St. Louis University School of Nursing28th Annual Research Conference, "Effectiveness of Step Treadmill Exercise Training inReducing Resting Blood Pressure in Women with Unmedicated Hypertension," Saint Louis,Missouri. (October 5, 2001).PosterKelly, S., Dyck, M. J., Astroth, K. M., International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation andLearning, "Application of Learning: Simulation in Geriatric Nurisng Education," Grapevine,Texas. (June 15, 2016).Stapleton, S. (Author & Presenter), Valerio, T. (Author), Astroth, K. M. (Author), Woodhouse, S.(Author), 2016 MNRS Annual Conference, "Distress levels and contributors in communitycancer radiotherapy patients," Midwest Nursing Research Society, Milwaukee, WI. (March19, 2016).Merila, K. (Author & Presenter), Braker, L. (Author & Presenter), Astroth, K. M. (Author), 38thAnnual Conference Midwest Nursing Research Society, "An Assessment of Oral healthService Needs in a Rural Community: Lessons Learned," St. Louis, MO. (March 2014).

Woith, W. L. (Author & Presenter), Jenkins, S. (Author & Presenter), Astroth, K. M. (Author &Presenter), 38th Annual Conference Midwest Nursing Research Society, "Facilitators andBarriers to Conducting Research in Hospitals," St. Louis, MO. (March 2014).Jenkins, S. (Author & Presenter), Astroth, K. M., Woith, W. L., Sigma Theta Tau InternationalConference, "Factors influencing nurses' decision-making in rapid response activation," STTI,Indianapolis, IN. (2013).Astroth, K. M. (Author & Presenter), Russell, C. (Author), Welch, J. (Author & Presenter), NationalKidney Foundation 2013 Spring Clinical Meeting, "Non-Pharmaceutical Fatigue Interventionsin Adults Receiving Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review," Orlando, FL. (April 2013).Haras, M. (Author & Presenter), Astroth, K. M. (Author), Hesson-McInnis, M. (Author), Kossman,S. P. (Author), Woith, W. L. (Author), 37th Annual Conference Midwest Nursing ResearchSociety, "A Measure of Nephrology Nurse Perceptions Toward Advance Care Planning,"Chicago, IL. (March 2013).Woith, W. L., Jenkins, S., Astroth, K. M., Hesson-McInnis, M., Kennedy, J., 37th Annualconference Midwest Nursing Research Society, "Measurement of Facilitators and Barriers toNurses' Activation of Rapid Response Team," MNRS, Chicago, IL. (March 2013).Garcia, C., Kerber, C., Woith, W. L., Kim, M., Astroth, K. M., Dyck, M. J., MNRS AnnualConference 2013, "Functional status of older adults after hip fracture: An integrative Review,"Midwest Nursing Research Society, Chicago, IL. (March 9, 2013).Hickey, K., Kerber, C., Astroth, K. M., Kim, M., 36th Annual Research Conference, "PerceivedHealth and Gambling in Older Inmates," Midwest Nursing Research Society, Dearborn MI.(April 14, 2012).Simons, K., O'Malley, M., Astroth, K. M., Graduate Research Symposium, "Using Peer Instructionto Educate College Aged Females on Breast Self Examination," Illinois State University. (April13, 2012).Darin, A., Steffens, L., Kil, A., Astroth, K. M., Graduate Research Symposium, "What’s the BigDeal? It’s Just a Peanut ," Illinois State University. (April 13, 2012).Astroth, K. M. (Author & Presenter), Woith, W. L. (Author & Presenter), Stapleton, S. (Author &Presenter), Jenkins, S. (Author & Presenter), Robert, D. J. (Presenter), Midwest NursingResearch 2012 Conference, "Qualitative exploration of nurses' decision-making in activatingrapid response teams," MNRS, Dearborn, MI. (April 13, 2012).Kari, H., Kerber, C., Astroth, K. M., Kim, M., Midwest Nursing Research Society, "PerceivedHealth and Gambling Behavior in Older Inmates," Dearborn, MI. (March 2012).Astroth, K. M., Stenger, D. A., 2012 AACN CNL Summit, "The Clinical Nurse Leader: Shaping theNew Health Care Environment," AACN, Tampa, FL. (January 2012).Sloman, C. (Author & Presenter), Astroth, K. M. (Author), 35th Annual Research Conference,"Relationships Between CPAP Use, Daytime Sleepiness, and Functional Status in Elderswith Obstructive Sleep Apnea," Midwest Nursing Research Society, Columbus, OH. (April2011).Paudel, S. (Presenter), Tex, S. (Presenter), Astroth, K. M. (Other), Graduate ResearchSymposium, "Gardasil Education for Nursing Students," Illinois State University, Normal, IL.(March 2011).

Quaint, P. (Presenter), Rhinehart, L. A. (Presenter), Astroth, K. M. (Other), Graduate ResearchSymposium, "Increasing Teacher' Awareness of Childhood Obesity," Illinois State University,Normal, IL. (March 2011).Astroth, K. M., Welch, J., Connelly, K., Jones, J., Chaudry, B., Scott, L., 34th Annual ConferenceMidwest Nursing Research Society, "Electronically Self-Monitoring Physical Activities inAdults on Hemodialysis," MNRS, Kansas City, MO. (April 2010).Astroth, K. M., Stapleton, S., 2010 AACN CNL Summit, "The Journey of a CNL Educator: FirstYear Experience," AACN, San Diego, CA. (January 2010).Astroth, K. M. (Author & Presenter), Fish, A. F. (Author), Bachman, J. A. (Author), Hsueh, K.-H.(Author), Annual Meeting, "Estimating Construct Validity of Four Measures of Readiness toExercise," American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN. (May 2008).Astroth, K. M. (Presenter), 30th Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society, "Healthy Lifestyles ofAdults in a Work Setting," Midwest Nursing Research Society, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (April3, 2006).Astroth, K. M. (Presenter), Mennonite College of Nursing/Sigma Theta Tau International, XiPiChapter Research Day, "Measuring Exercise Stage of Change Classifications," Illinois StateUniversity, Normal, Illinois. (April 1, 2004).Astroth, K. M. (Presenter), 27th Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society, "Measuring ExerciseStage of Change Classification," Midwest Nursing Research Society, Grand Rapids,Michigan. (April 6, 2003).Astroth, K. M. (Presenter), 27th Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society, "Psychometric IssuesWhen Measuring Exercise Stage of Change," Midwest Nursing Research Society, GrandRapids, Michigan. (April 6, 2003).Astroth, K. M. (Presenter), 6th Annual Research Day, "Psychometric Issues Related toMeasurement of Exercise Stage of Change," University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.(April 1, 2003).Astroth, K. M. (Presenter), 4th Annual Research Day, "Determination of Exercise Stage ofChange Using Three Instruments and a Structured Interview," University of Missouri,Columbia, Missouri. (April 15, 2002).Astroth, K. M. (Presenter), 26th Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society, "Measuring ExerciseStage of Change Classification Using Three Instruments and Interview (Pilot Study),"Midwest Nursing Research Society, Chicago, Illinois. (March 3, 2002).Media ContributionsRadioIntervieweeWGLT. (March 2014).WGLT. (October 2013).Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

GrantJenkins, Sheryl (Principal), Woith, Wendy L. (Co-Principal), Kerber, Cynthia (Co-Principal),Astroth, Kim M. (Co-Principal), "An immersion experience in the conduct of qualitativeresearch: Helping students understand the impact of civility on homeless people’s healthcareoutcomes.," Sponsored by So TL Illinois State University, Illinois State University, 5,000.00,Currently Under Review.Jenkins, Sheryl (Principal), Woith, Wendy L. (Co-Principal), Kerber, Cynthia (Co-Principal),Astroth, Kim M. (Co-Principal), "Helping students understand the impact of civility onhomeless people’s healthcare outcomes.," Sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau International,Other, 10,000.00, Currently Under Review.Astroth, Kim M. (Co-Principal), haras, Mary (Co-Principal), "A Measure of Nephrology NursePerceptions toward Advance Care Planning," Sponsored by American Nephrology Nurses’Association, 5,000.00, Funded. (2013 - 2014).Stapleton, Stephen (Principal), Astroth, Kim M. (Co-Principal), Valerio, Teresa (Co-Principal),"Distress in patients with cancer treated at a Community Cancer Center," Sponsored byUniversity Research Grant, Illinois State University, 3,257.54, Funded. (July 1, 2013 - June30, 2014).Jenkins, Sheryl, Woith, Wendy L., Astroth, Kim M., "Exploration of Facilitators and Barriers toNurses' Activation of Rapid Response Teams," Sponsored by American Association ofCritical Care Nurses, 10,000.00, Currently Under Review. (2012 - 2013).Jenkins, Sheryl (Co-Principal), Astroth, Kim M. (Principal), Woith, Wendy L. (Co-Principal),"Facilitators and barriers to nurses' activation of rapid response teams," Sponsored by STTIXi Pi, 2,000.00, Funded. (2012 - 2013).Jenkins, Sheryl (Principal), Astroth, Kim M. (Co-Principal), Woith, Wendy L. (Co-Principal),"Exploration of Facilitators and Barriers to Nurses' Activation of Rapid Response Teams,"Sponsored by American Nurses Foundation, Private, 7,500.00, Currently Under Review.(July 2012 - July 2013).Jenkins, Sheryl (Principal), Astroth, Kim M. (Co-Principal), Stapleton, Stephen (Co-Principal),Woith, Wendy L. (Co-Principal), "Qualitative Exploration of Nurses’ Decision Making inActivating Rapid Response Teams," Sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau International, Xi Pichapter Research Award, Other, 1,100.00, Funded. (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012).Stapleton, Stephen (Co-Principal), Jenkins, Sheryl (Principal), Astroth, Kim M. (Co-Principal),Woith, Wendy L. (Co-Principal), "Qualitative Exploration of Nurses' Decision Making inActivating Rapid Response Teams," Sponsored by University Research Grant, Illinois StateUniversity, 2,091.48, Funded. (May 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012).Astroth, Kim M. (Principal), "Partnership for Research Involving Vulnerable Populations,"Sponsored by Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University, 3,000.00, Funded.(July 2008).Astroth, Kim M. (Supporting), "Training in Behavioral Nursing - Postdoctoral Fellowship submittedby K. Astroth," Sponsored by National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Institute ofNursing Research, Federal, 43,276.00, Funded. (August 2007).Astroth, Kim M. (Principal), "Partnership for Research Involving Vulnerable Populations,"Sponsored by Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University, 3,130.35, Funded.(July 2007).

Astroth, Kim M. (Principal), "Partnership for Research Involving Vulnerable Populations,"Sponsored by Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University, 3,203.00, Funded.(March 2007).Astroth, Kim M. (Co-Principal), Jeffers, Brenda Recchia (Principal), Terhark, Aimee (CoPrincipal), "Smoking Cessation & Prevention: Seeing Clearly Through the Smoke,"Sponsored by The American Medical Student Association, Federal, 200.00, Funded.(September 22, 2005).Astroth, Kim M., "Facilitating infusion of education of tobacco control practices into bothundergraduate and graduate curriulums," Sponsored by Tobacco Control PracticesWorkshop, Georgetown University, Washington D.C., Private, 750.00. (2004).Astroth, Kim M. (Principal), "Healthy Lifestyles of Adults in a Work Setting," Sponsored by SigmaTheta Tau International, Xi Pi Chapter, Private, 800.00, Funded. (June 1, 2004).Astroth, Kim M. (Principal), "Jeanne O'Grady Scholarship Grant," Sponsored by Barnes Collegeof Nursing, University of Missouri, Private, 300.00, Funded. (February 1, 2004).Astroth, Kim M. (Principal), "Measuring Exercise Stage of Change in Adults in a Work Setting,"Sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau International, Nu Chi Chapter Research Award, Private, 500.00, Funded. (May 1, 2003).Intellectual Contributions in SubmissionJournal ArticlesKelly, S., Dyck, M. J., Astroth, K. M., Forneris, S. G. Simulation in geriatric nursing education: Aliterature review. Journal of Nursing Education.OtherKelly, S., Kossman, S. P., Astroth, K. M., Forneris, S. G., Dyck, M. J. Does simulation improvenursing student knowledge, skills, and attitudes in identifying delirium superimposed ondementia?. Research in Gerontological Nursing.Refereed Journal ArticlesHaras, M., Astroth, K. M., Hesson-McInnis, M., Woith, W. L., Kossman, S. P. (2015). A Measureof Nephrology Nurse Perceptions toward Advance Care Planning: Validation of the NephRNPerceptions toward Advance Care Planning Instrument. Nephrology Nursing Journal.Haras, M., Astroth, K. M., Kossman, S. P., Woith, W. L., Hesson-McInnis, M. (2015).Development and Initial Validation

Illinois State University, Mennonite College of Nursing. Associate Professor 2015-2016 Illinois State University, Mennonite College of Nursing. Associate Professor 2014-2015 Illinois State University, Mennonite College of Nursing. Associate Professor 2013-2014 Illinois State University, Mennonite College of Nursing. Associate Professor 2012-2013