Lora Walter, DNP, MSN, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing, RN-BSN Program and Pathways to Nursing (PTN) Coordinator
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined Chatham: 2013
ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST
Student-centered Pedagogies and Effective Academic Advising Strategies
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Lora Walter teaches in the RN-BSN, MSN, and DNP programs, promoting student-centered learning. She also coordinates the RN-BSN Program and Pathways to Nursing. Dr. Walter has deep roots at Chatham, where she earned her BSN, MSN, and DNP degrees and began working as a clinical coordinator in 2013. As a professional registered nurse, Dr. Walter worked in a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for 8 years. Her scholarly agenda focuses on advising and educating nursing students using technological and student-centered pedagogies in nursing education.
EDUCATION
- DNP, Chatham University, 2018
- MSN, Chatham University, 2013
- BSN, Chatham University, 2011
- RN, Shadyside School of Nursing, 2005
- BA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1984
AWARDS
- Cameos of Caring, 2020
- ACES Award, 2010
- Cameos of Caring, Rookies of the Year, 2006
- Jane Burger Advising Award for Faculty, received 2016, nominated 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
ORGANIZATIONS
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Chi Zeta Chapter, Counselor
- National League of Nursing
CERTIFICATIONS
- Neonatal Intensive Care Certification
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- O’Brien, C. T., Walter, L. (2022, November). Implementing technology assignments developed from a faculty technology fellows program.
- Walter, L. (2022, May). Storytelling to engage staff nurses in continuing education: A proven approach. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 53(5).
- Rittle, C., Walter, L. (2022). Covid-19 vaccines and mRNA technology: Not as new as many believe. The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 27(2).
- Singh, A., Spadaro, K., Piotrowski, M. M., Fisher, M., Walter, L., Doas, M. (2021). Exploring student perceptions of a virtual practicum. Journal of Nursing Education.
- Hopkins, E. E., Wasco, J. J., Spadaro, K. C., Fisher, M., Walter, L., Piotrowski, M. (2021). Crisis response to COVID-19: Elements for a successful virtual even transition. Journal of Education and Practice, 11(3).
- Fisher, M., Walter, L., Slade, J. (2020, August). A helping hand to promote nursing. Nursing2020, 50(8), 67-69.
- Walter, L. & Robb, M. (2019, May/June). Promoting discharge readiness through staff education. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 35(3).
- Walter, L. (2021, April-June). Supporting the tiniest victims of drug withdrawal. Journal of Christian Nursing. Accepted.
- Hopkins, E. E., Spadaro, K., Walter, L., Wasco, J., Fisher, M., & Sterrett, S. (2017, October-December). Incivility in the online classroom: A guide for policy development. Nursing Forum, 52(4), 306-312.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
- Walter, L., & Slade, J. (April 2023). Music Lyrics and Padlet--An Engaging Student-Centered Approach to Learning. Virtual Podium Presentation at the Online Learning Consortium Innovate Conference.
- Walter, L. & Ryan, T. “Virtual Advising Techniques: Connecting to Promote Student Success,” The Teaching Professor Online Conference, Podium Presentation, October 2022.
- Walter, L. (2022, April). Promoting Academic Success in a Writing-Intensive course: A Zoom Approach. UMSON Institute for Educators, Virtual Poster Presentation.
- Slade, J. & Walter, L. (2020, March). A One-Credit Online Class Without Discussion Forums! Podium Presentation at the Pittsburgh Regional Faculty Symposium Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. (Conference cancelled)
- Walter, L. (2020, March). Flow Through Flipgrid—Engaging Students with Video. Podium Presentation at the Pittsburgh Regional Faculty Symposium Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. (Conference cancelled)
- Walter, L. (2019, November). Flipping the Grid to Engage Students Through Video Introductions. Podium presentation at the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate Conference, Orlando, FL.
- Walter, L. (2019, November). Mentoring Through Moodle. Podium presentation at the Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Walter, L. (2019, November). Technology Tools to Enhance Academic Advising. Podium presentation at the Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Walter, L. (2019, March). Flipgrid: Engaging Students Through Video. Interactive presentation at the Pittsburgh Regional Faculty Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Walter, L. (2019, October). Engaging Staff Nurses in Continuing Education—A Storytelling Approach. Podium presentation at the Cleveland Clinic’s Professional Nurse Educators Group Conference, Cleveland, OH.
- Walter, L. (2019). Promoting Family-Centered Care to Achieve Discharge Readiness—Educating Nurses. Podium presentation at the Academy of Neonatal Nursing Conference, Palm Springs, CA.
- Slade, J., and Walter, L. (2018, September). Using Technology to Create a Community in Online Education. National League of Nursing Education Summit, Concurrent Session, Chicago, IL.
- Walter, L. & Slade, J. (2017, November). Humanizing Feedback in the Online Classroom—A Technological Approach. Poster presentation at the meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) BSN Conference, Atlanta, GA.
- Slade, J. & Walter, L. (2017, November). Using Technology to Decrease Student Isolation in Online Education. Podium presentation at the meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) BSN Conference, Atlanta, GA.
- Wu, H., & Walter, L. (2017, April). Exploration of signature pedagogies for international Chinese Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) education students. Podium presentation at the meeting of the Ireland International Conference on Education, Dublin, Ireland.
- Walter, L. (2013). Nurse role models for SIDS risk reduction. Poster presentation at the meeting of the Greater Pittsburgh Nursing Research Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Walter, L. (2013). Nurse role models for SIDS risk reduction. Virtual Poster Presentation-Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Walter, L. (2011). Cultural competency in end-of-life care in the neonatal intensive care unit. Poster Presentation at the meeting of the UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.