Cheryl L Lacasse
Cheryl L Lacasse , PhD, RN, AOCNS
Clinical Professor
Coordinator, RN-MSN Program
Director, Teaching / Learning Practice and Evaluation
Education
- Ph.D. in Nursing, Nursing, University of Utah, 2017
- M.S., Nursing, Boston College, 1989
Licensure & Certifications
- Advanced Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation - Oncology Nursing Society, 2017
- Oncology Certified Nurse, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation - Oncology Nursing Society, 1986
Awards
- Heroes in Healthcare - Nursing Education, March of Dimes - Arizona chapter, Fall 2021
- Ann Furrow Endowed Professor for Integrative Nursing, The University of Arizona College of Nursing, Fall 2020
- The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Faculty, The University of Arizona College of Nursing and Daisy Foundation, Fall 2020
- Distinguished Gerontological Nurse Educator, National Hartford Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence, Fall 2020
- Integrative Nursing Fellowship, University of Arizona College of Nursing, Summer 2020
- Finalist, Outstanding Poster, 52nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Western Institute of Nursing, Spring 2019
- Distinguished Fellow,, University of Arizona Center for University Educational Scholarship, Spring 2018
- Center for University Educational Scholarship (CUES) Distinguished Fellow, University of Arizona, Spring 2018
- Honorable Mention for Outstanding Poster Presentation, American Association Colleges of Nursing, Spring 2018
- Excellence in Leadership, Beta Mu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Spring 2017
- Excellence in Teaching, The University of Arizona College of Nursing, Spring 2016
- Most Inspirational Mentor, Tucson Nurses Week Foundation, Spring 2016
- Advancing and Leading the Profession - Giving Excellence Meaning (GEM) Award, Nurse.com, Mountain West Region, Summer 2015
- Legacy Member, National Hartford Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence, Spring 2006
Teaching Interests
Active Learning, Virtual Simulation, Innovative Curriculum Development, Teaching/ Learning Outcomes Measures
Courses
Dissertation
NURS 920 (Spring 2024)Nurse Rsrch Evidence Bas Rsch
NURS 512 (Spring 2024)Honors Thesis
NURS 498H (Spring 2024)Dissertation
NURS 920 (Fall 2023)Org Ldshp & Finance Hlth Sys
NURS 688 (Fall 2023)
Dissertation
NURS 920 (Summer 2023)Practicum
NURS 694 (Summer 2023)Healing Environs & Practices
NURS 653 (Summer 2023)Independent Study
NURS 599 (Summer 2023)Dissertation
NURS 920 (Spring 2023)Practicum
NURS 694 (Spring 2023)Healing Environs & Practices
NURS 653 (Spring 2023)Nurse Rsrch Evidence Bas Rsch
NURS 512 (Spring 2023)Practicum
NURS 694 (Fall 2022)Foundations of Sys Leadership
NURS 520 (Fall 2022)
Research Preceptorship
NURS 791A (Summer 2022)Independent Study
NURS 599 (Spring 2022)Research Preceptorship
NURS 791A (Fall 2021)Practicum
NURS 694 (Fall 2021)Independent Study
NURS 599 (Fall 2021)Honors Thesis
NURS 498H (Fall 2021)
Independent Study
NURS 699 (Summer 2021)Practicum
NURS 694 (Summer 2021)Independent Study
NURS 599 (Spring 2021)Honors Thesis
NURS 498H (Spring 2021)Honors Thesis
NURS 498H (Fall 2020)
Independent Study
NURS 599 (Spring 2020)Practicum
NURS 694 (Fall 2019)Independent Study
NURS 599 (Fall 2019)Honors Thesis
NURS 498H (Fall 2019)
Independent Study
NURS 599 (Summer 2019)Practicum
NURS 694 (Spring 2019)Independent Study
NURS 599 (Spring 2019)Honors Thesis
NURS 498H (Spring 2019)Independent Study
NURS 599 (Fall 2018)Honors Thesis
NURS 498H (Fall 2018)
Healing Environs & Practices
NURS 653 (Summer 2018)Clin Syst Leadership Imm
NURS 660B (Spring 2018)Clinical Sys Leader Immersion
NURS 660 (Spring 2018)Healthcare Environ & Care Coor
NURS 545 (Spring 2018)Practicum
NURS 694 (Fall 2017)Clinical Sys Leader Immersion
NURS 660 (Fall 2017)Clin Syst Leadership Imm
NURS 660B (Fall 2017)Healing Environs & Practices
NURS 653 (Fall 2017)Independent Study
NURS 599 (Fall 2017)
Practicum
NURS 694 (Summer 2017)Clinical Sys Leader Immersion
NURS 660 (Summer 2017)Clin Syst Leadership Imm
NURS 660B (Summer 2017)Applied Stats for Evid Based
NURS 502 (Summer 2017)Clinical Sys Leader Immersion
NURS 660 (Spring 2017)Clin Syst Leadership Imm
NURS 660B (Spring 2017)Healing Environs & Practices
NURS 653 (Spring 2017)Honors Thesis
NURS 498H (Spring 2017)Clinical Sys Leader Immersion
NURS 660 (Fall 2016)Clin Syst Leadership Imm
NURS 660B (Fall 2016)
Clinical Sys Leader Immersion
NURS 660 (Summer 2016)Clin Syst Leadership Imm
NURS 660B (Summer 2016)Healing Environs & Practices
NURS 653 (Summer 2016)Practicum
NURS 694 (Spring 2016)Clinical Sys Leader Immersion
NURS 660 (Spring 2016)Clin Syst Leadership Imm
NURS 660B (Spring 2016)Honors Thesis
NURS 498H (Spring 2016)
Research Interests
Co-morbidity Burden, Symptom Burden, Cancer Survivorship, Healthy Aging
Chapters
- Lacasse, C. L., & Mueller, K. (2019). Integrative Nursing Management of Intestinal Disturbances. In Integrative Nursing, second edition(pp 240-257). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
- Lacasse, C. L., & Mueller, K. (2018). Integrative Nursing Management of Intestinal Disturbances. In Integrative Nursing, second edition(p. 22). Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2015). Age-related Challenges in Symptom Management. In A Guide to Oncology Symptom Management (2nd edition). Pittsburgh: Oncology Nursing Press.
Journals/Publications
- Crist, J. D., Liu, J., Shea, K. D., Peterson, R. L., Martin-Plank, L., Lacasse, C. L., May, J. T., Wyles, C. L., Williams, D. K., Slebodnik, M., Heasley, B. J., & Phillips, L. R. (2019). "Tipping point" concept analysis in the family caregiving context. Nursing Forum, 54(4), 582-592.
- Phillips, L. R., Heasley, B. J., Slebodnik, M. B., Williams, D. K., Wyles, C. L., May, J. L., Lacasse, C. L., Martin Plank, L. M., Peterson, R. L., Shea, K. D., & Crist, J. D. (2019). Tipping Point Concept Analysis in the Family Caregiving Context. Nursing Forum.
- Phillips, L. R., Phillips, L. R., Heasley, B. J., Heasley, B. J., Slebodnik, M. B., Slebodnik, M. B., Williams, D. K., Williams, D. K., Wyles, C. L., Wyles, C. L., May, J. L., May, J. L., Lacasse, C. L., Lacasse, C. L., Martin Plank, L. M., Martin Plank, L. M., Peterson, R. L., Peterson, R. L., Shea, K. D., , Shea, K. D., et al. (2019). Tipping Point Concept Analysis in the Family Caregiving Context. Nursing Forum, 54(3), 10. doi:DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12373
- Bristol, A. A., Crist, J. D., Phillips, L. R., Shea, K. D., & Lacasse, C. (2017). Family Caregivers' Experiences of Within-Hospital Handoffs for Older Adults in Acute Care. Journal of nursing care quality.
- Lacasse, C., & Lacasse, C. L. (2013). Developing nursing leaders for the future: achieving competency for transformational leadership. Oncology nursing forum, 40(5).
- Lacasse, C., & Lacasse, C. L. (2011). Polypharmacy and symptom management in older adults. Clinical journal of oncology nursing, 15(1).
- Lacasse, C., & Lacasse, C. L. (2008). Theory integration: comorbidity burden and symptom perception in older adults with cancer. Nursing science quarterly, 21(1).
- Lacasse, C., & Beck, S. L. (2007). Clinical assessment of symptom clusters. Seminars in oncology nursing, 23(2), 106-12.
Proceedings Publications
- Crist, J. D., Shea, K. D., Peterson, R., Loque, K., Jessica, P., Liu, J., Martin Plank, L. M., Lacasse, C. L., May, J., Zhang, Y., Beverly, H., & Phillips, L. R. (2019, Fall). Sensor Technology: Mexican American Caregiving Families. In Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science.
- Phillips, L. R., Liu, J., Beverly, H., Martin Plank, L. M., Lacasse, C. L., Rachel, P., Crist, J. D., & Shea, K. D. (2019, November). Symposium The Tipping Point Study, Digital Detection and Decision Support for Older Adults and Families. In Gerontological Society of America.
Presentations
- Godfrey, T. M., Joyce, A., Palmieri, S., Rainbow, J., Lacasse, C. L., Rishel, C. J., Wofford, K., Newson, L., Kent, E., & Sweeney, C. (2022, March). Why Meaningful Recognition Matters: Helping Nursing Faculty Bloom During a Pandemic. Creating Healthy Work Environments National Conference. Washington D.C.: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L., & Shaver, J. (2021). Feedback: The Power-packed Learning Fertilizer.. Faculty Development Teaching/ Learning Seminar. University of Arizona College of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L., & Shaver, J. (2021). Case Learning for Flipping the Classroom. Faculty Development Teaching/ Learning Seminar. University of Arizona College of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L., & Shaver, J. (2021). Exploring Teaching/ Learning Challenges. Faculty Development Teaching/ Learning Seminars. UA College of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2020, February). Enhancing Online Learning: Designing Immersive Virtual Experiences. Inside UArizona CUES Scholarship Series. University of Arizona Main Campus: CUES.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2019, September). Comorbidity and Symptom Burden in Older Adults with Cancer. Advances in Aging Research Lecture Series. Tucson, AZ: Center on Aging - Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program; UA College of Medicine.
- Lacasse, C. L., Crist, J., Shea, K., Phillips, L., & Heasley, B. (2019, April). Identification of Tipping Points in Aging Populations: Concept Development. Western Institute of Nursing. San Diego, CA: Western Institute of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2019, April). Comorbidity and Symptom Measurement in Oncology Scale: Development and Pilot Results. Western Institute of Nursing. San Diego, CA: Western Institute of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L., & Walters, M. (2019, May). Mentoring Future Nurse Leaders: Leading Across Generations. 2019 Tucson Nurses Week Conference. Tucson, AZ: Tucson Nurses Week Foundation.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2019, September). Graceful Aging in Nursing: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Retirement. 2019 AzNA Centennial Celebration. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Nurses Association.
- Lacasse, C. L., & Silvers, C. (2019, February). Learning Leadership Skills in Quality and Safety: Interactive Application of Kimishibai Cards. AACN Master's Education Conference. Tampa, Florida: AACN.
- Lacasse, C. L., Crist, J., Phillips, L., & Lui, J. (2019, November). Lawton's Theory of Person-Environment Fit: A Framework for a Transdisciplinary Tipping Points Study. Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting. Austin, TX: Gerontological Society of America.
- Lacasse, C. L., Martin-Plank, L., Heasley, B., & Phillips, L. (2019, November). The Significance of Identifying a Tipping Point. Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting. Austin, TX: Gerontological Society of America.
- Lacasse, C. L., Phillips, L., Heasley, B., Crist, J., Liu, J., & Martin-Plank, L. (2019, November). Creating a Portal Plus. Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting. Austin, TX: Gerontological Society of America.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2019, January). Joy of Aging. Green Valley Nurses Group Meeting. Green Valley: Green Valley Nurses Group.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2018, November). RN-MSN Program Overview & Gerontology Nursing Emphasis. Nursing Faculty Exchange: University of Arizona and UNISON. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona - College of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2018, October). Assessment and Evaluation: Superpowers or Mandatory Necessities?. Coaching and Academic Teaching Scholarship [CATS] meeting. UA College of Nursing: General Nursing and Health Education Division.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2018, Fall). Overview of Clinical Scholarship at UA - panel presentation. Faculty Learning Communities Kickoff meeting. University of Arizona: University of Arizona.
- Lacasse, C. L., & Walters, M. R. (2018, May). Mentoring Future Nurse Leaders: Cultivating and Fostering Productive Relationships. Tucson Nurses Week Foundation Conference. Tucson, AZ: Tucson Nurses Week Foundation.
- Perez, L. J., & Lacasse, C. L. (2018, May). Nurse of the Future Competencies: Are You a Nurse of the Future or the Past?. Tucson Nurses Week Foundation. Ventana Canyon Tucson Arizona: Tucson Nurses Week Foundation.
- Lacasse, C. L., & Walters, M. (2017, May). Mentoring Future Nursing Leaders: Developing Competency and Confidence. Showcase of Tucson Nurses Conference. Tucson, AZ: Tucson Nurses Week Foundation.
- Lacasse, C. L., & Blumenfeld, K. (2017, April). Infusing Integrative Nursing Principles in to Leadership Education: Learning to Transform Care Environments. 2nd International Integrative Nursing Symposium. Tucson, AZ.
- Lacasse, C. L., & Pool, N. (2017, March). Integrative Nursing: Implications for Nursing Practice. Webinar. Online: UA College of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L., Koithan, M. S., & Pool, N. (2016, 5/16). Foundations and Principles of Integrative Nursing. Tucson Nurses Week Foundation Showcase. Tucson, AZ: Tucson Nurses Week Foundation.
Poster Presentations
- Lacasse, C. L., Lacasse, C. L., Perez, L. J., Perez, L. J., Godfrey, T. M., & Godfrey, T. M. (2021, June). The Arizona Nursing Inclusive Excellence Program: Shifting the education paradigm. Diversity Impact Summit. Virtual format: American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L., Perez, L., & Godfrey, T. (2021). The Arizona Inclusive Excellence Program: Shifting the Education Paradigm. AANC HRSA Grantee Summitt. Online: AACN.
- Perez, L. J., Godfrey, T. M., & Lacasse, C. L. (2021, October). Cultivating and Supporting Diversity in the Future Nursing Workforce. Arizona Nurses Association. Phoenix: AzNA.
- Crist, J. D., Martin Plank, L. M., & Lacasse, C. L. (2020, November). Mutual Respect: Communication for Innovative Partnerships in Interdisciplinary Geroscience Research. Leadership Conference. Online: National Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2019, February). Leadership Excellence Advising and Development Program: An Online Mentoring Program for Nurse Leaders of the Future. AACN Master's Education Conference. Miami, Florida: AACN.
- Lacasse, C. L., & O'Connell, M. (2019, April). Virtual Clinical Supervision for Senior Nursing Preceptorship: A Feasibility Pilot. Western Institute of Nursing. San Diego, CA: Western Institute of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L., & Postal, M. (2019, April). Integrative Treatment of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Best Practice Approach. Western Institute of Nursing. San Diego, CA: Western Institute of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L., Perez, L., & Pendleton, S. (2019, May). Treating Chronic Low Back Pain Without Opioids. Honors Pinnacle Engagement Expo. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2018, February). Transforming Care Environments Through Innovative Leadership Education. 2018 Master's Education Conference. Anaheim, CA: American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
- Marnell, N., Lacasse, C. L., & Trujillo, A. (2018, April). Innovative Leadership Development in a Baccalaureate Capstone Course. Western Institute of Nursing Conference. Spokane, WA: Western Institute of Nursing.
- Perez, L. J., & Lacasse, C. L. (2018, January). Innovative Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Baccalaureate Students. Elsevier Nursing Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada: Elsevier.
- Perez, L. J., & Lacasse, C. L. (2018, January). INNOVATIVE EDUCATION IN PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR BACCALAUREATE STUDENT. Elsevier Nursing Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada: Elsevier.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2017, April). Comorbidity and Symptom Measurement in Oncology Scale: Development and Testing. Arizona Geriatric Nurses Association Annual Conference. Tucson, AZ: Arizona Geriatric Nurses Association.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2017, February). Clinical Systems Leadership Immersion: Best Practices in Online Education. 2017 Master’s Education Conference. Atlanta, GA: American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2017, April). Symptom Experience and Comorbidity in Older Cancer Survivors: A Critical Review. Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference. Denver, CO: Western Institute of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L., Munson, M., & Spinx, E. (2017, April). Transforming Medical-Surgical Nursing Education by Infusing Principles and Practices of Integrative Care. 2nd International Integrative Nursing Symposium. Tucson, AZ.
- Lacasse, C. L., & Fuentes, J. (2017, April). Preventing Compassion Fatigue in Pediatric Oncology Nurses: Best Practices. Western Institute of Nursing. Denver, CO: Western Institute of Nursing.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2017, May). Symptom Experience and Comorbidity in Older Cancer Survivors: A Critical Review. 2017 Nurses Week Poster Showcase. Tucson, AZ: College of Nursing Research and Scolarship Committee.
- Williams, D. K., & Lacasse, C. L. (2017, April). Mindfully Incorporating Principles of Integrative Nursing in Academic Population Health Courses. 2nd International Integrative Nursing Symposium. Tucson.
Others
- Lacasse, C. L., Murrain, V. E., Siwik, V. P., Tong, T. G., & Perez, L. J. (2018, July). Project Taking Charge. Nexus Summit 2018 Submission for Award.
- Lacasse, C. L. (2017, May). Comorbidity and Symptom Measurement in Oncology Scale: Development and Pilot Results in Older Adult Cancer Survivors.. Proquest Dissertation Abstracts. Proquest number: 10277663.