Geriatric Mental Health Issues, especially Depression and Suicide
Research Projects
Principal Investigator, "Depression and Silent Suicide Among Hospitalized Elders," Mount Sinai Hospital, 2003-2004.
Co-Principal Investigator, "Grandmothers Caring for Grandchildren in Uganda" (C. Musil, PI), Case Research Initiation Grant, 2002-2003.
Project Director, "Nursing Care Quality Initiative," Mount Sinai NYU Health and North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, 2000-2002.
Principal Investigator, "Small Grant Instrumentation Project," National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 1992-1995.
Project Director, "Pre and Post Doctoral Geriatric Mental Health Research Training," National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health, 1989-1994.
Training Projects
Consultant, Long Island Jewish Hospital Geriatric Family Centered Care Training, Division of Nursing, HRSA, 2003-2006.
Project Director, "Health, Human Rights, and Social Justice: Focus on HIV/AIDS," Case Western Reserve University, Walter Nord UCITE grant, 2002-2003.
Project Director, "Professional Nurse Traineeship Program," Division of Nursing, 1985-1992.
Project Director, "Biomedical Research Support Grant," Division of Research Resources, DHHS, 1985-1992.
Project Director, "Nurse Executive Focus of the PhD in Nursing Program," Division of Nursing, HRSA, 5D23NU00357, 1985-1986.
BSN, Nursing, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
MS, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
PhD, Nursing Education, New York University, New York, NY
MBA, Business Management, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Recent Publications
Fitzpatrick, J. J., Ea, E. E. (2011). In J.J. Fitzpatrick & E.E. Ea (Ed.), 201 Careers in Nursing. New York: Springer Publishing.
Fitzpatrick, J. J., Kazer, M. W. (2011). In J.J. Fitzpatrick & M.W. Wallace (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Nursing Research, 3rd ed. New York: Springer Publishing.
Bates, M. D., Quinn Griffin, M. T., Killion, C. M., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). African American males’ knowledge and attitudes toward genetic testing and willingness to participate in genetic testing: A pilot study. Journal of National Black Nurses' Association, 22(1), 1-7.
Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Book addictions and the elephant in the room. Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(5), 287.
Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Making the future of nursing the present. Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(1), 7.
Hauck, A., Quinn Griffin, M. T., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Structural empowerment and anticipated turnover among critical care nurses. Journal of Nursing Management, 19(2), 269-276.
Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). The “to do” list for the beginning of a new academic year. Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(4), 219.
Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Extending our understanding of cultural competence in nursing education. Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(6), 259.
Baker, S. L., Fitzpatrick, J. J., Quinn Griffin, M. T. (2011). Empowerment and job satisfaction in associate degree nurse educators. Nursing Education Perspectives, 32(4), 234-239. doi: 10.5480/1536-5026-32.4.234.
Sacco, L. M., Quinn Griffin, M. T., McNulty, R., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Use of the Serenity Prayer among adults with type 2 diabetes: a pilot study. Holistic Nursing Practice, 25(4), 192-8.
Barden, A. M., Quinn Griffin, M. T., Donahue, M., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Shared governance and empowerment in registered nurses working in a hospital setting. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 35(3), 212-8.
Sharpnack, P. A., Quinn Griffin, M. T., Benders, A. M., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Self-Transcendence and Spiritual Well-Being in the Amish. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 29(2), 91-7.
Smith, D., Quinn Griffin, M. T., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Exercise and exercise intentions among obese and overweight individuals. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 23(2), 92-100.
O'Shea, E. R., Wallace, M., Quinn Griffin, M. T., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). The effect of an educational session on pediatric nurses' perspectives toward providing spiritual care. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 26(1), 34-43.
Maylone, M. M., Ranieri, L., Quinn Griffin, M. T., McNulty, R., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Collaboration and autonomy: perceptions among nurse practitioners. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 23(1), 51-57 doi: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2010.00576.x.
Rivera, R. R., Fitzpatrick, J. J., Boyle, S. M. (2011). Closing the RN engagement gap: which drivers of engagement matter? Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(6), 265-72.
Fitzpatrick, J. J., Campo, T. M., Lavandero, R. (2011). Critical care staff nurses: empowerment, certification, and intent to leave. Critical Care Nurse, 31(6), e12-7.
Donahue, M., Kazer, M. W., Smith, L., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Effect of a geriatric nurse education program on the knowledge, attitudes, and certification of hospital nurses. J Contin Educ Nurs, 42(8), 360-364. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20110415-01.
Slaven-Lee, P. W., Padden, D., Andrews, C. M., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Emotional Distress and Health Risk Behaviors of Mothers of United States Marines. International Nursing Review, 58(2), 164-70.
Ernst, E. J., Speck, P. M., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Evaluation of image quality of digital photo documentation of female genital injuries following sexual assault. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 7(4), 182-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2011.01103.x.
Clement-O’Brien, K., Polit, D., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Innovativeness of nurse leaders. Journal of Nursing Management.
Adorador, A., McNulty, R., Hart, D., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Perceived barriers to immunizations as identified by Latino mothers. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 23(9), 501-8.
McCabe, D., Alvarez, C. M., McNulty, R., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Perceptions of Physical Restraints Use in the Elderly among Registered Nurses and Nurse Assistants in a Single Acute Care Hospital. Geriatric Nursing, 32(1), 39-45.
Landers, M., Savage, E., McCarthy, G., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Self-care strategies for the management of bowel symptoms experienced following sphincter saving surgery for rectal cancer. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 15(6), 105-13.
Danzey, I. M., Ea, E. E., Fitzpatrick, J. J., Garbutt, S., Rafferty, M., Zychowitz, M. (2011). The DNP as preparation for nursing education. Journal of Professional Nursing.
Fitzpatrick, J. J., Donahue, M. (2011). Transitioning hospital-based nurse leaders to professional doctorates. Nurse Leader, 10, 46-47,55.
Ernst, E. J., Speck, P. M., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Usefulness: Forensic photo documentation after sexual assault. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 33, 29-38.
Green, L., Matos, P., Murillo, I., Neushotz, L., Popeo, D., Aloysi, A., Samuel, J., Craig, E., Porter, C., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Use of Dolls as a Therapeutic Intervention: Relationship to Previous Negative Behaviors and Pro Re Nata (prn) Haldol Use Among Geropsychiatric Inpatients. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 27(5), 311-4.
McKinnon, T., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Global Service Learning in Nursing: A Partnership Perspective. New York: National League for Nursing.
Danzey, I. M., Ea, E., Fitzpatrick, J. J., Garbutt, S. J., Rafferty, M., Zychowicz, M. E. (2011). The doctor of nursing practice and nursing education: highlights, potential, and promise. Journal of Professional Nursing, 27(5), 311-314. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2011.06.008.
Esposito, E. M., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Registered nurses' beliefs of the benefits of exercise, their exercise behaviour and their patient teaching regarding exercise. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 17(4), 351-6.
Donahue, M., Miller, M., Smith, L., Dykes, P., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). A Leadership Initiative to Improve Communication and Enhance Safety. American Journal of Medical Quality, 26(3), 206-11.
Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Renewed and new recommendations for world health: "turning the world upside down". Nursing Education Perspective, 32(3), 147.
Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Going global: Enhancing nurse educators' participation in achieving the millennium development goals. Nursing Education Perspective, 32(2), 75.
Murphy, M. B., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Illness intrusiveness of a diagnosis of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) among adults: A pilot study. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 7(1), 46-50.
Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Making the future of nursing the present. Nursing Education Perpsectives, 32(2), 7.
De Milt, D. G., Fitzpatrick, J. J., McNulty, R. (2011). Nurse practitioners' job satisfaction and intent to leave current positions, the nursing profession, and the nurse practitioner role as a direct care provider. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 23(1), 42-50.
Friedman, M. I., Cooper, A. H., Click, E. R., Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2011). Specialized New Graduate RN Critical Care Orientation: Retention and Financial Impact. Nursing Economic$, 29(1), 7-14.
