Theresa M. Fay-Hillier
Drexel University, USA
Biography
Dr. Fay-Hillier earned her Doctorate in Public Health from Drexel University's School of Public Health, her Master's Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Holy Family University. She is a board certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She was a co-leader of a homicide bereavement group for families at the City of Philadelphia Office of the Medical Examiner. She has presented at both national and international conferences on issues related to Intimate Partner Violence, harm-reduction strategies in addressing individuals addicted to opioids, and implementation of collaborate simulation experiences into nursing programs. Dr. Fay-Hillier has also co-authored several peer reviewed articles and is co-editor of a textbook on Child Maltreatment (a 2015 publication).She traveled to Bolivia to provide consultation and education to judges, prosecutors and forensic psychologists to enhance the evaluation of sexually assaulted children and teens and to explore strategies for successful prosecution of the offenders. Dr. Fay-Hillier's focus of research in obtaining her DrPH from Drexel University's School of Public Health was related to health care providers' experiences in addressing IPV.
Abstract
Abstract : Emergency Department Nurses Experiences with Screening for IPV: Implications for Nursing Education