Cheryl L Lacasse

Cheryl L Lacasse , PhD, RN, AOCNS

Clinical Professor

Coordinator, RN-MSN Program

Director, Teaching / Learning Practice and Evaluation

Cheryl L Lacasse

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
  • Distinguished Gerontological Nurse Educator, National Hartford Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence, Fall 2020
  • 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
  • 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
  • Honorable Mention for Outstanding Poster Presentation, American Association Colleges of Nursing, Spring 2018
  • Center for University Educational Scholarship (CUES) Distinguished Fellow, University of Arizona, Spring 2018
  • Distinguished Fellow,, University of Arizona Center for University Educational Scholarship, Spring 2018
  • Excellence in Leadership, Beta Mu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Spring 2017
  • Most Inspirational Mentor, Tucson Nurses Week Foundation, Spring 2016
  • Excellence in Teaching, The University of Arizona College of Nursing, 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

  • 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)
  • Clin Syst Leadership Imm
    NURS 660B (Spring 2016)
  • Clinical Sys Leader Immersion
    NURS 660 (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.
  • 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). Exploring Teaching/ Learning Challenges. Faculty Development Teaching/ Learning Seminars. UA College 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. (2020, February). Enhancing Online Learning: Designing Immersive Virtual Experiences. Inside UArizona CUES Scholarship Series. University of Arizona Main Campus: CUES.
  • 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., 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., & 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. (2019, January). Joy of Aging. Green Valley Nurses Group Meeting. Green Valley: Green Valley Nurses Group.
  • 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., 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., & 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). 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. (2019, September). Graceful Aging in Nursing: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Retirement. 2019 AzNA Centennial Celebration. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Nurses Association.
  • 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., & 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.
  • 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. (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.
  • 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., & 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., & 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., 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., 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., & 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. (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., 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., & 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. (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 STUDENT. 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 Students. Elsevier Nursing Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada: Elsevier.
  • 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, 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.