Date Updated
8-7-2024
Department
The Valley Foundation School of Nursing
Academic Rank
Emerita Professor
Year Retired from SJSU
2017
Educational Background
- University Of San Francisco, Ed.D. 2002
- CSU-San Jose, California, Nursing Education, United States, M.S. 1994
- Valparaiso University, Indiana, United States, Nursing, B.S. 1977
Teaching Experience
San Jose State University, The Valley Foundation School of Nursing, Professor, 2006-2017.
San Jose State University, The Valley Foundation School of Nursing, Associate Professor, 2002-2006.
San Jose State University, Nursing, Lecturer, 1995-2002
Gavilan College, Gilroy, CA, Part-Time Assistant Faculty, BCLS Instructor, Medical-Surgical Nursing Lecturer, 1992-1998
Administrative and Professional Experience
San Jose State University, The Valley Foundation School of Nursing, Assistant Director, 2011-2017
San Jose State University, The Valley Foundation School of Nursing, Curriculum Coordinator for 12 years
Service
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Corresponding Secretary, Faculty Counselor, Archivist, 1994-3000; Active member of Alpha Gamma Chapter.
- American Nurses Association Member, 2000-2014
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses CCRN, 1990-1996
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses Member, 1990-2009
- South Bay Chapter of the American Critical Care Nurses Association Member, 1990-2009
Selected Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
Chrstine M. Tarver and Diane Stuenkel. "Factors Leading to Rapid Response Team Interventions in Adult Medical-Surgical Patients" Journal of Nursing Care Quality Vol. 31 Iss. 2 (2016) p. 167 - 173 ISSN: 1057-3631
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/nursing_pub/12/
D Stuenkel, D Nelson and J Cohen. "Challenges, changes, and collaboration: Evaluation of an accelerated BSN program" Nurse Educator Vol. 36 Iss. 2 (2011) https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/abstract/2011/03000/challenges,_changes,_and_collaboration__evaluation.14.aspx
Cohen, D Stuenkel and Q Nguyen. "Providing a healthy work environment for nurses: The influence on retention" Journal of Nursing Care Quality Vol. 24 Iss. 4 (2009) https://journals.lww.com/jncqjournal/abstract/2009/10000/providing_a_healthy_work_environment_for_nurses_.6.aspx
D Stuenkel. "Straight from the headlines to the classroom" Nurse Educator Vol. 34 Iss. 3 (2009)
https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/citation/2009/05000/straight_from_the_headlines_to_the_classroom.3.aspx
S L Lo, D Stuenkel and L Rodriguez. "The impact of diagnosis-specific discharge instructions on patient satisfaction" Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing Vol. 24 Iss. 3 (2009)
https://www.jopan.org/article/S1089-9472(09)00084-7/abstract
D Stuenkel. "The case of the disappearing nurses. Advance for Nurses" Advance for Nurses (2008)
M E Young, D Stuenkel and K Bawel-Brinkley. "Transitioning to reality: Strategies for easing the role transformation of graduate nurses" Journal for nurses in staff development Vol. 24 Iss. 3 (2008)
https://journals.lww.com/jnsdonline/abstract/2008/05000/strategies_for_easing_the_role_transformation_of.2.aspx
K Maxwell, D Stuenkel and S Saylor. "Needs of family members of critically ill patients: A comparison of nurse and family perceptions." Heart & Lung Vol. 36 Iss. 5 (2007)
https://www.heartandlung.org/article/S0147-9563(07)00049-0/abstract
D Stuenkel, S Nguyen and J Cohen. "Nurses’ perceptions of their work environment" Journal of Nursing Care Quality Vol. 22 Iss. 4 (2007)
https://journals.lww.com/jncqjournal/abstract/2007/10000/nurses__perceptions_of_their_work_environment.9.aspx
D Stuenkel. "At risk students: Do theory grades + standardized examinations = success?" Nurse Educator Vol. 31 Iss. 5 (2006) https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/abstract/2006/09000/at_risk_students__do_theory_grades___standardized.7.aspx
D Stuenkel. "Could your nursing practice use some “Vegas magic”?" ADVANCE for Nurses Vol. 3 Iss. 15 (2006)
D Stuenkel, J Cohen and K A de la Cuesta. "The multigenerational nursing workforce: Essential differences in perception of work environment" Journal of Nursing Administration Vol. 35 Iss. 6 (2005)
https://journals.lww.com/jonajournal/citation/2005/06000/the_multigenerational_nursing_work_force_.3.aspx
S Edmundson, D Stuenkel and P M Connolly. "Upsetting the apple cart: A community anticoagulation clinic survey of life event factors that undermine safe therapy" Journal of Vascular Nursing Vol. 23 Iss. 3 (2005)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1062030305001007?via%3Dihub
A Hayhurst, C Saylor and D Stuenkel. "Work environmental factors and retention of nurses" Journal of Nursing Care Quality Vol. 20 Iss. 3 (2005)
https://journals.lww.com/jncqjournal/abstract/2005/07000/work_environmental_factors_and_retention_of_nurses.15.aspx
D Stuenkel. "Teaching abstract content to ethnically diverse undergraduates" Nurse Educator Vol. 29 Iss. 5 (2004)
https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/citation/2004/09000/teaching_abstract_content_to_ethnically_diverse.2.aspx
D Staten, M Mangalindan, C Saylor and D Stuenkel. "Staff nurse perceptions of the work environment: A comparison among ethnic backgrounds." The Journal of Nursing Care Quality Vol. 18 Iss. 3 (2003)
https://journals.lww.com/jncqjournal/Abstract/2003/07000/Staff_Nurse_Perceptions_of_the_Work_Environment__A.6.aspx
D Stuenkel. "Creative works. Cross Stitching: Lessons learned (reprinted with permission from the Honor Society of Nursing)" Creative Nursing Vol. 8 Iss. 3 (2002)
Book Chapters & Essays
D Stuenkel and N Cuellar. "Oral presentations" 2nd ed. Research for advanced practice nurses: From evidence to practice. New York: Springer (2013)
N Cuellar and D Stuenkel. "Writing for publication" 2nd ed. Research for advanced practice nurses: From evidence to practice. New York: Springer (2013)
Stuenkel, D., & Wong, V. "Stigma." In Lubken, I., and Larsen, P.D., Chronic illness: Impact and interventions (8th ed.). Boston: Jones & Bartlett. (2013)
Stuenkel, D., & Wong, V. . Stigma. In Lubken, I., and Larsen, P.D., Chronic illness: Impact and interventions (7th ed.). Boston: Jones & Bartlett. (2009)
Diane Stuenkel. "Cross-Stitch: Lessons learned" A Daybook For Nurse Leaders and Mentors. Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International: (2009)
Diane Stuenkel. "Cross- Stitch: Lessons learned" The HeArt of Nursing: Expressions of creative art in nursing. Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International. 2nd ed. (2005)
Mann, R., & Stuenkel, D. "Stigma." In Lubken, I., and Larsen, P.D., Chronic illness: Impact and interventions (6th ed.). Boston: Jones & Bartlett (2005).(Revised chapter by different authors).
Diane Stuenkel. "Cross-Stitch: Lessons learned" The HeArt of Nursing: Expressions of Creative Art in Nursing. Indianapolis, IN: Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, (2002)
Files
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Personal Commentary
Diane Stuenkel RN, EdD is an emerita professor in The Valley Foundation School of Nursing at SJSU. She has taught all aspects of Care of the Adult/Medical-Surgical nursing since joining the faculty in 1995. Her clinical background includes 15 years in critical care, as well as urgent care, cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and phone triage/advice. She was the Patient Education-Staff Development Manager for 5 years for a Bay Area medical group. Dr. Stuenkel served for 9 years as the Curriculum Coordinator and the Professional Development Coordinator for the SON. She currently serves as Assistant Director. Dr. Stuenkel is active in several professional organizations including Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She is a charter member of the San Francisco Bay Area End of Life Nursing Education Consortium. Her research interests focus on predicting student nurse success on the NCLEX-RN and the work environment of staff nurses. Dr. Stuenkel earned her BSN from Valparaiso University, her MS from the SJSU School of Nursing, and her doctorate from the University of San Francisco.