Laura Schwarz, RN-BS Completion Program Director

Educational Background

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2009
• MS in Nursing, University of Minnesota, 1995
• BS in Nursing, Mankato State University, 1991

Research Interests

• Nursing Education
• Online Education and Technology
• Holistic Nursing
• Civility in Nursing

Selected Publications

Journals

• Leibold, N. & Schwarz, L. M. (2022). Student perceptions of teacher online feedback: An integrative review. Journal of Effective Teaching in Higher Education, 5(2), 22-42. https://doi.org/10.36021/jethe.v5i2.302
• Leibold, N., Schwarz, L. M. & Gordon, D. M. (2022). Culturally responsive teaching in nursing education. Creative Nursing Journal, 28(3), 154-160. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/CN-2021-0044
• Schwarz, L. M. & Leibold, N. R. (2017). Incivility in the nursing workplace: Identification, consequences, and educational intervention. Creative Nursing, 23(4), 232-241. doi: 10.1891/1078-4535.23.4.232
• Leibold, N. R. & Schwarz, L. M. (2017).  Virtual simulations: A creative, evidence-based approach to develop and educate nurses. Creative Nursing, 23(1), 29-34.  https://doi.org/10.1891/1078-4535.23.1.29
• Schwarz, L. M. & Leibold, N. R. (2015).  Online discussion self-grading innovation using the quizzing tool. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 12(8), 41-49.  Available at http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Aug_15/Aug15.pdf
• Leibold, N. R. & Schwarz, L. M. (2015).  The art of giving effective online feedback.  Journal of Effective Teaching, 15(1), 19-31. Available at http://uncw.edu/cte/ET/  (Note: also published at MERLOT)
• Leibold, N. R. & Schwarz, L. M. (2014).  WebQuests in family nursing education: The learner’s perspective.  International Journal of Nursing, 1(1), 39-50.  Available at www.aripd.org/ijn
• Schwarz, L, M. & Leibold, N. R. (2014).  Perceived facilitators and barriers to baccalaureate degree completion among registered nurses with an associate's degree. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 45(4), 175-180. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20140219-03
• Schwarz, L. M. (2014).  DOI? Why? How to questions and answers. Computer Informatics Nursing, 32(2), 51-53. https://doi.org/10.1097/CIN.0000000000000047
• Schwarz, L. M. (2012).  Top 10 tips for teaching online. Computer Informatics Nursing, 30(6), 281-284.  https://doi.org/10.1097/NXN.0b013e31825b374a

Textbook Chapters

• Schwarz, L. M. (2022). Chapter 6. Exemplar for educational practice: A Collegial Mentoring Program. In M. Bemker & B. Schriener (Eds). The Successful Completion of Your DNP Project: A Practical Guide with Exemplars. DEStech Publications, Inc. https://www.destechpub.com/product/the-successful-completion-of-your-dnp-project/
• Schwarz, L. M. & Leibold, N. R. (2018). Integration of population health to advanced nursing care. In M. Bemker, T. Ralyea & P. LaRose (Eds.), Population health and its integration into nursing practice. London: Destek Media & Publishing, Inc. 1st place win of Population Health and Its Integration into Advanced Nursing Practice in the AJN 2018 Book of the Year Awards program in the Advanced Practice Nursing category.
• Leibold, N. R. & Schwarz, L. M. (2018). Use of social media and social marketing. In M. Bemker, T. Ralyea & P. LaRose (Eds.), Population health and its integration into nursing practice. London: Destek Media & Publishing, Inc. 1st place win of Population Health and Its Integration into Advanced Nursing Practice in the AJN 2018 Book of the Year Awards program in the Advanced Practice Nursing category.
• Schwarz, L. M., Leibold, N. R., Stevens, M., Denham, S. A. (2015).  Chapter 4: Moving to a Family Focused Teaching Practice. In S. Denham, S. E. Eggenberger, P. K. Young & N. K.  Krumwiede, (Eds.), Family focused nursing care: Instructor’s Guide. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis