Faculty Profile

Joan Frizzell, PH.D., CRNP, ANP-BC, R.N.
Associate Professor
215.951.1917
St. Benilde Tower 1129
Web site: http://www.lasalle.edu/~frizzell/
Dr. Frizzell has been teaching pathophysiology and pharmacology at La Salle University for more than 20 years. Other courses that she has taught include physical assessment, research, and statistics.
Prior to coming to La Salle, Dr. Frizzell, has had a variety of professional experiences in nursing, clinical laboratories, and education. She has more than 18 years of experience as a critical care nurse prior to becoming an adult nurse practitioner. Her critical care experience includes working in both ERs and ICUs as a staff nurse, nurse manager, consultant, and clinical nurse specialist. She has also taught chemistry, anatomy, and physiology laboratory and basic science courses for nursing students. Additionally, she has also taught high school biology and chemistry
Her prior work experience also includes clinical laboratory microbiology and radio-immuno chemistry analysis. Based on this prior work experience, she is the Director of the Level 3 Clinical Laboratory for the La Salle Neighborhood Nursing Center.
Areas of Expertise
Adult nurse practitioner
Education
Ph.D., Related Fields: Medical School: Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Pennsylvania
Post MSN Certificate, Adult Nurse Practitioner, La Salle University
MSN, Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania
BSN, Temple University
B.A. Biology and Chemistry, Eastern Baptist College
Certifications
2006–present, Adult Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
1999, CCRN-R (retired)
1986-1998, CCRN–American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Teaching
Advanced pathophysiology
Advanced pharmacology
Research
Physiologic based nursing research
Publications
Frizzell, J. P. (2008) Hypercholesterolemia in an elderly woman: Risks and management.
PADONA Journal, 21(1), 14-19.
Frizzell, J.P. (2005) Acute stroke: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. American
Association of Critical Care Nurses Clinical Issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and
Critical Care, 16(4), 421-440.
Frizzell, J.P. (2005), Peptic ulcer agents update. PADONA Journal, 18(3), 8-18.
Frizzell, J.P. (2005), Sedative and hypnotic agents update. PADONA Journal, 18(1), 16-28.
Frizzell, J., Paquet, J., & Kuhn, M. (2005) Drug interactions with medication and food. Nursing
Spectrum/Nurseweek. CE course: 174d: http://www.nurse.com/ce/CE174
Frizzell, J.P. (2002), Assessment of endocrine disorders in geriatric patients. PADONA
Journal, 15(1), 34-41.
Frizzell, J. P. (2001), Psychopharmacology and patient care issues: Anxiety and depression.
PADONA Journal, 14(2), 19-30.
Textbook
Capriotti, T & Frizzell, J.P.. (in process). Human Pathophysiology: Introductory Concepts and
Clinical Perspectives. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Publishing Company.
Textbook Chapters
Frizzell, J. P. (2001), Forward. In Handbook on Pathophysiology. Springhouse, PA: Nursing
Springhouse Publications
Frizzell, J. P. (2000) Alterations in endocrine function. In B Bullock & R Henze Focus on
pathophysiology. Philadelphia: Lippincott (pp. 669-771).
Frizzell, J P (2000), Normal endocrine function. In B Bullock & R Henze Focus on
pathophysiology. Philadelphia: Lippincott (pp: 640-668).
Frizzell, J. P. (1998), Antipsychotic agents. In B. R. Williams & C. L. Baer Essentials of
clinical pharmacology in nursing. (3rd ed.). Springhouse, PA: Springhouse Corporation.
Frizzell, J. P. (1998), Sedative and hypnotic agents. In B. R. Williams & C. L. Baer Essentials
of clinical pharmacology in nursing. (3rd ed.). Springhouse, PA: Springhouse
Corporation.
Pipher, D. R, & Frizzell, J. P. (1998) Antianxiety agents. In B. R. Williams & C. L. Baer
Essentials of clinical pharmacology in nursing. (3rd ed.). Springhouse, PA: Springhouse
Corporation.
Pipher, D. R., & Frizzell, J. P. (1998) Antidepressant and antimanic agents. In B. R. Williams &
C. L. Baer Essentials of clinical pharmacology in nursing. (3rd. ed.). Springhouse, PA:
Springhouse Corporation.
Steiner, J. F. & Frizzell, J. P. (1998) Peptic ulcer agents. In B. R. Williams & C. L. Baer
Essentials of clinical pharmacology in nursing. (3rd. ed.). Springhouse, PA:
Springhouse Corporation.
Frizzell, J. P. (submitted for publication) Genetic disorders. In Capriotti, T & Frizzell, J.P..
Human Pathophysiology: Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives. Philadelphia:
F. A. Davis Publishing Company.
Beard, K. &. Frizzell, J.P. (Submitted for Publication) Cerebrovascular Disease. In Capriotti, T &
Frizzell, J.P. Human Pathophysiology: Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives.
Philadelphia: F A Davis Publishing Company.
Capriotti, T. &. Frizzell, J. P (submitted for publication) Cellular Injury, Adaptations, and
Maladaptive Changes. In Capriotti, T & Frizzell, J.P.. Human Pathophysiology:
Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Publishing
Company.
Frizzell, J. P. & Capriotti, T. (submitted for publication) The Cell in Health & Illness. In Capriotti,
T & Frizzell, J.P.. Human Pathophysiology: Introductory Concepts and Clinical
Perspectives. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Publishing Company.
Frizzell, J. P. (submitted for publication) Common endocrine disorders. In Capriotti, T & Frizzell,
J.P.. Human Pathophysiology: Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives.
Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Publishing Company.
Miley, H., Frizzell, J.P., & Capriotti, T. (submitted for publication) Fluid and electrolyte
disorders. In Capriotti, T & Frizzell, J.P.. Human Pathophysiology: Introductory
Concepts and Clinical Perspectives. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Publishing Company.
Thompson, P. & Frizzell, J.P. (submitted for publication) Male reproductive disorders. In
Capriotti, T & Frizzell, J.P.. Human Pathophysiology: Introductory Concepts and Clinical
Perspectives. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Publishing Company.
Wieland, D. & Frizzell, J. P. (submitted for publication) Psychoneurophysiologic disorders. In
Capriotti, T & Frizzell, J.P.. Human Pathophysiology: Introductory Concepts and Clinical
Perspectives. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Publishing Company.
Frizzell, J.P. (Unpublished manuscript) Anti-anxiety medications. In M.L. McPherson & C.
Baer Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Publication date was supposed to be Fall 2003
Frizzell, J.P. (Unpublished manuscript) Anti-depressant and anti-manic agents. In M.L.
McPherson & C. Baer Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing. Philadelphia: Lippincott,
Williams and Wilkins. Publication date was supposed to be Fall 2003
Frizzell, J.P. (Unpublished manuscript) Sedative hypnotic medications. In M.L. McPherson &
C. Baer Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and
Wilkins. Publication date was supposed to be Fall 2003
Frizzell, J. P. (Unpublished manuscript) Peptic ulcer disease. In M.L. McPherson & C. Baer
Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Publication date was supposed to be Fall 2003
Film
Burke, K….. Frizzell, J….et al. (1985) Emergency Thoracotomy in the SICU - A Teaching Film.
University of Pennsylvania
Presentations
Professional Conference
Strategies for the Inclusion of Nursing Students in Health Promotion Programming and Community Based Participatory Research
Presented in conjunction with Ana Maria Cantazaro PhD RN
Sigma Theta Tau Biennial October 2009
No Lead in Me:
Getting High-Risk Children Tested At Point of Service, With Same Day Results.
National Nursing Center Consortium
Nashville, TN
Speaker - Panel Presentation with Ann Walker RN, MSN, Joan Frizzell RN, PhD, Andrea Shapiro RN, MSN, Shainy Thaiparambil RN, MSN, Kay Kinsey RN, PhD
Fall 2004
Invited Presentations
Future Presentation – September 2013
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nursing – 2 topics for Pharmacology Update
- Diabetes Mellitus Update 2013
- Pancreatitis and Drug Induced Pancreatitis
Invited to present a monthly program on Pharmacology Update topics through the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office of Roxborough Memorial Hospital. Target Audience: Medical students; Interns and Medical Residents of the GME Program.
Diabetes Update
School of Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty Educational Program
La Salle University
December 8, 2006
Review of Research Statistics
RAIN Program: Abington Hospital
Fall 2006
Unraveling the Mystery of the Internet in Your Classroom.
Speaker for Nurse Educator Conference
CEU Program offered through MCP Hahnemann University.
Arlington, VA.
Presented Spring 2002
Psychopharmacology for Anxiety and Depressive Disorders
Psychopharmacology Patient Care Issues
Psychology Department Continuing Education Series Fall 2001
CEU’s granted from PSNA as well as several psychological societies
Psychopharmacology Patient Care Issues
Psychology Department Continuing Education Series Spring 2001
CEU’s granted from PSNA as well as several psychological societies
Northwood Nursing Center: Philadelphia, PA.
Diabetes Update Fall 2000
NCLEX Pharmacology Review Course January/Fall 1995
Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing, Phila., PA.
1994 Graduation Speaker
Lehigh Valley Hospital Evening Trauma Seminar Spring/Fall 1993
Physiologic Stress response and Adrenal Insufficiency
Continuing Education Credits were given for this presentation.
Sigma Theta Tau - Kappa Chi Research Day 1993
Physiologic Stress response and related research in Critically Ill patients.
Widener University - MSN Program Spring 1990
Cardiovascular A & P: Hemodynamic Compromised Patient
SEPA-AACN Trends Fall 1990
Cultural Nursing. Slide Presentation on Critical Care Nursing
People's Republic of China.
Continuing Education Credits were given for this presentation.
University of Pennsylvania - 1990
School of Nursing Graduate Program in Critical Care Nursing
Issues in Critical Care Education
SEPA-AACN Spring Program 1989
Slide Presentation on Critical Care Nursing
People's Republic of China
Continuing Education Credits were given for this presentation.
University of Pennsylvania - 1989
School of Nursing Graduate Program in Critical Care Nursing
China: Professional Exchange
Participant in Citizen Ambassador Program for Professional exchange in Critical Care Nursing in the People's Republic of China. Fall 1988
University of Pennsylvania - 1988
School of Nursing Graduate Program in Critical Care Nursing
The Clinical Specialist as a Nursing Manager
Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing - 1986
Auto-immune Disorders: Lupus Erythematosis
Montgomery County Community College - 1985
EMT Seminar - Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
Poster Presentations
Experiential Learning in Graduate Pharmacology
American Association of Colleges of Nursing: Masters Education Conference
Spring 2007
Active Learning Strategies in a Graduate Pathophysiology Course.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing: Masters Education Conference
Spring 2004
Integrating Experiential Learning Activities into a Pharmacology/Pathophysiology Course Designed for Adult RN Students Completing a Baccalaureate Degree
Sigma Theta Tau Biennial Conference Fall 2003
The Utilization of Biological Laboratory Data in Nursing Research
Sigma Theta Tau Philadelphia Region Research Day Spring 2002
Assessment of Childhood Lead Poisoning - La Salle Neighborhood Nursing Center
Presented with Ann Walker RN MSN
Philadelphia College of Physicians Public Health Poster Session
Spring 2002
Utilizing Technology to Enhance Baccalaureate Level Nursing Students Knowledge of Pharmacology
National League for Nursing Annual Meeting Fall 2002
Co Presented with Diane Wieland, Ph.D., RN
Teaching Strategies to Increase Psychopharmacology Knowledge in Baccalaureate Level Nursing Students.
Pennsylvania League for Nursing Annual Meeting Spring 2001
Co Presented with Diane Wieland, Ph.D., RN
Solving the Puzzle of Statistics
Sigma Theta Tau Philadelphia Region Research Day Spring 2001
MCP Nurse Educator Conference Spring 2001
Other Presentations
Philadelphia High School for Girls
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Mathematics Honor Society Induction
Address to Parents & Honorees
Fall 2006 & Fall 2012
St. Alban Lodge
Free & Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania
North Broad St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Scholarship Program
Address to Parents & Honorees
Spring 2006
Devotions and Reflections on Being a Christian Professional Working Woman
Annual Meeting Spring 2001
American Baptist Women: Philadelphia Baptist Association
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.
Annual Meeting - May 1992 & 1993
Cardiovascular A & P: Hemodynamic Compromised Patient and instrumentation for Hemodynamic Monitoring.
Invited to submit Program outline. Accepted for presentation for two sequential years. Continuing Education credits were given for this presentation.
Eastern College Sociology Department - 1985
Family Assessment - Single Parents
Social Problems related to Health Care
MBA - Health Care - "Where there is no Doctor!"
Gideons International Regional Conference - 1985
Spiritual Care - The Nurses' Role
Additional Publications & Presentations
Faunce, T., Montoya, V., Robb, M., Frizzell, J., & Wolf, Z.R. (2001) Knowledge of medication
error risk among Junior/Senior, RN-BSN, and Graduate level nursing students: A
comparative study. Visions “Online”. The semi-annual publication of the Pennsylvania
League for Nursing.
Frizzell, J. P. (1998), Avoiding lab test pitfalls. American Journal of Nursing, 98(2), 34-37.
Frizzell, J. P. (1993) Successful recruitment tool: A Nurse extern program. Nursing
Management, Spring 24 (9), 112.
Frizzell, J.P. (1990) Nursing in the People's Republic of China. SePaScope, 9(2), 1-2.
Flores, B.T.; & Frizzell, J.P. (1987), Amiodarone therapy: Reducing the side effects.
Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 6 (4), 229-239.
Grants
La Salle University
Short Term Grant to attend the Summer Nursing Research Institute
Summer 2006
University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, PA.
National League for Nursing Education Initiatives Grants
The Effect of Personal Digital Assistants on BSN Nursing Students’ Access of Clinical Information.
Submitted with Diane Wieland Ph.D. RN
Accepted for second round evaluation. Not funded.\
La Salle University City as Classroom
Proposal submitted for funding Fall 1999 for Nursing 304 Introduction to Nursing for site visits to health care resources in the metropolitan Philadelphia area.
La Salle University Grants and Leaves
Other Grant funded for Summer 1999 for continuing education and professional development in psychopharmacology.
La Salle University City as Classroom
Funded for Fall 1998 for Nursing 304 Introduction to Nursing for site visits to health care resources in the metropolitan Philadelphia area.
Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Funding for participation in the People to People educational exchange program in the Peoples’ Republic of China. Funded for $500.
Honors, Awards
Sigma Theta Tau- Kappa Delta Chapter
La Salle University
Recognition for Excellence in Education 2003
Sigma Theta Tau- Kappa Delta Chapter
La Salle University
Recognition of Service to Chapter 2002
Sigma Theta Tau- Kappa Delta Chapter
La Salle University
Recognition of Outstanding Mentorship 2000
Who's Who in American Nursing
1988-1989; 1990-1991; 1992-1993
Sigma Theta Tau - Kappa Chi Chapter
Temple University
Inducted as a Community Member - 1990
Louise Mellen Fellowship in Critical Care Nursing- 1982
Eastern Baptist College
Student Government Service Award - 1968