Dr. Nina Coppens

List of Publications

 

Coppens, N., Page, R., & Thou, T. (2006). Reflections on the evaluation of a Cambodian youth dance program. American Journal of Community Psychology, 37 (3/4),  321-331.

 

Coppens, N., Silka, L., Khakeo, R., & Benfey, J. (2000). Southeast Asians understanding of environmental health issues.  The Journal of Multicultural Nursing & Health, 6 (3), 31-38.

 

Coppens, N. & Koziara, D. (1997). Children’s perceptions concerning school injuries. The Journal of School Nursing, 13 (3), 14-19.

 

Williamson, E., Stecchi, J., Allen, B., & Coppens, N. (1997). The development of culturally appropriate health education materials. Journal of Nursing Staff Development, 13 (1), 19-23.

 

Futrell, M. & Coppens, N. (1996).  Perceptions of Hispanics of Caribbean origin regarding older women who drink too much.  The Journal of Multicultural Nursing & Health, 2 (4) 6-12.

 

Dowling, J., & Coppens, N. (1996). Understanding culture and health practices through an experiential learning project.  Nurse Educator, 21 (6), 43-46.

 

Williamson, E., Stecchi, J., Allen, B., & Coppens, N. (1996). Multiethnic experiences enhance nursing students’ learning. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 13 (2), 73-81.

 

Coppens, N., & McCabe, B. (1995). Promoting children’s use of bicycle helmets. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 9, 51-58.  This article was selected by Newsline for Nurse Practitioners for a short report, 1 (4), 11.

 

Thompson, M., & Coppens, N. (1994). The effects of guided imagery on anxiety levels and movement of clients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging. Holistic Nursing Practice, 8 (2),

59-69.

 

Melillo, K., Ussher, J., & Coppens, N. (1991). Initiating a gerontological nurse practitioner practice in long-term chronic care. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 3, 133-135.

 

Coppens, N., & Krehel Gentry, L. (1991).  Video analysis of playground injury-risk situations.  Research in Nursing & Health.  14, 129-136.

 

Coppens, N. (1990).  Parental responses to children in unsafe situations.  Pediatric Nursing, 16, 571-574.  This article was selected by the Nursing Times, London for a short report.

 

Coppens, N., Hunter, P., Bain, J., Gatewood, A., Gordon, D., & Mailloux, M. (1990). 

The relationship between elevated lead levels and enrollment in special education.  Family & Community Health, 12, 39-46.

 

Coppens, N. (1988). The newspaper as a tool for introducing research.  Western Journal of Nursing Research,  10, 677-679.

 

Coppens, N. (1988).  Response to “Measures of stress and related constructs”. Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice: An International Journal, 2, 67-70.

 

Coppens, N. (1986). Cognitive characteristics as predictors of children’s understanding of safety and prevention.  Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 11, 189-202.

 

Coppens, N. (1985).  Cognitive development and locus of control as predictors of preschoolers’ understanding of safety and prevention.  Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology,  6, 43-55.