Linda Curry
Professor
Texas Christian University
TCU Box 298620
Fort Worth, TX 76129
Office Phone: (817) 257-7496
FAX: (817) 257-7944
Email: l.curry@tcu.edu
Educational Background
Ph.D. (1984). University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
M.N. (1966). University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
B.S.N. (1965). University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
A.A. (1963). University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Teaching Responsibilities
Human Growth and Development; Maternity Nursing
Research Interests
Growth and development issues, particularly healthy aging, osteoporosis education for older women, osteoporosis as a factor in hip fractures, and cargiving and the family.
Selected Publications
Curry, L.C., Hogstel, M., & Davis, G. (April 2003). Functional status in older women following hip fracture. Journal of Advanced Nursing , 42 (4), pp 347-354.
Hogstel, M., Curry, L.C., & Walker, C. (September 2003). Limiting litigation in long-term care, (part one), Annals of long-term care : clinical care and aging , 11(9), 26-32.
Hogstel, M., Curry, L.C., & Walker, C. (October 2003). Limiting litigation in long-term care, (part two), Annals of long-term care : clinical care and aging , 11(10), 47-50.
Curry, L. C., & Hogstel, M., Davis, G. C., & Frable, P. (2002, November-December), Population-Based Osteoporosis Education for Older Women. Public Health Nursing . 19(6), pp. 460-469.
Hogstel, M., & Curry, L.C. (2002, January). Nursing Assessment & Intervention: Preventing Fall-Related Injuries in Long Term Care Facilities. Annals of Long-Term Care . 1(10), pp. 29-35.
Curry, L. C., & Hogstel, M. (2002, January). "Osteoporosis: Education and Awareness Can Make a Difference". (CE 2 hour). American Journal of Nursing , 102(1), pp. 26-33.
Curry, L. C., & Hogstel, M. O. (Winter, 2001). "Risk Status Related to Knowledge of Osteoporosis". Journal of Women and Aging . 13: 12, pp. 71-84.
Hogstel, M., Curry, L. C. (July, 1999). "Abuse Revisited". Journal of Gerontological Nursing , 25(7), 10-18.
Curry, L. C., Bradley, P., Benefield, L. (1997, March). Nursing assessment of families with young children: Developmental screening tools for home use. Journal of Home Health Care Management and Practice (Now Home Health Care Management and Practice) , 9 (3), 63-77.
Hogstel, M., & Curry, L. C. (1995, April). Ego integrity versus despair in the later years. Journal of Clinical Geropsychology , 1 (2), 165-173.
Curry, L. C., & Stone, J. G. (1995, April). Understanding elder abuse. The social problem of the 90s. Journal of Clinical Geropsychology , 1 (2), 147-156.
Curry, L. C., & Stone, J. G. (1992). Moving on: Recovery from the death of a spouse. Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice , 6 (4), 180-190.
Curry, L. C., & Gibson, L. Y. (1992). Congenital hip dislocation: The importance of early detection and treatment. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care , (May), 17 (5), 49-55.
Curry, L. C., & Stone, J. G. (1991). The grief process: A preparation for death. Clinical Nurse Specialist , 5 (1), 17-22.
Curry, L. C., Colvin, L., & Lancaster, J. (1988). Family abuse--Let's break the cycle. American Journal of Nursing , (September), 1188-1190.
Curry, L. C., & Hogstel, M. (2003) Wellness Assessment, Chapter in Nursing Health Assessment , F. A. Davis, pp. 90-94.
Hogstel, M., & Curry, L.C. (2001). Practical Guide to Holistic Health Assessment Through the Lifespan,
3rd edition, F.A. Davis.
Curry, L. C. (2001). Developmental Aging Chapter in Hogstel, M. (ed). Gerontological Nursing , Delmar Publisher, pp. 49-63.
Curry, L. C. (1996). Behavioral Assessment. Chapter in Thompson, J. M., & S. F. Wilson. Health Assessment for Nursing Practice. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book. Pp. 7-25. (1996 A.J.N. Book of the Year Award).
Curry, L. C., & Stone, J. G. (1993). Elder maltreatment. In M. Hogstel (Ed.), Nursing care of the older adult (3rd ed.), 468-518.(1993 AJN Book of the Year Award).
Curry, L. C., Buckles, M., Collins, M., & Haskett, A. (1985-1993). Beginning physical assessment . Videotape distributed for purchase by Health Sciences Consortium, Greensboro, NC.
Curry, L. C., Buckles, M., Collins, M., & Haskett, A. (1985-1992). Beginning physical assessment study guide . Distributed for purchase with accompanying videotape by Health Sciences Consortium, Greensboro, NC.
Bond, M. L., Curry, L. C., Hightower, B., & Lind, A. (1983, October). Biopsychosocial and cultural aspects of childbearing-a nursing perspective: One teaching strategy. Published abstract by UTHSCSA, in Bridging the Gaps in Women's Health.
Curry, L. C., & Hogstel, M. D. (April 28, 2001). Osteoporosis Education: Implications for the Family. Research paper presentation for Beta Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Curry, L.C., Walker, C., Hogstel, M., & Burns, P., Teaching older adults to self-manage medications. Journal of Gerontological Nursing , January 2004.
Hogstel, M., & Curry, L.C. Practical Guide to Health Assessment Through the Life Span , 4 th edition , due, to be published 2005.
Hogstel, M., Curry, L.C., Walker, C., & Burns, P. Ethics Committees in Long-Term Care Facilities. Geriatric Nursing , planned for November-December issue.
Curry, L.C., Hogstel, M., Walker C., & Frable, P. Bone Health Among Aging Baby Boomers. The Internet Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice . Accepted for next issue.
Recent Presentations
Walker, C., & Curry, L.C. Aging Readiness Among Baby Boomers, research presented at 2004 Southern Nursing Research Conference, February 18-21, 2004, Louisville, KY. (Co-presenter).
Curry, L. C. & Hogstel, M. (July, 2001). Post-Hip Fracture Status in Older Women. Research paper presented at Tarrant Area Gerontological Society Summer Forum.
Curry, L. C. & Hogstel, M. (April 28, 2001). Osteoporosis Education: Implications for the Family. Research paper presentation for Beta Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Curry, L. C. Research Poster Presentation: Post-Hip Fracture Status in Older Women. Southern Nursing Research Society, 5 th Annual Conference. (February, 2001). Baltimore, M.D.
Curry, L. C. (February 3-5, 2000). Risk Status and Knowledge of Osteoporosis . Research paper presented at Southern Nursing Research Society 13 th Annual Conference, Little Rock, AR.
Curry, L. C. (October 15-16, 1999). Risk Status and Knowledge of Osteoporosis . Research poster (refereed) presented at National Gerontological Nursing Association, Minneapolis, MN.
Curry, L. C., & Hogstel, M. (May 18, 1999). Risk Status and Knowledge of Osteoporosis . Research paper presented with Dr. Mildred Hogstel, Tarrant Area Gerontological Society, Nurses' Special Interest Group, Fort Worth, TX
Curry, L. C., & Hogstel, M. (April 26, 1999). Risk Status and Knowledge of Osteoporosis . Research paper presented with Dr. Mildred Hogstel (refereed). 18 th Annual Texas Joint Conference on Aging. Fort Worth, TX.
Facilitator, Baccalaureate Nursing Education for the Future: Defining the Essential Elements. (September 19-20, 1997). American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Curry, L. C., & Walker, M. B. (1996, February). Hearts, Bones, Hot Flashes and Raging Hormones. Presented with Mary Beth Walker. Reflections on Being a Woman, Harris Health System.
Curry, L. C., & Okimi, P. (1991, February 8). The relationship of satisfaction, goal commitment and academic achievement to student retention of generic nursing students in public and private baccalaureate schools of nursing: Phase IV . Research paper presented at 9th Annual Conference on Research in Nursing Education with Pat Okimi, Ph.D., National League for Nursing, San Francisco, CA.
Curry, L. C., & Okimi, P. (1990, January). Variables related to retention and withdrawal in a private and a public baccalaureate nursing program . Research poster presentation accepted, National League for Nursing, 8th Annual Conference on Research in Nursing Education, San Francisco, CA.
Curry, L. C. (1989, November 16). Chapter leadership session . By-laws 30th Biennial Convention, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN.
Curry, L. C., & Okimi, P. (1989, April 17). The relationship of satisfaction, goal commitment and academic achievement to student retention of generic nursing students in public and private baccalaureate school of nursing: Phase III . Research poster presentation, 2nd Annual Nursing Research Day, TCU, Fort Worth, TX.
Curry, L. C., & Okimi, P. (1989, March 10). Relationship of satisfaction, goal commitment, and academic achievement to retention of generic nursing students in public and private baccalaureate schools of nursing: Phase III . Nursing Research: Avenues for Quality Health Care Conference sponsored by Northwestern State University and Beta Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Shreveport, LA.
Curry, L. C. (1989, February 17-18). Building career success . Regional Assembly, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, program participant in Chapter Officers and Leaders By-Laws/Eligibility Session.
Curry, L. C., & Okimi, P. (1989, January 11). Relationship of satisfaction, goal commitment, and academic achievement to retention of generic nursing students in public and private baccalaureate schools of nursing: Phase III . Research paper presented at the National League for Nursing 7th Annual Conference on Research in Nursing Education, San Francisco, CA.
Curry, L. C. (1988, March 10-11). Differences in levels of satisfaction, academic achievement and goal commitment between graduates and dropouts of a baccalaureate nursing program . Research paper accepted for presentation at Nursing Research--Excellence in Practice. Sponsored by Northwestern State University and Beta Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Shreveport, LA.
Curry, L. C., & Okimi, P. (1988, January). A comparison of levels of goal commitment and satisfaction between generic nursing students at a private and public institution: Entry and exit perspectives: Phase II .Research paper at the National League for Nursing 6th Annual Conference on Research in Nursing Education, San Francisco, CA.
Curry, L. C. (1988, January). The relationship of satisfaction, academic achievement, and goal commitment to student retention in a baccalaureate nursing program: Phase I . Research paper presented at the National League for Nursing 6th Annual Conference on Research in Nursing Education, San Francisco, CA.
Curry, L. C. (1987, November 19). History of Sigma Theta Tau . Paper presented to University of Texas at Tyler, Nursing Honor Society, Tyler, TX.
Curry, L. C., & Okimi, P. (1987, January 15). A comparative study of the relationship of satisfaction, academic achievement, and goal commitment of students in a private and a public baccalaureate school of nursing: Phase I . Research paper presented at the National League for Nursing, 5th Annual Conference on Research in Nursing Education, San Francisco, CA.
Kiker, M., & Curry, L. C. (1986, April 21). Facilitating father-infant relationships . Research presentation to Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Beta Alpha Chapter, Fort Worth, TX; with Myrlene Kiker, Ph.D. and Billie Hightower, R.N.
Curry, L. C. (1985, March 29). The relationship of satisfaction, academic achievement, and goal commitment to student retention in a baccalaureate nursing program: Phase I . Research paper presented at research symposium "Forum VI: Sixth Annual Research Symposium" sponsored by The University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Nursing, Greensboro, NC.
Curry, L. C. (1985, March 22). The relationship of satisfaction, academic achievement, and goal commitment to student retention in a baccalaureate nursing program : Phase I. Research paper presented at research symposium "Nursing Research: Directions for the Future" sponsored by Northwestern State University, Beta Chi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Bossier City, LA.
Data collection. (1985, February). Presentation to John Peter Smith Hospital Maternal-Child Research Committee, with C.Cagle, PhD and D.Zanecchia, PhD.
Developing a research problem . (1985, January 29). Presentation to John Peter Smith Hospital Maternal-Child Research Committee, with C.Cagle, PhD and D.Zanecchia, PhD.
Curry, L. C. (1984, November 12). The relationship of satisfaction, academic achievement, and goal commitment to student retention in a baccalaureate nursing program: Phase I . Research paper presentedto Beta Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Fort Worth, TX.
Funding
TCU Donor Research Fund, December, 2001. Family Caregivers for Elders. L. Curry, Principal Investigator ($3,000.00). In progress with co-researchers M. Hogstel and C. Walker.
Beta Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, April, 1998, Post Hip Fracture Status in Older Women, L. Curry, Principal Investigator ($2500.00). Completed spring 2001.
TCU Donor Research Fund, May, 1998, Risk Status and Knowledge of Osteoporosis in Older Women, L. Curry, Principal Investigator ($3000.00). Completed fall 1999.
Beta Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, Spring 1984, "Relationship of Satisfaction, Goal Achievement and Academic Achievement to Student Retention in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program", L. Curry, Principal Investigator ($300.00).
Professional Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing:
International
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, International Level, Archival Research Consultant (1997-2003); Heritage Award Committee Chair, (1997); Heritage Committee (1994-1996).
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, International Bylaws Committee member, 1985-87, 1987-1990, 1991-92.
Regional
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Regional Level, Region 3 Awards Committee, Chair: Chapter Leader Paper Awards. 1994-95.
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Regional Level, Region 3, Chair; Poster Awards, 1995.
Chapter
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (1965-2003);
Beta Alpha Chapter offices: Junior Counselor, l978-79; Senior counselor, l979-8O; Vice President, l98O-8l; Scholarship Committee, l979; President, l98l-82; Archivist, l982-83; Scholarship Committee, l982-83; 1987-88; Senior Advisor, l983-84; Research Workshop
Committee, l984-85; Treasurer, 1985-87, 1987-89; Eligibility Committee 1985-89; Convention Delegate, 1979, 1981, 1985, 1989; Regional Assembly Delegate, 1987, 1989; Finance Committee Chair,1989-1990, Bylaws Chair, 1989-1990; Elected Nominating Committee member and chair, 1989-1990; Bylaws Chair, 1991-95. (Nominating Committee, 1999-2000). Treasurer, 1997-2001
Southern Nursing Research Society (1997-2004)
American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics (ASPO/Lamaze) (1990-2004)
TNA representative to Lucy Harris Linn Committee (1986-2000)
Chair, Lucy Harris Linn Institute Committee (1986-2002); Hospitality Committee Chair (1986-2000)
American Nurses' Association--Texas Nurses Association (1975-2004)
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (1974-2004)
Childbirth Educators of Tarrant County (1987-1993).
Professional Service
Tarrant Area Community of Churches, Volunteer for Eldercare. (1995-2004); Planning Committee for Parish Nursing Workshop (1999) member of Volunteer Training Subcommittee. (1996).
Lamaze Curriculum Committee, Childbirth Education Department, Harris Fort Worth/ Southwest, 2002-2003
Health Fair, First Baptist of Euless, September 27, 2003, glucose and cholesterol screening
Health Fair, Shiloh Baptist Church, September 20, 2003, glucose and cholesterol screening
Health Fair, Christ the King Church, November 9, 2003, glucose and cholesterol screening
Flu Shot Clinic, University First Christian Church, October 26, 2003
Flu Shot Clinic, October 11, 2003, Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Nurses Conduct Research on Osteoporosis Education, Curry, L.C., & Hogstel, M.H. Fort Worth Star Telegram . North Texas Nursing News , February 11, 2003
The Problems of Osteoporosis for Men and Women (July 13, 2003). The Senior News Source , 5, 5, p 1 & 22
Flu Shot Clinic (December 7, 2002). Harris Methodist Fort Worth.
Health Screening, Ben Hogan Center Opening (December 5, 2002). Harris Methodist Fort Worth.
Senior Health Fair (February 23, 2002). Texas Wesleyan University, Cholesterol / Blood Glucose Testing Booth: Harris Methodist Fort Worth.
Reviewer: Mosby / W.B. Saunders / Elsevier Science, Publishing project reviewer (April, 2002).
Hogstel, M., & Curry, L. Osteoporosis: A Silent Disease. (Winter 2002). Tarrant Area Gerontological
Society Newsletter , pp. 3-4.
Moderator, Southern Nursing Research Society 15 th Anniversary Conference. (February, 2001), Baltimore, MD.
Curry, L. C., & Hogstel, M. (July, 1999). Osteoporosis: Basic Facts. Senior Sentinel , 30:7, p.20.
Curry, L. C., & Hogstel, M. (July, 1999). Osteoporosis: Research Study. TAGS Newsletter .
Lucy Harris Linn Institute Planning Committee, Chair (1986-2000)
Lucy Harris Linn Institute Committee (1984-2000)
Moderator, 12 th Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society; Breast Cancer/Genetics (1998, February 20).
ASPO/Lamaze Local Conference Committee for Planning National Conference. (1996, October). Dallas, TX.
Normal Aging. Presentation at United Methodist Church of the Covenant. (1996, October). Arlington, TX.
Preschool Enrichment Program. "Role of Nurses". Meadowbrook United Methodist Church. (1996, January). Fort Worth, TX.
Interviewed by Angela Cain, KXAS TV Channel 5, Childbirth Stress Reduction Techniques. (1995, Summer)
Fourth Hogstel Gerontological Nursing Research Symposium. Planning Committee Member. (1995-96).
Program Speaker. Women's Health Issues . (1993, April 26). Chi Omega Sorority, TCU, Fort Worth, TX.
Program Facilitator. Third Annual Hogstel Gerontological Research Symposium. (1993, October 15). Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Annual Society-Beta Alpha. Fort Worth, TX.
Honors and Awards
Who's Who in American Education. (1995-2004)
Who's Who in Health Sciences Higher Education (2003)
TCU Senior Appreciation Program Recognition. (2000, December; 1995, May)
Merited leave of absence (TCU) (Spring, 1999).
Great 100 Nurses, Texas Nurses Association Districts 3 / 4. (1998).
Who's Who of American Women. (1998).
Recognized by recent graduates in surveys by Institutional Research. (1998, March; 1995, May; 1994, April)
Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare. (1997)
Who's Who in the South and Southwest. (1996).
Certificate of appreciation, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Society. (1996; 1995; 1991)
Who's Who in American Nursing. (1995)
TCU Teaching Grant, June, 1999, Peter Seldin Four-Day Teaching Portfolio Program: Center for Teaching Excellence ($1,000.00)
Ruth Eloise Sperry Teaching Excellence Award. Presented by the TCU-HCN Alumni Association,
October, 1992; November, 1997.
Burlington Teaching Award Nominee, 1988; 1997.
SNA Professor of Year Nominee,
1997.Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Teaching Nominee, Harris College of Nursing, 1986; 1996.
F.A.C.C.E. (1991). Fellow American College of Childbirth Educators.
TCU, 25 year service recognition award. (2001).
Certificate of appreciation, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Society. (1991, April 6). Billye Brown, President