Pullen, R. L. (2015). What are immunoglobulins?. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 13(2), 20-23.

Pullen, R. L. (2015). Assessing mental status in corticosteroid therapy. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 13(1), 13-16.

 Pullen, R. L. (2014). It's electric-Understanding electrodiagnostic testing. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 12(3), 12-15.

 Pullen, R. L. (2014). Communication with patients from different cultures. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 12 (6), 6-8.

 Pullen, R. L. & Embrey, J (2014). Autoimmune hepatitis: When your patient's liver is the

 "enemy". Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 12(1), 28-36.

 Pullen, R. L. & Shadbolt, L. C. (2014). Mentoring faculty to write for publication. In Innovations in Nursing Education: Leading the Future of Nursing, 181-184. National League for Nursing.

Pullen, R. L. (2014). Helping students with critical thinking through scholarly writing. In Innovations in Nursing Education: Leading the Future of Nursing, 99-105. National League for Nursing.

Pullen, R. L. (2013). The puzzle of SIADH. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 11(6), 14-17.

 Pullen, R. L. & Embrey, J (2013). Helping your patient weather thyroid storm. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 11(4), 14-17.

Pullen, R. L., Reed, C. & Rowh, M. E. (2013). Caring for a patient with ankylosing spondylitis. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 11(1), 12-17.

 Pullen, R.L. (2012). Caring for a patient with cirrhosis of the liver. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 10(5), 6-10.

 Pullen, R. L.,&  Julian, M. (2012). Caring for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 10(4),  36-46

Pullen, R. L. & Downs, A. (2012). Caring for a patient with migraine headache. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 10(3), 9-12.

Pullen, R. L., McKelvy, K., Reyher, L., Thurman, J., Bencini, P., Taylor, T., Waight, L., Mathias, T., Mueller, S., Reyes, H., & Robinson, L. (2012). An end of life care interdisciplinary team clinical simulation model. Nurse Educator, 37(2),75-79

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Pullen. R. L. & Mueller, S. S. (2012). Preparing successful grant proposals. American Journal of Nursing, 112(1) 21-22.

Pullen, R. L. & Johnson, V.A. (2012). The in's and out's of  Meniere disease. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 10(1), 47-51.

Pullen, R. L. & Green, M. R. (2011). Caring for a patient with low back pain. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 9(6), 50-54.

Pullen, R. L. & Savage, K. C. (2011). Danger!. Severe sunburn season. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 9(4), 13-15.

Pullen, R. L. (2011). Get on the road to professional development. Nursing Made Incredibily Easy, 9(1), 5.

Pullen, R. L., Whitehead, R. O., & Pastwa, P. (2011). Caring for a patient with malignant melanoma. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 9(1), 32-42.

Pullen, R. L., Vincent, R. D., & Siess, J. M. (2011). The puzzle of antiphospholipid syndrome. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 9(1), 19-22.

Pullen, R. L., Young, K. E., Rowh, M. E., Grove, D. D. & Bickers, G. (2010). A case study: Diplopia in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 42(6), E1-E11.

Pullen, R.L. & Mueller, S. S. (2010). How to prepare a successful grant proposal. Nursing Management, 41(9), 46-47.

Pullen, R. L., & Mueller, S. S. (2010). How to prepare a successful grant proposal. Nurse Practitioner, 35(11), 14-15.

Pullen, R. L., & Shadbolt, L. C. (2010). Caring for a patient with psoriasis. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 8(5), 10-13.

Pullen, R. L., & Hall, D. A. (2010). Sjogren's syndrome: More than dry eyes. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 40(8), 36-41.

Pullen, R. L. (2010). Photo Guide: Assessing the paranasal sinuses. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 40(5), 49-50.

Pullen, R. L. & Mathias, T. (2010). Fostering therapeutic nurse-patient relationships. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 8(3), 4.

Pullen, R. L. (2010). Using pulse oximetry. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 40(4), 63.

Pullen, R. L. (2010). Clinical Queries: Using leeches to treat wounds. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence,  40(3), 62.

Pullen, R. L. & Mueller, S. S. (2010). Breaking the silence. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 8(2), 4.

Pullen, R. L. (2010). Clinical Queries: Caring for a patient after amputation. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 40(1),15.

Pullen, R. L. (2009). Patient education series: Preparing for a colonoscopy. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 39(10), 40.

Pullen, R. L., Brewer, S., & Ballard, A. (2009). Putting a face on lupus erythematosus. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 39(8), 22-29.

Pullen, R.L. (2009). Unmasking the great imitator. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 39(8), 6.

Pullen, R. L., Mueller, S. S., &  Ashcraft, J. L. (2009). Nursing the numbers through faculty recruitment and student retention. Nurse Educator, 34(3), 132-136.

Pullen, R. L., Barrett, L., Rowh, M. E., & Wright, K. C. (2009). Men, caring and touch. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 39(3), ps14(4).

Pullen, R. L. (2008). Preparing a patient for magnetic resonance imaging. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 38(10), 22.

Pullen, R. L. & Barrett, L. (2008). Closing the gender communication gap. Men in Nursing, 3(5), 20-23.

Pullen, R. L. (2008).  Wound watch: Assessing skin lesions. LPN2008, 30(31).

Pullen, R. L., Grove, D.D., & Edwards, T. L. (2008). Caring for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. LPN2008, 4(4), 28-34.

Pullen, R. L. (2008). Applying a cast. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 38(2), 12.

Pullen, R. L. & Mitchell, T. (2008). Caring for a patient with systemic sclerosis. LPN2008, 4(1), 50-55.

Pullen, R. L. (2008). Stay in the loop about lupus. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 6(1), 44-54.

Pullen, R. L. (2008). Administering an orally disintegrating tablet. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence,38(1), 18.

Pullen, R. L. (2008). Smooth patient transfers: Part I: Transferring from bed to stretcher (Photo Guide). Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 38(1), 43-45.

Pullen, R. L. (2008). Smooth patient transfers: Part II: Transferring from bed to wheelchair. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 38(2),46-48.

Pullen, R. L. (2008). Smooth patient transfers: Part III: Using a hydraulic lift for patient transfer. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 38(3), 54-56.

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Pullen, R. L. (2008). Administering a transdermal drug. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 38(5), 14.

Pullen, R. L. (2007). Understanding systemic lupus erythematosus. LPN2007, 3(6), 40-46.

Pullen, R. L. (2007).  Tips for communicating with a patient from another culture. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence., 37(10),  48-49.

Pullen, R. L. & Hayes, D. D. (2007). Administering pneumococcal vaccine. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 37(9), 56.

Pullen, R. L. (2007).  Photo Guide: Assessing skin lesions. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 37(8), 44-45.

Pullen, R. L. (2007). Using slings without errors. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 37(7), 24.

Pullen, R. L. (2007). Replacing a urostomy drainage pouch. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 37(6), 14.

Pullen, R. L. (2007). Communication with a patient on mechanical ventilation. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 37(4), 22.

Pullen, R.  L. ( 2007). Managing cutaneous vasculitis in a patient with lupus erythematosus. Dermatology Nursing, 19(1),  21-26.

Pullen, R. L. (2007). Screening for abuse and neglect. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 37(2), 69.

Pullen, R. L. (2006). Why choose nursing education? Men in Nursing, 1(5), 36-39.

Pullen, R. L. (2006). The heart of the matter: Assessing hepatojugular reflux. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 4(5), 17.

Pullen, R. L. (2006). Taking a sensitive approach to caring for a patient with erectile dysfunction. Men in Nursing, 1(4), 14-19.

Pullen, R. L. (2006).  Spin control: Caring for a patient with inner ear disease. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 36(5), 48-51

Pullen, R.  L. & Rowh, M. E. (2006). Skin Rashes in a Patient with Antibodies to Ro/SS-A . Dermatology Nursing, 18(2), 168.

Pullen, R. L. (2006). Teaching your patient to irrigate a colostomy. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 36(4), 22.

Pullen, R.L. & Mueller, S.S. (2006). Preparing Faculty for a National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission  (NLNAC) Team Visit. Nurse Educator, 31(1), 7-9.

Pullen, R. L., Cannon, J. D., Rushing, J. D., Howard, R., Kidd. J. M., Mueller, S. S., Messenger, L., & Cummins, D. (2006). Promoting Professional Development Through Student and Faculty Collaboration.  In Annual Review of Nursing Education: Volume 4 (pp. 327-337). New York: Springer Publishing Company.

Pullen, R.  L. & Rowh, M. E. (2006). Livedo reticularis in antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Dermatology Nursing,  18(1), 46.

Pullen, R.L. (2006). Assessing hepatojugular reflux. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence,  36(2), 28.

Pullen, R.L. & Mueller, S.S. (2005). Nursing the Numbers Through Faculty Recruitment and Student Retention. The United States Department of Labor: The President's Community-Based Job Training Grant. A funded $1.4 million grant. Additional funding of $374,000 from benefactors Baptist Saint Anthony Health System and Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas. (Co-Project Directors: Pullen & Mueller).

Pullen, R. L. (2005). Using dry heat to promote healing. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 35(12), 18.

Pullen, R. L. (2005). Book Review: Applying Nursing Process: A Tool for Critical Thinking. Nurse Educator, 30(6), 238-239.

Pullen, R. L. (2005).  Testing the corneal reflexes.  Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 35(11), 68.

Pullen, R. L. (2005).  Performing A Modified Allen Test. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 35(10), 26.

Pullen, R.L. (2005). Administering a Z-track injection. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 35(7), 24.

Pullen, R. L. (2005).  Tips for safe, accurate occult blood testing. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 35(3), 28.

Pullen, R. L. (2005).  Performing the doll's eye (oculocephalic reflex) Maneuver. Nursing: Journal  of Clinical Excellence, 35(6) 24.

Pullen, R. L. (2004).  Managing a patient on plaquenil therapy. Nursing: Journal of

Clinical Excellence, 34(6): 32hn1-2, 32hn4.

Pullen, R. L., Cannon, J.D., & Rushing, J. D. (2004).  Managing a patient with amyloidosis. Dermatology Nursing, 16(3):  225-234.

Pullen, R. L. (2004).  Inserting an indwelling catheter in a male patient. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 34(7), 24.

Pullen, R. L., Cannon, J. D., & Rushing, J. D. (2004).  Managing a patient with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 34(3):  32hn1-2, 32hn4.

Pullen, R.L. (2004).  Assessing for signs of meningitis. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 34(5), 18.

Pullen, R. L. (2004).  Assessing for pronator drift. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 34(3) 22.

Pullen, R. L. (2004).  Determining gastric residual. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 34(4), 18.

Pullen, R. L. (2003).  Managing a patient with pulse oximetry. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 33(9), 30.

Pullen, R. L., Murray, P. H., & McGee, K. S. (2003).  Using care groups to mentor novice Nursing Students.  In Annual Review of Nursing Education:  Volume I (pp. 147-161).  New York:  Springer Publishing Company.

Pullen, R.L., Cannon, J.D., & Rushing, J. D. (2003).  Managing organ-threatening systemic lupus erythematosus. Medical Surgical Nursing Journal, 12(6), 368-379.

Pullen, R. L. (2003).  Using an ear thermometer. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 33(5), 24.

Pullen, R. L. (2003).  Managing a patient during a seizure. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 33(4), 78.

Pullen, R. L. (2003).  Teaching bedside spirometry. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 33(8), 24.

            Pullen, R. L. (2003).   Managing IV patient-controlled analgesia. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 33(7), 24.

Pullen, R. L. (2003). Removing sutures and staples. Nursing: Journal of Clinical Excellence, 33(10), 18.

Pullen, R. L. (2002).  Pain management of chronic non-malignant neuropathic pain. Home Healthcare Nurse, 20(6), 387-392.

Pullen, R. L., Mueller, S.S., & McGee, K. S. (2002).  A model nursing computer resource center.  Nurse Educator, 27(3), 115-117.

Pullen, R. L. (2001).  Managing subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Dermatology Nursing, 13(6), 419-426.

Pullen, R. L., Murray, P. H., & McGee, K. S. (2001).  Care Groups:  A model to mentor novice nursing  students. Nurse Educator, 26(6), 283-288.

Pullen, R. L., Fricks, S. L., Kidd, J. M., & Wright, K. C. (2001).  Humor in nursing: The student and faculty extravaganza.  Nurse Educator, 26(5), 205-208.

Pullen, R. L. (2001).  Being a man in nursing:  Compassion and service are gender neutral.  Imprint, 48(3), 61-63.

Pullen, R. L., Reed, K. E., & Oslar, K. (2001).  Promoting clinical scholarship through scholarly writing.  Nurse Educator, 26(2), 81-83.

Pullen, R. L., & Robinson, R. W. (2000).  Men's eating patterns:  An evolving theory of human eating using grounded theory.  The Virginia Henderson Nursing Research Library:  Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Pullen, R. L., & McGee, K. S. (1998).  The efficacy of on-line examinations in the nursing testing center at Amarillo College.  Community College Exemplary Initiatives, (10), 58-60.  A Publication of the National Council of Instructional Administrators.

Doctoral Dissertation Project and Master's Thesis

Pullen, R. L. (1994-95).  Development of a Program for Human Resources in the Caring Difference Program at Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Dissertation at Nova Southeastern University. Dissertation Committee: Warren Groff, EdD (major advisor), John Kingsbury, PhD and Anita Barrett, PhD.

Pullen, R. L. (1989-90).  The Relationship Between Chronic Pain and Social Support.  Master's Degree Thesis at West Texas State University.  Thesis Committee: Leone Plummer, PhD, RN, M. Jolene Walsh, EdD, RN and Kathleen Talbott, EdD, RN.

Research and Professional Writing Interests:

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

Texas Nurses Association District 2:

*Inducted into Texas Nurses Association District 2 Hall of Fame, May, 2012

Amarillo College, Amarillo, Texas:

*Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award, 2009 (1 of 15 college professors in Texas honored for outstanding dedication to teaching and scholarly activities)

*Recipient of John F. Mead Faculty Excellence Award, 1999

*Outstanding Student, School of Vocational Nursing, 1978

*Marquis Who's Who Among America's Teachers (2002-2012)

West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas:

*President's Award for Nursing Excellence, Sigma Theta Tau, 1995

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida:

*Outstanding Dissertation, 1995

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, Texas:

*Nursing Excellence Award, 1992

Dermatology Nursing Journal:

*Author of the Year, 2007

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

*Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Delta Chapter at West Texas A&M University. Held the offices of President, President-Elect and Chair of Nominations

*Texas Nurses Association District 2. Held the offices of Board of Director, Secretary and Chair of Nominations

*National League for Nursing

*National Assembly for Men in Nursing

*National Association for Associate Degree Nursing

*Texas Community College Teachers Association

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS IN NURSING

Amarillo College Nursing Department (1994-present):

*Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor

*Director of Nursing Resource Center (NRC) and Testing Center (TC) (1994-2001): Managing students and faculty from both ADN and VN Programs with all aspects of laboratory activities in the NRC and with online testing in the TC. I managed the staff in the TC including assisting in the uploading and downloading of faculty generated exams. Adept at using ParSystem. Using diplomacy and being responsive to the needs of faculty was the best way to manage activities in the NRC and TC.

*Assistant Director of ADN Program (2004-Present). Managing faculty workload, clinical coordination, orienting and mentoring new faculty, and organizing and overseeing special projects including all aspects of the accreditation process with the  Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). . I've written a major portion and edited three ACEN Self-Studies and managed these ACEN visits to the campus (1995, 2003, 2011). Assume other assignments as requested by the Program Director. Using diplomacy and being responsive to faculty needs is the best way to promote effective communication

*Team Coordinator of Level 3 (2003-Present). Supervising the Level 3 Team and organizing the classroom and clinical experiences for approximately 100 students in this level.

*Faculty Sponsor of Student Nurses Association (SNA)(1996-2004). Actively involved in numerous yearly college-wide and community-side activities with the officers of the SNA from health fairs to community-wide projects that benefited children and older adults as well as celebration parties. Being the sponsor of the SNA was very rewarding.

*Development of the Graduate and Faculty Extravaganza (1994). A celebration party for graduates of both ADN and VN Programs that was conducted biannually from 1994-2005 in which faculty "dressed up" as celebrities and performed lip synchs. The process is a published model.

*Development of the Care Group Model (1998). A published model to help students learn basic skills in the introductory nursing course. I developed the model in 1997 and it is still an integral part of the curriculum.

*Introduced Scholarly Writing into the Nursing Curriculum (1996). A published model that helps students to use critical thinking and communication skills as they prepare a formal paper related to their patient in the clinical setting.

*Development of an End of Life Care Interdisciplinary Team Clinical Simulation Model (2006).  A published model to help students embrace interdisciplinary collaboration at the end of life (hospice).

*Helping Faculty to Write for Publication (1998-Present). Writing for publication is another way to teach my students and beyond the walls of AC. I invite my faculty peers to join me on occasion.

*Instructor of Online Health Assessment (2000-2008)

*Classroom and Clinical Instructor, Medical Surgical Nursing (2001-present)

My Strengths (Skills) in the Nursing Department:

*Teaching strategies, curriculum development, rules, regulations and standards of accrediting bodies, organization, motivation, team building, humor and fun.

My Weaknesses (Opportunities for Improvement) as a manager:

*I am trying to learn how to delegate better.

Northwest Texas Healthcare System (1986-1994):

*Medical Surgical Nursing Educator and Staff Nurse, Orthopedics  (1990-1994)

*Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse Medical Intensive Care (1986-1990)

Family Hospital Center (Formerly Southwest Osteopathic Hospital) (1978-1986):

*Director of Intensive Care Unit (1984-1986)

*Supervisor of Medical Surgical Nursing (1982-1984)

*Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse (1978-1982): Role as LVN and transition to RN role

Hobbies and Interests:

*Growing in my relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

*The life of Moses according to the Bible, Torah and Jewish Historians Josephus and Philo.

*Jewish Faith.

*Severe thunderstorms in the Texas Panhandle and other weather extremes. My students nicknamed me "Radar Richard".

*I am a self-proclaimed expert at the Motown legend group The Supremes!

*Working out at the gym.

*Being in the mountains of Southern New Mexico (Cloudcroft area).

*Cecil B. Demille's epic movie The Ten Commandments.

*The score to the Ten Commandments by Elmer Bernstein.

*Earthquakes: I was in a 6.7 quake on Tuesday, February 9, 1971 at 55 seconds past 6 a.m. in Los Angeles. Earthquakes were common growing up in Southern California.

*Sharks: Ever since the movie Jaws was released in 1975!

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