Mary Jo Grap, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Professor
Contact Information VCU School of Nursing |
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Education
| 1997 | Post-masters certificate | Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
| 1986 | PhD | Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA Higher Education/Educational Administration |
| 1977 | MS | University of Colorado, Denver, CO Medical-Surgical Nursing |
| 1972 | BN | Kent University, Kent, OH Nursing |
Recent Publications
Harton, S., Grap, M.J., Savage, L., Elswick, R.K. (2007). Frequency and predictors of return to incentive spirometry volume baseline after cardiac surgery. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 22(1), 7-12.
O’Neal, P. V., Grap, M.J., Munro, C.L. (2007). Subglottic secretion rheology, viscosity, and evacuation efficiency. Biological Research for Nursing, 8(3), 202-9.
Munro, C.L., Grap, M.J., Elswick, R.K., McKinney, J., Sessler, C.N., Hummel, R. (2006). Oral health status and development of ventilator associated pneumonia: A descriptive study. American Journal of Critical Care, 15(5), 453-460.
Munro, C.L., Grap, M.J. Jablonski, R., Boyle, A. (2006). Oral Health Measurement in Nursing Research: State of the Science. Biological Research for Nursing, 8(1), 35-42.
Grap, M.J., Pickler, R.H., Munro, C. (2006). Observation of behavior in mechanically ventilated children. Pediatric Nursing, (32)3, 216-220.
De Jong, M.J., Burns, S.M., Campbell, M.L., Chulay, M., Grap, M.J., Pierce, L.N.B., Simpson, T. (2005). Development of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses’ Sedation Assessment Scale for Critically Ill Patients. American Journal of Critical Care, 14(6), 531-544.
Grap, M.J. (2005). Pulse oximetry in Burns, S. (eds) Protocols for Practice: Noninvasive Monitoring. Aliso Viejo: American Association of Critical care Nurses.
Memberships in Professional Organizations
Associate Editor, American Journal of Critical Care, 2002-present
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Research Work Group, 2002-2004.
Greater Richmond Area Chapter AACN, Chapter Liason for VCU SON, 2000-present.
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, NTI Abstract Review Panel, 1996.
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Research Committee, 1994-1996
Research Funding/External Funding
Grap, M.J., Wetzel, P., Best, A., Munro, C., Sessler, C., Pickler, R. Sedation effects in mechanically ventilated patients. USPHS, NIH NINR, R01 NR009506-01A1, $427,039 year 1 award, $1,475,662 total award, 01/01/07 - 12/31/09.
Arif, M. Grap, M.J. (Faculty sponsor). Facial expression during pain. National Institute of Nursing Research, F31 NR010433, 9/14/2007-9/13/2010.
Burk, R., Grap, M.J. (Faculty sponsor). Predictors of agitation in the critically ill. National Institute of Nursing Research, F31 NR010436, 8/1/2007-7/31/2010.
Mellott, K., Grap, M.J. (Faculty sponsor). Manifestation and effect of patient ventilator dysynchrony. National Institute of Nursing Research, F31 NR009623, 4/15/2006-4/14/2009.
Grap, M.J., Munro, C.L., Elswick, R.K., Sessler, C.N., Ward, K.R. A peri-intubation intervention to reduce oral flora and VAP. DoD, TSNRP, MDA-905-03-1-TS02, $449,842.00 total award, 07/1/2005 – 6/31/2007.
Jablonski, R., Elswick, R.K., Grap, M.J., Munro, C. Improving oral care provided by nursing assistants. USPS, NIH, NIDCR, R21 DE0164664, $290,000 (total award), 9/1/2004-8/31/2006. (5% effort)
McCain, N., Elswick, R.K., Grap, M.J., Munro, C., Pickler, R. The Center for Biobehavioral Clinical Research, Center Coordinator for Post-Award Services, USPHS, NIH, NINR, P20 NR008988, $1,000,000 (total award) 2004-2009.
Munro, C.L., Grap, M.J., Carter, W.H., Sessler, C. Oral care intervention in mechanically ventilated adults. USPHS, NIH NINR, R01NR07652-01A1, $420,728 year 1 award, $2,253,370 total award. 03/01/02 - 02/28/07.
Grap, M.J. (Faculty sponsor), O’Neal, P. Subglottic secretion accumulation and positioning. NINR National Research Student Award, 1999-2001.
Grap, M. J., Blecha, T. A description of patient’s report of endotracheal tube discomfort. American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Clinical Inquiry Grant, $500.00, 1999-2000.
Grap, M.J., Munro, C., Hummel, R. Backrest position and oral health: Effect on VAP. NIH National Institute of Nursing Research, R15 NR04730-01, $101,372.00, June 15, 1998 - June 14, 2001.
Glass, C., Grap, M. J., Corley, M. & Wallace, D. Nurse performance effectiveness of hyperinflation and hyperoxygenation. American Nurses' Foundation, $2700, 1988-1989.
Awards, Fellowships & Honors
Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, 2004
Mable Montgomery Teaching Award, School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, May, 2000.
Army 9A Proficiency Designator for Excellence in Critical Care Nursing, awarded by the Surgeon General of the Army, September, 1997.
Army Commendation Medal, for meritorious service to the 4215th US Army Hospital USAR, Richmond, VA, as its first Chief Nurse, awarded May, 1997.
Army Commendation Medal, for meritorious service to the 56th Station Hospital, USAR, Richmond, VA, awarded January, 1993.
Selected "CCRN of Year", Greater Richmond Area Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, May, 1991.
Army Achievement Medal, for meritorious service during Operation Desert Storm at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Ft. Bliss, Texas, Jan - May, 1991.
Army Achievement Medal, for meritorious service to the 56th Station Hospital, USAR, Richmond, VA, awarded July 1, 1989.
Selected Invited Seminars
Grap, M. J., Munro, C., O’Neal, P.V., Sole, M.L. Best Practices: Improving outcomes of mechanical ventilation. Pre-conference for the National Teaching Institute of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. New Orleans, LA, May, 2005.
Jefferson, D.M., Munro, C.L., & Grap, M.J. Natural history of dental plaque accumulation in mechanically ventilated adults. Southern Nursing Research Society 19th Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA. 2005.
Mellott, K., Grap, M.J., Sessler, C. , Wetzel, P. Manifestations of patient- ventilator dysynchrony in critically ill clients. 19th Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society, Atlanta, GA, February, 2005.
Grap, M.J., Munro, C., Hummel, R.S., Elswick, R.K., J McKinney, J. L., Sessler, C.N. Effect of backrest elevation on the development of ventilator associated pneumonia. 2004 National State of the Science Conference. Nursing Science: Working Toward a Healthier Nation. Washington, DC, Oct, 2004.
Grap, M.J., Munro, C., Elswick, R.K., Sessler, C.N., Ward, K.R. Duration of action of a single, early oral application of chlorhexidine on oral microbial flora in mechanically ventilated patients: A pilot study. Advanced Technology applications for Combat Casualty Care (ATACC). St. Pete Beach, FL, Aug 2004.
Grap, M. J., Munro, C., O’Neal, P.V., Sole, M.L. Victory over VAP: Evidence based care. Pre-conference for the National Teaching Institute of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. San Antonia, TX, May, 2003.
Grap, M.J., Borchers, C.T. Munro, C.L., Sessler, C.N., Elswick, R.K. Evaluation of measures of agitation in critical care. Seventeenth Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society. Orlando, FL, February, 2003.
Grap, M.J., Harton, S.C., Savage, L., Elswick, R.K. Frequency and predictors of return to incentive spirometry volume baseline after cardiac surgery. Seventeenth Annual Conference of the Southern Nursing Research Society. Orlando, FL, February, 2003.
Selected Publications
Grap, M.J., Munro, C.L., Hummel, R.S., Elswick, R.K., McKinney, J.L., Sessler, C.N. (2005). Effect of backrest elevation on the development of ventilator associated pneumonia. American Journal of Critical Care, 14(4), 325-332.
Jablonski, R.A., Munro, C.L., Grap, M.J., Elswick, R.K. (2005). The Role of Biobehavioral, Environmental, and Social Forces on Oral Health Disparities in Frail and Functionally Dependent Nursing Home Elders. Biological Research for Nursing, 7(1), 75-82.
Grap, M.J., Munro, C.L. (2005). Quality improvement in backrest elevation: Improving outcomes in critical care. AACN Clinical Issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care, 16(2), 133-139.
Grap, M. J., Borchers, C.T., Munro. C. L. Elswick, R. K., Sessler, C. N. (2005). Actigraphy in the critically ill: Correlation with agitation and sedation. American Journal of Critical Care, 14(1), 52-60.
Grap, M. J., Munro, C. (2004). Preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia: Evidence-based care. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 16(3), 349-358.
Munro, C. & Grap, M. J. (2004). Oral health and care in intensive care unit: State of the science. American Journal of Critical Care, 13(1), 25-33).
Bateman, S., Grap. M. J. (2003). Sedation and analgesia in mechanically ventilated patients: Understanding the needs of your silent patient. American Journal of Nursing, 103(5), Critical Care Extra: 64AA, 64CC, 64EE-FF
Grap, M. J., Strickland, D., Tormey, L., Keane, K., Lubin, S., Emerson, J., Winfield, S., Dalby, P., Townes, R., Sessler, N. (2003). Collaborative practice: Development, implementation and evaluation of a mechanical ventilation weaning protocol. American Journal of Critical Care, 12(5), 454-460.
Grap, M. J., Munro. C. L. Elswick, R. K., Sessler, C. N., Ward, K.R. (2004). Duration of action of a single, early, oral application of chlorhexidine on oral microbial flora in mechanically ventilated patients: A pilot study. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 33(2), 83-91.
Grap, M. J., Munro, C. (2003). Subject recruitment in critical care nursing research: A complex task in a complex environment. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 32(3), 162-168.
Grap, M. J., Munro, C., Ashtiani, B., Bryant, S. (2003). Predictors of backrest elevation in MRICU, STICU, and NSICU. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 19(2), 68-74.
Grap, M. J., Munro, C., Ashtiani, B., Bryant, S. (2003). Oral care interventions in critical care: Frequency and documentation. American Journal of Critical Care, 12(2), 113-118.