Victoria Menzies, PhD, APRN-BC
Assistant Professor
Contact Information VCU School of Nursing |
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Education
| 2004 | Ph.D. | University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia |
| 2000 | M.S.N. | University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia |
| 1997 | Ed. M. | Temple University, Philadephia |
| 1978 | B.A. | Columbia University, NY |
| 1969 | Diploma | Asbury Hospital School of Nursing, Salina, KS |
Selected Publications
*Menzies, V., Taylor, A. G., & Bourguignon, C. (in press). Absorption: An individual difference to
consider in mind-body interventions. Journal of Holistic Nursing
*Menzies, V., Taylor, A. G. & Bourguignon, C. (2006). Effects of guided imagery on outcomes of pain, functional
status, and self-efficacy in persons diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Therapies,12 (1), 23-30.
*Youngblut, J.M., Brooten, D., & Menzies, V. (2006). Psychometric properties of Spanish versions of the FACES
II and dyadic adjustment scale. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 14, 181-189.
*Menzies, V., & Taylor, A. G. (2004). The idea of imagination: an analysis of “Imagery”. Advances in Mind-
Body Medicine, 20 (2), 4-10.
Chapters in Books
Brooten, D., Youngblut, J. M., Donahue, D., Menzies, V. (2007) A political minefield: Conducting nursing research. In
D. J. Mason, J. K. Leavitt, & M. W. Chaffee (Eds.), Policy and politics in nursing and health care (5th ed., pp. 607-621). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.
Taylor, A.G., Taibi, D.M., Snyder, A.E., Bourguignon, C., Vincent, H.K., & Menzies, V. (2007). Complementary and
alternative practices and products: Components of holistic health care. In J.L. Creasia & B.J. Parker (Eds.). Conceptual foundations: The bridge to nursing practice (4th ed., pp. 369-407). St. Louis: Mosby, Inc.
Presented Papers and Posters
*Menzies, V. (2008, Feb). Paper Presentation: Pilot Study to Test the Effects of Mind-Body Intervention for
Symptom Management in Hispanic Persons Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. 22nd Annual Southern Nursing Research Society Conference, Birmingham, Alabama.
*Menzies, V. (2007, July). Paper Presentation: Effects of Relaxation and Guided Imagery as a
Nursing Intervention for Managing Pain and Other Symptoms of Fibromyalgia in Hispanic Americans. Sigma Theta Tau International 18th International Nursing Research Congress, Vienna, Austria.
* Menzies, V. (2007, April). Poster Presentation: Exploring Mind-Body Interventions in Hispanic Individuals
Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Improving Health Care Quality through Research Conference, Florida International University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Miami, Florida.
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Menzies, V. (2006, Jun). Paper Presentation: Pilot Study: Effects of Relaxation and Guided Imagery as Nursing
Intervention in Hispanic Persons Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Invited paper presentation, Pi Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International. Florida International University, Miami, Florida.
*Menzies, V. (2006, Feb). Paper Presentation: Pilot Study in Progress: Exploring the Effects of Relaxation and Guided
Imagery on Pain, Distress, Functional Status and Self-Efficacy in Hispanic Persons Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Southern Nursing Research Society 20th Anniversary Conference, Memphis,Tennessee.
*Youngblut, J.M., Brooten, D., & Menzies, V. (2006, Feb). Poster Presentation: Psychometric Properties of Spanish
Versions of the FACES II and Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Southern Nursing Research Society 20th Anniversary
Conference, Memphis, Tennessee.
*Menzies, V. (2005, Dec). Poster Presentation: Pilot Study in Progress: Effects of Relaxation and Guided Imagery on
Pain, Distress, Functional Status and Self-Efficacy in Hispanic Persons Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.
Florida International University School of Nursing Research Day Conference: Improving Health Care Quality through Research, Miami, Florida.
*Menzies, V. (2005, Jun). Poster Presentation: Guided Imagery: A Nursing Intervention for Fibromyalgia. National
Academy of Nurse Practitioners 20th Annual National Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Menzies, V. (2005, Mar). Invited Paper Presentation: A Program of Research. University of Virginia School of
Nursing, Doctoral Scholars Day, Charlottesville, Virginia.
*Menzies, V. (2004, Nov). Poster Presentation: Is Guided Imagery an Effective Intervention for Pain, Functional
Status and Self-Efficacy in Persons Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia? The Fibromyalgia Workshop: The Next Advances (Sponsored by NIH/NIAMS), Washington, D.C.
*Menzies, V. (2004, Oct). Paper Presentation: Effects of Guided Imagery on Outcomes of Pain, Functional Status and
Self-Efficacy in Persons Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Florida International University School of Nursing
Research Day Conference: Improving Health Care Quality through Research, Miami, Florida.
Funded Research
Menzies, V. (7/1/08 - 6/30/09) Pilot Study PI. Stress, Immunity and Symptoms in Fibomyalgia, a pilot study funded by award #P20 NR008988 (N. MCain, PI), National Institute of Nursing Research, NIH.
Menzies, V. (PI). (5/1/05-10/31/06) Exploring Effects of Relaxation and Guided Imagery on Outcomes of Pain,
Distress, Functional Status and Self-Efficacy in Hispanic Persons Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Sigma Theta Tau International Small Grants Award.
Menzies, V. (PI). (11/4/05-11/3/06) Exploring Effects of Relaxation and Guided Imagery on Outcomes of Pain,
Distress, Functional Status and Self-Efficacy in Hispanic Persons Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. American Nurses Foundation Small Grants Award.
Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships
Southern Nursing Research Society Scholar 2005
New Investigator Award for The Fibromyalgia Workshop: The Next Advances,
Washington, D.C. - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases 2004
Accreditations
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification as Clinical Nurse Specialist
in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2005
Memberships in Professional Organizations
American Holistic Nurses Association Member 1994-present
American Nurses Association Member 1999-present
Florida Nurses Association Member 2004-2007
Virginia Nurses Association Member 2007-present
American Pain Society Member 2000-present
American Psychiatric Nurses Association Member 1999-present
Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Member 2004-Present
Sigma Theta Tau International Member 1999-present
Beta Kappa Chapter 1999-2005
Pi Alpha Chapter 2004-present
Southern Nursing Research Society Member 1999-present
Other Professional Activities and Public Service
Manuscript Reviewer for the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Therapies 2005-2006
Book Reviewer for Natural Standard 2006-present
Manuscript Reviewer for Arthritis Care & Research 2007-present
Chapter Reviewer for F.A. Davis Company, Nursing Theories & Nursing Practice Fall, 2007
Chapter Reviewer for Prentice Hall, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Fall, 2007