Judith A. Lewis, PhD, RNC, FAAN
Professor Emerita
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Dr. Lewis is a Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing. A native of Massachusetts, she received an AB in English and American Literature from Brandeis University and a BS in nursing from Boston University. She traveled to California for her Master's degree, which is from the University of California at San Francisco. Her master's program included preparation as a women's health nurse practitioner. Her PhD is in health policy from the Heller School at Brandeis University. She holds a post-master's certificate in online teaching from the University of California at Los Angeles and has completed a post-doctoral fellowship in genetics at the National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Lewis has received the Distinguished Professional Service Award from the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses, has been elected to the National Academy of Practice in Nursing, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. She has received the Mary Ann Garrigan Award from the Theta-at-Large chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. She has received the Founders Award for Service from the International Society of Nurses in Genetics and the Nicholas A. Cummings award from the National Academics of Practice.
Education
| PhD, Social Welfare and Health Policy | 1985 | Brandeis Univeristy, Florence Heller Graduate School for Advanced Studies in Social Welfare, Waltham, Massachusetts |
| MS, Maternity Nursing | 1977 | Ambulatory Women's, University of California at San Francisco, School of Nursing |
| BS Nursing (Magna Cum Laude) | 1968 | Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA |
| AB, English & American Literature | 1966 | Brandeis University, Waltham Massachusetts |
Scholarship
Health Care for women of childbearing age; genetics; infertility; use of technology in nursing education. Dr. Lewis'program of scholarship is in the area of women’s health. She has studied the effect of previous infertility on pregnancy, She has written extensively on public policy issues affecting genetics and genomics, and is working to implement the Essential Nursing Competencies and Curricula Guidelines for Genetics and Genomics.
Grants and Contracts
Pregnancy and Parenting after Infertility: Self-Concept, Coping and Attachment
- 1996 Theta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International ($1,000)
- 1996 Serono Laboratories ($3,000)
Evaluation of Regional Perinatal Coordinating Councils of Virginia
- 1996 Virginia Department of Health, Division of Women & Infants' Health ($50,000)
Nurse Practitioner Training Grant
- 1995 ($212,065)
- 1994 ($232,220)
Graduate Nurse Traineeship Grant
- 1992 ($50,589)
Helene Fuld Health Trust Grant
- 1991 ($70,000)
Pregnancy after infertility: Attachment, Self-Concept, Coping, and Role Transition.
- 1990 MGH Institute of Health Professions ($2,500)
Gerontology Training Grant
- 1989 ($527,137)
Awards and Honors
- Fellowship in Faculty mentoring Program in Instructional Technology, Virginia Commonwealth University,2004 - 2005
- Nicholas A. Cummings Award for Outstanding or Extraordinary Contributions to Interprofessional Health Care, National Academies of Practice, 2002
- Founders Service Award, International Society of Nurses in Genetics, 2001
- Recognition for Excellent Achievement by a Faculty Member in Using Technology to Enhance the Learning Process, Virginia Commonwealth University Academic Technology 2000
- Mary Ann Garrigan Award, Theta-at-Large Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, 1998
- Fellowship in Faculty Mentoring Program in Instructional Technology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1997 - 1998
- CARE Award for Creative Achievement in Reproductive Endocrinology, 1996
- Distinguished Professional Service Award, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, Gynocologic and Neonatal Nurses, 1995
- Elected to the American Academy of Nursing, 1994
- Elected as Distinguished Practitioner, National Academy of Practice in Nursing, National Academies of Practice, 1987
- Recognized by Congressman Edward J. Markey for contributions to Geriatric Nursing Outreach Program, Malden, MA, 1983
- Commended by Malden, MA City Council for work with Project Nursing Outreach, 1983
- Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International, 1968
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University School of Nursing, 1968
Professional Activities and Organizations
Member, March of Dimes National Nursing Advisory Council, 2006-
Member, Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing, 1999 - 2003
Member, American Academy of Nursing
Member, American Association of University Professors Executive Committee, Virginia Conference, 2007-2010
Member, American Nurses Association
Member, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Member, National Academies of Practice
Member, National League for Nursing
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International
(Gamma Omega Chapter)
(Theta at Large Chapter)
Member, International Society of Nurses in Genetics
(President, 2004)
Selected Publications
Kenner, C., Lewis, J.A., Pressler, J.L., & Little, C.M. (in press). Neonatal Genetic Testing Is More than Screening. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America.
Little, C.M., & Lewis, J.A. (in press). Newborn screening. Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews.
Lewis, J.A. & Munro, C.L. (in press). Pharmacogenomics. In Brucker, M.C., & King, T.L. Principles & Practice of Pharmacology in Women’s Health. Sudbury MA: Jones & Bartlett.
Lewis, J.A. (2008). Voluntary pregnancy termination. In Orshan, S.A. Maternity, Newborn, & Women’s Health Nursing: Comprehensive Care Across the Life Span. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 307-317.
Lewis, J.A., & Black, J.J.(2008). Fertility challenges. In Orshan, S.A. Maternity, Newborn, & Women’s Health Nursing: Comprehensive Care Across the Life Span. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 321-353.
Lewis, J.A., & Black, J.J. (2006). Sexuality in women of childbearing age. Journal of Perinatal Education, 15(2) 29-35.
Lewis, J.A., Calzone, K., & Jenkins, J. (2006). Essential nursing competencies and curricula guidelines for genetics and genomics. MCN The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 31(3), 146-153.
Lewis, J.A. (2006). Genetics – Another nursing specialty. (Editorial).MCN The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 31(3), 142.
Giarelli, E., Lea, D.H., Jones, S.L, & Lewis, J.A. (2006).
Genetic technology: The frontiers of nursing ethics. In Lachman, V.D. (Ed.) Applied Ethics in Nursing. New York: Springer.
Jones, S.L., & Lewis, J.A. (2005). Insights from leaders in the specialty. In Hamric, A.B., Spross, J.A. & Hanson, C.M. Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach (3rd Ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders, 697-698.
Lewis, J.A. (2005). Judy’s story. In Jenkins, J.F. & Lea, D.H. Nursing Care in the Genomic Era: A Case-Based Approach. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett, 2-6.
Lewis, J.A. (2005). Genetics. In Fitzpatrick, J.J., & Wallace, M. Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (2nd Ed.). New York: Springer.
Kinser, P.A., & Lewis, J.A. (2005). Understanding gender construction: creating space for feminist health care practice and research. Health Care for Women International, 26(5), 422-429.
Little, C.M., & Lewis, J.A. (2005). Genetic resources for midwifery practice. Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 50(3), 246-249.
Lewis, J.A. (2004).
From personal experiences to the policy table. In Feetham, S.L., & Williams, J.K. (Eds.). Genetics in Nursing. Geneva, Switzerland, International Council of Nurses.
Munro, C.L., & Lewis, J.A. (2004). Data collection with personal data assistants. In Fitzpatrick, J.J., & Montgomery, K.S. Internet and Nursing Research: A Guide to Strategies, Skills and Resources. New York: Springer, 52-56.
Lewis, J.A. (2003). Foreward. In Hawkins, J.W., & Haggerty, L.A. (Eds.) (2003). Diversity in health care research: Strategies for Multisite, Multidisciplinary, and Multicultural projects. New York: Springer.
Lewis, J.A. (2003). Genetics. In Levasseur, S.M., & Raines, D.A. Perinatal Secrets. Philadelphia PA: Hanley & Belfus, 49-62.
Lewis, J.A. (2003). The Jewish Perspective. In Moore, M.L (Ed.) Cultural Perspectives in Childbearing. New York: March of Dimes, 78-81.
Olsen, S.J., Feetham, S.L., Jenkins, J., Lewis, J., Nissly, T.L., Sigmon, H.D., Thomson, E.J. (2003). Creating a vision for leadership in genetics. Med-Surg Nursing, 12(3), 177-183.
Lewis, J.A. (2003). Jewish perspectives on pregnancy and childbearing. MCN The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 28(5), 306-312.
Lewis, J.A. (2003). Genetic testing: A personal story of one nurse’s involvement in health policy. Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews, 3(1), 11-12.
Lewis, J.A. & Sommers, C.O. (2003), Personal data assistants: Using new technology to enhance nursing practice. MCN The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 28(2), 66-73.
Lewis, J.A. (2002). Update on the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing (SACGT). Nursing Outlook, 50(3), 91-92.
Lewis, J.A. (2002). Genetics in perinatal nursing: Clinical applications and policy considerations. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, 31(2),188-192.
Lewis, J.A. (2001). The human genome and public policy: A nursing perspective. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing,30(5), 541-545.
Lewis, J.A. (2001). The social construction of diversity. (Editorial). Issues in Interdisciplinary Care, 3(3), 175.
Lewis, J.A. (2001). Understanding genetics. AWHONN Lifelines,5(2), 50-56.
Lewis, J.A. (2001). Together we can do so much more (Editorial) Issues in Interdisciplinary Care, 3(2), 99.
Lewis, J.A. (2001). Preconception health care. In Matteson, P. Collaborating with Women and their Families: Providing Nursing Care in the Community. St. Louis: Mosby,313-337.
Lewis, J.A. (2001). Genetics and the perinatal and women’s health nurse . [monograph]. Washington, DC: Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses.
Lewis, J.A. (2000). Political action: Genetic Testing Appointment. Nursing Outlook, 48(4), 316-317.
Lewis, J. (2000). Advanced practice in maternal/child nursing: History, current status, and thoughts about the future. MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 25(6), 327-330.
Lewis, J. (2000). Second opinion: Is the goal of a BSN as the criteria for entry into professional nursing practice still worthwhile and realistic? Writing for the con position. MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 25(2), 63.
Lewis, J. (2000). Diversity: A cause for celebration. (Editorial) ). National Academies of Practice Forum: Issues in Interdisciplinary Care, 2(4), 251.
Lewis, J. (2000). A labor of love. (Editorial) ). National Academies of Practice Forum: Issues in Interdisciplinary Care, 2(3), 171.
Lewis, J. (2000). Creating the future. (Editorial) ). National Academies of Practice Forum: Issues in Interdisciplinary Care, 2(2), 93.
Lewis, J. (2000). Genetics: The next frontier. (Editorial). National Academies of Practice Forum: Issues in Interdisciplinary Care, 2(1), 5-6.
Lewis, J. (1999). Lessons learned. (Editorial). National Academies of Practice Forum: Issues in Interdisciplinary Care, 1(3), 163.
Lewis, J. (1999). Be careful what you wish for. (Editorial). National Academies of Practice Forum: Issues in Interdisciplinary Care, 1(2), 83.
Lewis, J. (1999). A new beginning. (Editorial). National Academies of Practice Forum: Issues in Interdisciplinary Care, 1(1), 3.
Lewis, J.A. (1999). Politics, policy making and nursing. In Berger, K.J., & Williams, M. Collaborating for Optimal Health: The Fundamentals of Nursing, 2nd Ed. E. Norwalk, CT, Appleton & Lange, 49-67.
Lewis, J.A. (1998). Legal issues in the primary care of women. In Youngkin, E.Q., & Davis, M.S. Women’s Health: A Primary Care Clinical Guide, 2nd Ed. E. Norwalk, CT, Appleton & Lange, 21-28.
Lewis, J., Griffith, H., & Hawkins, J. (1997). The growth and development of collaborative practice. Clinical Excellence for Nurse Practitioners, 1(7-8).
Lewis, J.A. & Bernstein, J. (1996). Women’s Health: A Relational Perspective Across the Life Cycle. Boston: Jones & Bartlett.
Lewis, J. (1996). Clinical Research: Getting Involved. (Editorial). Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, 25(8).
Lewis, J. (1995), Mixed Messages. (Editorial). Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, 24(8), 699.
Lewis, J. (1994). Back to the Future. (Editorial). Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, 23(8), 635.
Bernstein, J., Lewis, J., & Seibel, M. (1994). Sequelae of previous infertility on maternal-fetal attachment, coping styles and self-concept during pregnancy. Journal of Women's Health, 3(2), 125-133.
Haller, K.B., & Lewis, J.A. (1994). Supporting the front line. (Editorial). Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, 23(2), 96.
Lewis, J.A. (Ed). (1992). Symposium on contraception. NAACOG's Clinical Issues in Perinatal and Women's Health. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 3(2), 193-290.
Lewis, J.A. (1992). Politics, policy making and nursing. In Berger, K.J., & Williams, M. Collaborating for Optimal Health: The Fundamentals of Nursing. E. Norwalk, CT, Appleton & Lange, 74-98.
Lewis, J.A. (Ed.). (1991). Getting the word out: A guide to sharing research results. Canton, MA: Massachusetts Nurses Association.
Lewis, J.A., & Skydell B. (1989).Perinatal regionalization in Massachusetts: Process, product, and potential. In Mothers, Infants and Children at Risk. Boston: The Massachusetts Project for Monitoring the Health Care System for Groups at Risk, pp 103-110.
Glover, L.V., & Lewis, J.A. (1987). Student outreach program closes the gap in community services. Nursing and Health Care, 8(6), 340-342.
Lewis, J.A., & Glover, L.V. (1987). Joint efforts between education and the community. The Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 13(1), 23-26.
Portnoy, F.L., Acker, S., Keithline, C., & Lewis, J.A. (1988). Community mental health nursing. The Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 14(6), 13-18.
Lewis, J.A. (1985). Regionalization of perinatal health care in Massachusetts. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA.