Cheryl L. Rockwell

Student-centered nursing educator and doctoral researcher with over three decades of progressive experience in nursing practice, academic leadership, and professional development. Lead designer of capstone and critical care curricula with a strong track record in accreditation strategy, onboarding innovation, and certification preparation. Actively engaged in ANCC NCPD Accreditation work, higher education teaching across multiple platforms, and scholarly publishing with a focus on simulation, evidence-based practice, and leadership development.

• Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD), 2020-Present
• Indiana Association for Nursing Professional Development (IANPD), 2020-Present
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), 1997-Present
• Sigma Theta Tau – Xi Nu At Large Chapter, 2009-2016
• Sigma Theta Tau-Xi Nu At Large Chapter Director 2015-2016
• Sigma Theta Tau-Vice President for IPFW Xi Nu Chapter 2011-2014

• NPD-BC (ANCC Nurse Professional Development), 2020-Present
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
• CCRN(Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse) 2008- Present
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) 1988- Present

• Lecture/Podium Presentation/Paper Presentation at Professional Conferences
• Rockwell, C., Gilbert, L., & Weaver, A. (2023, November)
• Rockwell, C. (2024 October).
• Rockwell, C., Council, K., & Sampson, A. (2019 October). Creative Curriculum Delivery-Engaging Nurses in Knowledge, Skill & Practice. Podium Presentation at Professional Educator Group (PNEG): 2019 PNEG Collaboration, Leading, Education Conference, Cleveland, OH
• Fulkerson, M., Council, K., & Rockwell, C. (2019 September). Creative Curriculum Delivery-Engaging Nurses in Knowledge, Skill & Practice. Podium Presentation at Michigan Nursing Professional Development (MNDP): 2019 MNDP Conference, Wyoming, MI
• Liechty, J., Rockwell, C. (2018 April). Building Resiliency: Creating a System-Wide Nursing Residency Program. Poster Presentation at AONE: 2018 Inspiring Leaders Conference, Indianapolis IN
• Liechty, J., Rockwell, C. (2017 November). Building Our Future: Creating a System-Wide Nursing Residency Program. Podium Presentation at Indiana Center for Nursing Summit: One Voice, Indianapolis IN
• Sorge, C., Salmon, B., & Rockwell, C. (2013 November). Using iPad Technology in the classroom. Presentation at Sigma Theta International 42nd Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, IN
• Ahrens, S., Rockwell, C., Ramsey, R., Dekonick, P., & Kessler, K. (2013 November). Using Simulation in Novel Ways to Teach Patient Safety (QSEN) and Understand the Student Experience. Podium Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International 42nd Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, IN
• Ramsey, R., Rockwell, C. (2012, September 21). Avatars: Bringing case studies to life. Poster Presented at Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Traverse City, MI
• Ramsey, R., Kessler, K., Rockwell, C., & Ahrens, S. Behavioral assessment of undergraduate nursing students’ clinical safety competency using enhanced simulation. November 2012
• Ahrens, S., Rockwell, C., Dekonick, P., & Ramsey, R. Emotion and learning experiences of nursing students before, during, and after high fidelity clinical simulation (HCFC) Research in closure status, 2011
• Neman Systems Model-Celebrating Academic-Practice Partnerships 2015
• Collaborative essay writing of a chapter in this book, Chapter 6 Evidence Based Practice; titled Another example of an academic partnership using simulation: teaching critical care nursing Published 2017
• Copstead and Banasik Pathophysiology, 6th ed, Elsevier Science Publication, December 2015- 2018
• First author of three chapters and second author of one chapter
• Revised chapters for updates of references and new research
• Published February 2018

• Developed and Teach a Critical Care Review for Nursing (CCRN) Certification, 2017-Present
• ANCC Volunteer on the Content Expert Panel for the NPD Certification Readiness Exam, January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2026
• ANCC Volunteer on the Standard Setting Panel for the NPD Certification Exam, September 30-October 1st, 2021; September 9-10, 2024
• Professional Nurse Educators Group Conference (PNEG), October 2018
• System and Core Educators of Parkview System facilitated and hosted the first inaugural PNEG Conference in Fort Wayne, IN
• Leaders in the development of vendor support for the conference
• Employee Injury Committee for System, 2018-Present
• Magnet Champion, Parkview, 2016-2019
• Patient Consumer Education Project Team, 2016-201
• Evaluation and Monitoring Committee IPFW, 2015-2016
• Chair
• Development of a 12 Lead Interpretation Course, 2016
• Development of a Critical Care Essentials Course, 2016
• Ambassador Facilitator, 2015- 2016
• Abassadons were a group of 20 students that were leaders on campus
• Leader and in charge of community endeavors
• Appointed Chapter Advisory Team (CAT)for AACN for Region 9, July 2008-2011
• Responsible for 17 local chapters of AACN
• Local chapter AACN-NEIC treasurer, 2006-2015
• AACN-NEIC chapter President, 2003-2005