Research Conferences, Guest lectures, and Presentations by Dr.Uzo Nwankpa DNP.

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  • Nwankpa, U., Hey, J., Carvalho, C., Bandivas, J., Varelas, A., Quach, N., Nguyen, W., Conteh-Garnett, M., & Fullington, M. (2023, May). Population Health - A Nursing Senior Synthesis Transition to Practice Experience. Presented at the 2023 Spring Scholarship Symposium, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2023, May). 3Ms to Thrive at Work-Mindfulness, Music and Movement. Presented at the National Wellness Action Alliance Webinar Series. Ohio State University.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2022). The Use of Mindfulness & Arts-Based Interventions to Cultivate Therapeutic Presence and Facilitate Community Engagement During COVID-19 Pandemic. Poster Presentation at the Samuel Merritt University Winter Symposium, 2022.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2022). African-Centered Communal Healing for Black Healthcare Workers. Presentation at the Dancing Black Together Conference, Duke University, Feb 2022 Collegium for African Diaspora International Dance Conference.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2022). Self-Care Through Expressive Arts: A Tool for Healthcare Professionals. Speaker at the Creating Healthy Work Environments 2022 Sigma Theta Tau International Event.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2022). Reflections through Creative Expression Nursing Success Seminar. Presented at SMU, Oakland, CA.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2022). RICHER Model: Communal Healing for African American Healthcare Workers. Presented at Duke University Collegium of African Diasporic Dance Conference (CADD).

  • Nwankpa, U. (2022). Podcast Guest on Healing Regalia with Dr. Paulina Van. [Episode title: "Do Africans Meditate?"]. Blackdoctor.org. Retrieved from [URL: https://youtu.be/-Y2b7zixCo4]

  • Nwankpa, U., Noyes, S., & Templanza, J. (2022). Samuel Merritt University 2022 Winter Poster Session - Expressive Arts in Higher Education. Retrieved from [URL: https://youtu.be/aN09NIr4yfI].

  • Nwankpa, U. (2022). Creating Healthy Work Environment - Presentation on Expressive Arts in Higher Education Classrooms for Wellbeing. Presented at Sigma Theta Tau. Retrieved from [URL: https://youtu.be/-HT8F2wvdhY].

  • Nwankpa, U. (2022). Presenter at the 2022 Samuel Merritt University HEARTS Conference - Movement Medicine.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2021). Communal Healing Through Expressive Arts - An Approach to Addressing Multidimensional Healing for African Americans During a Pandemic. Doctor of Nursing Practice Project.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2021). The Body of Emotions - Using Ancient Healing Practices to Guide Wellbeing. Presentation at the Bay Area Black Nurses Association, 2021.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2021). Expressive Arts as a Form of Reflection in the Classroom. Poster Presentation at the Samuel Merritt University Winter Symposium, 2021.

Wellness Experiences

  • Nwankpa, U. (2019). RICHER Model and the Effects of Music, Mindfulness, and Movement on Wellbeing at University of New Mexico Arts in Medicine Program.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2019). Regional American Holistic Nurses Association Conference UC Irvine Presentation in San Diego. [Topic: "3Ms to Thrive - Music, Movement, and Mindfulness"]

  • Nwankpa, U. (2019). Awarded the Laura C Harris's Feminism and Health Fellowship. Lecture/Performance titled "The Neuroscience of Surviving America - A Black Immigrant Story" at Denison University in Ohio.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2019). Arts, Body, and Community Conference WINTEC Hamilton Aotearoa (New Zealand). [Topic: "Community Health and Wellbeing - 3Ms to Thrive - Music, Movement, and Mindfulness"]

  • Nwankpa, U. (2018). RICHER Model - Annual American Public Health Association Conference.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2019). Principal Investigator of the Community/Public Health Agency-Nursing Partners (The CAN-Partners): Expanding Clinical Placements for Oakland-Based Nursing Programs at Samuel Merritt University (SMU) (Fall 2019). Recipient of the Faculty Scholarship Grant Program (FSGP).

  • Nwankpa, U. (2018). Presenter of the RICHER Model— Annual American Public Health Association Conference, 2018.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2016). Maternal and Child Community Dance Project - Music and Dance Sessions, 8-week course, Dunedin, New Zealand.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2016). Developed the RICHER Model: A Framework to Facilitate Community-Based Music and Dance for Adults.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2016). Maternal and Child Community Dance Project - Music and Dance Sessions, 8-week course, Dunedin, New Zealand.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). African-Inspired Healing Community Drum and Dance Workshop in Auckland, New Zealand. A Qualitative Pre- and Post-Survey of Effects of Music and Dance on Wellbeing.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). African-Inspired Healing Community Drum and Dance Workshop in Dunedin, New Zealand. A Qualitative Pre- and Post-Survey of Effects of Music and Dance on Wellbeing.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). Community Dance Classes to Support Emotional Health in Dunedin, New Zealand. A Qualitative Pre- and Post-Survey of Effects of Music and Dance on Wellbeing.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). Maternal Child Community Dance Project at Auckland University of Technology - Centre for Child Health Research. A Qualitative Pre- and Post-Survey of Effects of Music and Dance on Wellbeing.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). Maternal Child Community Dance Project Research Presentation and Demonstration to Māori Midwives of Auckland.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). RICHER Model Developed from the Maternal and Child Community Dance Research Project. Presentation and Demonstration at the Moving Communities International Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). MSN Practicum - Individualistic Collectivistic Continuum: A Lens to Providing Culturally Appropriate Community Healthcare. Grand Canyon University.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). African-Inspired Healing Community Drum and Dance Workshop in Auckland, New Zealand. A Qualitative Pre- and Post-Survey of Effects of Music and Dance on Wellbeing.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). African-Inspired Healing Community Drum and Dance Workshop in Dunedin, New Zealand. A Qualitative Pre- and Post-Survey of Effects of Music and Dance on Wellbeing.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). Community Dance Classes to Support Emotional Health in Dunedin, New Zealand. A Qualitative Pre- and Post-Survey of Effects of Music and Dance on Wellbeing.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). Maternal Child Community Dance Project at Auckland University of Technology - Centre for Child Health Research. A Qualitative Pre- and Post-Survey of Effects of Music and Dance on Wellbeing.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). Maternal Child Community Dance Project Research Presentation and Demonstration to Māori Midwives of Auckland.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). RICHER Model Developed from the Maternal and Child Community Dance Research Project. Presentation and Demonstration at the Moving Communities International Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.

  • Nwankpa, U. (2015). MSN Practicum - Individualistic Collectivistic Continuum: A Lens to Providing Culturally Appropriate Community Healthcare. Grand Canyon University.

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