Phone: (602) 496-0751
Fax: (602) 496-0886
E-mail: Diane.Nunez@asu.edu
Address:
College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation
Arizona State University
500 N 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004-0698
Education
- Advanced Practice Nurse Certification - Arizona State University, 1996
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner - MS - Arizona State University, 1996
Specialization in Adult and Community Health - BSN - Arizona State University, 1990
Magna Cum Laude
Recent Publications
- Núñez, D., Armbruster, C., McCarthy, M., & Komnenich, P. (June 2006). Improving Health Outcomes in Geriatrics through Combined Research, Community Collaboration and Practice Programs. Conference Proceedings. Athens Institute for Education and Research. Athens, Greece.
- Núñez, D., Armbruster, C., McCarthy, M., & Komnenich, P. (2004). Mentoring Nursing Students in Research Utilization Through Community-Based Interventions: Social Imperatives to Health Outcomes Research in Geriatrics. Libro de Potencias, pp. 300-303. Seville, Spain.
- Núñez, D. E., Armbruster, C., Phillips, W., & Gale, B. J. (2003). Community-based senior health promotion program using a collaborative practice model: The Escalante Health Partnerships. Public Health Nursing, Vol.20, No.1, pp.25-32.
- Núñez, D. E., Armbruster, C., & Gale, B. J. (2002). Health Status and Behaviors of Vulnerable Older Adults. Libro de Potencias, pp. 105-107. Madrid, Spain.
- Núñez, D. E. (1993). Excellence in Caring Practices. American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Guide to Awards, Grants, Scholarships and Fellowships. Aliso Viejo, CA.
Current/Recent Grants and Projects
- Chronic Disease Disability Prevention. US Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Submitted March 17, 2008, award announcement June 1, 2008. $450,000
- Active Aging to Promote Wellness Project. Funded by Arizona State Department of Health & Human Services. March 2007, $10,000
- Strength Training to Reduce Functional Limitation. Funded by Arizona State Department of Health & Human Services. March 2006, $5,000.
- Nurse Practitioner Training in the Chronic Care Model. Funded by Arizona Association of Community Health Centers (AACHC). September 2004, $25,000
- Preserving Independence in the Elderly (PIE) Project. Funded by Arizona State Department of Health & Human Services. March, 2004 $5,000
Honors/Awards
- Paul Ambrose Scholar, Leadership Institute, Washington DC, 2008
- Hartford Evercare pre-doctoral scholar, Arizona State University, 2007-2008
- ASU President’s Office of University Initiatives (OUI), Selected Participant of OUI Pilot Project to measure social imbeddedness, 2006
- Arizona Board of Regents, Learner Centered Education scholar, 2005
- Administration on Aging, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Model Program Awards, 2004
