- MKaulback@wcupa.edu
- The Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons
- Office: 314
- Email: mkaulback@wcupa.edu
- Office Phone: 610-436-2258
Michelle Dasilva, EdD, RN, FNP-BC
Associate Professor
West Chester University, Department of Nursing
Philosophy
My personal educational philosophy builds on the concept of the faculty as the facilitator of learning in a positive, respectful classroom and clinical environment. I encourage individuals to ask complex questions and I strive to develop caring and competent nurses. The integration of a variety of teaching-learning strategies that encourage critical thinking and foster clinical judgement is a framework for my teaching.
Education
Undergraduate Education
| Year | Degree | School/University | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Temple University—College of Health Professions | 1801 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19133 |
| 1994 | Diploma in Nursing | Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing | 2301 East Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134 |
Graduate Education
| Year | Degree | School/University | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Doctorate in Higher Education | Immaculata University | 1145 King Road Immaculata, PA 19355 |
| 2003 | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Specialty Track | Thomas Jefferson University | 901 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 |
Courses
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NSG 370 |
Clinical Judgement and Prioritization in Clinical Practice |
| NSG 532 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
| NSG 534 |
Advanced Pharmacology |
| NSG 544 |
Teaching Strategies for Classroom and Clinical Settings |
| NSG 545 |
Nursing Education Teaching Practicum |
Research
Self-Directed Learning, Lifelong Learning, NCLEX Success, Academic Support
Certifications
Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANCC)
- Basic Life Support Certified (AHA)
- Advanced Life Support Certified
| Date | Award |
|---|---|
| 1995-Present | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) |
| 1994-Present | Basic Life Support (BLS) |
| 2014-Present | Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANCC) |
| March 2018 |
Mental Health First Aid |
| August 2019 | Mental Health First Aid Instructor |
Professional Podium Presentations
Kaulback, M., Barker, N., & Yocom, D. (April 2025). Measurement of baccalaureate nursing students' acceptance of virtual reality using AI generated scenarios. Eastern Nurses Research Society (ENRS) Philadelphia, PA.
Kaulback, M., Barker, N., & Yocom, D. (November 2024). Measurement of baccalaureate nursing students' acceptance of virtual reality using AI generated scenarios. 19th Annual Nursing Research Conference (Nemours), Live Zoom Presentation. Christiana, DE
Barker, N., Yocom, D., & Kaulback, M. (October 2024). Integration of virtual reality in nursing courses, Philadelphia Area Simulation Consortium (PASC) 2024 Forging the Future of Simulation: Embracing Transformation and Innovation. Lehigh Valley Health Network Center for Healthcare Education in Center Valley, PA
Yocom, D. & Kaulback, M. (April 2024). The Use of Virtual Simulation Across the Nursing Curriculum. Research & Creative Activities Day: College of Health Sciences Faculty Panel, West Chester University. West Chester, PA
Barker, N., & Yocom, D., & Kaulback, M. (November 2021). Empathy development in undergraduate nursing students utilizing lived experiences. Nursing Resilience: Research & Evidenced-Based Practice in Turbulent Times. 16th Annual Nursing Research Conference (Nemours), Live Zoom Presentation. Christiana, DE
Thomas, C., Kaulback, M., Barker, N., Wharry, A., Bileth, D., & Park-Clinton, E. (2023, October 10). The Good, the Bad, and the Challenging of OSCEs in Nursing [Session]. Pennsylvania Area Simulation Consortium, PA College of Health Sciences, Lancaster PA, United States.
Barker, N., Commisso, C., Drass, J., Guerriero, T., Kaulback, M., Obrien, C. & Sarcona, A. (2023, August). Active Learning Strategies, New Faculty Orientation.
Kaulback, M. (November 2022). Promotion & Tenure- 2nd and 3rd Year Tenure-Track workshop. Promotion Tenure Workshop Committee West Chester University- Panel Discussion. West Chester, PA
Barker, N. & Kaulback, M. (2023, June 28). Elevate Conference: Samuel Merrit University. Teaching with an iPad for Nursing and Health Sciences
Kaulback, M., Wallace, S., Schuler, M., Baker, M., & Hunt, K. (2021, November 6-10). Stories of resilience: nursing student experiences of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic (Oral Presentation). Sigma Theta Tau 46th Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Barker, N., Kaulback, M. & Yocom, D. (2020, August 6-8). Development and Implementation of an Escape Room in Health Sciences Education [Plenary Session-3B Clinical and Simulation Management] Nuts and Bolts for Nurse Educators: Next Gen Learning: From Critical Thinking to Clinical Judgement Hilton Minneapolis - Airport/Mall of America - Minneapolis, MN
https://nursetim.com/pdfs/NurseTim-Nuts-And-Bolts-2020-Brochure.pdf
Barker, N., Kaulback, M., Yocom, D., & Thomas, C. (2020, July 23). Resources and Recommendations for a Virtual Nursing Telehealth Simulation [Session]. Vestigo Health Solutions-Virtual Conference Series #3: Lead the Way in Adaptive Clinical Learning. United States National Webinar
Barker, N. & Kaulback, M. (2020, July). Lights, Camera, Action! Student-Developed Commercials as an Active Learning Assignment. West Chester University Recap Conference Video Presentation Gallery https://www.wcupa.edu/recap/schedule.aspx
Kaulback, M. (2020, March) NLN/Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Education Research Conference, Podium Presentation: Utilizing Social Media for NCLEX Success Post Graduation: Collaboration, Communication, and Connectedness (Conference Cancelled)
Thomas, C. & Kaulback, M. (2019, November) Philadelphia Area Consortium (PASC) No Funds for a Computerized Chart? Then Create One!
Kaulback, M. (2019, September) National League for Nursing Education Summit Poster Presentation: Utilizing Social Media for NCLEX Success Post Graduation: Collaboration, Communication, and Connectedness
Barker, N., Kaulback, M., & Yocom, D. (2019, May) West Chester University Recap 2019, Podium Presentation: Development and Implementation of an Escape Room in Health Sciences Education
Walker, D., Boyd, T., Barker, N. & Kaulback, M., Wallace, S. (2018, April) QSEN International Forum, Podium Presentation: Student Perception of Just Culture in Nursing Education: A Multisite Study
Kaulback, M. (2018, November) Christiana Research Day, Podium Presentation: Rapid Fire Research Correlating Self-Directed Learning Abilities to Lifelong Learning Orientation in Baccalaureate Nursing Students
Knecht, P. & Kaulback, M. (2017, April) ATI National Summit Conference, Podium Presentation: Trending and Analyzing Assessment Data to Improve Program Outcomes
Poster Presentations
Baker, M., Wallace, S., Schuler, M., Kaulback, M. & Hunt, K. (2021, Sept 23-25) Tales of resilience: Nursing student remote learning experiences in Covid [Poster session]. NLN Summit, Washington D.C., United States.
Barker, N. and Kaulback, M. (2019, November). AACN Faculty Development Conference, Poster Presentation: Pharmacology in Motion
Kaulback, M. (2019, September) National League for Nursing Education Summit Poster Presentation: Utilizing Social Media for NCLEX Success Post Graduation: Collaboration, Communication, and Connectedness
Kaulback, M. (2019, April). Eastern Nursing Research Society Annual Scientific Sessions Poster Presentation: Correlating Self-Directed Learning Abilities to Lifelong Learning Orientation in Baccalaureate Nursing Students
Kaulback, M. (2019, March). ATI National Summit Conference Poster Presentation: Utilizing Social Media for NCLEX Success Post Graduation: Collaboration, Communication, and Connectedness
Kaulback, M. (2019, November) West Chester University Research Day Poster Presentation: Correlating Self-Directed Learning Abilities to Lifelong Learning Orientation in Baccalaureate Nursing Students
Publications
Kaulback, M., Kensey, M., & Wharry, A. Creating a Room of Errors in the Postpartum Setting. Nurse Educator: July 26, 2024, https://doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001714
Kaulback, M., Bileth, D., Barker, N., Thomas, C., Wharry, A., & Park-Clinton, E. Prelicensure Nursing Student Perception of Observed Structured Clinical Examinations to Assess Intravenous Medication Administration Competency. Teaching and Learning in Nursing. Submitted with revisions, October 2024.
Thomas, C., Park-Clinton, E., Wharry, A., Kaulback, M., Bileth, D., & Barker, N. OSCE to Assess Competency in IV Medication Administration. Teaching and Learning in Nursing. Submitted with revisions, September 2024.
Kaulback, M., Barker, N. & Yocom, D. (2021, July). Experiencing Empathy through a Polypharmacy Simulation Experience in Baccalaureate Nursing Education. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 5,94-97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.06.004 [peer reviewed]
Wallace S, Schuler MS, Kaulback M, Hunt K, Baker M. Nursing student experiences of remote learning during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Nursing Forum. 2021;1–7. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12568
Thomas CM, Yocom D, Kaulback M, & Meehan C. Using Simulation Evaluation for Prelicensure Nursing Program Review [published online ahead of print, 2020 May 11]. Nurse Educator 2020;10.1097/NNE.0000000000000860. doi:10.1097/NNE.0000000000000860 https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/Abstract/9000/Using_Simulation_Evaluation_for_Prelicensure.99331.aspx [peer reviewed]
Barker, N., Kaulback, M., & Yocom, D. (2020). Fluid and Electrolyte Escape Room. Journal of Nursing Education, 59(5), 298-298. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20200422-14 [peer reviewed]
Kaulback, MK. (2020, Jan 14) Correlating Self-directed Learning Abilities to Lifelong Learning Orientation in Baccalaureate Nursing Students. Nurse Educator, doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000803. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 31972844. [peer reviewed]
Walker, D., Altmiller, G., Hromadik, L., Barkell, N., Barker, N., Boyd, T., Compton, M., Cook, P., Curia, M., Hays, D., Flexner, R., Jordan, J., Jowell, V., Kaulback, M., Magpantay-Monroe, E., Rudolph, B., Toothaker, R., Vottero, B., & Wallace, S. (2019, October 9) Published ahead of print. Nursing students’ perception of just culture in nursing programs: A multisite study, Nurse Educator (PAP) doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000739 [peer reviewed]
Kaulback, M. (May/June 2019) Reviewing Prior Cardiac Knowledge Using the Headbands Game. Nurse Educator, p. 158. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000615 [peer reviewed]
Kaulback, M. (2018, November 19). Teaching Tip: Reviewing Cardiac Knowledge Using the Headbands Game (Video Abstract) https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/pages/videogallery.aspx?videoId=151&autoPlay=true
PASSHE Faculty Professional Development Council (FPDC) (2023) Yocom, D., Barker, N & Kaulback, M. The Use of Virtual Simulation Across the Nursing Curriculum. Award $6478.00
Community Engagement Award West Chester University (2023) Barker, N. & M. Kaulback. Chester County Hospital Community Initiative. Award $1000
Sigma Xi Delta Chapter (2021). Meehan, C., Barker, N., Kaulback, M., Yocom, D., Stoltzfus, L., & VonColln-Appling, C. Professional activities to fund IRB project. $400.00
Kaulback, M. & Barker, N. West Chester University Active Learning Space Grant $500 (Development of Active Learning Space Educational Activity (NSG 367) with Active Learning Space Workshop
Kaulback, M. West Chester University Active Learning Space Grant ($500)-Development of Active Learning Space Educational Activity for NSG 367 with Active Learning Space Workshop
Schlamb, C. (PI) & Kaulback, M. (FY 2020-FY 2022) West Chester University Provost Research Grant (PRG) $10,000 Mental Health First Aid training for WCU Nursing Students
2003 – Present Sigma Theta Tau
- Delta Rho Chapter – Thomas Jefferson University
- Xi Delta-West Chester University (Chapter President 2020-2022)
- 2007- Present National League for Nursing
- 2007-Present American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- 2018-Present American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Memberships
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Xi Delta Chapter-West Chester University
- National League for Nursing
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)