Angela Nannini

Angela M. Nannini

Assistant Professor Emerita

College
Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences
Department
Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing

Expertise

Health Policy, Population Health, Women’s Health Across the Life Span, Health-care Workforce, Program Evaluation, Advanced Practice Nursing

Research Interests

Health policy, health equity, population health, womenÍs health across the life span, health-care workforce

Health Policy, Health Equity to eliminate health disparities, Using a life course approach to study family health, Health care of urban populations, WomenÍs health, Measures of maternal health including non-pregnancy-related morbidities such as injuries and mental health and substance abuse, Pre-conception and Interconception care, Health-care workforce

Education

  • Ph D: Health Policy, (1998), Brandeis University - Waltham MA
    Dissertation/Thesis Title: Sexual Assault of Women with Disabilities
  • MS: Family Nurse Clinician, (1978), Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN
  • Other: Intermediate Spanish, (1973), University of Madrid - Madrid Spain
  • BS: Nursing, (1971), Georgetown University - Washington D.C.

Selected Awards and Honors

  • Fellow (2013) - National Academy of Practice, Distinguished Policy Fellow
  • Fellow (2012) - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Excellence in Nursing Education (2010), Teaching - Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses (MARN)
  • Innovative Teaching Award (2007), Teaching - Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Nursing
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Participation in MA DPH Perinatal Regulation Process (2006)
  • Technology and Teaching Award, (2006), Teaching - Northeastern University
  • ANA Presidential Scholar Award (2004), Scholarship/Research - American Nurses Foundation
  • Distinguished Nurse Practitioner of the Year, (1998), Service, Professional - Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
  • Certificate of Appreciation (1995) - MA Healthy Start Program
  • Merck Scholars II Dissertation Fellowship (1995), Scholarship/Research - Merck
  • Nursing Honor Society (1978), Service, Professional - Sigma Theta Tau

Selected Publications

  • Zhang, Y., Punnett, L., Nannini, A.M. (2017). Work-Family Conflict, Sleep, and Mental Health of Nursing Assistants Working in Nursing Homes. Workplace Health & Safety, 65(7) 295-303.
  • McCarron, A., Dube, M., Nannini, A.M. (2015). Advance Care Planning Complexities for Nurse Practitioners. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 11(8) 766-773.
  • Grimaldi, D., McEnany, G., Berninger, A., Nannini, A.M., Morgan, B.D., Ameri, D. (2014). Association of psychiatric history, attendance at postoperative support groups, and outcomes following gastric bypass surgery: A pilot study. Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care, 9(3) 106-112.
  • Brewin, D.A., Nannini, A.M. (2014). Women's perspectives on falls and fall prevention during pregnancy. The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 39(5) 300-305 .
  • Brewin, D.A., Nannini, A.M. (2014). Using a life course model to examine racial disparities in low birth weight during adolescence and young adulthood. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health, 59(4) 417-427.
  • Gordon, S.J., Melillo, K.D., Nannini, A.M., Lakatos, B. (2013). Bedside coaching to improve nurses' recognition of delirium. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 45(5) 288-293.
  • Poghosyan, L., Nannini, A.M., Finkelstein, S.R., Mason, E., Shaffer, J.A. (2013). Development and psychometric testing of the nurse practitioner primary care organizational climate questionnaire. Nursing Research, 62(5) 325-334.
  • Parker, S.M., Remington, R., Nannini, A.M., Cifuentes, M. (2013). Patient outcomes and satisfaction with care following palliative care consultation. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 15(4) 225.
  • Alberti, T.L., Nannini, A.M. (2013). Patient comprehension of discharge instructions from the emergency department: A literature review. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 25(4) 186-194.
  • Brewin, D.A., Nannini, A.M. (2013). Health reform policy initiatives to promote older women’s health. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 39(3) 16-21.
  • Poghosyan, L., Nannini, A.M., Clarke, S. (2013). Organizational climate in primary care settings: Implications for nurse practitioner practice. Journal of The American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 25(3) 134-140.
  • Barger, M.K., Nannini, A.M., DeJoy, S., Wisner, K., Markenson, G. (2013). Maternal and newborn outcomes following uterine rupture among women without versus those with a prior cesarean. Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, 26(2) 183-187.
  • Poghosyan, L., Nannini, A.M., Smaldone, A., Clarke, S., Nancy C. O'Rourke, ., Rosato, B.G., Berkowitz, B. (2013). Revisiting scope of practice facilitators and barriers for primary care nurse practitioners: A qualitative investigation. Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, 14(1) 6-15.
  • Zhang, Y., Cohen, B., MacAluso, M., Zhang, Z., Durant, T., Nannini, A. (2012). Probabilistic linkage of assisted reproductive technology information with vital records, Massachusetts 1997-2000. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 16(8) 1703-1708.
  • Barger, M., Nannini, A., Weiss, J., Declercq, E., Stubblefield, P., Werler, M., Ringer, S. (2012). Severe maternal and perinatal outcomes from uterine rupture among women at term with a trial of labor. Journal of Perinatology, 32(11) 837-843.
  • Wisner, K.L., Markenson, G., DeJoy, S., Nannini, A.M., Barger, M.K. (2012). Uterine rupture among women with unscarred uteri: A case-control comparison. JOGNN: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 41 S132.
  • Zhang, Y., Cohen, B., Macaluso, M., Zhang, Z., Durant, T., Nannini, A.M. (2012). Probabilistic linkage of assisted reproductive technology information with vital records, Massachusetts 1997-2000. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 16(8) 1703-1708.
  • Wiencrot, A., Nannini, A.M., Manning, S.E., Kennelly, J. (2012). Neonatal outcomes and mental illness, substance abuse, and intentional injury during pregnancy. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 16(5) 979-988.
  • Tepper, N.K., Farr, S.L., Cohen, B.B., Nannini, A.M., Zhang, Z., Anderson, J.E., Jamieson, D.J., Macaluso, M. (2012). Singleton preterm birth: Risk factors and association with assisted reproductive technology. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 16(4) 807-813.
  • Nannini, A.M., Lazar, J., Berg, C., Barger, M., Tomashek, K., Cabral, H., Barfield, W., Kotelchuck, M. (2011). Rates of hospital visits for assault during pregnancy and the year postpartum: timing matters. Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C.: 1974), 126(5) 664-668.
  • Barger, M.K., Weiss, J., Nannini, A.M., Werler, M., Heeren, T., Stubblefield, P.G. (2011). Risk factors for uterine rupture among women who attempt a vaginal birth after a previous cesarean: a case-control study. The Journal of reproductive medicine, 56(7-8) 313-320.
  • Mason, T., Wilkinson, G.W., Nannini, A.M., Martin, C.M., Fox, D.J., Hirsch, G. (2011). Winning policy change to promote community health workers: Lessons from Massachusetts in the health reform era. American Journal of Public Health, 101(12) 2211-2216.
  • Nannini, A.M. (2011). The future of gerontological nursing. Journal of gerontological nursing, 37(9) 11-15.
  • Zhang, Z., Macaluso, M., Cohen, B., Schieve, L., Nannini, A.M., Chen, M., Wright, V. (2010). Infertility: Accuracy of assisted reproductive technology information on the Massachusetts birth certificate, 1997–2000. Fertility and sterility, 94 1657-1661.
  • Zhang, Z., Macaluso, M., Cohen, B., Schieve, L., Nannini, A.M., Chen, M., Wright, V. (2010). Accuracy of assisted reproductive technology information on the Massachusetts birth certificate, 1997-2000. Fertility and sterility, 94(5) 1657-1661.
  • Zhang, Z., Macaluso, M., Cohen, B., Schieve, L., Nannini, A.M., Chen, M., Wright, V. (2010). Accuracy of assisted reproductive technology information on the Massachusetts birth certificate, 1997–2000. Fertility & Sterility, 94(5) 1657-1661.
  • Nannini, A.M., Houde, S. (2010). Translating evidence from systematic reviews for policy makers. Journal of gerontological nursing, 36(6) 22-26.
  • Nannini, A.M. (2009). The health policy pathfinder: an innovative strategy to explore interest group politics. The Journal of nursing education, 48(10) 588-591.
  • Howard, E.P., Rickles, N.P., Nannini, A.M., Harvey, R., M., T.O., Kirwin, J., Lowe, S. (2009). Establishing an interdisciplinary geriatric education center. Journal of allied health, 38(4) e125-e130.
  • Nannini, A.M., Lazar, J., Berg, C., Tomashek, K., Cabral, H., Barger, M., Barfield, W., Kotelchuck, M. (2008). Feature: Injury: A Major Cause of Pregnancy-Associated Morbidity in Massachusetts. Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 53 3-10.
  • Nannini, A.M., Lazar, J., Berg, C., Tomashek, K., Cabral, H., Barger, M., Barfield, W., Kotelchuck, M. (2008). Injury: a major cause of pregnancy-associated morbidity in Massachusetts. Journal of midwifery & women’s health, 53(1) 3-10.
  • Boulet, S.L., Schieve, L.A., Nannini, A.M., Ferre, C., Devine, O., Cohen, B., Zhang, Z., Wright, V., Macaluso, M. (2008). Perinatal outcomes of twin births conceived using assisted reproduction technology: a population-based study. Human Reproduction, 23(8) 1941-1941.
  • Boulet, S.L., Schieve, L.A., Nannini, A.M., Ferre, C., Devine, O., Cohen, B., Zhang, Z., Wright, V., Macaluso, M. (2008). Perinatal outcomes of twin births conceived using assisted reproduction technology: a population-based study. Human reproduction (Oxford, England), 23(8) 1941-1948.
  • Nannini, A.M., Lazar, J., Berg, C., Barger, M., Tomashek, K., Cabral, H., Barfield, W., Kotelchuck, M. (2008). Physical injuries reported on hospital visits for assault during the pregnancy-associated period. Nursing research, 57(3) 144-149.
  • Shapiro-Mendoza, C., Tomashek, K.M., Kotelchuck, M., Barfield, W., Nannini, A.M., Weiss, J., Declercq, E. (2008). Effect of late-preterm birth and maternal medical conditions on newborn morbidity risk. Pediatrics, 121(2) e223-e232.
  • Hoffman, D.F., Nannini, A.M. (2008). Planning, surveillance, and reporting for pandemic influenza: a briefing for advanced practice nurses. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 20(1) 11-16.
  • Schieve, L.A., Cohen, B., Nannini, A.M., Ferre, C., Reynolds, M.A., Zhang, Z., Jeng, G., Macaluso, M., Wright, V.C. (2007). A population-based study of maternal and perinatal outcomes associated with assisted reproductive technology in Massachusetts. Maternal and child health journal, 11(6) 517-525.
  • Gissler, M., Deneux-Tharaux, C., Alexander, S., Berg, C.J., Bouvier-Colle, M., Harper, M., Nannini, A.M., Gerard Bréart, ., Buekens, P. (2007). Pregnancy-related deaths in four regions of Europe and the United States in 1999-2000: characterisation of unreported deaths. European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology, 133(2) 179-185.
  • Nannini, A.M. (2006). Article: Sexual assault patterns among women with and without disabilities seeking survivor services. Women’s Health Issues, 16 372-379.
  • Cantini, F., Niccoli, L., Benucci, M., Chindamo, D., Nannini, C., Olivieri, I., Padula, A., Salvarani, C. (2006). Switching from infliximab to once-weekly administration of 50 mg etanercept in resistant or intolerant patients with ankylosing spondylitis: results of a fifty-four-week study. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 55(5) 812-816.
  • Cantini, F., Niccoli, L., Benucci, M., Chindamo, D., Nannini, C., Olivieri, I., Padula, A., Salvarani, C. (2006). Switching from infliximab to once-weekly administration of 50 mg etanercept in resistant or intolerant patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Results of a fifty-four-week study. Arthritis & Rheumatism: Arthritis Care & Research, 55(5) 812.
  • Cantini, F., Niccoli, L., Benucci, M., Chindamo, D., Nannini, C., Olivieri, I., Padula, A., Salvarani, C. (2006). Switching from infliximab to once‐weekly administration of 50 mg etanercept in resistant or intolerant patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Results of a fifty‐four–week study. Arthritis Care and Research, 55(5) 812.
  • Nannini, A.M. (2006). Sexual Assault Patterns Among Women with and Without Disabilities Seeking Survivor Services. Women’s Health Issues, 16(6) 372-379.
  • Stuart-Shor, E., Nannini, A.M., Ostrem, M., Russell, G.E., Mittleman, M.A. (2006). The prevalence of blood pressure and cholesterol monitoring in Boston among non-Hispanic blacks, Hispanics, and non-Hispanic whites. Ethnicity & disease, 16(2) 375-383.
  • Potapova, O., Laird, A.D., Nannini, M.A., Barone, A., Li, G., Moss, K.G., Cherrington, J.M., Mendel, D.B. (2006). Contribution of individual targets to the antitumor efficacy of the multitargeted receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor SU11248. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, 5(5) 1280-1289.
  • Lazar, J., Kotelchuck, M., Nannini, A.M., Barger, M. (2006). Identifying Multiple Gestation Groups Using State-Level Birth and Fetal Death Certificate Data. Maternal and child health journal, 10(3) 225-228.
  • Deneux-Tharaux, C., Berg, C., Bouvier-Colle, M., Gissler, M., Harper, M., Nannini, A.M., Alexander, S., Wildman, K., Breart, G., Buekens, P. (2005). Underreporting of pregnancy-related mortality in the United States and Europe. Obstetrics and gynecology, 106(4) 684-692.
  • Cantini, F., Niccoli, L., Storri, L., Nannini, C., Olivieri, I., Padula, A., Boiardi, L., Salvarani, C. (2004). Are polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis the same disease? Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 33(5) 294-301.
  • Cantini, F., Salvarani, C., Niccoli, L., Nannini, C., Boiardi, L., Padula, A., Olivieri, I., Valentino, M., Barozzi, L. (2004). Fat suppression magnetic resonance imaging in shoulders of patients with polymyalgia rheumatica. The Journal of rheumatology, 31(1) 120-124.
  • Weiss, J., Nannini, A.M., Bartlett, L. (2002). Uterine rupture among women with a prior cesarean delivery. The New England journal of medicine, 346(2) 134-137.
  • Nannini, A.M., Weiss, J., Goldstein, R., Fogerty, S. (2002). Pregnancy-associated mortality at the end of the twentieth century: Massachusetts, 1990-1999. Journal of the American Medical Women’s Association (1972), 57(3) 140-143.

Selected Presentations

  • Facilitators and Barriers to Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice in Primary Care Settings. - Northeast Nurse Practitioner Conference, May 2012
  • Prevention of Falls In Pregnancy: Preliminary Findings. - SHE Research Day, April 2012 - Lowell, MA
  • Organizational Climate in Primary Care Settings: Nurse Practitionersê Perspectives. - Eastern Nurses Research Society Research Conference, March 2012 - New Haven, CT
  • Back to the Future: Preparing APRNs for Success in a Post-Masters DNP Program. - Poster presented at AACN Doctoral Conference, January 2012 - Naples, Florida
  • . Disparities for severe pregnancy-related morbidity: Massachusetts 1998-2007. - CDC Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Meeting, December 2011 - New Orleans, LA
  • DNPs Caring for the Underserved after Health Reform. - 4th annual National DNP Conference, September 2011 - New Orleans, LA
  • Using linked data to identify pregnancy-associated morbidities in Massachusetts. - Joint CDC/ACOG meeting on Maternal Mortality, May 2011 - Washington, DC
  • An analysis of testimony for regulations for retail clinics in MA: Implications for teaching NP students about policy. - Annual Meeting of National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty, April 2011 - Albuquerque, NM
  • DNPs caring for the underserved after health reform. - Annual Meeting of National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty., April 2011
  • Twitter 101. - Lunch and Learn to Nursing Department, University of Massachusetts Lowell, April 2011 - Lowell, MA
  • Systematic review: Rates, risks and related outcomes for falls in pregnancy. - SHE Research Day, April 2011 - Lowell, MA
  • Organizational culture and climate in primary care settings: Nurse practitioners' perspectives. - Eastern Nurses Research Society Annual Meeting, March 2011 - Philadelphia, PA
  • DNPs caring for the underserved after health reform. - Annual research day, University of Massachusetts Lowell, October 2010 - Lowell, MA
  • Themes and impact of stakeholder testimony on proposed regulations for retail clinics in MA. - Annual research day, University of Massachusetts Lowell., October 2010 - Lowell, MA
  • Themes and impact of stakeholder testimony on proposed regulations for retail clinics in MA. - IRGNI Interest Group, Academy Health Annual Meeting., June 2010
  • Advocacy beyond the bedside: Nurses influencing the political process in MA. - MARN Health Policy Forum, February 2010 - State House, Boston MA
  • Health and health care access of unemployed during a recession: An investigation in a state with health reform. - 137th APHA annual meeting, November 2009
  • A population-based study of perinatal and early childhood outcomes of women with mental health and substance abuse disorders. - 21st Eastern Nurses Research Society Annual Scientific Sessions, March 2009 - Boston, MA
  • A predictive model to improve state surveillance of uterine rupture rates using hospital discharge data and birth/fetal death certificates. - Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Meeting, December 2008 - Atlanta, GA
  • Disparities in Pregnancy Associated Mortality: Massachusetts 1999-2005. - Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Meeting, December 2008 - Atlanta, GA
  • The effects of prenatal mental illness, substance abuse and intentional injury on neonatal outcomes. - Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Meeting, December 2008 - Atlanta, GA
  • Patterns and timing of pregnancy associated injuries to inform MCH practice. - Underserved Northeastern University Conference, December 2008 - Boston, MA
  • Think global act local: The importance of international educational experiences for nursing. - Conference for the Underserved, November 2008 - Northeastern University, Boston, MA
  • Research on pregnancy-associated injuries and using large administrative databases., November 2008 - Boston, MA
  • Teaching global health in Spain. - Gamma Epsilon Annual Meeting, October 2008 - Northeastern University, Boston, MA
  • Identifying pregnant and postpartum women with mental health and substance abuse disorders using linked hospital visit data. - the136th Annual Meeting American Public Health Association, October 2008 - San Diego, CA
  • Risk factors for severe outcomes among women with a trial of labor. - International Confederation of Midwives 28th Triennial Congress, June 2008 - Glasgow, Scotland
  • Maternal mortality and morbidity in Massachusetts: An update. - Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds, Baystate Medical Center, March 2008 - Springfield, MA
  • Pregnancy-associated injuries in Massachusetts: Rates, timing and health disparities. - School of Nursing Brown Bag Lunch, Northeastern University, January 2008 - Boston, MA
  • Maternal deaths due to mid-trimester chorioamnionitis: Massachusetts, 1998-2004. - 13th Annual MCH EPI Meeting, December 2007 - Atlanta, GA
  • Patterns and timing of pregnancy associated injuries to inform practice. - Research & Scholarship Expo, Northeastern University, March 2007 - Boston, MA
  • Characteristics of mothers using assisted reproductive technology or fertility assistance in Massachusetts. - 12th Annual MCH EPI Meeting, December 2006 - Atlanta, GA
  • Patterns and timing of pregnancy associated injuries to inform MCH practice. - 12th Annual MCH EPI Meeting, December 2006 - Atlanta, GA
  • Evaluation of assisted reproductive technology reporting on the Massachusetts birth certificates. - the12th Annual MCH EPI Meeting, December 2006 - Atlanta, GA
  • Maternal mortality and morbidity analyses to inform maternal child health public health nursing practice., November 2006 - Tokyo, Japan
  • What ICD-10 coding misses? Pregnancy-related deaths in four regions of Europe and the United States in 1999-2000. - the134th Annual Meeting American Public Health Association, November 2006 - Boston, MA
  • Patterns and timing of pregnancy associated injuries to inform MCH practice. - Division of Injury Prevention, MA Department of Public Health, October 2006 - Boston, MA
  • Pregnancy associated injuries in Massachusetts. - Division of Injury Prevention, MA Department of Public Health, May 2006 - Boston, MA
  • Using blackboard to enhance teaching: An endless renovation project. - Teaching with Technology: Blackboard and Beyond, Northeastern University, May 2006 - Boston, MA
  • Examining pregnancy-associated injuries to inform prevention strategies. - Eastern Nursing Research Society 18th Annual Scientific Sessions, April 2006 - Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Assessment of pregnancy-associated deaths from substance abuse using linked data: Massachusetts, 1999-2002. - 11th Annual MCH EPI Meeting, December 2005 - Miami, FL
  • Disparities in pregnancy-associated injury morbidity related to race and ethnicity, age and health insurance. - 11th Annual MCH EPI Meeting, December 2005 - Miami, FL
  • Early Discharge of Near-Term Infants and Risk for Neonatal Morbidity. - 11th Annual MCH EPI Meeting, December 2005 - Miami, FL
  • Early discharge of near-term infants and risk for neonatal morbidity? - NICHD workshop, July 2005 - Bethesda, Maryland
  • Measuring change in obstetrical supply at the hospital level: MA 2002-2004. - Academy Health 2005 Annual Research Meeting, June 2005 - Boston, MA
  • Early discharge of near-term infants and risk of neonatal morbidity. - SPER Annual Meetings, June 2005 - Toronto, CA
  • The Pregnancy to Early Life Longitudinal (PELL) data system: A joint project of MDPH, BUSPH, and the CDC., February 2005 - Boston, MA
  • Measuring changes in obstetrical provider availability in Massachusetts hospitals 2002-2004. - 10 th Annual Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Epidemiology Conference, December 2004 - Atlanta, GA
  • Two methods to measure inter-pregnancy intervals using linked data for MCH Surveillance. - 10 th Annual Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Epidemiology Conference, December 2004 - Atlanta, GA
  • Two methods to measure inter-pregnancy intervals using linked data for MCH surveillance. - 132nd Annual Meeting American Public Health Association, November 2004 - Washington, DC
  • The pregnancy to early life longitudinal linkage project., November 2004 - Boston, MA
  • Use of inter-pregnancy interval data to improve family planning programs., November 2004 - Boston, MA
  • How to use inter-pregnancy interval data for family planning program planning., October 2004 - Boston, MA
  • - International Maternal Mortality Study Group, September 2004 - Paris, France
  • Improving estimates of vaginal delivery after cesarean using linked birth and fetal death certificates and hospital discharge data. - 17 th annual meeting for the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research, June 2004 - Salt Lake City, Utah
  • The economic inpatient burden of multiple gestation families: A population-based study in Massachusetts. - Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, June 2004 - San Diego, CA
  • Sexual assault of women with disabilities: When do group-based differences matter? - Eastern Nurses Research Society Annual Meeting, April 2004 - Quincy, MA
  • Beyond medical reviews for pregnancy-associated mortality. - Association of Maternal Child Health Programs, March 2004 - Washington, DC
  • Linking data through a public-private partnership. - 9th Annual Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Epidemiology Conference, December 2003 - Tempe, Arizona
  • Identifying multiple gestation groups using state level birth and fetal death and certificates. - 131 st American Public Health Association, November 2003 - San Francisco, CA
  • Survival patterns for twin gestations after a single fetal demise. - 131 st American Public Health Association, November 2003 - San Francisco, CA
  • Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches to investigate access to care among immigrant childbearing women. - 131st Annual Meeting American Public Health Association, November 2003 - San Francisco, CA
  • Elder sexual abuse: Crossing the quality chasm without a map. - Improving Medical Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault, September 2002 - Waltham, MA
  • Pregnancy-associated homicide in Massachusetts., July 2002 - Boston, MA
  • Why and how mothers die in Massachusetts. - Partners in Perinatal Health, May 2002 - Worcester, MA
  • Perinatal outcomes associated with uterine rupture. - Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Epidemiology Workshop, December 2001 - Clearwater, Florida
  • Risk factors associated with severe rupture in women with a previous cesarean section. - American Public Health Association Meeting, October 2001 - Atlanta, GA
  • Risk factors for pregnancy-associated mortality in Massachusetts, 1990-1999. - American Public Health Association Meeting, October 2001 - Atlanta, GA
  • Maternal mortality: Periods of risk and opportunities for prevention. - 5th Annual Public Health Nursing Conference: Public Health Nursing, Local Leaders, May 2001 - Worcester, MA
  • Implementing –Heart and Sole", a biopsychosocial approach to cardiac risk factor reduction in an urban minority community. - 128th Annual Meeting APHA, November 2000 - Boston, MA
  • Maternal and infant outcomes associated with uterine rupture. - 128th Annual Meeting of APHA, November 2000 - Boston, MA
  • Maternal mortality in Massachusetts: Differences by race, age and poverty. - 128th Annual Meeting of APHA, November 2000 - Boston, MA
  • Factors related to uterine rupture in Massachusetts, 1990-1998. - FIGO Annual Meeting, August 2000 - Washington, DC
  • Population-based uterine rupture ratios, Massachusetts 1990-1998. - SPER Annual Meeting, June 2000 - Seattle, WA
  • Enhanced maternal mortality surveillance in Massachusetts. - Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Epidemiology Workshop, December 1999 - Atlanta, GA
  • Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of cases of uterine rupture. - Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Epidemiology Workshop, December 1999 - Atlanta, GA
  • Uterine ruptures in women attempting vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC): Surveillance issues and classification of clinical severity. - 12th annual meeting for the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research, June 1999 - Baltimore, MD
  • Trends in uterine ruptures among women with previous cesarean section. - 48th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference, April 1999 - Atlanta, GA
  • The development of a collaborative model to evaluate a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner program. - Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International, April 1997 - Charleston, W. VA
  • A delicate balance: Meeting the needs of sexual assault clients and quality data reporting. - 124th annual meeting of APHA, November 1996 - New York, NY
  • Characteristics, contributions and perceptions of barriers to practice of certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in MA. - 124th annual meeting of APHA, November 1996 - New York, NY
  • Implementing a statewide a sexual assault nurse examiner program (SANE). - 124th annual meeting of APHA, November 1996 - New York, NY
  • Predictors of post partum relapse among culturally diverse low-income women. - 4 th Annual Primary Health Care for the Underserved Conference, March 1996 - Boston, MA
  • Predictors of continued smoking during pregnancy among culturally diverse low-income women. - 123rd annual meeting of APHA, October 1995 - San Diego, CA
  • Reaching pregnant adolescents in a high risk population. - 118th annual meeting of APHA, 1990 - New York, NY
  • Low hematocrit in a high-risk prenatal population. - 117th Annual meeting of American Public Health Association (APHA), 1989 - Chicago, IL

Selected Contracts, Fellowships, Grants and Sponsored Research

  • Validation of the Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Organizational Climate Questionnaire (), Grant - Health Research and Quality
    Nannini, A.M. (Co-Investigator)
  • Advanced Nursing Education Grant, UMass Lowell DNP (2010), Grant - U.S. Bureau of Health Professions, Division of Nursing, Health Resources and Services Administration
    Melillo, K.D. (Co-Investigator), Houde, S. (Principal), Nannini, A.M. (Co-Principal)
  • DNPs Caring for the Underserved in Massachusetts (2010), Grant - U.S. DHHS, HRSA, Bureau of Health Professions, Division of Nursing, Advanced Nursing Education
    Melillo, K.D. (Co-Investigator), Houde, S. (Principal), Nannini, A.M. (Principal)
  • Development and Validation of Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Organizational Clim (2011), Contract - NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
    Nannini, A.M. (Principal)
  • DNPs Caring for the Underserved after MA Health Care Reform (2010), Grant - DHHS Health Resources Services Administration
    Nannini, A.M. (Co-Principal)
  • Preventing falls in pregnancy: A mixed methods study (2011), Grant - University of Massachusetts Lowell
    Nannini, A.M. (Principal)
  • ARRA - Equipment to Enhance Health Assessment Skills of APNs (2010), Grant -
    Nannini, A.M. (Principal)
  • Equipment grant for Advanced Education in Nursing program. (2010), Grant - DHHS Health Resources Services Administration
    Nannini, A.M. (Principal)
  • Organizational Culture and Climate in Primary Care Settings: Nurse Practitioners' Perspectives (2010), Grant - American Nurse Foundation
    Nannini, A.M. (Supporting)
  • Racial, ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in emergency department use by women during pregnancy and postpartum: Does health care reform matter (2008), Grant - Bouv Proposal Development grant for Research
    Nannini, A.M. (Principal)
  • Developing an interdisciplinary geriatric education resource center (2007), Grant - University of Massachusetts Lowell
    Nannini, A.M. (Principal)
  • Massachusetts maternal and infant mental health research grant (2007), Grant - MA Department of Public Health with HRSA funding
  • Pregnancy associated injuries (2006), Grant - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Nannini, A.M. (Principal)
  • Interdisciplinary geriatric education center subcontractor with Upper New England Geriatric (2005), Grant - Center Harvard Medical School
    Nannini, A.M. (Co-Principal)
  • Assessing disparities and timing of pregnancy-associated injury morbidities to inform injury prevention strategies for women (2004), Grant - American Nurses Foundation Grant.
    Nannini, A.M. (Principal)
  • Pregnancy to early life longitudinal linkage project. (2004), Grant - CDC
    Nannini, A.M. (Co-Principal)
  • Assessing the prevalence of pregnancy-associated injury morbidity and related health disparities in Massachusetts (2004), Grant - University of Massachusetts Lowell
    Nannini, A.M. (Principal)