Debra Gayer, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC
Associate Teaching Professor
E-mail: gayerd@missouri.edu
Phone: 573-882-0295
Fax: 573-884-4544
S429 Nursing Building
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
Nursing specialty
Pediatric nursing
Interest area(s)
Family dynamics, children with chronic illness - asthma, cystic fibrosis, ADHD, counseling
Education
- BSN, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Ill.
- MS(N), University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.
- PhD, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.
Area of doctoral study
Human Development and Family Studies
Selected publications
Gayer, D. and Ganong, L. (2006). Family structure and mother’s caregiving of children with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Family Nursing. 12 (4), 390-412.
Gayer, D. (Consultant). (2003). Helping children seize the day. An update on the treatment of ADHD. Case studies (DVD). Available from Celltech Pharmaceuticals.
Ganong, L. Doty, M.E. and Gayer, D. (2003). Mothers in postdivorce families caring for a child with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 18(5), 332-343.
Bullock, L., Libbus, M.K., Lewis, S., and Gayer, D. (2002). Continuing education: Improving perceived competence in school nurses. The Journal of School Nursing, 18, 360-363.
Sable, M.R., Larrivee, L.S., and Gayer, D. (2001). Problem-based learning: Opportunities for training interdisciplinary health care teams. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 21, 217-234.
Bio/professional experience
Coordinator of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner area of study; Clinical practice in a primary care pediatric practice
Teaching responsibilities
- N7140 — Advanced Health Assessment and Promotion
- N8420 — Primary Health Management: Newborn to Adolescent
- N7310 — Advanced Health Assessment for Pediatric Nursing Practice
- N8210 — Special Health Care Needs of Children in the School Setting
- N8980 — Advanced Clinical Practicum — NP
Presentations and lectures
Gayer, D. (2008, April). "Assessing mental health issues in primary care pediatric practice." 29th Annual National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Conference.
Gayer, D. (2005, April). "Education gaps regarding vaccine administration." Paper presented at the 26th Annual National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference.
Gayer, D., Garzon, D., Bufford, T. and Waganer, K. (April, 2003). "Using web-based instruction to enhance PNP education through intercampus collaboration." Poster presented at National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties conference, Philadelphia.
Gayer, D. (2003, November). "Intercampus collaboration using web-based instruction to enhance PNP education." Paper presented at the 30th National Conference on Professional Nursing Education and Development. Kansas City, Mo.
Gayer, D. (2000). "Using program-generated electronic databases in clinical education." Paper presented at the 26th Annual Meeting. National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.
Honors and awards
- Fellow of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
- Honor — Home Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Dietetic Professionals with Military Service
- Leadership Development Program, University of Missouri
- Faculty Recognition Award — 25 years of service
- Model Proposal. Office of Research
Memberships
- Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (AFPNP) (2000-present)
- Keep Youth Safe and Secure (KYSS). Public Relations Committee. Co-Chair. (2006 – present)
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) (1994 – present)
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) (1981 – present)
- Missouri Nurses’ Association (1975-present)