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Calvin, Donna J.

Calvin, Donna J.


Assistant Professor, FNP Coordinator
Nursing
Office: G 015A
Phone: 708.235.7687
Fax:
Email: dcalvin@govst.edu

Education | Publications | Honors | Presentations | Research | Service | Professional Memberships

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago           Ph.D.       2009      Nursing Science
Saint Xavier University                        MS          1997       Nursing
Chicago State University                     BSN        1980       Nursing

 

Publications

Calvin, D., Quinn, L., Dancy, B., Park, C., Fleming, S., Smith, E., et al. (2011). African Americans’ perception of risk for diabetes complications. Diabetes Educator, 37(5), 689-698.

Hain, D., Calvin, D., & Simmons, D. (2009). CKD education: An evolving concept. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 35(4), 317-319.

Calvin, D., & Roberts, K. (2005). The role of the nurse practitioner in a CKD clinic. Nephrology News and Issues, 9(7), 26-29.

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

Fogelfeld, L., Hart, P., Calvin, D., Ko, J., Miernik, J., Mehrotra, R., Tahsin, B., Adhami, A.,Yamani, N. (2010).
Multi-factorial Intervention in advanced diabetic nephropathy: glycemic outcomes. Diabetes, 59(Suppl 1). A256.

Quinn, L., Smith, D., Watkins, Y., Bowen, P., Stacewicz-Sapuntzakis, M., Perisee, D., Briller, J., & Calvin, D. (2007). Postprandial glucose and insulin responses to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. Diabetes, 56(Suppl 1), A367.

Quinn, L., Bowen, P., Smith, D., Briller, J., Sapuntzakis, M., Perisee, D., Calvin, D., & Watkins, Y. (2006). Postprandial responses to aerobic exercise. Diabetes, 55(Suppl 1), A541-A542.

Quinn, L., Smith, D., Watkins, Y., Briller, J., Bowen, P., Sapuntzakis, M., Calvin, D., & Perisee, D. (2006). Effects of aerobic exercise on postprandial glucose in glucose-intolerant subjects. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 38(5), LS192.
 

Honors

  • 2010 — Midwest Nursing Research Society, Health Seeking Behaviors Outstanding Dissertation Research Award
  • 2008 — Advanced Education Nursing Trainingship
  • 2003 — University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing Health Disparities in Underserved Populations Grant (NIH      
                 T32 #NR007964)
  • 1995 — US Department of Health and Human Services Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship
     

Presentations

INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS *refereed, +data-based, » invited

*+Calvin, D. (2012, October). "An Innovative Approach to Managing Diabetes in a Large Urban Public Health System." Paper presented at the American Public Health Association 140th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Washington, D.C.

*Calvin, D. & Holt, G. (July, 2011). "A model for management of type 2 diabetes." Paper presented at the National Black Nurses 38th Annual Institute and Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

*+Calvin, D. (2009, August). "African Americans’ perception of risk for diabetes complications." Paper presented at the National Black Nurses Association 36th Annual Institute and Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

*Calvin, D. (2008, September). "The role of the advanced practice nurse in developing a chronic kidney disease clinic." Paper presented at the 5th International Council of Nurses International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

»+Calvin, D. (2008, April). Preliminary research findings: "African Americans’ perception of risk for diabetes complications." Paper presented at the National Kidney Foundation 2008 Clinical Spring Meetings, Dallas, TX.

*Calvin, D. (2007, May). "Prevention of end stage renal disease among African Americans with type 2 diabetes." Paper presented at the Annual CDC Diabetes Translation Conference, Atlanta, GA.

*Calvin, D., & Roberts, K. (2006, August). "The role of the nurse practitioner in a CKD clinic." Paper presented at the National Black Nurses Association 34th Annual Institute and Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

»Roberts, K., & Calvin, D. (2006, April). "The role of the nurse practitioner in a CKD clinic." Paper presented at the National Kidney Foundation 2006 Clinical Spring Meetings, Chicago, IL.

*Calvin, D., & Roberts, K. (2005, December). "Prevention of end stage renal disease in African Americans with type 2 diabetes." Paper presented at the American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA.

*Calvin, D., & Roberts, K. (2005, July). "Prevention of end stage renal disease in African Americans with type 2 diabetes." Paper presented at the National Black Nurses Association 33rd Annual Institute and Conference, Chicago, IL.

» Calvin, D. (2005, July). "The African American man and type 2 diabetes." Paper presented at the National Black Nurses Association 33rd Annual Institute and Conference, Chicago, IL.

REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS *refereed, +data-based, » invited
» *+Calvin, D. (2010, April). "African Americans’ perception of risk for diabetes complications." Paper presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society 34th Annual Research Conference, Kansas City, MO.

»Calvin, D. (2002, January). "Chronic kidney disease."Paper presented at the American Nephrology Nurses Association Regional Conference, Chicago, IL.

LOCAL PRESENTATIONS *refereed, +data-based, » invited

»+Calvin, D. (2006, March). A pilot study: "Perceptions of risk for diabetes complications among South Africans." Paper presented at the University of Illinois at Chicago Research Day, Chicago, IL.

» Calvin, D. (2003). "Chronic kidney disease, prevention, detection and treatment workshop." Presented at the Trinity United Church of Christ Diabetes Support Group, Chicago, IL.

» Calvin, D. (2001, December). "Management of co-morbid conditions associated with chronic kidney disease." Paper presented at Advocate Health Care, Chicago, IL.

» Calvin, D. (2001, June). "Chronic renal insufficiency: Prevention, detection and treatment." Paper presented at National Black Nurses Association, Chicago Chapter, Chicago, IL.

*Calvin, D. (2001). "Chronic renal insufficiency: Prevention, detection and treatment." Paper presented at Illinois Nurses Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

»Calvin, D. (2001). "Chronic renal insufficiency: Detection and treatment workshop." Workshop presented at Cermak Hospital, Chicago, IL.
 

Research

Funded Research 2006-2007 Calvin, D. African Americans’ Perception of Risk for Diabetes Complications. National Kidney Foundation Certified Nephrology Nurse & Technician Research Grant, $15,000.

2005 Calvin, D. The Perceived Susceptibility of Co-Morbid Conditions of Type 2 Diabetes in South Africa. University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing Minority International Research Training Grant (NIH # TW000057)

Funded Project2009 Calvin, D., Burnett, G, Ellison, M. Medicare Diabetes Screening Project. Novo Nordisk, $2,500
 

Service

Consultation 

2006-2008 — Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission, Certified Dialysis nurse/Certified Nephrology Nurse test item writer

Abstract Reviews 

2011 to present — American Public Health Association Annual Meeting
2010 — American Nephrology Nurses Association Annual Meeting

Community Service 

2009 - Present  — American Kidney Fund Minority Intervention and Kidney Education Program - Periodic screenings and education
2008 - Present — University of Illinois Urban Health Program Community Advisory Council
2001 - Present — National Kidney Foundation Kidney Early Evaluation Program Health screenings and education to prevent renal disease
1985 - Present — Trinity United Church of Christ Health Ministry, Chicago IL
                            1989 - Vice Chair
                            Co-facilitator of a diabetes support group 


 

Professional Memberships

2011 - Present  — Illinois Diabetes Policy Coalition
2009 - Present  — American Public Health Association 
                              Treasurer - Black Caucus of Health Workers
2007 - Present —  South Suburban Nurses in Advanced Practice
2005 - Present —  Midwest Nursing Research Society
2000 - Present —  Sigma Theta Tau
2001 - Present —  National Kidney Foundation
1988 - Present —  American Nephrology Nurses’ Association
Member of chronic kidney disease special interest group, 2006-2010
1979 - Present —  National Black Nurses Association
                              Financial secretary, 1994-1996