Academic Degrees:

• Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2006
• M.S., University of Minnesota, 1997
• B.S., Creighton University, 1988

Areas of Expertise:

• Public Health Nursing
• Maternal/child health
• Cultural Competence
• Nursing Education

Clinical Experience:

• Stearns County Public Health, Public health nurse/Employee health nurse
• St. Cloud Hospital, staff nurse - medical/surgical units
• Camp Friendship, Director of Nursing
• Immanuel Medical Center, Float nurse
• Baylor Medical Center, staff nurse - postpartum/nursery, GYN surgery

Research Interests

My research interests are in the area of public health nursing and public health student learning; cultural competence in the health care workforce, and enhancing student’s cultural competence.

Publications:

• Larsen, R., Ashley, J., Ellens, T., Jorgensen-Royce, K., & Smith, A. (n.d.). PHN residency for new graduates. Minnesota Department of Health. http://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/practice/ta/phnresidency/about.html
• Larsen, R. & Reif, L. (2019). Leveling the core competencies of public health nursing to evaluate senior baccalaureate nursing students. Public Health Nursing, 36,744–751. https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.12636
• Larsen, R., Ashley, J., Ellen, T., Frauendienst, R., Jorgensen-Royce, K., & Zelenak, M. (2018).  Development of a New Graduate Public Health Nurse Residency Program Using the Core Competencies of Public Health Nursing.  Accepted for publication May 2018 in Public Health Nursing.
• Larsen, R., Basol, R., Simones, J., & Wilson, R. (2017). Evidence Into Practice: Hospital and Academic Partnership Demonstrating Exemplary Professional Practice in EBP. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 32(1), 68-71.
• Larsen, R. & Reif, L. (2015). Developing and measuring cultural competence in nursing students. From Jeffreys, M. (2015). Teaching Cultural Competence in Nursing and Health Care: Inquiry, Action, and Innovation (3rd Edition). New York: Springer Publishing.
• Larsen, R., Reif, L., & Frauendienst, R. (2012). Baccalaureate Nursing Student's Intention to Choose a Public Health Career. Public Health Nursing, 29(5), 424-432.
• Larsen, R. & Plog, M. (2012). Effectiveness of Childbirth Classes for Increasing Self-Efficacy in Women and Support Persons. International Journal of Childbirth, 2(2), article 5.
• Larsen, R. & Zahner, S. (2011). The Impact of Web-delivered Education on Preceptor Role Self-efficacy and Knowledge in Public Health Nurses. Public Health Nursing, 28(4), 349-356.
• Larsen, R.  & Reif, L. (2010). The Effectiveness of Cultural Immersion and Culture Classes for Enhancing Nursing Student Transcultural Self-efficacy. Journal of Nursing Education, 50(6), 350-354.
• Parsons, R. & Reif, L. (2010).  Developing and measuring cultural competence in nursing students.  From Jeffreys, M. (2010).  Teaching Cultural Competence in Nursing and Health Care: Inquiry, Action, and Innovation (2nd Edition).  New York: Springer Publishing.

Presentations:

• Larsen, R., (April 2022). PHN Residency to Enhance Workforce Development. Oral presentation at University of Minnesota Nursing Research Day, Health Behavior Change in a Digital World, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 
• Larsen, R. (April 2019). PHN Workforce Development Showcase/PHN Residency. Panel Presentation for the 2019 Association of Public Health Nurses Conference, Public Health Nursing 3.0: A Call to Action. Hotel Emery, Atlanta, Georgia.
• Larsen, R., Ashley, J., Ellens, T. (October, 2018). PHN residency a collaborative effort. Podium presentation at Henry Street Consortium – Leading the Way: Partnering Education and Practice for the Emerging Public Health Nursing Workforce. Radisson Hotel, Roseville, MN.
• Larsen, R. & Reif, L. (October 2017). Measuring Intercultural Competence in Hospital and Clinic Nurses.  Podium presentation for the 43 ^rd Annual Conference of the Transcultural Nursing Society, Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, Louisiana. 
• Larsen, R., Tollefson, B., & Konczewski, A., (May 2017).  Immersion Media Project.  Podium presentation for Faculty Technology Day.  St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN.
• Larsen, R. & Reif, L. (May 2015). Describing Cultural Competence of St. Cloud Hospital Nurses & Nursing Students. Podium presentation for the 5th Annual Communication Tools for Diverse Populations, CentraCare Plaza, St. Cloud, MN.
• Larsen, R. & Reif, L. (April 2014). Evaluating Public Health Clinical. Poster session at University of Minnesota Nursing Research Day, Improving Quality Care through Patient and Family Centered Outcomes Research, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Larsen, R. & Reif, L. (July 2013). Measuring Cultural Competence.  Podium presentation for the Nursing Research/Evidence Based Practice Brown Bag, St. Cloud Hospital.  St. Cloud, MN.
• Larsen, R. & Reif, L. (April, 2012). Cultural Diversity in Perioperative Setting. Podium presentation at the Centracare Perioperative Care Conference. Perioperative Care! Renew, Refresh, Revive. St. Cloud, MN.
• Larsen, R., Simmons, J., Rickbeil, P. (May, 2012). Collaborative Evidence Based Project with Academia and Clinical Practice. Podium presentation at the 2012 QSEN National Forum, Innovation to Transformation. Tucson, AZ.
• Larsen, R., Simones, J., Schlepper, S., & Gilsdorf-Gracie, J. (2011, April). Wikis and EBP: Linking Academia and Practice. Poster session at University of Minnesota Nursing Research Day, Technology and Telehealth: Changing the Face of Nursing Research and Practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Larsen, R. (2010, October). Linking Education and Practice for Excellence in Public Health Nursing. Poster session at Nurse Educators Group (PNEG) 37 ^th annual national conference, Gateway to Innovation and Creativity in Nursing Education, Baltimore, Maryland.
• Larsen, R. (2010, August). Linking Education and Practice for Excellence in Public Health Nursing. Poster session at the 13 ^th Annual Public Health Nursing Conference, PHN Skills for the 21 ^st Century, Stevens Point, Wisconsin.