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Meredith Troutman-Jordan

Associate Teaching Professor

Meredith Troutman-Jordan has been teaching at Simmons since 2013. Dr. Troutman-Jordan serves as the Course Coordinator for Family Theory in the FNP program, and also teaches Scholarly Inquiry and Nursing Research.

Dr. Troutman-Jordan's clinical experience includes psychiatric mental health, gerontology, home health and acute care nursing. She is an American Nurses Credentialing Center certified Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. Her research aims to identify and develop effective and personalized self-management strategies, tailored for the person living with dementia and their caregiver, to age as successfully as able. Her research and clinical practice strive to find and develop evidence-based interventions to promote optimal functioning, meaning, and purpose for each individual in the caregiving dyad.
 

Education

  • PhD, University of South Carolina at Columbia
  • MSN, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • BSN, Queens College
  • Diploma Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing

License/Certifications

  • S.C. RN #76067
  • MA RN # RN2338948
  • ANCC Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health #03576024020
  • Quality Matters Teaching Online certified
  • Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
  • Quality Matters Master Reviewer
  • BCLS certified

Courses

  • NURP 505 Family Theory

Publications

  • Flood, M. (2002). Successful Aging; A concept analysis. Journal of Theory Construction and Testing, 6 (2), 105-108.
  • Flood, M. (2006). A mid-range theory of successful aging. Journal of Theory Construction and Testing, 9(2), 35-39.
  • Flood, M., & Scharer, K. (2006). Creativity enhancement; Possibilities for successful aging. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 27(9), 1-21.
  • Flood, M. (2006). Exploring the relationships between creativity, depression, and successful aging. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 31(1), 55-71.
  • Flood, M., & Phillips, K. (2007). Creativity in older adults: A plethora of possibilities. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 28(4), 389-411.
  • Flood, M., & Newman, A. (2007). Obesity and older adults: A synthesis of findings and recommendations for practice. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 33(12), 1-17.
  • Rossen, E., Knafl, K., & Flood, M. (2008).Older women’s perceptions of successful aging. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 32(2), 73-88.
  • Flood, M., Boyd, M. (2008). Successful aging in a Southern older adult sample. Southern Online Journal of Nursing Research, 8(3).
  • Flood, M., Buckwalter, K. (2009). Recommendations for Mental Health Care of Older Adults Part I: An Overview of Depression and Anxiety. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 35(2), 26-34.
  • Flood, M., Buckwalter, K. (2009). Journal of Gerontological Nursing. Recommendations for Mental Health Care of Older Adults Part II: An Overview of Dementia, Delirium and Substance Abuse. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 35(2), 35-47.
  • Flood, M. & Clark, B. (2009). Exploring knowledge and attitudes toward aging in nursing and non-nursing students. Educational Gerontology, 35(7),587-595.
  • Troutman, M., Nies, M., & Seo, D. (2010). Successful aging: Selected indicators in a Southern sample. Journal of Home Health Care Management and Practice, 22 (2), 111-115.
  • Troutman, M., Nies, M.A., & Bentley, M. (2011). Measuring successful aging in Southern Black older adults. Educational Gerontology, 37(1), 38-50.
  • Troutman, M., Nies, M.A., Small, S., & Bates, A. (2011). The development and testing of an instrument to measure successful aging. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 4(3), 221-232.
  • Troutman, M., Nies, M.A., & Mavellia, H. (2011). Perceptions of successful aging in Southern Black older adults. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 49(1), 28-34.
  • Blevins, C., & Troutman, M. (2011). Successful Aging Theory and the chronic renal disease patient: Application in the clinical setting. Journal of Renal Nursing, 38(3), 255-260, 270.
  • Park, C., Troutman, M., & Nies, M.A. (2012). Brain health knowledge in community-dwelling older adults. Educational Gerontology, 38(9), 650-657.
  • Willits, K., Platonova, E., Nies, M.A., Racine, E., Troutman-Jordan, M., & Harris, H. (2013). Medical home and pediatric primary care utilization among children with special healthcare needs. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 27(3), 202-208.
  • Nies, M.A., & Troutman-Jordan, M. (2012). Mentoring nurse scientists to meet nursing faculty workforce needs. The Scientific World Journal, 2012, 1-5. doi:10.1100/2012/345085.
  • Willits, K.A., Nies, M.A., Racine, E.F., Troutman-Jordan, M.L., Platonova, E.A., Harris, H.L. (2012) Medical Home and Emergency Department Utilization among Children with Special Healthcare Needs: An Analysis of the 2005-2006 National Survey of Children with Special Healthcare Needs. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 35(3), 238-246.
  • Willits, K.A., Troutman-Jordan, M., Nies, M.A., Racine, E. F., Platonova, E., & Harris, H. (2013). Presence of medical home and school attendance: An analysis of the 2005-2006 National Survey of Children with Special Healthcare Needs. Journal of School Health, 83(2),93-98.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M., Nies, M.A., & Davis, B. (2013). An examination of successful aging among Southern Black and White older adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 39(3), 42-52.
  • Howie, L., Troutman-Jordan, M., & Newman, A. (2013). Social Support and Successful Aging in Assisted Living Residents. Educational Gerontology, 39(3), 42-52.
  • Nies, M., Troutman-Jordan, M., Hohenesee, C., Branche, D. (2013). Physical Activity Preferences for Low-Income Sedentary Urban African American Older Adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 39(6), 20-29.
  • Westman, M., Troutman-Jordan, M., & Nies, M.A.(2013). Successful Aging among the Older Adults in Assisted Living Communities: Piloting the use of The Successful Aging Inventory. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 45(3), 238-246.
  • Topaz, M., McKenzie, M., & Troutman-Jordan, M. (2014). Construction, Deconstruction and Reconstruction: Understanding the Roots of Successful Aging Theories. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27(3), 226-233.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M., & Staples, J. (2014). Successful Aging from the Viewpoint of Older Adults. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, 28(1), 87-104.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. & Deem, N. (2014). Brain Health Knowledge in Assisted Living; Establishing Baseline Information for Interventions to Promote Adaptation and Successful Aging. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 38(3), 188-199.
  • O’Brien, T., Jenkins, C., Amella, E., Mueller, M., Moore, M., Troutman-Jordan, M., & Sullivan, S. (December, 2014). Perceptions of older rural women using computerized programs for weight management. Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, 14(2).
  • Robson, J.P., & Troutman-Jordan, M. (2014). A concept analysis of cognitive reframing. Journal of Theory Construction and Testing, 18(2), 55-59.
  • O’Brien, T., Jenkins, C., Amella, E., Mueller, M., Talbot, L., & Troutman- Jordan, M. (2015). Obesity among women living in Appalachia: A dimensional analysis. Online Journal of Cultural Competence in Nursing and Healthcare, 5(1), 118-140.
  • Robson, J., & Troutman-Jordan, M. (2015). Back to Basics: Health and Wellness Benefits of Gardening in Older Adults. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 39(4), 291-306.
  • O’Brien, T., Troutman-Jordan, M., Hathaway D., Armstrong, S., Moore, M. (2015). Acceptability of wristband activity trackers among community dwelling older adults. Journal of Geriatric Nursing, 36(2), 21-25.
  • Nies, M.A., Troutman-Jordan, M., & Lim, W. (2015). Physical activity in older adults: Planning, delivering, and evaluation plan for the Eat Better Move More Intervention. Healthy Aging Research, 4 (13), http://www.har-journal.com/archives/1198.
  • O’Brien, T., Troutman-Jordan, M., Hathaway D. (2015). How monthly grocery budgets relate to the consumption of nutritious food among older community dwelling adults living in North Carolina. The North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical, Education, Recreation, Dance, & Sport Management, 49(1), 43-59.
  • Heath, L., Troutman-Jordan, M. (2017). The impact of health education and health promotion on management of chronic health conditions in older adults; Opportunities for innovation. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 41(1), 1-13.
  • Suggs, P., Hart, A., Lewis, R., Troutman-Jordan, M. (2017). What’s your position? Strategies for Reaching Patient Comfort Goals Post Cardiac Catheterization. Dimensions of Critical Care, 36(2), 87-93.
  • Walters, C. & Troutman-Jordan, M. (2018). An Investigation of the Effectiveness of A Matter of Balance/Volunteer Lay Leader Model (AMOB/VLL): Findings from a Community Senior Center. Activities, Adaptation, & Aging, 42(1), 69-80.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M., O’Brien, T., Coggin, J., & Page, K. (2019). Brain Health Knowledge in the Aging Population: Eat Better, Move More. Activities, Adaptation, & Aging, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2019.1676627.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M., O’Brien, T., Blair, C., & Pena, T. (2020). Physical Activity, Cardiovascular Health and Mood State in Older Adults, Geriatric Nursing, 41(6), 846-85.1
  • Troutman-Jordan, M., Kazemi, D. (2020). COVID-19’s Impact on the Mental Health of Older Adults: Increase in Isolation, Depression, & Suicide Risk. An Urgent Call for Action. Public Health Nursing, 37, 637-638.

Invited papers

  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2013). Chronic pain and depression; Breaking the cycle. Arthritis Patient Services Newsletter, 3, p. 1-3.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2020). 911: Establish Your COVID-19 Action Plan for Health! Arthritis Patient Services Newsletter. https://www.arthritisservices.org/.

Book chapters

  • Troutman, M. (2011). Mid-range theory of successful aging. In J. Lange (ed), The nurse’s role in promoting optimal health of older adults: Thriving in the wisdom years, pp. 4-16. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2014). The theory of successful aging. In M. Smith (ed.), Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 4th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2015). Populations Affected by Disabilities. In M. Nies & M. McEwen (eds.), Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 6th ed., pp. 4-3-428. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2018). Overcoming stressful experiences in older age. In B. Resnick, L. Gwyther, & K. Roberto (eds), Resilience in Aging-Concepts, Research, and Outcomes, 2nd Edition, pp. 215-220. NY: Springer.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2018). Overcoming stressful experiences in older age. In B. Resnick, L. Gwyther, & K. Roberto (eds), Resilience in Aging-Concepts, Research, and Outcomes, 2nd Edition, pp. 215-220. NY: Springer.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2019). Populations Affected by Disabilities. In M. Nies & M. McEwen (eds.), Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2019). Homelessness. In M. Nies & M. McEwen (eds.), Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 7th ed., pp. 410-429. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2019). Mental Illness. In M. Nies & M. McEwen (eds.), Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 7th ed., pp. 497-516. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  • Troutman-Jordan, M. (2019). Substance Abuse. In M. Nies & M. McEwen (eds.), Community/Public Health Nursing: Promoting the Health of Populations, 7th ed., 444-572. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  • Troutman-Jordan, (2020). The theory of successful aging. In M. Smith (ed.), Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5th Edition, pp. 483-494. . Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.