Lorraine Shields, D.N.P.

Assistant Professor of Nursing
Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice

Office Phone: 951-552-8659
E-mail: lshields@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Lambeth 118
Office Hours: posted and by appointment

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
D.N.P. Nursing Vanderbilt University 2014
M.N. Nursing University of California Los Angeles 1994
B.S.N. Nursing University of California Los Angeles 1980
  • Courses Taught

    Introduction to Nursing, Leadership, Research, Health Policy,Community Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Advanced Pathophysiology, Pediatrics Clinical for Family Nurse Practitioner Program

  • Academic Areas & Scholarly Interests

    Neonatal and Pediatrics, Advanced Practice Nursing

  • Teaching Experience at Institutions Other than CBU

    San Jose State University School of Nursing
    California State University, Monterey Bay School of Nursing

  • Research, Presentations, & Publications

    Poster Presentations: “Improving Intubator Coverage in the NICU”
    2010 UCSF Nursing Research Conference San Francisco, CA
    2010 Magic in Teaching Simulation Conference San Francisco
    2010 Simulation User Network conference (Guest Panelist) San Diego, CA
    Presentation 2011: Infant Cue Based Feeding at Innovative Strategies in Perinatal Care Conference, Oceanside, CA
    Presentation 2011: Evacuation of the Tiniest Patients at California Hospital Association’s Disaster Planning for California Hospitals Conference, Sacramento, CA.
    Poster Presentation: “Validation of Nursing Standardized Procedures in a Community Hospital Setting Using Simulation-Based Training”
    2013 UCSF Nursing Research Conference San Francisco, CA
    2013 Magic in Teaching Simulation Conference Irvine, CA
    2014 National League of Nursing/Elsevier Ninth Annual NLN Technology Conference, Nashville TN
    Paper Presentation 2015: “Development of an Evidence-Based Neonatal Discharge Pathway”, National Association of Neonatal Nurses Annual Education Conference Dallas, Tx
    Presentation 2015: Neonatal Developmental Care, Annual Neonatal Conference Natividad Medical Center, 2015
    Presentation: Infant Driven Feeding, Annual Neonatal Conference Natividad Medical Center 2016
    Contributor 2013: National Association of Neonatal Nurses Infant Driven Feeding Guideline Guidelines
    Reviewer 2014: National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners Education Standards and Curriculum Guidelines for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Programs
    Contributor 2016: National Association of Neonatal Nurses Practice Standards and Competency Guidelines for Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialists





  • Church Membership & Activities

    Calvary Chapel Moreno Valley

  • Community Service & Involvement

    Volunteer appointments on various levels for the National Association of Neonatal Nurses.

  • Interests & Hobbies

    Spending time with family and friends, quilting, travel.

  • Personal Philosophy

    Jeremiah 29:11
    For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.
    Psalm 40:5
    Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count.
    Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path."