Tamara Bland
Borra College of Health Sciences
Associate Professor
Borra College of Health Sciences
Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing
Dr. Bland is a full-time Assistant Professor in Nursing and Acting Executive Director of the Nursing Program at Dominican University. Tamara has spent many years as a staff nurse on medical/surgical, gastroenterology, home health nursing and intensive care units. As a nurse she focuses on working with marginalized communities providing patient education and empowering families to participate in their plan of care. Her passion is working to increase diversity in Higher Education, both among faculty and students, to benefit academia and the profession of nursing.
Bland, T. (2020). Barriers in academia for Illinois black nurse leaders. The Nursing Voice, 8(3), 8-10.
Bland, T. (2019). Factors that impact black nurses' leadership opportunities in higher education. University of St. Francis. Retrieved from content.
Allen, M., Emlund, M., Kozdronkiewicz, M., Bayer, K., & Bland, T. (2018). Exploring the relationship between nursing students' resilience and spirituality in a critical care, end-of-life care simulation. Palliative Medicine & Care: Open Access, 5(2), 1-6. Retrieved from Exploring the Relationship between Nursing Students' Resilience and Spirituality in a Critical Care, End-Of-Life Care Simulation.
Bland, T. & Reese, N. (2011). Spiritual distress among undergraduate nursing students. Resurrection University.
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