Associate Professor
Contact
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
College of Nursing - Omaha Division
985330 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5330
Phone: 402-559-6550
Email: ppelish@unmc.edu
Education
- 1975, AS, UNMC
- 1977, BSN, UNMC
- 1982, MSN, UNMC
- 1988, PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Biography
Dr. Pelish is an associate professor in the College of Nursing. Dr. Pelish received her bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Pelish has a clinical background in pediatric intensive care and pediatric primary care.
Research
Research Interests
- Self-esteem in children
- Family adaptation to children
Publications
Dalgas-Pelish, P. (2006). Effects of a self-esteem intervention program on school-age children. Pediatric Nursing, 32(4), 341-348.
Fiandt, K., Barr, K., Hille, G., Pelish, P., Hulme, P., Muhlbauer, S. & Burge, S. (2004). Identifying clinical scholarship guidelines for faculty practice. Journal of Professional Nursing, 20(3), 147-55.
Troy, N.W. & Dalgas-Pelish, P. (2003). The effectiveness of a self-care intervention for the management of postpartum fatigue. Applied Nursing Research, 16(1), 38-45.
Troy, N.W. & Dalgas-Pelish, P. (1997). The natural evolution of postpartum fatigue among a group of primiparous women. Clinical Nursing Research, 6(2), 126-141.
Troy, N.W. & Dalgas-Pelish, P. (1995). Development of a self-care guide for postpartum fatigue. Applied Nursing Research, 8(2), 92-95.
Service
Primary care pediatric nurse practitioner.
Member of ANA.
Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Sigma Theta Tau.