Philosophy
I have always taught nurses returning to school, either for a bachelor’s degree or
continuing into graduate studies. I treat students as colleagues and adult learners,
unlocking their potential. My philosophy about online teaching is to engage the students
in meaningful ways that unlock their love of learning, moving them to the next level
of critical thinking and application in their career. I engage in life-long learning
and encourage students to do the same.
Education
| Year |
Degree |
School/University |
Location |
| 2008 |
Ph. D. Nursing Science |
Widener University |
Chester, PA (Focus Nursing Education) |
| 1995 |
Post Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner |
Wilmington University |
New Castle, DE |
| 1987 |
MSN - CNS, Burn, Emergency, Trauma |
Widener University |
Chester, PA |
| 1980 |
BSN |
University of Delaware |
Newark, DE |
Courses
| Course Number |
Course Name |
| NSG 530 |
NURSING THEORIES & ISSUES |
| NSG 532 |
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING |
| NSG 534 |
PHARMACOLOGY FOR APN |
| NSG 536 |
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE RESEARCH |
| NSG 541 |
HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF HIGHER EDUCATION & NSG EDUCATION |
| NSG 542 |
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN IN NURSING EDUCATION |
| NSG 544 |
TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR CLASSROOM & CURRICULUM SETTINGS |
| NSG 704 |
ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE IN HEALTHCARE |
| NSG 810 |
APPLICATION OF EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE |
| NSG 811 |
DNP PROJECT I |
| NSG 812 |
DNP PROJECT II |
Research
Treatment of insomnia in primary care, Concussion in general population, Cultural
Competence
Certifications/Awards
Certifications
| Date |
Certification |
| 2007 - Current |
Certified Nurse Education (National League of Nursing) |
| 1995 - Current |
Family Nurse Practitioner (American Nurse Credentialing Center) |
| 1991 – Current |
Basic Life Support (CPR)/Auto External Defibrillator – American Heart Association |
Awards
| Date |
Award |
| 2011 |
Delaware State Advocate of Advanced Practice Nursing American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
National Conference |
| 2013 |
Fellow American Association of Nurse Practitioners |
| 2014 |
Finalist Top Nurse Delaware - Nurse Practitioner Acute Care |
| 2015 |
Finalist Top Nurse Delaware - Nurse Practitioner Acute Care; Nurse Educator |
Publications
- Wilbur, V. (2008). Factors that influence cultural competence of nurse practitioner
students. [UMI]
- Wilbur, V. (2017). Constipation, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome. In Arcangelo,
V., Peterson, A., Wilbur, V., Reinhold, J. (Eds.). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott.
- Wilbur, V. (2017). Insomnia and sleep disorders. In Arcangelo, V., Peterson, A., Wilbur,
V., Reinhold, J. (Eds.). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott.
- Arcangelo, V., & Wilbur, V. (2017). Issues for the practitioner in drug therapy. In
Arcangelo, V., Peterson, A., Wilbur, V., Reinhold, J. (Eds.). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott.
- Wilbur, V. (2016). Concussion. In Amelie Hollier (Ed). Clinical guidelines for primary care and Care on point online. APEA Associates: Louisiana
- Wilbur, V. (2016). Insomnia. In Amelie Hollier (Ed). Clinical guidelines for primary care and Care on point online. APEA Associates: Louisiana.
Memberships
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF)
- National League of Nurses
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Delaware Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- Delaware Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- Sigma Theta Tau – Xi Beta, National Nursing Honor Society
