Seon Yoon Chung

Dean

chungs@uwosh.edu

Education

  • - PhD, University of Maryland
  • - MSN, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
  • - BSN, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea

 

Certifications

  • - 2022-present - Registered Nurse - Wisconsin
  • - 2019-present - Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
  • - 2019-present - Certified Nurse Educator
  • - 2017-present - Registered Nurse - Illinois
  • - 2016-present - Basic Life Support Provider, CPR - American Heart Association
  • - 2013-present - Registered Nurse - Maryland

 

Publications (Peer-Reviewed):

  • - Calderon, S. J., Chung, S. Y., Fields, C. J., & Mortimer, N. T. (2021). Children Tooth Brushing Behavior and Oral Microbiota: A Pilot Study. Oral, 1(2), 112-121. https://doi.org/10.3390/oral1020012 
  • - Diallo, A. F., Lockwood, M. B., Maki, K. A., Franks, A. T., Roy, A., Jaime-Lara, R., Joseph, P.V., Henderson, W. A., Chung, S. Y., McGrath, J., Green, S. J., & Fink, A. M. (2020). Metabolic Profiling of Blood and Urine for Exploring the Functional Role of the Microbiota in Human Health. Biological Research for Nursing, 22(4), 449-457. https://doi.org/10.1177/1099800420941080 
  • - Lockwood, M. B., Lash, J. P., Pauls, H., Chung, S. Y., Samra, M., Ryan, C., ... & Bronas, U. G. (2020). Physical Symptom Cluster Subgroups in Chronic Kidney Disease. Nursing Research, 69(2), 100-108. doi: 10.1097/NNR.0000000000000408
  • - Regan, M., Chung, S. Y., Sofoluke, T., Rahmaty, Z., Zhang, G. M., Zvenyach, T., ... & Hunter, C. (2020). FoodFoto: A Systems Thinking Approach to Dietary Intake Collection, Storage and Analysis. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 38(6), 265-272. doi: 10.1097/CIN.0000000000000650
  • - Chung, S., Barnes, J. L., & Astroth, K. S. (2019). Gastrointestinal Microbiota in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review. Advances in Nutrition, 10(5), 888-901. https://doi.org/10.1093/advances/nmz028
  • - Chung, S.Y. & Jarvill, M. (2019). Improving nursing student cultural competence: Comparing simulation to case-based learning. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 9(7). E-version first: http://www.sciedupress.com/journal/index.php/jnep/issue/view/778
  • - Lockwood, M. B.*, Chung, S.Y.*, Puzantian, H., Bronas, U. G., Ryan, C. J., Park, C., & DeVon, H. A. (2019). Symptom Cluster Science in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Literature Review. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 41(7), 1056-1091. https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945918808766  *Equal contribution 
  • - Astroth, K. S., & Chung, S.Y. (2018). Focusing on the Fundamentals: Reading Qualitative Research with a Critical Eye. Nephrology Nursing Journal. 45(4), 381-385.
  • - Astroth, K. S., & Chung, S.Y. (2018). Focusing on the Fundamentals: Reading Quantitative Research with a Critical Eye. Nephrology Nursing Journal. 45(3), 283-287.
  • - Chung, S.Y., Park, B. K., & Nahm, E. (2018). Testing reliability and validity of the Korean eHealth Literacy Scale (K-eHEALS) in younger adults recruited online. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 20(4), e138. doi:10.2196/jmir.8759
  • - Chung, S.Y., Ravel, J., & Regan, M. (2018). Clinical relevance of gastrointestinal microbiota during pregnancy: A primer for nurses. Biological Research for Nursing, 20(1):84-102. https://doi.org/10.1177/1099800417732412
  • - McElroy, K., Chung, S.Y., & Regan, M. (2017). Health and the human microbiome: A primer for nurses. American Journal of Nursing, 117(7), 24-30. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000520917.73358.99
  • - Griffith, K. A., Chung, S.Y., Zhu, S., & Ryan, A. S. (2016). Insulin resistance and inflammation in black women with and without breast cancer: cause for concern. Ethnicity and Disease, 26(4), 513–520. http://doi.org/10.18865/ed.26.4.513.
  • - Chung, S.Y.,& Nahm, E.-S. (2015). Testing Reliability and Validity of the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) for Older Adults Recruited Online. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing33(4), 150–156. doi: 10.1097/CIN.0000000000000146
  • - Chung, S.Y, Zhu, S., Friedmann, E., Kelleher, C., Kozlovsky, A., Macfarlane, K. W., ... & Griffith, K. A. (2015). Weight loss with mindful eating in African American women following treatment for breast cancer: a longitudinal study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 1-7.
  • - Chung, S. Y., & Staggers, N. (2014). Measuring nursing informatics competencies of practicing nurses in Korea: nursing informatics competencies questionnaire. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing32(12), 596–605.  DOI: 10.1097/CIN.0000000000000114.
  • - Regan, M., McElroy, K. G., Chung, S.Y., Heetderks, E., Friedman, E., & Johantgen, M. (2014). Place, provider and timing: Factors influencing the overuse of cesarean in low-risk primigravid women. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice4(10), 147–154.
  • - Friedmann, E., Galik, E., Thomas, S. a, Hall, P. S., Chung, S. Y., & McCune, S. (2014). Evaluation of a Pet-Assisted Living Intervention for Improving Functional Status in Assisted Living Residents With Mild to Moderate Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.  https://doi.org/10.1177/1533317514545477

 

Presentations:

  • - Chung, S.Y., “Effect of exercise on inflammatory pathways in older adults with chronic kidney disease”, MCN Tenure Track Faculty Meeting, December 7, 2021. 
  • - Chung, S. Y. "Epigenetic role of gastrointestinal microbiota", Illinois Wesleyan University College of Liberal Arts, Bloomington, IL November 19, 2021. (Invited Speaker) 
  • - Chung, S. Y. "Innovations in nursing simulation: from physical space to metaverse", 2021 International Conference- Future Nursing Simulation: Integrated Technology, Korean Society for Simulation in Nursing, October 30, 2021. (Invited Keynote, Virtual) 
  • - Chung, S. Y. “Online Simulation in Nursing Education: Strengths and Opportunities”, 2020 International Conference - Rethinking Nursing Education in the Post-COVID19 Era: Facilitating Distance Learning, Ewha Research Institute of Nursing Science, December 22, 2020. (Invited Keynote, Virtual) 
  • - Chung, S. Y. “Establishing Nursing Education Standard in the Era of Artificial Intelligence”, Faculty Seminar, Ewha Womans University, December 21, 2020. (Invited Speaker, Virtual) 
  • - Chung, S. Y. “Health and the Human Microbiome: Implications for Clinical Practice”, Lincoln Land Community College Lincoln Land Community College - Capital City Training Center, Healthcare Continuing Education, Springfield, IL, December 9, 2020. (Invited Speaker, Postponed due to COVID) 
  • - Chung, S.Y., “Pathway to External Funding”, MCN Tenure Track Faculty Meeting, October 27, 2020. 
  • - Chung, S.Y., Barnes, J., Astroth, S. A., & Mortimer, N. “Epigenetic role of gut microbiota in patients receiving hemodialysis”, ANNA 2020 National Symposium, Orlando, FL, April 19-22, 2020 (Paper presentation; Presented virtually on August 31,2020 due to covid-19) 
  • - Calderon, S. & Chung, S.Y. “Linking Tooth Brushing Behavior and Oral Microbiota in Children”, Sigma Theta Tau International, 45th Biennial Convention, Washington, DC, November16-20, 2019. 
  • - Chung, S. Y. “Health and the Human Microbiome: Implications for Clinical Practice”, University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Nursing & Allied Health Professions Continuing Nursing Education Program- Emerging Nursing Topics: The Human Microbiome and Its Role in Health, Lafayette, LA, October 18, 2019. (Keynote) 
  • - Chung, S.Y.& Jarvill, M. “Meaningful Feedback”, Professional Development Series, MCN, Normal, IL, Sept 24, 2019. 
  • - Calderon, S. & Chung, S.Y., Mortimer, N. “Tooth Brushing Behavior in Children: A Feasibility Study on the Association between Oral Microbiota and Oral Health Behaviors”, Midwest Nursing Research Society, 2019 43rd MNRS Annual Research Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, March 27-30, 2019. 
  • - Chung, S. Y., & Jarvill, M. “Introduction to Debriefing in Simulation: What it is, Why it is important, and How you do it”, Mennonite College of Nursing Excellence in Nursing Education Simulation Series, with University of Campinas, Brazil, October 30, 2018. (Guest Lecture) 
  • - Chung, S.Y. & Lockwood, M. “Symptom Clusters in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Review of Literature”, Midwest Nursing Research Society, 2018 Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, April 12-15, 2018. 
  • - Chung, S.Y. “The Connection between Honor, Courage, and Love and Scholarship”, Sigma Theta Tau International Xi Pi Chapter Induction Ceremony, November 12, 2017 (Invited Speaker) 
  • - Chung, S. Y., & Jarvill, M. “Introduction to Debriefing in Simulation: WHAT it is, Why it is important, and HOW you do it”, Mennonite College of Nursing Excellence in Nursing Education Simulation Series, with University of Campinas, Brazil, September 22, 2017. (Guest Lecture) 
  • - Chung, S.Y., & Gormley, M. “Transplant, not just for organs: The power of the gut microbiome”, Summer Genetics Institute, National Institute of Nursing Research, June 26, 2017. 
  • - Chung, S.Y. “Gastrointestinal microbiota and pregnancy”, Mennonite College of Nursing Scholars Symposium 2017, Sponsored by STTI Xi Pi, April 18, 2017. 

 

Awards and Honors:

  • - 2022 - Translation and Integration of Genomics is Essential to Doctoral NuRsing (TIGER) Training Award and Travel Award, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (supported by National Human Genome Research Institute, NHGRI- R25HG011018).
  • - 2021 - 2021-2022 Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing (ELAN) Fellowship, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
  • - 2021 - 2021 40 Under Forty Emerging Nurse Leaders, Illinois Nurses Foundation (INF)
  • - 2020 - Award Recipient, RISE (Resilience/Resourcefulness, Innovation, Service, Empathy) to the COVID Challenge Recognition, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
  • - 2020 - Team Nominee, Chung, S. Y., Astroth, K. S., Barnes, & J. Mortimer, N. (October). Hemodialysis related symptoms, enteric microbiota and lifestyle factors (HEAL Study) to ISU Outstanding Cross-Disciplinary Team Research Award
  • - 2019 - Assessment Initiative Award, Illinois State University- University Assessment Services, Normal, IL
  • - 2019 - Affiliate Member, University of Maryland Center for Research on Aging, Baltimore, MD
  • - 2018 - Nursing Faculty Fellowship ($20,000), Maryland Higher Education Commission
  • - 2018 - Early Career Research Award, Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing
  • - 2018 - Nominee, Kathleen Hogan Teaching Excellence Award, Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing
  • - 2017 - Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA), National Institute of Nursing Research
  • - 2017 - Science Merit Award, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society – Xi Pi Chapter
  • - 2016 - Nurse Educator Scholarship, Harvard Center for Medical Simulation
  • - 2016-present - Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society – Xi Pi Chapter
  • - 2014-2015 - Graduate Plus Award, University of Maryland Graduate School
  • - 2013-2016 - Student Research Travel Award, University of Maryland Doctoral Student Organization
  • - 2013-present - Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society – Pi chapter
  • - 2011 - Proxy, International Council of Nurses (ICN) Conference and Council of National Representatives (CNR) in Malta, Korean Nurses Association, Department of International Affairs, Seoul, Korea

 

Grants:

  • - 2021 Effect of exercise on inflammatory pathways in older adults with chronic kidney disease, American Nephrology Nurses Association ($15,000: Funded, PI)
  • - 2021 “Committed to Continued Excellence: Integration of Competency-Based Education,” AACN Faculty Scholars Grant Program ($25,000: Submitted, Team Member and Mentor; PI: Theresa Adelman-Mullaly)
  • - 2018-2021 Longitudinal Changes in the Oral and Gut Microbiome of Individuals with Alcohol Dependence, NIH Clinical Center (Associate Investigator. PI: Nancy J. Ames, Alyssa Brooks)
  • - 2018 Children Oral Symptoms: A feasibility Study of the Beneficial Role of the Oral Microbiota and Oral Health Behaviors, Sigma Theta Tau International ($5000: Funded, Co-PI)
  • - 2018 Epigenetic role of gut microbiota in patients receiving hemodialysis, American Nephrology Nurses Association ($6,000: Funded, PI)
  • - 2017 Association between the structure of gastrointestinal microbial community and symptom clusters in patients with End Stage Renal Disease, Sigma Theta Tau International Xi Pi Chapter ($2000: Funded, PI)
  • - 2016 Improving Faculty Simulation Competency, Nurse Educator Scholarships, Harvard Center for Medical Simulation ($5000: Funded)