Expertise

Dr. Pressler's program of research is directed at reducing mortality and unnecessary hospitalizations and improving quality of life among patients with heart failure. She has conducted many studies about problems associated with poor outcomes in heart failure. Dr. Pressler's most important studies have been those about cognitive dysfunction and memory loss in heart failure.


Research: Complication of Diabetes and Obesity

Past Affiliations

Adjunct Professor, Department of Health Behavior and Biological Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Michigan Health System, University of Michigan (past)

Associate Member, Graduate School, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Professor, Adult Health

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, College of Health, Ball State University (past)

Professor, School of Nursing, University of Michigan Health System, University of Michigan (past)

Full Member, Graduate School, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Communities
Nursing, Nursing, Nursing
Degrees
PhD, Indiana University, 1990
DNS, Indiana University, Nursing Synthesis, 1990
MSN, Indiana University, 1980
BSN, Indiana State University, Nursing, 1976
Keywords
quality of life program cardiovascular diseases congestive heart failure health behavior
Honors

Prestigious External Award Recognition, Indiana University, 2004

Trustees' Teaching Award, Indiana University, 2004

Visiting Scholar, Emory University School of Nursing, 2004

Mary and John Barron Quality of Life Research Fund Award, Indiana University School of Nursing, 2003

Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, 2003

Juanita Keck Research Award, Indiana University Patient Care Research Committee, 2002

Abstract of the Year Award, Cardiovascular Nursing Council, American Heart Association, 2001

Outstanding Achievement in Conducting Research Award, Indiana University Patient Care Research Committee, 2001

Fellow, Cardiovascular Nursing Council, American Heart Association, 1999

Teaching Excellence Recognition Award, Indiana University, 1998

Outstanding Achievement in Supporting Research Award, Indiana University Patient Care Research Committee, 1998

Region 4 Nursing Media Award, Sigma Theta Tau, 1987

Honor Society, Sigma Theta Tau, 1980

Associations
American Academy of Nursing
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
American Heart Association, Council of Cardiovacular Nursing
American Nurses Association
Heart Failure Society of America
Indiana State Nurses' Association, District 5
Midwest Nursing Research Society
Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Chapter