Expertise
One research interest is enteral tube placement in children. A second research interest is helping parents cope with a colicky infant.

Dr. Ellett concentrates her research, teaching, and clinical interests on the pediatric patient and family.

  • enteral tube placement in children
  • infant colic
  • quantitative research methods
  • Eligible to Direct Dissertations
I have expertise in pediatric gastrointestinal illnesses and nutrition.
Child Health, Gastrointestinal Illnesses, Infants, Pediatrics
I am interested in translating the best evidence in nasogastric tube placement into practice.
Affiliations

Associate Professor, Family Health, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Past Affiliations

Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Professor, School of Nursing, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Night Supervisor, Riley Children's Hospital

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Gastroenterology

Nurse Clinician, Pediatric Gastroenterology

Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care

Staff Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care

Degrees
DNS, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Nursing Synthesis, 1996
MSN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Nursing of Children at Risk, 1987
RN, Nursing, 1967
BSN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Nursing, 1967
Keywords
child or maternal health critical care gastroenterology pediatrics
Languages
English
Honors

2010 Excellence in Clinical Practice Writers Award for Gastroenterology Nursing, Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, 2011

2007 Excellence in Clinical Practice Writers Award for Gastroenterology Nursing, Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, 2008

2006 Excellence in Clinical Practice Writers Award for Gastroenterology Nursing, Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, 2007

The Mary and John Barron Quality of Life Research Award (Research), Angela Barron McBride, 2005

Trustees Teaching Award (Teaching), Indiana University Board of Trustees, 2005

Who's Who Among America's Teachers (Teaching), Educational Communications, Inc., 2005

2004 Excellence in Clinical Practice Writers Award for Gastroenterology Nursing, Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Chicago, IL, 2005

Rebecca T. Markel Excellence in Mentoring Award, Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Chapter (Indiana University School of Nursing), 2004

2003 Excellence in Clinical Practice Writers Award for Gastroenterology Nursing, Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, 2004

Distinguished Practitioner (Nursing), National Academies of Practice, 2003

Lois C. Meier Teaching Excellence Award (Teaching), Indiana University School of Nursing, 2003

Who's Who Among America's Teachers (Teaching), Educational Communications, Inc., 2002

Pediatric Section Junior Researcher Award (Research), Midwest Nursing Research Society, 2001

Teaching Excellence Recognition Award (Teaching), Indiana University School of Nursing, 2000

Teaching Excellence Recognition Award (Teaching), Indiana University School of Nursing, 1999

Proposal Development/Grant Writing Fellowship (Research), Indiana University, 1998

Excellence in Nursing Research (Research), Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Chapter, 1998

For Outstanding Achievement in Conducting Research (Research), Patient Care Research Committee (Indiana University School of Nursing; Clarian Health Partners, Inc.; and Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Chapter), 1998

Editor's Choice Award for Volume 18 (1995) (Publication), Gastroenterology Nursing, 1995

For Outstanding Achievement in Conducting Research (Research), Patient Care Research Committee (Indiana University Hospitals and Indiana University School of Nursing), 1989

Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice (Practice), Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Chapter, 1988

Outstanding Paper Award (Publication), Society of Gastrointestinal Assistants, 1988

Level IV of Clinical Ladder (Practice), Riley Children's Hospital, 1986-1996

Associations
National Academies of Practice - Nursing
National League for Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International