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Biography

Kristine Florczak's primary interests are in theory, research and epidemiology. Recent published works include the nature of maintaining bonds with deceased loved ones. Florczak's dissertation work was on the lived experience of sacrificing something important. All of her studies are underpinned by the humanbecoming school of thought created by Dr. Rosemarie Rizzo Parse. Florczak also wrote for and was a contributing editor to Nursing Science Quarterly, a journal dedicated to nursing theory, research and practice. Her 20 years of clinical practice focused mainly on the care of critically ill patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

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Presentations/Publications/Productions

• Florczak, K. L. 2021. Vulnerability. Nursing Science Quarterly, 34 (1), 12 
• Florczak, K. L. 2020. Videoconferencing: Is it satisfactory? Nursing Science Quarterly, 33 (4), 293-296 
• Florczak, K. L. (2020). New knowledge for the profession: Case for using nursing theory. Nursing Science Quarterly, 33 (3), 203 
• Rahmani, B, Aghebati, N., Esmaily, H., & Florczak, K. (2020). Nurse-led care program with heart  
• failure using Johnson’s behavioral system model: A randomized control trial. Nursing Science Quarterly, 33 (3), 204-214. 
• Florczak, K. (2020). Grit: Is it required for nursing research? Nursing Science Quarterly, 33 (2), 115. 
• Ozturk, H., Demirsoy, N., Sayligil, O., & Florczak, K. (2020). Patient’s perceptions of nursing care in a university hospital. Nursing Science Quarterly, 33 (1), 12-18. 
• Poradzisz, M., & Florczak, K. L. (2019). Collaboration: Does it require pragmatic thought? Nursing Science Quarterly, 32 (4), 271-275. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2019). The nature of truth: The need for peer review. Nursing Science Quarterly, 32 (3),176-79. 
• Mu, P., Tseng, Y., Wang, C, Chen, Y., Huang, S., Hsu, T., & Florczak (2019). Nurses’ experiences in 
• end-of-life care in the PICU: A qualitative systematic review. Nursing Science Quarterly 32 (1), 12-22. 
• Florczak, K. L., & Lockie, N. (2018). Losing a partner: Do continuing bonds bring solace or sorrow? Death Studies DOI:10.1080/07481187.2018.1458761 
• Simonovich, S., & Florczak, K. L. (2018). The importance of context: Re-envisioning EGMs to include qualitative research. Nursing Science Quarterly, 31 (4), 325–329. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2018). Qualitative synthesis: Ontological care please. Nursing Science Quarterly, 31 (3), 220-223 
• Poradzisz, M. & Florczak, K. L. (2018). Transformative research: A new frontier for nursing? Nursing Science Quarterly, 31 (2), 117-120. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2018). Prevent betrayal by predator publishers: Trust but verify. Nursing Science Quarterly, 31 (1), 11-14. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2017). Adding to the truth of the matter: The case for qualitative research. Nursing Science Quarterly, 30 (4), 296-299. 
• Block, M. & Florczak, K. L. (2017). Mentoring: An evolving relationship. Nursing Science Quarterly, 30 (3). 100-104.  
• Florczak, K. L. (2017). The dichotomy: How to resolve. Nursing Science Quarterly, 30 (2), 199-200
• Florczak, K. L. (2017). Evidence or clinicians or the person: Who should be at the center? Nursing Science Quarterly, 30 (1), 17-20. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2016). Capturing truth for the moment. Nursing Science Quarterly, 29, 269-70. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2016). Power relations: Their embodiment in research. Nursing Science Quarterly, 29, 192-196. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2016). Evidence-Based Practice: What’s New Is Old. Nursing Science Quarterly, 29, 108-112. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2016). Basics of participatory research: Action please. Nursing Science Quarterly, 29, 12-13.  
• Florczak, K. L. (2015). Serendipity: A delightful surprise that requires insight. Nursing Science Quarterly, 28, 267-271. 
• Florczak. K. L. (2015). Freedom in research: The situation. Nursing Science Quarterly, 28, 188-191. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2015). The conundrum: Whether or not to let a golden nugget slip away. Nursing Science Quarterly, 28, 107-111.  
• Florczak, K. L. & Lockie, N. M. (2015). IRB reformation: Is unfettered access the answer? Nursing Science Quarterly, 28, 13-17. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2014). Purists need not apply: The case for pragmatism in mixed methods research. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27, 278-282.  
• Florczak, K. L., Poradzisz, M., Kostovich, C. (2014). Traditional or translational research for nursing: More PhDs please. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27, 195-200. 
• Florczak, K. L., Collins, E., & Schmidt, L. (2014). The mentor-mentee relationship: An intricate dance. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27, 103-107. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2014). Research at the end of life: A sacred undertaking. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27, 12-13. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2013). Protecting the discipline: Collaboration revisited. Nursing Science Quarterly, 26, 311-315. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2013). In the zeal to synthesize: A call for congruency. Nursing Science Quarterly, 26, 220-225. 
• Poradzisz, M. & Florczak, K. L. (2013). Quality of life: Input or outcome? Nursing Science Quarterly, 26, 116-120. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2013). Culture: Fluid and complex. Nursing Science Quarterly, 26, 12-13. 
• Florczak, K. L., Poradzisz,  M., & Hampson, S. (2012). Nursing in a complex world: A case for grand theory. Nursing Science Quarterly, 25(4), 307-312 
• Florczak, K. L., & Buenting, J. A. (2012). Protecting the discipline: Loosely coupled systems. Nursing Science Quarterly, 25(3), 217-221. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2012). Trust-mistrust: A dimension of being professional. Nursing Science Quarterly, 25(2), 132. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2012). Stories and programs of research: Revelations about humanbecoming. Nursing Science Quarterly, 25(1), 15-16. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2011). Angst for nursing theory. Nursing Science Quarterly 24(4), 311. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2011). Rigor: Lost in the quest for evidence based practice. Nursing Science Quarterly 24(3), 202-5. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2011). Does the environment wreak havoc or cocreate meaning? Nursing Science Quarterly 24(2), 101. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2011). Research and health policy: Where does the money go? Where should it go? Nursing Science Quarterly 24(1), 9-10. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2010). Moving onward: The nuts and bolts of becoming a nurse scientist. Nursing Science Quarterly 23(4), 280. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2010). Gathering information on spirituality. From whose perspective? Nursing Science Quarterly 23(3), 201-205. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2010). A glimmer into the understanding of family. Nursing Science Quarterly 23(2), 105-112. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2010). Research and the doctor of nursing practice: A cause for consternation. Nursing Science Quarterly 23(1), 13-17. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2009). To defile by assuming to know. Nursing Science Quarterly 22 (3), 375-376. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2009). Power and the pill-box hat. Nursing Science Quarterly 22 (3), 289-290. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2009). Sprouting, Unfolding, and Flowering of Ideas. Nursing Science Quarterly 22(2), 182-187.
• Florczak, K. L. (2009). Transformation: A stirring of the soul. Nursing Science Quarterly 22(1), 89-93. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2008). The persistent yet everchanging nature of grieving a loss. Nursing Science Quarterly 21(1), 7-11. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2004). An exploration of the concept of sacrifice. Nursing Science Quarterly,17(3), 195-200. 
• Penckofer, S., Schewrtz, D., & Florczak, K. (2002). Oxidative stress and type 2 diabetes: The role of antioxidants and pro-oxidants. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 16(2), 68-85. 

Dissertation 

• Florczak, K. L. (2006). The lived experience of sacrificing something important. Nursing Science Quarterly 19 (2), 133-141. 

Non-Peer Reviewed Articles: 

• Florczak, K. L. (2018) Shapeshifting: Nursing students involved in changing practice. Illuminations, 27 (1), 6-8. 
• Florczak, K. L. (2017). Core knowings of grief. Illuminations, 26 (1), 8-9. 

Invited Book Reviews: 

• The Practice of Nursing Research: Conduct, Critique, and Utilization (5th ed.) by Nancy Burns & Susan Groves (Eds.) (St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders, 2005).  Reviewed by Kristine L. Florczak RN; PhD Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois in Nursing Science Quarterly 18(4) October 2005. 

Scholarly Presentations

International Presentations: 

• "Losing a Partner: Do Continuing Bonds Bring Solace or Sorrow?" Podium Presentation, 18th Biennial International Conference on Humanbecoming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 2018. 

• "Losing a Partner: Do Continuing Bonds Bring Solace or Sorrow?" Poster Presentation, International Death, Grief, and Bereavement Conference 2018, in La Cross, Wisconsin, June 2018. 

• "Becoming Me." 12th International Conference on Human Becoming, Once Upon a Time….Human Becoming and Children’s Literature, Niagara Falls, in Ontario Canada, November 2006. 

National Presentations 

• "Losing a Partner: Do Continuing Bonds Bring Solace or Sorrow?" Podium Presentation, Midwest Nursing Research Society, in Cleveland, Ohio, April 2018. 

Local Presentations: 

• "Losing a Partner: Do Continuing Bonds Bring Solace or Sorrow?" Poster Presentation, Northwest Indiana 25th Annual Nursing Research Consortium, in Merrillville, Indiana, November 2017. 

• "Nursing Research: One Course, Three Ways – What Students Think." Poster Presentation, Scholarship Day, Saint Xavier University, April 2015. 

• "Losing a Partner: Finding Meaning." Poster Presentation, Scholarship Day, Saint Xavier University, April 2015. 

• "Losing a Partner: Finding Meaning." Poster Presentation, Midwest Nursing Research Society, 39th Annual Research Conference, in St. Louis Missouri, April 2015. 

• "Nursing Research: One Course, Three Ways – What Students Think." Poster Presentation, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Education Research Conference, in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 2014. 

• "Ready, Aim, Click! Engaging Undergraduate Nursing Students Through the Use of Interactive Response Units." Poster Presentation, Teaching and Learning Symposium, Saint Xavier University, May 2009. 

• "The Lived Experience of Sacrificing Something Important." Poster Presentation, 13th Annual Research Conference, Saint Xavier University, March 2007. 

• "An Insight into the Experience of Aging." Podium Presentation, Chicago Institute for Nursing Education, Nursing Education in the 21st Century: Beyond the Textbook, Saint Xavier University, June 2005. 

• "Coming to Know an Elder." Podium Presentation, 13th Annual International Colloquium on Human Becoming, Qualitative Research and Practice, Loyola University Chicago, September 2005. 

• "The Lived Experience of Sacrificing Something Important." Poster Presentation, Midwest Nursing Research Society, St. Louis, Missouri, April 2004. 

• "The Lived Experience of Sacrificing Something Important" (doctoral dissertation). 11th Annual International Colloquium on Human Becoming, Podium Presentation, Loyola University Chicago.