Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Master of Science, Nursing; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Practice

Dr. Dabney is a seasoned nursing professional with extensive experience in acute care, home health, case management, and nursing education. She has held various roles, including Registered Nurse, Nurse Case Manager, and Nurse Educator. Dr. Dabney is dedicated to fostering care quality and advancing nursing practice through education and mentorship at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her work emphasizes improving patient outcomes and nurturing future nursing leaders.

Nursing Areas of Interest  

Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Nursing Education
Healthcare Quality and Patient Satisfaction

Scholarship

Select Publications:
Dabney, B. W., & Eid, F. (2024). Comparing educational frameworks: Unpacking differences between Fink’s and Bloom’s taxonomies in nursing education. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, (19)4, 347 - 350.
Dabney, B. W. (2024). RN-to-BSN student reports of missed nursing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Journal of Nursing Education, 63(7), 478–481. 
Dabney, B. W., & Eid, F. (2024). Beyond Bloom’s: Fink’s taxonomy as a catalyst for meaningful learning in nursing education. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 19(1), e77–e82. 
Dabney, B. W., Linton, M., July, J., & Miles, M. (2023). RN to BSN student reports of work experiences, academic performance, and program progression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing Outlook 102919. 
Cartaxo, A., Dabney, B.W., Mayer, H., Eberl, I., & Goncalves, L. (2023). External influencing factors on missed care in hospitals: Testing the theoretical antecedents of missed nursing care using structural equation modeling. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 79(9), 3569-3584.
Dabney, B. W., & VanDerWoude, C. J. (2023). Implementing a specifications grading system in a nursing course. Nurse Educator, 48(4) 187-191. 
Mangena, N., Dabney, B. W., & Linton, M. (2022). Integration of the 5As nicotine cessation framework in a primary care clinic Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 37(4). 
Dabney, B. W., Stokes, C., Linton, M., Duncan, C., Knecht, L., & Koonmen, J. (2021).     Self-care practices of nursing students in an online program. SelfCare, 12(3). 
Perera, S., and Dabney, B. W. (2020). Case management service quality and patient-centered care. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 34(5), 551-568.
Knecht, L. D., Dabney, B. W., Cook, L. E., & Gilbert, G. E. (2020). Exploring the development of professional values in an online RN-to-BSN program. Nursing Ethics, 27(2). 470-479. 

Presentations:
Dabney, B. W. (November 20, 2024). Leveraging AI to Enhance Student Engagement and Learning: Practical Approaches for Educators. Online Learning Consortium Accelerate 2024 Conference. Oral Presentation, Orlando, FL
Dabney, B. W. (April 23, 2024). Evolving Specifications Grading: A Three-Year Journey of Iterative Refinement. Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Innovate 2024 Conference. Oral presentation.
Dabney, B. W. (December 1, 2023). Implementing Specifications Grading: Enhancing Accurate Evaluation of Student Competencies. Poster presentation at the AACN Transform Conference, Orlando, FL
Dabney, B. W. (November 30, 2023). Fostering Holistic Learning: Aligning Fink's Taxonomy with the AACN Essentials in Nursing Education. Poster presentation at the AACN Transform Conference, Orlando, FL
Dabney, B. W. (October 13, 2023). Fostering Academic Engagement and Meaningful Assessment with Specifications Grading. Poster presentation at the Lilly Conference, Traverse City, MI.
Dabney, B. W. (November 15, 2022). Specifications Grading Structures Implementation in an Online Undergraduate Research Course. Oral presentation. Online Learning consortium (OLC) Accelerate Conference held in Orlando, Florida.