Lynda Poly-Droulard, Ed.D., MSN, M.Ed, RN, CNE

Assistant Professor of Practice
Human Health Building, Room 3046
Phone: 248-364-8757
[email protected]

Biography: 

Dr. Poly-Droulard has been a faculty member since 2002 and is a Certified Nurse Educator through the National League for Nursing. Her research focuses on caring science in patient care/nursing education and holistic admissions at the university level.

Clinical Expertise: 

Dr. Poly-Droulard’s expertise includes cardiac and emergency department nursing and innovative nursing education with simulation as a teaching/learning tool.

Education:

• Ed.D – Oakland University
• MSN – Oakland University
• M.Ed – Wayne State University
• BSN – Oakland University

Research Area Interests:

• Caring Science in Patient Care
• Nursing Education and Civility in Nursing Practice and Education

RESEARCH/ACTIVITIES GRANTS (Most recent)

Hernandez, J. (PI), Johnson, A., Poly-Droulard, L., (Faculty Partner). Groomes, D. (2021). Training first responders and health care providers to improve mental health recovery and resilience. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Proposed funding for $125,000 renewable for 5 years. Submitted February 5, 2021. (20 % design and writing). Decision: Not selected. 

Munyan, K., Noack, D., Poly-Droulard, L. (Faculty Partner). (2021, estimated completion

   December, 2024). Establishing a Mobile Skills Trainer Library for Undergraduate Students.

   Oberhauser Nursing Instruction Endowment. Funded $10,000. (10% contribution to writing and

   revisions).

Poly-Droulard, L. (Primary Investigator). (2013-2014). Innovative Pedagogy for the Adult Learner: Flipped Classroom. Oakland University Innovation in Teaching Grant from the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. (100% design and writing). Awarded $3000.00.   

PUBLICATIONS (Peer-reviewed articles/manuscripts)

Cameron, P., Grobbel, C., Poly-Droulard, L., Thomas-Powell, A., Ruthenberg, S. (2022). In Pursuit

   of Holistic Admissions at Oakland University. The Future of Nursing in Michigan, 8(1). 10-11.

   (35% contribution to writing and revisions).

Davis, R., Grobbel, C., Mallette, C., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2020). Social Justice as an

Expression of Caring Through Holistic Admissions in a Nursing Program. Nursing Forum, 2020, 55(4), 723-729. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12489 (10% contribution to writing and revisions).

Grobbel, C., van Wynsberghe, A., Davis, R., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2018). Designing

   nursing care practices complemented by robots: Ethical implications and application of caring

   frameworks. International Journal of Human Caring. 23(2). 132-140.

(10% contribution to writing and revisions).

Penprase, B., Monahan, J., Poly-Droulard, L., & Prechewski, S. (2016). Student immersion in

perioperative nursing. AORN, 103(2), 189-197. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2015.12.013

(35% contribution to writing and revisions).

 Grobbel, C., Piscotty, R., Holka, K., Poly-Droulard, L., & Binge, A. (2016). An assessment of

personal, professional, and leadership values of nursing students: Defining a path towards becoming a caring professional. International Journal of Human Caring, 20(4). 193-196 (10% contribution to writing and revisions).

PUBLICATIONS (Book chapter)

Grobbel, C., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2024) Accepted. Extraordinary Medical-Surgical Nurses. In Z.  

Wolf & M. E. Wright (Eds.), Extraordinary nursing: Multiple roles, caring practices. (pp.

[Forthcoming]. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Initiated by Z. Wolf & M. E. Wright.

(50% contribution to writing and revisions). 

PUBLICATIONS (Book chapter mention)

Moore, C., (2023). Contributor. Mobile-Mindful Teaching and Learning. Harnessing the Technology That Students Use Most. Stylus Publishing, LLC. (Mention). Mobile learning basic skills and content. (pp.38-39, 120). 

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS (Invited)

Grobbel, C., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2024, June 23). Incorporating caring abilities

inventory into a holistic nursing admission process. [Conference session]. 45th Annual

IAHC Conference: Gathering Anew in Community: Celebrating Innovations in Caring

Science. Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, United States. Podium Presentation. (50% contribution to writing and revisions).

Poly-Droulard, L. & Grobbel, C., (2024, April 16).  Incorporating caring abilities inventory into a

holistic nursing admissions process. [Research Day]. Sigma Theta Tau-At Large Chapter Research Day. Oakland University, Rochester, MI, United States. Poster presentation. (50% contribution to writing and revisions).

Grobbel, C., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2023, March 30). Using holistic admissions to redesign the

nursing workforce. [Conference session]. National League for Nursing (NLN) Nursing Education Research Conference. Washington, D.C., United States. Poster presentation. (50% contribution to writing and revisions).

Grobbel. C., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2020, February 1). Designing nursing care practices

that include using caring and ethical frameworks. Poster presentation at the American Association of Colleges of Nurses Doctoral Education Conference. Naples, FL. Podium presentation. (50% contribution to writing and revisions). 

UNIVERSITY PRESENTATIONS

Yates, J., Hernandez, J., Holka, K., Munyan, K., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2021, April 13). Service in

higher education. Oakland University – The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Rochester, MI.

Poly-Droulard, L. (2021, April 13). CETL FDI wrap-up. Oakland University - The Center for

   Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Rochester, MI.

Hanna, D., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2021, March 16). Developing your research, scholarship, and

   creative activities. Oakland University - The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

   Rochester, MI.

Poly-Droulard, L. (2021, March 16). CETL resources. Oakland University - The Center for

   Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Rochester, MI.

Hanna, D., Bongers, N., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2021, February 16). Teaching in higher education.

   Oakland University - The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Rochester, MI.

Poly-Droulard, L. (2021, February 16). Effective classroom strategies: Part 2. Oakland University

   The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Rochester, MI.

Ableser, A., Choa, R., Battistuzzi, F., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2021, January 19). Seeking a position in

   higher education. Oakland University - The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

   Rochester, MI.

Poly-Droulard, L. (2021, January 19). Effective classroom strategies: Part 1. Oakland University –

   The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Rochester, MI.

Ableser, J., Lewis, B., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2020, December 15). Creating a plan to embed civility

   and compassion in the classroom. Oakland University - The Center for Excellence in Teaching

   and Learning. Rochester, MI.

Kennedy, P., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2020, November 24). Turbulent times and the classroom

   environment. Oakland University - The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

   Rochester, MI.

Poly-Droulard, L. (2020, November 10). Effective Communication During Challenging

   Times/Civility and Compassion. Oakland University - The Center for Excellence in Teaching and

   Learning. Rochester, MI.

Poly-Droulard, L. (2020, November 10). Trauma-informed pedagogy. Oakland University - The

   Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Rochester, MI.

McIntosh, G., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2020, October 27). Digging deeper: foster mutual respect –

humility/grace- empathy – inclusion. Oakland University - The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Rochester, MI 

Battistuzzi, F. & Poly-Droulard, L. (2020, October 21). Teaching Virtual Labs and Simulations

   Online. Oakland University - The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Rochester,

   MI.

Grobbel, C., & Poly-Droulard, L. (2020, October 13). Best practices of civility, compassion, and

   community. Oakland University - The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

   Rochester, MI.

Poly-Droulard, L. (2020, September 16). Civility begins with you. Oakland University - The Center

   for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Rochester, MI.

Professional Affiliations:                                                     

• Oakland University Hispanic Faculty Association
• Sigma Theta Tau International - Theta Psi Chapter - Governance - Board Member
• National League of Nurses
• American Nurse Association
• National Hispanic Nurse Association
• Registered Nurses Association in Michigan