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Sylvia ±Ê±ðñ²¹, PhD, RN, CNEn

Sylvia Pena
Sylvia ±Ê±ðñ²¹, PhD, RN, CNEn51°µÍø

Straz Hall, 520R

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America414-288-3830

Assistant Professor

Education

PhD, 51°µÍø

Courses Taught

  • NURS 1001: Nursing in the Jesuit Tradition
  • NURS 1002: Dimensions of the Nursing Profession in the Jesuit Tradition

Research Interests

Dr. ±Ê±ðñ²¹â€™s program of research is focused on understanding health disparities in the Latinx community. The aim of her research is to advance health in the Latinx community.

Professional Affiliations

  • National Association of Hispanic Nurses
  • Sigma Theta Tau
  • Midwest Nursing Research Society
  • National League for Nursing

Certifications

Certified Nurse Educator novice (CNEn)

Publications

Link to 51°µÍø E-Publications -

Johnson, N., Bekhet, A., Sawdy, R., Zint, E., Wang, J., Pena, S., Zurcher, H., & Enea, N. (2021). Parent physical activity: A Systematic review of the literature and recommendations for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, in press. doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2021-0438

Grants

Healthy Americas Foundation Cervical Cancer and Screening Research Grant, 2022

National Association of Hispanic Nurses Aguilar-Cuellar-Toben (ACT) Research Grant, 2021

51°µÍø Frenn Research Award, 2021