I started my academic career at Temple University as an adjunct faculty member in May, 2007 working with the undergraduate students in Mental Health clinical. In January 2009 I became a full time employee, as an Assistant Professor, clinical. I am have my certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing since1985.
I have been a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, Kappa Chi chapter since December, 2004. I received the STTI Leadership award at the completion of both my BSN and MSN programs. I am currently the Treasurer for the Kappa Chi chapter at Temple University. I am also a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses and the National League for Nursing.
Educational Background
BSN: Temple University, January 2005
MSN: Temple University, May 2007
Post-Master's: Certificate in Nursing Education, Temple University, May 2009
Doctoral Degree: Doctor of Nursing Practice candidate
Course Involvement
BSN: N4297 Nursing Leadership, N4141 Chronic Illness/Psychiatric Mental Health, N4187 Mental Health Practicum, N4487 Mentorship Practicum, N1001 Introduction to Professional Nursing, N1089 Healthy Lifestyles, HRP 5200 Clinical Pharmacology, N4787 Community Health
Recent Publications/Presentations
Stephens, B.A. (2011, June). Implementing a Peer Review Evaluation of Clinical Teaching Drexel University Nursing Education Institute. Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Stephens, B.A. (2010, July). Who are my Support Systems and How do I use Them? Presenter and Facilitator of Group for Adolescent Program, Annual Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Conference July, 2010. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Stephens, B.A. (2008, December). Evidenced Based Practice: Putting the Fun Back Into Fundamentals and Creativity Into Critical Thinking. Annual Evidence Based Practice Conference, co-sponsored by Temple University Department of Nursing and Kappa Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Clinical Interests
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing and Substance Abuse
Research Interests
Long-term psychological effect on children, adolescents and young adults diagnosed with a chronic inflammatory disease as a child (ages 0-10 years).
How the role of “support systems” including family system, medical community and local/national support groups influence one'sability to cope and manage the disease process.
