Special Training

Genetics Program for Nursing Faculty supported by National Human Genome Research Institute of the NIH and the Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio

International Project

Proposed, developed and coordinated collaboration agreement and activities between Eastern Michigan University School of Nursing and the National Yang-Ming University (NYMU) School of Nursing in Taipei, Taiwan (2004-2007)

Research Interest

Aging

Health Related Quality of Life

Cross-cultural health care

Genetics/Genomics Nursing Education

Teaching Area/Interests

Graduate Program:

• Nursing Theory
• Advance Adult Health Nursing
• Research

Undergraduate Program:

• Essentials of Professional Nursing Practice
• Transcultural Nursing
• Nursing Research

Publications

Pu, C-Y., Lan, C-F., Chou, Y-J., Lan, V. M., & Lang, H-C. (2007). Are people more willingto gamble as death is near? Comparison of standard gambling scores among five cancers. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstrct=945724

Pu, C-Y., Lan, V. M., Chou, Y-J., & Lan, C-F. (in press). The crowding-out effects of tobacco and alcohol where expenditures are low: Analyzing expenditure data for Taiwan. Social Science and Medicine.

Pu. C-Y., Lan, V. M., Lan, C-F., & Lang, H-C. (in press). The determinants of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture utilization for cancer patients with simultaneous conventional treatment. European Journal of Cancer Care.

Clark, J. & Lan, V. M. (2004). Heart failure patient learning needs after hospital discharge. Applied Nursing Research, 17(3), 150-157.

Lan, V. M. (2003).  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In S. Price and L. Wilson (Eds.) Pathophysiology: Clinical concepts of disease processes (pp. 173-189). St. Louise: Mosby.

Su, Y.L., Sheng, W.Y., Chiu, L.F. & Lan, V. M. (1992). A survey on nurses' knowledge and attitude toward caring for AIDS patients in a teaching hospital, VGH Nursing, 9(4), 429-440.

Lan, V. M. (1988).  American students' transcultural nursing experiences at VGH:  An evaluation, VGH Nursing, 5(4), 349-356.

Lan, V.M. (1988). Precautions nurses should take to minimize risks of acquired infections. VGH Nursing, 5(1), 85-88.

Lan, V.M. (1986). The value of cultural assessment in quality nursing care, VGH Nursing, 3(2), 170-174.

Conference Presentations

Lan, V.M. Survey of Genetics Content in Baccalaureate Nursing Programs in Asian Countries. Podium presentation at the International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) Conference, October 11, 2006, Bourbon Hotel, New Orleans.

Lan, V.M. Survey of Genetics Content in BSN Programs in the Philippines: Preliminary report. Paper presented at the 15th Annual Eastern Michigan Scholarly Achievement Day, McKenny Union, Ypsilanti, Michigan, March 8, 2006

Lan, V.M. Genomics Research: Implications for Nursing Practice and Education. National Yang-Ming University School of Nursing, September 23, 2004

Lan, V.M., Liang, J., Chang, M.C., Lin, H.S., & Chuang, I.L. Transitions in functional status among the elderly in Taiwan. Paper presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society 22nd Annual Research Conference in Columbus, Ohio, March 31, 1998

Editorial/Review Activities: Journals

Applied Nursing Research, 2003-present

Online Journal of Nursing Issues (OJIN) 1996-2006

Professional Affiliations

Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS), Membership

Sigma Theta Tau International, Rho & Eta Rho Chapters, Membership

International Society of Nurses in Genetics, Membership

Gerontological Society of America, Membership