Awards/Honors

2009: Awarded a $47,000 grant by the Michigan Public Health Institute to implement a colorectal awareness program in minority populations.

2008: Excellence in Teaching - University of Toledo, College of Nursing

2008: Outstanding Contributions to Service - University of Toledo, CON

2008: Outstanding Faculty Advisor  - University of Toledo

2005: Excellence in Teaching Award - Medical College of Ohio School of Nursing

2005: Outstanding Student Advisor of the Year - Medical College of Ohio

2002: Volunteer of the Year Award 2002 - Lucas County American Cancer Society

2001: Toledo Area Oncology Nursing Society President's Award

2001: Anita Lubo Congress Scholarship "A Nurse who Makes a Difference Award" Toledo Area Oncology Nursing Society

2001: Outstanding Contribution to Service, MCO School of Nursing

2001: Outstanding Student Advisor of the Year,Medical College of Ohio

2000: Outstanding Advisor of the Year, Ohio Nursing Students' Association

2000: Outstanding Student Advisor of the Year, Medical College of Ohio

2000: Ohio Nursing Students' Association, Most Outstanding Leader of Leaders Award

Publications

Hagle, M., Mioduszewski-McDonagh, J., & Rapp, C.  (1994).  "Patients with Long Term Vascular Access Devices: Care and Complications".  Orthopaedic Nursing.  Vol. 13, No. 5.

Mioduszewski, J., & Zarbo, A.  (1987).  "Ambulatory infusion pumps:  A practical view at an alternative approach".  Seminars in Oncology Nursing, Vol. 3, No. 2.

*Mioduszewski, J., & Zarbo, A.  (1986).  "Consumer's nursing guide to ambulatory infusion pumps".  ONS Proceedings.

Mioduszewski, J., & McCray, N.  (1985).  "The evolving role of the oncology nurse in managing cancer pain".  Seminars in Oncology Nursing, Vol. 1, No. 2.

*Mioduszewski, J., & Bangs, M.  (1985).  "The economic impact of microvolume infusion pumps".  ONS Proceedings.

Mioduszewski, J., & Bangs, M.  (1984).  "Guidelines for using your auto syringe".  (Patient education booklet and videotape).

*Mioduszewski, J., DeTullio, P., & Zarbo, A.  (1983).  "Self-Administration of a Sub-q Ara-C".  Patient education slide/tape program.  University of Michigan Hospitals.  ONS Proceedings.

*Kauffman, C. A., Liepman, M.D., Bergman, A. G., & Mioduszewski, J.  (1983).  "Effects of Prophylactic Trimethaphan/Sulfamethoxazole on Microbialflora of Neutropenic Patients".  The American Journal of Medicine, Vol. 14, No. 4.

*Meyer, M., Long, A. Natale, R., Koller, C., & Mioduszewski, J.  (1983).  "Phase I, II and III trials of a new antiemetic agent:  Lorazepam".  ASCO Proceedings.

*Long, A., Mioduszewski, J., & Natale, R.  (1982).  "A randomized double-blind cross-over comparison of the anti-emetic activity of levonantradol and prochlorperazine".  ASCO Proceedings.

*"The mind-body process as an adjunct to cancer therapy". Abstract.  5th Annual Congress.  Oncology Nursing Society Proceedings, 1980.

 *"Comfort the cancer patient can count on". Abstract.  5th Annual Congress.  Oncology Nursing Society Proceedings, 1980.

Medvec, B., & Mioduszewski, J.  (1980).  "The Michigan Oncology Nurses Association:  Nurses Supporting Nurses".  Oncology Nursing Forum, 7, No. 2.

* Presented at National Conferences

Professional Presentations

Numerous presentations related to Prevention/Detection of Cancer; Hemtology/Oncology Nursing Health Promotion: Prevention and Detection of Cancer:

• Hematologic Malignancies
• Nurses Involvement in Professional Organizations
• Pathophysiology and Immunology of Cancer
• Biologic therapies: Interleukin and Interferon
• Pain Management
• Stress Management and Holistic Therapies

Community Service

American Cancer Society - Great Lakes Division

• Ambassador Constituent Team (ACT) Leader for 15th Congressional District (2007-2009)
• Attended Advocacy Workshop in Washington, DC and developed advocacy teams
• Advocacy included funding for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection Project for indigent persons and Smoke-Free Michigan
• Member, Professional Education Nursing Sub-committee 1978-1987: Involved in planning annual state-wide oncology symposium for nurses
• Chairwoman, Nursing Sub-Committee, 1982-1983
• Board of Director, Medical Delegate at Large, 1986-1987
• State Nominating Committee, 1987

American Cancer Society -Washtenaw County Unit, Ann Arbor, Michigan Area

• Survivorship Coalition Committee and Speakers Bureau, 2007
• Ambassador for Relay for Life Celebration on the Hill (Washington, DC), 2002 & 2006
• Member, Profesisonal Education Committee, 1979-1981
• Member, Public Education Committee, 1985-1987 

American Cancer Society Lucas County Unit, Toledo, Ohio Area (1996-2009)

• Board Member Lucas Unit: Board Member (2003-2009)
• Relay for Life Survivors Event Coordinator, 2000 & 2001
• Comprehensive School Health Committee
• Three funded grants received from Ohio Division ACS [Yearly Health Fair (1997-2005) School Health Advisory Councils (1998-2006) Wellness Challenge (1999 & 2000)]
• Boad Member Lucas Unit: Vice President (2003-2005)

Neighborhood Crusade (1990-present)

Tobacco Prevention Coalition of Northwest Ohio (1994-2006)

• Active in Tobacco-free Ohio Campaign (gathered signatures, made commercials, and help mobilize volunteers)
• President 2000-2002 (worked with organizations in 15 counties to develop tobacco prevention programs)
• Secretary 1998, 1999, 2000
• Treasurer 2003-2004
• Legislative Committee Member, 1997-2001
• Media Committee 2000, 2001

Membership and Offices Held in Professional A

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) - National

• 1977 - Present: Member with attendance at annual congress 
• 2003 - Denver - Prevention and Detection Poster
• 2002 - Washington D.C.: Skin Cancer Prevention Poster for Prevention and Detection Special Interest Group
• 2000 - San Antonio- invited speaker for Prevention and Detection Hot Topics

Attendance at all Congresses since 1977, with abstract presentations, instructional sessions, moderator, round table facilitator, poster presentations, Congress Committee, and Member and Public Relations Committee

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) - Ann Arbor Local Chapter

• 2009 - present: President
• 2006 - 2008: Chairperson - Community outreach: Active with Michigan Cancer Consortium
• 2000 - 2006: Chapter member and community outreach committee: Community presentations related to cancer prevention and detection
• 1986 - 87: Membership Committee Chairperson,
• 1985: Newsletter editor
• 1981 - 84: President
• 1980 - 81: Vice-President
• 1978 - 80: Co-chairperson
• 1977: Organizer of local Ann Arbor chapter

 Oncology Nursing Society - Toledo Area Local Chapter: 1987 - 2009

• Legislative chairperson 2003 - 08
• Fundraising Chair 2002-2007
• Past President and Community Outreach Projects 2001-2004
• President 2000-2001
• President - Elect 1998 - 1999: Community Service
• Award & Scholarship Committee Chair, 1993 - 1997; 2003 - 2005
• Program Committee, 1992 - present
• President Toledo Area Chapter, 1991
• President-Elect Toledo Area Chapter, 1988-90
• Network Nurse - Legislative representative 1995-1999

Ohio Outreach State Oncology Nursing Society (A collaboration of the 9 Ohio chapters): 1992 - Present

• Mentorship Review Committee
• Toledo Area Chapter Liaison
• Education Committee & Mentorship Committee

Ohio Public Health Association - member: 1994 - 2004

National Student Nurses' Association - Sustaining member: 1994 - Present

Sigma Theta Tau - Rho Chapter, University of Michigan- Member: 1980 - 1987

Zeta Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau(MCO): 1993-2001 

•  Counselor, (1995-1996)
•  Publicity Chair, (1993-1995 and 1996-1997)

Alumna Association University of Michigan School of Nursing: 1981 - Present

• Board of Directors, 1986-87

American Society for Clinical Oncology -Affiliate Member: 1977 - 2005

Southwest Oncology Group: 1980 - 1987

• Member, Executive Nursing Committee
• Chairperson - Education and Quality Assurance Committee - Developed a variety of educational programs for nurses
• Member, Nursing Sub-committee, 1982-87

Service

Eastern Michigan University

• CARS Committee (2008-present)
• Student Nurse Association (2008-present)
• CHHS Faculty Advisory Committee (2009)

Medical University of Ohio/University of Toledo College of Nursing

• University of Toledo: Student Life Advisory Committee (1996-2008)
• Continuing Nursing Education Committee (1996-2008)
• Student Nurse Association Advisor (1993-2008)
• Student Affairs Committee Member (1993-2008)
• Legislative Adhoc Committee (2006-2009) 
• Home Care Committee - Center for Continuing Nursing Education (1997-1999)
• Curriculum Committee (1992-1995)