Carol Schaumleffel

Carol D. Schaumleffel, DNP, MSN, BSN, CNE, RN, LSN is an Associate Professor in the Ohio University School of Nursing, where she teaches in the graduate nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. A Certified Nurse Educator and Licensed School Nurse, Dr. Schaumleffel brings more than 30 years of nursing experience in critical care, interventional radiology, school nursing, and nursing education.

Dr. Schaumleffel's teaching and scholarship focus on evidence-based practice, school nursing, nursing education, faculty development, and pediatric population health. She is committed to preparing advanced practice nurses to translate evidence into clinical practice and improve healthcare outcomes. Her work has resulted in peer-reviewed publications, funded grants, and national and state presentations on evidence-based practice, school nursing, diabetes management, and pediatric health.

Within the School of Nursing, Dr. Schaumleffel serves in several leadership roles, including Graduate Curriculum Operations Coordinator. She chairs and serves on multiple School of Nursing and College committees, mentors Doctor of Nursing Practice students, and is actively engaged in curriculum development and faculty initiatives. Beyond the university, she serves on the boards of the Ohio Association of School Nurses and Prevent Blindness Ohio, reflecting her commitment to advancing nursing education, strengthening the school nursing workforce, and improving the health of children and communities.

Clinical Experience

• Critical Care
• Radiology Nursing
• School Nursing

Publications

Bochenek, Jennifer, and Carol D. Schaumleffel. Forthcoming. "Individualized Healthcare Plans: A School Nurse Primer." NASN School Nurse.

Brandau, Marsha, T. Dilley, Carol D. Schaumleffel, and L. Himawan. 2022. "Digital Citizenship among Appalachian Middle Schoolers: The Common Sense Digital Citizenship Curriculum." Health Education Journal 81 (2): 157–169.

Schaumleffel, Carol D. "Evaluating Ease of Use and Patient Safety on the Dasiglucagon hypoPal®️ Autoinjector for the Management of Hypoglycemia." Patient Preference and Adherence.

Schaumleffel, Carol D. "Inflammatory Bowel Disorders (IBD) in Children and Adolescents: Etiology, Symptoms and Management of Care for Students with IBD at School." NASN School Nurse.

Schaumleffel, Carol D. 2021. "Pharmacology Update: Emergency Medications for Hypoglycemia in Diabetes." NASN School Nurse 36 (3): 149–154.

Schaumleffel, Carol D., and Sarah Farus-Brown. 2020. "School Nurse Barriers to Caring for Students with Diabetes at School." Health Behavior and Policy Review 7 (5): 432–439.

Schaumleffel, Carol D., Cynthia Vickers, and Irit Chertok. 2022. "COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccination Attitudes among Parents in Ohio." Journal of Pediatric Health Care 36 (6): e6–e13.

Presentations and Awards

• Schaumleffel, Carol D. 2026. "School Nurse Mentoring." Presented at the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Office of Exceptional Children Community of Practice, Columbus, OH.
• Schaumleffel, Carol D. 2025. "Ohio Nurse Licensure Compact." Presented at the Ohio Department of Health Regional School Nurse Conference, Columbus, OH.
• Schaumleffel, Carol D. 2024. "Delegation Law and Rule for Ohio's School Nurse." Presented at the Ohio Department of Health New School Nurse Orientation, Columbus, OH.
• Schaumleffel, Carol D. 2024. "Inflammatory Bowel Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Management of Care for Students at School." Presented at the Adolescent Health Initiative, Ann Arbor, MI.
• Schaumleffel, Carol D., Cynthia Vickers, and Irit Chertok. 2023. "COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccination Attitudes among Parents in Ohio." Presented at the Nursing Science Conference, United Scientific Group, San Francisco, CA.
• Schaumleffel, Carol D. 2023. "Implementing an Evidence-Based Practice Project at a Community Clinical Site to Increase Confidence." Presented at the Ohio League for Nursing Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.
• Schaumleffel, Carol D., and Jennifer Bochenek. 2023. "Individualized Health Plans for Children and Adolescents in Schools." Presented at the Ohio Department of Health Regional School Nurse Conference, Dublin, OH.
• Schaumleffel, Carol D. 2021. "Digital Citizenship among Appalachian Middle Schoolers: An Intervention Study." Presented at the National Association of School Nurses Annual Conference (Virtual).
• Schaumleffel, Carol D. 2019. "Public Health Employees' Accreditation Readiness and Satisfaction with the Process." Presented at the Ohio State University Helene Fuld Health Trust National Summit, Columbus, OH.

Grants

• 1804 Grant: Co-Investigator: Propelling Nursing Students into the Future with Simulation. Grant award $24,199. PI: Fox, M.
• 1804 Grant:  Co-Investigator: Innovative Learning through Pediatric Nursing Simulation. Grant award $24,199. PI: Vickers, C.
• ASPIRE grant from CHSP, Spring 2019. Co-Investigator. Project title: Digital Citizenship Among Appalachian Middle Schoolers:  An Intervention Study. PI: Brandau, Mel

Courses Taught

Graduate Nursing

• Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice (NRSE 7811)
• Analysis of Evidence-Based Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice (NRSE 6805)
• Evidence-Based Practice Applications for Advanced Nursing Practice (NRSE 7815)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practicum I (NRSE 8920)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practicum II (NRSE 8921)
• Professional Presence and Writing for the Advanced Nurse (NRSE 7001)

School Nursing

• Introduction to School Nursing (NRSE 4710)
• School Nurse Capstone (NRSE 4740)
• Children with Special Needs in School Settings (NRSE 4741)

Undergraduate Nursing (Previously Taught)

• Community and Population Health Nursing (NRSE 4151)
• Clinical Judgment (NRSE 3111)
• Mental Health Nursing (NRSE 3141)

Nurse Educator

• Instructional Strategies for Nursing Education (NRSE 6621)