Assessing Motivation, Burnout, and Resiliency in Online Degree Advancement Respiratory Care Students During a Pandemic
Kristen McHenry, College of Allied Health and Sciences
About the project
As it is increasingly suggested that Respiratory care specialists receive a baccalaureate degree in addition to an associate degree, several colleges and universities have provided online programs so students can work full-time while earning a degree. This project is intended to evaluate the level of burnout among students required to pursue a degree while working in a high-stress environment. The goal is to understand and help students who are engaged in an online respiratory care bachelor program while working in the field and to provide the support necessary to help them succeed, especially during a pandemic.
About the faculty
Kristen McHenry earned her Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science in 2005, Master of Science in Allied Health Education in 2013, and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis in 2017, all from East Tennessee State University. She holds a specialty credential in adult critical care (ACCS) which is where she spent most of her career practicing in Bristol, TN. McHenry has served as the co-chair of the Education Committee for the Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care and been an active member of the AARC since 2013. She has a genuine interest in the areas of respiratory compromise in neuromuscular diseases such as ALS and RTs as telehealth providers. Research endeavors also include mentoring and curriculum development within Interprofessional Education and Practice.
Collaborators
Dr. TJ Wing, EdD, RRT; Dr. Joe Coyle, M.D., FCCP; Jody Lester, MA, RRT; Lanny Inabnit, MS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, RCP of Allied Health and Sciences