Loretta Heuer
Professor
Faculty
School of Nursing
- Loretta.Heuer@ndsu.edu
- 701.231.8205
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Office: 148B Aldevron Tower
RWJ Executive Nurse Fellow Alumnus
Credentials
PhD, RN, FAAN
Areas of Study & Research
Health disparities
Rural health issues
Diverse populations
Community/public health
Nursing education
Interprofessional education
Nursing leadership
Nursing Workforce
Responsibilities
Professor, School of Nursing
License
Registered Nurse, North Dakota
Public Health Nurse, Minnesota
Awards & Honors
- Sanford Nursing Symposium Gallery of Nursing Excellence, In Recognition of Excellence in Nursing Research, Sanford Health System, Fargo, North Dakota, 2017.
- Excellence in Research Award, North Dakota Nursing Association, 2012.
- Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award, Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Upsilon, 2008.
- Excellence in Research Award, Midwest Clinicians' Network, Inc. Okemos, Michigan, 2005.
- Outstanding Rural Health Program, Diabetes Lay Educator Program, Migrant Health Service, Inc., National Rural Health Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, May 2003.
- Marie Holley Award, Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Upsilon, XiKappa Collaborative Research Conference, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 2002.
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Initiative on the Future of Nursing, at the Institute of Medicine (IOM), A joint initiative exploring the most pressing issues facing the nursing profession, December 3, 2009, Philadelphia, PA.
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Alumni Network Database, 2008.
Inducted into the American Academy of Nursing, November 2005. - Who’s Who in Diabetes Treatment, Education, & Research, Behavioral Medicine & Psychology, 2002.
- Full Member, Graduate Faculty, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 2002.
- Alice Clark Scholars Mentoring Program, Member, 1995-1996.
Professional Associations
American Indigenous Research Association, Member, 2013-2023
RWJ Executive Nurse Leadership Association (Nurse Trust), Member, 2005 - present
Academy of American Nurses (#40018900), Member, 2005- present
Transcultural Nursing Society, Member, 1998-present
American Nursing Association, Member, 1996 – present
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (0163515), Member, 1991 - present
Community Organizations
American Veterans Auxiliary (AMVETS) Post #7, Fargo, 2025 - Present
Links
Education
- Doctoral Degree, Research Methodology - University of North Dakota
- Master of Science, Nursing - University of North Dakota
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing - Moorhead State University
- Associate Degree, Nursing - North Dakota State University
Publications
Austin, C., Berg, E., Heuer, L., Cushman, L., & Ripp, J. (2019). Public health and health professional education at tribal college: a collaborative immersion program in rural North Dakota. Rural and Remote Health, 19(3).
Derrett, S., Gunter, K.E., Samaranayaka, A., Singer, S.J., Nocon, R.S., Quinn, M.T., Breheny, M., Campbell, A., Schaefer, C.T., Heuer, L.J., & Chin, M.H. (2017). Development and testing of the provider and staff perceptions of integrated care (PSPIC) Survey. Medical Care Research and Review, 76(6), 807-829.
Heuer, L., Young, M., Lindquist, C., Klug, M., Wadsworth, A., & Ripp, J. (2016, May 11). The Impact of Health Education Intervention on American Indian Students Interest in Health Professions. Tribal College, Journal of American Indian Higher Education. 27(4).
Weintraub, J., Walker, J., Heuer, L., Oishi, M., Upadhyay, K., Huang, V., Lindquist, C., Cushman, L., Ripp, J. (2015). Developing capacity for the American Indian health professional workforce: An academic-community partnership in Spirit Lake, North Dakota, Annals of Global Health, 81(2). DOI: 10.1016/j.aogh.2015.03.009.
Baig, A.A., Locklin, C.A., Campbell, A., Schaefer, C., Heuer, L.J., Lee, S.M., Solomon, M.C., Quinn, M.T., Vargas, J.M., Burnet, D.L., & Chin, M.H. (2014). Community health center access to resources for their patients with diabetes. Journal of Immigrant Minority Health, 16, 553-558. DOI: 10.1007/s10903-013-9775-y.
Baig, A. A., Benitez, A., Locklin, C.A., Campbell, Schaefer, C.T., Heuer, L.J., Lee, S.M., Soloman, M.C., Quinn, M.T., Burnet, D.L., & Chin, M.H. (2014). Community health center provider and staff’s Spanish language ability and cultural awareness. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 25(2), 527-545. DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2014.0086.
Wilkes, A.E., John, P.M., Vable, A.M., Campbell, A., Heuer, L.J., Schaefer, C., Vinci, L., Drum, M.L., Chin, M. H., Quinn, M.T., & Burnet, D.L. (2013). Combating obesity at community health centers (COACH): A quality improvement collaborative for weight management programs. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, May 24.2 Suppl. DOI:10.1353/hpu.2013/0101
Baig, A.A., Locklin, C.A., Campbell, A., Schaefer, C.T., Heuer, L.J., Lee, S.M., Solomon, M.C., Quinn, M.T., Vargas, J.M., Burnet, D.L., & Chin, M.H. (2013, January). Community health center access to resources for their patients with diabetes, J Immigrant Minority Health. DOI 10.1007/s10903-013-9775-y.
Chien AT, Kirchhoff AC, Schaefer CT, Huang ES, Brown SE, Heuer, L., Graber J., Tang H., Casalino L.P., & Chin, M.H. (2010). Positive and negative spillovers of the health disparities collaboratives in Federally Qualified Health Centers. Medical Care, 48(12), 1050-1056. DOI: 10.1097/MLR.0b013e3181f37d46.
Lindseth, G., Yurkovich, E. & Heuer, L. (2010). Establishing a center for behavioral research. Nursing Outlook, 58(2), e17-e-18. DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2010.02.114
Zhang, J.X., Huang, E.S., Drum, M.L., Kirchhoff, A.C., Schlichting, J., Schaefer, C.T., Heuer, L.J., & Chin, M.H. (2009). Insurance status and quality of diabetes care in community health centers. American Journal Public Health, 99(4), 742-747. DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.125534.
Chin, M.H., Kirchhoff, A.C., Schlottauer, A.E., Graber, J.E., Brown, S.E.S., Rimington, A., Drum, M.L., Schaefer, C.T., Heuer, L., Huag, E.S., Shook, M.E., Tang, H., & Casalino, L.P. (2008). Sustaining quality improvement in community health centers: Perceptions of leaders and staff. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 31(4), 319-329. DOI: 10.1097/01.JAC.0000336551.67922.2f.
Cheung, K., Moiduddin, A., Chin, M., Drum, M., Brown, S., Graber, J., Heuer, L., Quinn, M., Schaefer, C., Walters, A., & Huang, E. (2008 April/June). The perceived financial impact of quality improvement efforts in community health centers. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 31(2), 111-119. DOI: 10.1097/01.JAC.0000314701.50042.0b
Graber, J., Huang, E.S., Drum, M.L., Chin, M., Walters, A.E., Heuer, L., Tang, H., Schaefer, C., & Quinn, M. (2008). Predicting changes in staff morale and burnout at community health centers participating in the health disparities collaboratives. HRS: Heath Services Research, 1-21. DIO: 10.1111/j.1475-6773.2007.00828x.
Book Chapter (In Press)
Heuer, L., Lindquist, C., Klug, M.G. & Leff, M. (In press). Cultural competency in workforce development: Perspectives from a rural, Native American Project. In C. King & P. Young Hong (Eds.), Pathways to Careers in Healthcare. Kalamazoo, MI: Upjohn Institute Press
Presentations
2024 Long, E., Fletcher, A. (Absentee Shawnee Tribe), Hoon, A. (Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council), Atcitty L, Weston, M (Inter Tribal Council of Arizona), Heuer, L. (North Dakota State University/Spirit Lake Nation), & Withrow, A. (Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association). Building Dementia Capability in Indian Country, 2024 National Title VI Training & Technical Assistance Conference, Older Americans Act Title VI, Administration for Community Living, Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia, March 18-24, 2024 (Invited).
2023 Heuer, L. Dakota Elders Preserving Traditions, 49th Annual Conference of The Transcultural Nursing Society, Marion Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, October 11-14, 2023.
2023 Hall, M. & Heuer L. Title VI Elder Abuse Services: What Makes a Program, 2023 Title VI Cluster Training, Administration for Community Living, and Administration on Aging, Holiday Inn, Rapid City, South Dakota, September 6-8, 2023 (Invited).
2023 LaCounte, C., Kuehn, K., Hall, M. & Heuer L. Tribal Elder Abuse Codes – Why Worry About a Code? Using our Template for Code Development. 2023 Title VI Cluster Training, Administration for Community Living, and Administration on Aging, Holiday Inn, Rapid City, South Dakota, September 6-8, 2023 (Invited).
2023 Walkingeagle, E., Dubois, E., Semmens, K., Heuer, L., (2023). Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative, 2023 National Title VI, Training & Technical Assistance Conference, Administration for Community Living, Administration on Aging, and Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. Omni Shoreham Hotel, April 11-14, 2023. (Invited)
2020 Heuer, L. Life Experiencers of Native American Students Enrolled in a Community College. Diversity Symposium (Virtual), American Association of Colleges of Nursing, November 9-10, 2020.