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Master of Science in Nursing at JMU

Welcome to the JMU Department of Nursing!

Linda Hulton

Linda J. Hulton, RN, Ph.D

Associate Professor of Nursing

Office: HHS 2113
Phone: 568-6883
Email: HultonLJ@jmu.edu

Education:
BSN -- Roberts Wesleyan College
MSN -- University of Virginia
Ph.D -- University of Virginia

Experience:
Extensive background in Public Health Nursing Models
Evaluation in school-based health programs
Care of Vulnerable Populations

Professional Interest:
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
Adolescent Health Promotion
Research in Adolescent Sexual Decision-Making Models

Selected Publications

Hulton, L. (2001). The application of the transtheoretical model of change to adolescent sexual decision-making. Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 27(2), 95-116.

Hulton, L. (2001). Adolescent Sexual Decision-Making: An Integrative Review. The Online Journal of Knowledge Synthesis for Nursing, 8(4).

Hulton, L. (2001). Using an infant simulator to enhance Family Life Education Curriculum: Baby, Think It Over. The Virginia Journal, 23(2),16-18.

Hulton, L. (2002. Enhancing Adolescent Sexual Decision-Making. Article 0J0001, Sigma Theta Tau’s Online Continuing Education Program Case Study, Available at: http://www.nursingsociety.org/education/case_studies/cases/OJ0001.html

Lyndaker, C., & Hulton, L. (2004). The influence of age on symptoms of perimenopause. JOGNN, 33(3), 340-347.

Lyndaker, C. & Hulton, L. (2005). Perimenopause: Helping women be heard. Journal of Christian Nursing, 22(2), 25-30.

Hulton, L. (2005). Health Risk Appraisal. Chapter 12 in Public Health Nursing (Eds. L. Ivanof & C. Blue).

Hulton, L. (2007). An Evaluation of a School-based Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program using a Logic Model Framework. Journal of School Nursing, 23(2), 104-110.