This April, Boise State faculty, staff and students are sharing what research and creative activity at the university means to them.
Amy Spurlock is the Jody DeMeyer Endowed Chair in Nursing and a professor of nursing. Spurlocks’ scholarship focuses on the evaluation and use of blended tube feedings in children, and more recently, chronically ill adults.
Q: What is your favorite memory related to research and/or creative activity at Boise State?
A: “Witnessing the incredible work being done by the undergraduate research assistants in the School of Nursing. They contribute to development, implementation, and dissemination of research in partnership with our faculty. Seeing them win awards, and present and publish this work brings hope for the future.”
Q: What motivates you to explore new ideas or create something original?
A: “In our research on blended tube feeding, my team and I have continually responded to critiques about our research by crafting studies to address those concerns and questions. This has enabled us to translate evidence into practice effectively, and keep the focus on improving outcomes for tube-fed patients.”
How do you think research and creative activity contribute to society?
A: “Nursing research is focused on improving health outcomes for all people!”
Q: Research and Creative Activity are impossible in a vacuum. Is there anyone you would like to thank for supporting, mentoring, inspiring, or otherwise shaping your work?
A: “My research partner- Dr. Teresa Johnson. She is a registered dietician very dedicated to improving outcomes too”
Q: What does Research and Creative Activity at Boise State mean to you?
A: “The Center for Research and Creative Activity provides resources and assistance so that nursing researchers can positively impact the health of Idahoans and develop the research competencies that future nurses need for practice.”