Postdoctoral Fellowship: Center for Health Outcomes & Policy Research, University of Pennsylvania PhD: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey MS: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey BS: University of Maryland
Research and Clinical Interests:
The effect of organizational climate and work environment on nurse and patient outcomes in home health care settings
Nursing workforce issues
Community-based outcomes research
Professional and Community Activities:
Associate Director of Research, NJ Collaborating Center for Nursing
Member of peer review panel for:
Journal of Nursing Scholarship
Western Journal of Nursing Research
Home Healthcare Nurse (Editorial Board)
Journal of Community Health Nursing
Guest member, peer review panel, Canadian Journal of Nursing Research
Member of the National Advisory Committee and proposal review team for the RWJF’s Interdisciplinary Quality Research Initiative (INQRI).
Consultant to Delmarva Foundation – the CMS-designated Quality Improvement Organization for Washington, D.C. & Maryland regions.
Recent Publications:
Flynn, L. (in press). Extending work environment research into home health settings. Western Journal of Nursing Research.
Flynn, L. (in press). Managing Care When Discharged From Home Health: A Quiet Threat to Patient Safety? Home Healthcare Nurse.
Flynn, L., Dickson, G., & Moles, D. (in review) Creating supportive work environments in long-term care facilities. Geriatric Nursing.
Flynn, L. (2005). The importance of work environment: Evidence-based strategies for enhancing nurse retention. Home Healthcare Nurse, 23(6), 367-371.
Flynn, L., Carryer, J., & Budge, C. (2005). Organizational attributes valued by hospital, home care, and district nurses. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 37(1), 67-72.
Flynn, L. (2005). Research briefs. The state of the science: focus on clinical practice and the nursing practice environment. Home Healthcare Nurse, 23(3), 144-146.
Flynn, L. & Deatrick, J. (2003). Home care nurses’ descriptions of important agency attributes. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 35(4).
Flynn, L. (2003). Important agency traits: findings of a nationwide survey. Home Healthcare Nurse, December.
Flynn, L., & Aiken, L.H. (2002). Does international nurse recruitment influence practice values in U.S. hospitals? Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 34(1), 67-73.
Flynn, L. (2000). A Christian Model of Health Promotion. Journal of Christian Nursing, 18(1), 31-33.
Flynn, L. (1999). The Adolescent Parenting Program: Improving Outcomes Through Mentorship. Public Health Nursing, 16(3).
Flynn, L. (1997). The Health Practices of Homeless Women: A Causal Model. Nursing Research, 46(2).
Flynn, L., Cell, P., & Luisi, E. (1994). The Effectiveness of Pelvic Muscle Exercises in Reducing Urge Incontinence Among Community Residing Elders. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 20(5), 23-27, 44-45 (CEU & exam questions).
Flynn, L. (1994). Continence Restoration: Intervention and Outcomes. Journal of Home Health Practice, 6(3).
