James Cottrell
Assistant Professor of Nursing
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Concordia–Spectrum Campus
Biography
Tom Cottrell has been a pediatric nurse since 2009 and began teaching for Concordia University Irvine as a clinical instructor in 2014. He became a full-time member of the nursing faculty in 2020.
Much of his nursing career has focused on educating students, nurses, and medical staff on pediatric vascular access and methods to reduce harm and pain associated with vascular access devices.
Outside of teaching and clinical practice, Tom enjoys traveling with his wife, Rainnie.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Capella University (2023)
Master of Science in Nursing, Concordia University Irvine (2017)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington (2013)
Associate Degree in Nursing, Mount St. Mary’s College (2008)
Teaching
NUSA 307 Pediatric Theory
NUSA 400 Advanced Senior Preceptorship Clinical
NUSA 409 Advanced Senior Preceptorship Seminar
Publications & Presentations
The Journal of Vascular Access (June 2020). “Ultrasound-Guided Placement of Peripherally Inserted Intravenous Catheters Increases Catheter Dwell Time in Children.” DOI: 10.1177/1129729820929826
Poster Presentation, Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting (May 2020). “Ultrasound-Guided Placement of Peripherally Inserted Intravenous Catheters Increases Catheter Dwell Time in Children.”
Poster Presentation, AVA National Scientific Meeting (September 2017). “Retrospective Comparative Study of Dwell Time between Ultrasound-Guided and Traditionally Placed Peripherally Inserted Intravenous Catheters in Hospitalized Children.”