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Laura McLaughlin, Ph.D., RN

Associate Professor; Coordinator of Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Option


Education

  • Ph.D., Nursing, Saint Louis University
  • M.S., Outcome Research and Evaluation Science, Saint Louis University 
  • M.S.N., Saint Louis University
  • B.S.N., Saint Louis University

Research Interests

McLaughlin's research areas of interest are sensory assessment of taste and interventions to improve sensory deficits and dry mouth in head and neck cancer survivors. She is also interested in health related quality of life. She has experience in secondary analysis, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis.

Publications and Media Placements

Honors and Awards

  • Marilyn Rubin Research Award, Delta Lambda Chapter Sigma Theta Tau, 2024
  • National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity Faculty Success Program, 2022
  • Applied Health Research Council (BILCN – Research), Saint Louis University, 2022

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • Oncology Nursing Society, 1992 - present
  • Midwest Nursing Research Society, 2012 - present
  • Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, Delta Lambda Chapter, 1990 - present