Jennifer Macali portrait
  • Fellow Academy of Health Science Educators, Office Of Sr Vp Health Sci
  • Associate Professor (Clinical), College Of Nursing
801-585-5886

Research Keywords

  • Wellness, well-being, sustainability education, nursing education, curriculum development, technology in higher education

Presentations

  • Clifton, J., Caserta, M., Armstrong, C., Friberg-Felsted, K., Macali, J., Simonsen, S. ( 2024, March 8-10). Steps to Wellness: A CoNmUnity Walking Together. [Conference Presentation]. Sigma Theta Tau Creating Healthy Work Environments. Washington, DC, USA. https://www.sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/meetings-events/chwe. Presentation, Accepted, 03/08/2024.
    https://www.sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/meetin...
  • Macali, J., Armstrong, C., Watt, J. (2024, July 25-28). Student Nurse Attitude, Knowledge, & Beliefs about Sustainability in Nursing [Pecha Kucha]. Sigma Theta Tau 35th Annual Research Congress, Singapore, Singapore. https://www.sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/meetings-events/congress. Presentation, Accepted, 01/26/2024.
    https://www.sigmanursing.org/connect-engage/meetin...
  • Armstrong, C., Macali, J., Simonsen, S., Friberg-Felsted, K., Clifton, J. (2023, November 11-15). Enhancing Professional Well-being of Nursing Academia Faculty & Staff Through Implementation of Bold Wellness Initiatives. [Conference Presentation]. 47th Biennial Convention Sigma Theta Tau International. San Antonio, TX, United States. https://thecircle.sigmanursing.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=f1cec42b-55b7-46a8-a31a-0185f3703c1f&Home=%2Fevents%2Fcalendar . Presentation, Presented, 11/12/2023.
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  • Macali, J. & Armstrong, C. (2023, November 11-15). Searching for Sustainability: Integrating Sustainability Concepts in Nursing Education. [Poster Presentation]. 47th Biennial Convention Sigma Theta Tau International. San Antonio, TX, United States. https://thecircle.sigmanursing.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=f1cec42b-55b7-46a8-a31a-0185f3703c1f&Home=%2Fevents%2Fcalendar. Poster, Presented, 11/11/2023.
    https://thecircle.sigmanursing.org/events/event-de...
  • Ward, K., Macali, J. & Mentorship Committee (2023, September, 19). Mentoring & Coaching: Who’s Who & What’s What Across Health Sciences. [Conference Presentation]. Academy of Health Science Educators. Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/education/avp-office/programs/academy-med-education/symposium . Presentation, Presented, 09/19/2023.
    https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/education/avp-office/p...
  • Armstrong, A., Macali, J., Friberg-Felsted, K., Clifton, J., Simonsen, S. (2023, July 20-23). Leveraging Gaming in the Classroom to Promote Nursing Student Equity, Participation, & Knowledge. [Conference Presentation]. 34th International Nursing Research Congress Sigma Theta Tau. https://thecircle.sigmanursing.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=5df40ca8-103d-495c-a467-0185f36bd16f&Home=%2Fhome . Presentation, Presented, 07/23/2023.
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  • Macali, J. & Armstrong, C. (2023, July 20- 23). Incorporating Sustainability Concepts in Nursing: Now is the time to Act [Poster Presentation]. 34th International Research Congress Sigma Theta Tau. Abu Dabi, United Arab Emirates. https://thecircle.sigmanursing.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=5df40ca8-103d-495c-a467-0185f36bd16f&Home=%2Fhome. Poster, Presented, 07/21/2023.
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  • Armstrong, C., Macali, J., Patterson, B. (2023, April 19-22). Incorporating Games into the Classroom to Promote Student Nurses’ Equity, Engagement, & Knowledge Retention. [Conference Pre-Workshop]. Western Institute for Nurses. https://www.winursing.org/2023-win-conference . Presentation, Presented, 04/19/2023.
    https://www.winursing.org/2023-win-conference
  • Schmutz, K. & Macali, J. (2022). Clinical Learning During a Global Pandemic: Lessons Learned, 33rd International Research Congress – Sigma Theta Tau International. Poster, Presented, 07/20/2022.
  • Armstrong, C., Macali, J., Friedberg Felsted, K., Clifton, J., Simonsen, S. (2022, April 6-9). Strategies to Reduce Burnout among Nursing Academic Faculty and Staff: Reflecting on Lessons Learned during the COVID-19 Pandemic. [Pre-conference Workshop]., Western Institute of Nursing. https://www.winursing.org/. Presentation, Presented, 04/06/2022.
    https://www.winursing.org/
  • Macali, J., Armstrong, C., Katarina Friedberg Felsted, Jennifer Clifton, Sara Simonsen (2022). Co-creating a sustainable work-life balance: Learnings from a competitive academic environment. Accepted at the 33rd International Research Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland. Sigma Theta Tau . Presentation, Accepted, 01/14/2022.
  • CHERYL ARMSTRONG, JENNIFER MACALI, KATARINA FRIBERG FELSTED, JENNIFER CLIFTON, SARA SIMONSEN, (2022). Strategies to Promote Health of Nursing Faculty and Staff in The Era of COVID-19, 29th Annual EBP Conference . Presentation, Accepted, 12/14/2021.
  • Armstrong, C., Macali, J., Katarina Friedberg Felsted, Jennifer Clifton, Sara Simonsen (2022). Strategies to Reduce Burnout Among Nursing Faculty and Staff Affected By COVID-19, Western Institute of Nursing. Presentation, Accepted, 12/14/2021.
  • Macali, J. & Kranz, C. (2021). PechaKucha Presentation Title: Using Mr. Potato Head Characters to Simulate Process Improvement Through Gameful Learning. [Conference Presentation]. 32nd Sigma Theta Tau International Congress, Singapore, Malaysia. Presentation, Accepted, 07/23/2021.
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  • Creating and Promoting a Healthy Workplace in a Competitive Academic Environment. Poster, Presented, 06/07/2021.
  • IDEA BOARD - Wellness Champions . Poster, Presented, 05/06/2021.
  • Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: Exploring the Gameful Side of Nursing Education - MLA 2020. Poster, Presented, 08/10/2020.
    https://www.mlanet.org/p/cm/ld/fid=1122&&blogaid=3...
  • Kranz, C. & Macali, J. Workshop: Slicing, Dicing, and Mashing: Understanding Process Improvement through Gameful Learning - Utah Valley University Nursing Conference . Presentation, Presented, 03/11/2020.
  • Kranz, C. & Macali, J. Tater Trainers: Understanding Process Improvement through Gameful Learning - University of Utah Athletic Training Department. Presentation, Presented, 01/27/2020.
  • Gameful Learning Strategies for Nursing Education - University of Utah College of Nursing: Three Missions, One Vision Seminar Series. Presentation, Presented, 12/20/2019.
  • Workshop: Simulating Process Improvement through Gameful Learning with Mr. Potato Head Characters and Jenga Towers - Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) 2020 International Forum. Presentation, Accepted, 12/01/2019.
  • Holistic Admissions: Increasing Diversity in Baccalaureate Nursing Students . Poster, Presented, 11/2019.
  • Workshop: Slicing, Dicing, and Mashing: Understanding Process Improvement through Gameful Learning Utah Nurses Association. Presentation, Presented, 09/21/2019.
  • Workshop: Slicing, Dicing, and Mashing: Understanding Process Improvement through Gameful Learning - University of Utah Academy of Health Sciences Educators Symposium. Presentation, Presented, 09/17/2019.
  • Food matters: From farm to healthcare– A model of interprofessional, agriculturally ‐conscious, clinically‐relevant cooking and nutrition education. Poster, Presented, 06/2017.

Grants, Contracts & Research Gifts

  • Sustainability Scholars Grant: Integrating Sustainability into GPH. PI: Jennifer Macali. 07/11/2022 - present. Total project budget to date: $1,000.00

Languages

  • English, fluent.

Publications

  • Patterson, B., Macali, J., James, G., Baluchi, D. (2022, December 1). Growing a seed library. Medical Library Association. https://www.mlanet.org/l/li/?redir=p%2Fus%2Fsn%2Fuid%3D16116. Published, 12/01/2022.
    https://www.mlanet.org/l/li/?redir=p%2Fus%2Fsn%2F...
  • Kirsten Schmutz & Jennifer Macali (2021). Public Health Clinicals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned. Academy of Health Science Educators: A Pre-Print Repository,. Published, 12/06/2021.
    https://jahse.med.utah.edu/public-health-clinicals...
  • Jennifer Macali & Cheryl Armstrong (2021). I’ve Got an Idea!: Do IDEA boards facilitate improved completion of wellness focused activities in a College of Nursing? . Building Healthy Academic Communities. Published, 11/01/2021.
    https://library.osu.edu/ojs/index.php/BHAC/article...
  • Kranz, C. & Macali, J., Schvaneveldt, N., Patterson, B., Safion, Goa, J. W. (2021). Game-based quality improvement teaching: Using taters in nursing education . Journal of Nursing Education. Published, 10/18/2021.