Linda Honan
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Biography
Linda Honan is a Professor who has taught in the GEPN Program since 1989; she is responsible for Medical Surgical Nursing didactic, Applied Anatomy, and is Associate Director for Interprofessional Longitudinal Clinical Experience (ILCE) for Yale School of Nursing, Yale School of Medicine and the Yale Physician Associate Program.
She obtained her nursing diploma from the Meriden-Wallingford Hospital School of Nursing, a BSN from Southern Connecticut State University, her MSN from Yale School of Nursing, and her PhD at the University of Connecticut.
A scholar and clinical educator dedicated to understanding and developing effective and innovative techniques for clinical education, Professor Honan has been recognized for her creativity and the development of novel and effective teaching strategies for adult learners with numerous awards. Her research reveals that diagnostic observations can be significantly improved by training in the visual examination of works of art, that the narratives of student experiences can give insight into the process of learning nursing, and aural training with music improves auscultative abilities. She spearheaded the development of the Creative Writing Award and created the books, “Do you see what I see?” which are compilations of students journaling. Additionally, she developed a state wide public education program “Have Bones, Will Travel” which introduces elementary school children and young adults to human anatomy with an emphasis on health and safety.
She edited the first medical surgical textbook for accelerated nursing programs (now in its second edition), and has published qualitative and quantitative research. She is dedicated to understanding and developing effective and innovative techniques for clinical education.
Education & Training
- PhDUniversity of Connecticut (2004)
- MSNYale University School of Nursing (1989)
- BSSouthern Connecticut State University, Nursing (1982)
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization |
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Donna Diers Mentorship Award | Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Mu Chapter, 2000 |
Leadership Award | Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Mu Chapter, 1999 |
Annie W. Goodrich Award for Excellence in Teaching | Yale University School of Nursing, 1996 |
Seton Ivy Award for "Have Bones will Travel" | Yale University, 2001 |
Salutes Award | Connecticut Teachers Association, 2002 |
Fellow, Saybrook College | Yale University, 2003 |
Annie W. Goodrich Award for Excellence in Teaching | Yale University School of Nursing, 2005 |
Award for Service and Contributions | Gateway Community College, 2007 |
'Beverly Koerner Outstanding Alumni Award' for Education in Nursing | University of Connecticut, 2007 |
Excellence in Caring in Chronic Illness Award | Yale University School of Nursing, Center for Excellence in Chronic Illness, 2007 |
Commencement Faculty Marshall | Yale University School of Nursing, 2008 |
'Nightingale Award' for Excellence in Nursing | State of Connecticut, 2008 |
Special Recognition Alumni Award | Yale University School of Nursing, 2009 |
Leadership Award | Yale University Alumni Association, 2009 |
Josephine A. Dolan Award for Outstanding Contribution in Nursing Education | Connecticut Nurses' Association, 2011 |
Departments & Organizations
- Nursing Website
- Yale School of Nursing