Brenda Swanson-Biearman, DNP, MPH, RN

PHY540 Masters Independent Research; application of principles of medical research, evidence based practice in fifth year physician assistant students' research papers.

PHY101 Introduction to the Physician Assistant Profession and Medical Terminology

Assist in clinical laboratory instruction of fourth year students

Simulation Lab faculty

Examining wellness in a problem based learning physician assistant studies curriculum.   Laird J, Hawkins S, Hertweck M, Swanson-Biearman B.   The Journal of Physician Assistant Education. (17) 4. 2007. pp. 5-11.

Backyard mushroom  ingestions: no gastrointestinal decontamination--no effect. Mrvos R, Swanson-Biearman B, Krenzelok EP. Journal of Emergency Medicine (33) 4. 2007. pp. 381-383.

Wexler, P.  Encyclopedia of Toxicology. (contributing author). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Science Publishing 2005.

Wexler, P.  Encyclopedia of Toxicology. (contributing author).  Boston:  Academic Press; 1998.

The use of Botulinum Toxin Type A to relieve chronic constipation. Barlow M, Swanson-Biearman B. Presented at AAPA, May 2012 Assembly Toronto, CN

The use of human patient simulators in acute care physical therapy education.  Geyer MJ, Swanson-Biearman B.  Presented CSM/APTA Meeting.  Nashville, TN February 2008. 

Backyard mushroom  ingestions: no gastrointestinal decontamination--no effect. Mrvos R, Swanson-Biearman B, Krenzelok EP. Journal of Emergency Medicine (33) 4. 2007. pp. 381-383.

Creating a self-scheduling process for clinical education: Increasing student satisfaction and promoting self-directed learning. Freeman, M.  Swanson-Biearman, B.  Accepted to PAEA for October 2006 conference Quebec City, CN

Examining wellness in a problem based learning physician assistant studies curriculum. Laird J, Hawkins S, Hertweck M, Swanson-Biearman B. Presented at PAEA October 2006 conference Quebec City, CN

Self scheduling of clinical sites: Empowering the adult learner.  Swanson-Biearman B, Freeman M, Marcieski B, Koval V.  Presented at APAP in San Juan, Puerto Rico, November 2005.

Backyard mushroom  ingestions: no gastrointestinal decontamination--no effect. Mrvos R, Swanson-Biearman B, Krenzelok EP.   Presented at NAACT in Seattle, WA September 2004. 

Incorporating bioterrorism and weapons of mass destruction education and related community service into physician assistant curriculum.  Biearman B,Freeman M, Allison LE.  Presented at APAP, Oct 2003 Phoenix, AZ.

Problem-based public health curriculum via the internet.  Allison LA, Biearman B.  Presented at APAP, Oct 2003 Phoenix, AZ

Public health problems and web-based education.  Allison LA, Stadtmiller D, Swanson-Biearman B.  Presented at AAPA, May 2002 Assembly Boston, MA

Chatham College Public Health Cooperative for PA Education.   Swanson-Biearman B, Brich KT, Allison LA.  Presented at PSPA Jan 2001.

Pediatric exposures to phentermine.  Mrvos R, Swanson-Biearman B, Krenzelok EP. (abs) Vet Hum Toxicol Aug 2000. Presented at the NACCT Scientific Assembly; Tucson, AZ September 2000.

Delayed life-threatening reaction to anthrax vaccine.  Swanson-Biearman B, Krenzelok EP. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol - 01-Jan-2001; 39(1): 81-4.  Presented at the NACCT Scientific Assembly; LaJolla, CA October 1999.

Nystagmus secondary to fomepizole administration in a pediatric patient.  Swanson-Biearman B, Benitez JG, Dice J, Cortes-Belen E, Akhtar J, Krenzelok EP. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol - 01-Jan-2000; 38(7): 795-8.  Presented at the NACCT Scientific Assembly; Orlando, FL September 1998.

The value of a MSDS as measured in readability.  Mrvos R, Swanson-Biearman B, Krenzelok EP,   International Congress of Clinical Toxicology.  New York, NY  September 16-19, 1993

Accuracy of medication dispensing cup use: a controlled trial.  Swanson-Biearman B, Mrvos R, Dean BS, Krenzelok EP. (abs) Vet Hum Toxicol.  1992 Aug 34(4):324. Presented at the NACCT Scientific Assembly; Tampa, FL,  September 1992.

Medication dispensing cups: another potential poisoning opportunity.  Swanson-Biearman B, Dean BS, Krenzelok EP.  (abs)  Vet Hum Toxicol.  1992 Aug 34(4):324. Presented at the NACCT Scientific Assembly; Tampa, FL,  September 1992.

Failure of whole bowel irrigation to decontaminate the GI tract following massive jequirity bean ingestion.  Swanson-Biearman B, Dean BS, Krenzelok EP.  (abs)  Vet Hum Toxicol. 1992 Aug 34(4):352.  Presented at the NACCT Scientific Assembly; Tampa, FL,  September 1992.

Air bags: lifesaving with toxic potential?  Swanson-Biearman B, Dean BS, Krenzelok EP.  Am J Emerg Med.  1993 Jan 11(1): 38-9.  Presented at the NACCT Scientific Assembly; Toronto, Canada September 1991.

Successful donation and transplantation of multiple organs from a victim of cyanide poisoning.  Swanson-Biearman B, Krenzelok EP.  J Toxicol Clin Toxicol.  1993;31(1):95-9.  Presented at the NACCT Scientific Assembly, Toronto, Canada  September 1991.

Contaminant identification: the importance of thorough interviewing techniques.  Mrvos R, Swanson-Biearman B, Dean BS, Krenzelok EP.  Vet Hum Toxicol. 1991 Dec; 33(6):611-2.  Presented at the NACCT Scientific Assembly, Tucson, AZ  September 1990.

Acute phenolphthalein ingestion in children. A retrospective review.  Mrvos R, Swanson-Biearman B, Dean BS, Krenzelok EP.  J Pediatr Health Care. 1991 May-Jun; 5(3):147-51.  Presented at the NACCT Scientific Assembly, Tucson, AZ  September 1990.

Critical care nurse's knowledge about drugs in toxicology.  Swanson-Biearman B, Mrvos R, Dean BS, Krenzelok EP.  (abs)  Vet Hum Toxicol 1990 Aug;32(4):378.  Presented at the NACCT Scientific Assembly, Tucson, AZ  September 1990.

The effects of penicillin and cephalosporin ingestions in children less than six years of age. Swanson-Biearman B, Lopez G, Dean BS, Krenzelok EP. Vet Hum Toxicol.  1988 Feb; 30(1):66-7.  Presented at the NACCT Scientific Assembly, Vancouver, BC  October 1987. 

Registered Nurse; State of Pennsylvania-licensure maintained. License number upon request

Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS)- current member and volunteer healthcare professional for disaster

Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society.  Induction April 2008

 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (2008-current)