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Diane Riff, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Appointments
- Assistant Professor
Departments
Location
Phone Number
- (502) 852-8393
Email Address
Website
Bio
Recent Presentations
Riff, D. (2012). “Keeping it real”: Using Current Case Method Instruction in a foundational nursing course to teach the QSEN Competencies of Patient Centered Care and Patient Safety. Increasing Effectiveness through Innovation in Nursing Educations, Faculty Development Workshop, My 10-12, 2012, University of Kentucky.
Riff, D. (2010). Taking it to the Streets: A Pedagogy for Community Engagement. 5th Annual Kentucky Engagement Conference. November 19, 2010. (Podium Presentation, Competitive)
Riff, D. (2006). Peer Mentoring: A Pedagogy for Community Health Nursing Students. December 2, 2006. American Academy of Colleges of Nursing Baccalaureate Conference. Chicago, Illinois.
Riff, D. (2008). Peer Mentoring: A Pedagogy for Community Health Nursing .Midwest Scholars Conference. Indianapolis, Indiana.
Riff, D. (2006). Teaching Multigenerational Nursing Students. Midwest Scholars Conference. Indianapolis, Indiana.
Grant Activity
Grants for Promotion of Student Engagement:
Riff, D. (2007).”Kentucky Legislative Day: Frankfort Kentucky. (Supporting 158 Undergraduate BSN students to attend Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA) Legislative Day). 02/13/07. Funded by Individual Course Engagement Grant: Student Success Engagement Initiative, Office of the University of Louisville Provost.
Riff, D. (2006). “Communication Class: Viewing the ‘World Trade Center’ Movie” (Communication in Crisis). 9/10/06-9/14/06. Funded by Individual Course Engagement Grant: Student Success Engagement Initiative, Office of the University of Louisville Provost.
Riff, D. (2006).”Portland Community Engagement: Dining at Toll Bridge Inn”.11/10/06.
Grants: Professional Development
Riff, D. (2008). Support for attendance at the annual American Academy of Colleges of Nursing Baccalaureate Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Funded by Faculty Development Small-Grant Program.
Riff, D. (2006). Support for attendance at the Annual American Academy of Colleges of Nursing Baccalaureate Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Funded by Faculty Development Small-Grant Program.
Teaching Areas
- ICU/CCU
- Medical Surgical
- Community Health
- Psychiatric Nursing
Honors & Awards
- 2010: Community Engagement Award Special Recognition, University of Louisville
- 2009: Faculty Favorite Nominee, Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Louisville
- 2007: Portland Plaza Service Award, Portland Plaza Resident Council
- 2006: Ruth Voignier Award for Excellence in Teaching, School of Nursing, University of Louisville
- 2005: Outstanding Faculty Award, School of Nursing students, University of Louisville
Professional Memberships
- 2006-present: Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Zeta Chapter Board Member

