Linda has conducted research on topics, including predictors for passing NCLEX-RN on the first attempt, on-line education, digital technology, and dysphagia. She is currently involved in three interdisciplinary research projects using digital media, including nursing, social work, telecommunications, criminal justice, and Fisher's Institute of Wellness and Gerontology, health center, and career counseling.

Linda also has an interest in cultural diversity and has traveled to Uzbekistan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong twice.

EDUCATION:

Publications & Creative Endeavors:

• Ali, N., S, Bantz, D., & Siktberg, L., (2005).Validation of critical thinking skills in online responses.Journal of Nursing Education, 44(2),90-94.
• Dillard, N.L., & Siktberg, L. (2005). Curriculum development: An overview. In D.M. Billings & J.A. Halstead (Rev. ed.), Teaching in nursing a guide for faculty. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.
• Hodson Carlton, K., Siktberg, L., Flowers, J., & Scheibel, P. (2003). Overview of distance education in nursing: Where are we now and where are we going? In M. Oermann & K. Heinrich (Eds.), Annual Review of Nursing Education: Volume I (pp. 165-189). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
• Russell, K., Siktberg, L., & Miller, A. Epidemiology (Rev. Ed.). (2003). Web based program.
• Siktberg, L., & Dillard, N. (2001). Assisting at-risk students in preparing for NCLEX-RN. Nurse Educator, 26 (3), 150-152.
• Ali, N., & Siktberg, L. (2001). Osteoporosis prevention in female adolescents: Calcium intake and exercise participation. Pediatric Nursing, 27 (2), 132, 135-139, 147-148.
• Kirkpatrick, J.M., Billings, D.M., Carlton-Hodson, K., Cummings, R.B., Darner, J., Jeffries, P.R., Robinson, L., Rawles, C. J., Schafer Sebrey, K.M., Siktberg, L., Smolen, R., & Taylor, S. (2000). Computerized test development software: a comparative review revisited. Computers in Nursing, 18 (2), 72-86.
• Siktberg, L.L., & Bantz, D.L. (1999). Management of children with swallowing disorders. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 13 (5), 223-229.
• Siktberg, L.L., & Dillard, N.L. (1999). Technology in nursing classroom. Nursing and Health Care Perspective, 20 (3), 128-133.
• Hodson Carlton, K., Ryan, M.E., & Siktberg, L.L. (1998). Designing courses for the internet. Nurse Educator, 23 (3), 45-50.
• Billings, D., Hodson-Carlton, K., Kirkpatrick, J., Altonen, P., Dillard, N., Richardson, V., Siktberg, L., & Vinten, R. (1996). Computerized NCLEX-RN preparation Programs. Computers in Nursing, 14 (5), 272-286.
• Siktberg, L. (Project Director/ Editor). (1994). Normal-Oral-Mator and Swallowing development - birth to 36 months (videotape). Bisbee, Arizona: Imaginart Communication Products.
• Siktberg, L. (Project Director/ Editor). (1994). Feeding the neurologically - in valued child (videotape). Bisbee, Arizona: Imaginart Communication Products.
• Bantz, D., & Siktberg, L. (1993). Teaching families to evaluate age-appropriate toys. Journal of Pediatric Health, 7 (3), 111-114.
• Siktberg, L., & Burford, A. (1992). Safe swallowing (videotape). Bisbee Arizona: Imaginart Communication Products.
• Siktberg, L. (1989). Community health planning and education via telecommunications. The Health Care Supervisor, 7 (3), 57-63.

Professional Organizations / Memberships:

• Sigma Theta Tau International, Beta Rho Chapter
• St. John's Home Health Care and Hospice Advisory board member
• Indiana State Nurses' Association
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• Indiana Public Health Association
• American Nurses' Association
• National League for Nursing
• Pi Lambda Theta

Courses Taught:

• NUR 232
• NUR 404
• NUR 620 
• NUR 672