Dr. Olans is a nationally recognized leader on nurses’ contributions to antimicrobial stewardship. She has several publications in the nursing and medical literature, is a contributor to the National Quality Partners (NQP) Playbook for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Acute Care, and the NQP Playbook: Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care. She is a co-author of the ANA/CDC White Paper defining the nurse’s role in stewardship. Dr. Olans consults as a technical expert to the AHRQ CUSP Safety Programs for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Acute Care Settings and Ambulatory Setting. She was invited by The Joint Commission, Pew Charitable Trust, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Hospital Association, and National Quality Forum to present on how nurses contribute to antimicrobial stewardship. She is a frequent presenter to pharmacists, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, microbiologists, public health officials, and regulatory bodies. Dr. Olans is an Associate Professor Emerita at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. 

  • DNP, Doctorate in Nurse Practice, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
  • MSN, Master of Science in Nursing, Simmons College, Boston, MA  
  • BA, Bachelors of Arts, Thanatology, Boston University, Boston, MA  
  • Diploma, Buffalo General Hospital, School of Nursing, Buffalo, NY
  • Postdoctoral Training: Certificate of Advanced Study. Health Professions Education (HPEd). MGH Institute of Health Professions and Harvard Macy Institute, Boston, MA. 
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship

Dr. Olans has published numerous papers - some titles are highlighted below. You can view a complete listing of Dr. Olan's publications on Google Scholar or in her CV. 

Linking the Who, What, When, and Where of inpatient direct oral penicillin challenge with the How of durable penicillin allergy delabeling

Nurses, an underused vital asset against drug-resistant infections.

Inaccurate penicillin allergy labeling, the electronic health record, and adverse outcomes of care. 

Nurses and antimicrobial stewardship: Past, present, and future.

The critical role of the staff nurse in antimicrobial stewardship-unrecognized, but already there.

These selected manuscripts address both the national as well as International need for inter-professional teams to address the growing multi-drug resistance in our hospitals, long-term care facilities, and in the community. 

 

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In addition, Dr. Olans regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see her CV for a complete list of presentations.

How nurses can Amplify, Build, and Complement your Antimicrobial Stewardship Team at The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Spring Conference. Houston, TX. 2024.

How nursing impacts antimicrobial resistance at the Annual Sepsis Alliance Summit. San Diego, CA. 2023.

Stewardship training - educating nurses on best practices at the World AMR Congress, Washington, DC. 2019.

The end of antibiotic miracle-ism: A thoughtful approach to antibiotic use in the 21st Century at the Public Health England and the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Public Health Nursing and Midwifery Conference on Global Perspectives on Improving Public Health 2019: A Public Health Approach. Liverpool, England.

Infection prevention in an era of antimicrobial resistance and new approaches to the use of antibiotics in the 21st Century at the American Nurses Association (ANA)/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Nursing Infection Control Education Network (NICE) Speakership. National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. 2018.

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Awards and Honors

Associate Professor Emerita, 2024

MGH Institute of Health Professions

Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, 2022

Academy Fellows are nursing’s most accomplished leaders in education, management, practice, and research. They have been recognized for their extraordinary contributions to nursing and healthcare.

Excellence in Faculty Advising, 2022

MGH Institute of Health Professions

National Academies of Practice-Nursing (FNAP), 2020

Individuals who have spent a significant portion (10 years or more) of their professional career in the practice and direct delivery of health care services. They are judged by distinguished peers to have made enduring contributions in their profession.

School-Based Health Center Champion, 2020

Massachusetts School-Based Health Alliance (MSBHA)

Corless Scholarship and Research Award, 2020

Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)

DAISY Faculty Award, 2019

First awarded at the Institute in 2016, DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System Foundation. The Foundation established the DAISY Faculty Award® to recognize dedicated nursing faculty who have a profound impact on the future practice of their students through their commitment and inspirational influence.