Elizabeth Moxley, Ph.D., RN, BS

Elizabeth Moxley
Title: Assistant Professor
Division: Nursing
Office Location: Nursing 174
Office Phone: 815-753-6569
Email: emoxley@niu.edu

Courses Taught

  • NURS 684: Electrocardiogram Interpretation
  • NURS 602: Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan
  • NURS 312: Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice
  • NURS 308: Alterations in Biological Systems
  • NURS 308 RN-BS: Alterations in Biological Systems
  • NURS 435: Gerontological Nursing

Education

  • Ph.D., University of Illinois, Biologically-Based Nursing Research Program
  • M.S., Rush University, Critical Care and Cardio-Pulmonary Nursing
  • B.S.N., Rush University, Nursing
  • B.S., Wheaton College, Physical Education/Kinesiology

Research Interests

  • Cellular changes in exercise
  • Glycemic control and cardiovascular fitness
  • Pediatric obesity
  • Nursing education
  • Exercise and physical activity as prevention and treatment of disease

Grants Received

  • Moxley, E. (Principal Investigator). (2023). The response of BDNF to moderate to vigorous intensity interval exercise in sedentary middle-aged adults [Grant]. CHHS Seed Research, College of Health and Human Sciences, Northern Illinois University. Funding Award $5,000. Total Awarded $4,970.
  • Moxley, E. (Principal Investigator). (2022-present). The response of BDNF to vigorous intensity, interval exercise in sedentary middle-aged adults [Grant]. Faculty Hope Fellowship Grant, Kaye Herth Award for Nursing Research. Funding Award $10,625. Total Awarded $10,625.
  • Moxley, E. (Principal Investigator). (2020-present). The response of cytochrome c to high intensity interval exercise in sedentary nondiabetics adults and prediabetes: Acute versus residual effect [Grant]. Research & Artistry Opportunity Grant, Northern Illinois University. Funding Award $15,000. Total Awarded $14,000.
  • Moxley, E. (Principal Investigator). (2019-present). The response of cytochrome c to high intensity interval exercise in sedentary nondiabetics adults and prediabetes [Grant]. Joan E. Wood Research Grant, Joan E. Wood Award for Nursing Research. Funding Award $2,000. Total Awarded $2,000.
  • Moxley, E. (Principal Investigator). (2019). The response of cytochrome c to high intensity interval exercise in sedentary nondiabetics adults and prediabetes. Joan E. Wood Research Grant, Joan E. Wood Award for Nursing Research. Funding Award $28,242. Total Awarded $28,242.
  • Webber-Ritchey, K. and Moxley, E. (Co-Investigators). (2018). The role of the environment in physical activity among African American parents and their young children [Grant]. College of Science and Health Research and Faculty Summer Research Grant, DePaul University. Funding Award $5,200. Total Awarded $5,200.

Fellowships

Publications and Professional Contributions

Refereed Articles

Refereed Published Abstracts

  • Moxley, E., Habtzghi, D., Subramanian, V., Hwang, S. and Yalla, S. V. (2022). Relationships between physical activity metrics of intensity and diabetes [Abstract]. In Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association winning abstracts from the 2022 Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium, Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 37(6), E169-E171.
  • Crews, R., Schneider, K., Hwang, S., Moxley, E., Subramanian, V., Aylward, L., DiLiberto, F. and Yalla, S. V. (2018). 2017 Diabetic Foot Conference abstracts: Preliminary findings of low-cost interventions to increase physical activity in adults at risk for a diabetic foot ulcer. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 12(4), 859-872.
  • Refereed Conference Papers
  • Moxley, E., Conrad, M., Habtezgi, D., Chomentowski, P., Kowal, R. and Loeser, T. (2023, April 13). Associations between risk factors of cardiovascular fitness amongst young-adults. 29th Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium, New Orleans, LA, United States.
  • Moxley, E., Habtzghi, D., Subramanian, V., Hwang, S., Yalla, S. and Attewell, L. (2022, March 24-26). Relationships between physical activity metrics of intensity and diabetes [Invited presentation]. 28th Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium, Las Vegan, NV, United States. Winner of the category: Original Research.
  • Moxley, E. and Bugaieski, T. (2019, July 25-29). Stratification of methodology and result measurements when studying exercise intensities in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review. Sigma's 30th International Nursing Research Congress, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Podium Presentations

  • Moxley, E., Habtzghi, D., Subramanian, V., Hwang, S., Yalla, S. and Attewell, L. (2022, March 24-26). Relationships between physical activity metrics of intensity and diabetes. 28th Annual PCNA Nursing Symposium Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
  • Moxley, E. and Bugaieski, T. (2019, July 25-29). Stratification of methodology and result measurements when studying exercise intensities in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review. 30th International Nursing Research Congress, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
  • Panel Presentations
  • Cooke, M., Valentine, N., Moxley, E., Petges, N. and Mullis, S. (2019, July 25-29). Establishing a healthy and productive academic work environment implementing TeamSTEPPS in a school of nursing [Conference session]. 30th International Nursing Research Congress, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Refereed Poster Presentations at Conferences

  • Moxley, E., Habtezgi, D., Varothai, K., Henert, S., Kowal, R., Bode, B., Budwhani, S., (Presentation at the American Heart Association Epi Lifestyle Scientific Sessions, 2024, March 18). Moderate To Vigorous Physical Activity To Improve Cardiovascular And Mental Health In Sedentary Middle-aged Adults. Chicago, IL, United States.
  • Petit, R., Henert, S. and Moxley, E., Kowal, R. (2023, Fall). Combining MVPA and Motivational Strategies to Improve the Mental Health and Well-Being of Sedentary Middle-Aged Adults. [Poster presentation]. 2023 Midwest ACSM Regional Chapter Fall Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
  • Moxley, E., Conrad, M., Habtezgi, D., Chomentowski, P., Kowal, R. and Loser, T. (2023, April 13-15). Associations between risk factors of cardiovascular fitness amongst young adults [Poster presentation]. 29th Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium, New Orleans, LA, United States.
  • Louis, G., Henert, S. and Moxley, E. (2022, Fall). Physical activity recommendations and the mental well-being of middle-aged sedentary adults [Poster presentation]. 2022 Midwest ACSM Regional Chapter Fall Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
  • Camic, C. L., Moxley, E. A. and Hill, C. M. (2022, May 31-June 4). Influence of concentric muscle fatigue on muscle action specific peak torque production [Poster presentation]. Annual American College of Sports Medicine Conference, San Diego, CA, United States.
  • Moxley, E., Habtzghi, D., Subramanian, V., Hwang, S., Yalla, S. and Attewell, L. (2022, March 24-26). Relationships between physical activity metrics of intensity and diabetes [Poster presentation]. 28th Annual PCNA Nursing Symposium Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
  • Kozak, B., Moxley, E., Habtzghi, D. and and Klinkhamer, N. (2021, October). Pediatric obesity prevention and treatment: Improving body composition by a 3-tiered strategy involving children, adolescents and the family [Poster presentation]. Northwestern Medicine's 4th Annual Healthcare Professionals Research and Evidence-Based Practice Symposium, online.

Book Chapters as Author

Moxley, E., and Mead, D. (2019). Fluid and electrolyte imbalances. In M. Sorenson, L. Quinn and D. Klein (Eds.), Pathophysiology: Concepts of human disease (pp. 170-196) . Pearson.

Refereed Articles Published in Cardiovascular Nursing Monthly

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