Faculty & staff

Patricia Kathleen Taylor Pothier, PhD, RN

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350
Phone: (909) 558-1000 or extension 45480
Fax: (909) 558-4134
Email: ppothier@llu.edu
Graduate Masters

Research projects/interests

My primary interest is in studying the effect of psychobiological stressors on human health. Cancer and tratment for cancer are stressors that are not only psychological but also biological, and I am interested in how they affect stress and physiological responses in individuals affected. Past research included a study of neuro-immune responses to a relaxation intervention in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Current research projects
I am currently conducting a small research project studying Chemotherapy-associated anxiety from the perspective of patients and nurses. It is a qualitative descriptive study. In addition, I am continuing a large study on Prostate Cancer: Acute and Extended Effects for Couples.

Educational background

BS, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda California
MS, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
PhD, University of San Diego, San Diego, California

Recent publications

Pothier, P. (2003 July/August). Skin lesion cupcakes are food for thought. Nurse Educator, 28(4), 151-152.
Van Cleve, L.,Johnson, L. and Pothier, P. (1996). Pain responses of hospitalized infants and children to venipuncture and intravenous cannulation. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 11(3), 161-168.

Professional memberships

Sigma Theta Tau honor society of Nursing
Oncology Nrusing Society