Dr. Marilyn Prasun PhD, CCNS, CNL, CHFN, FAHA
Carle BroMenn Medical Center Endowed Professor
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Biography
Dr. Marilyn Prasun is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Researcher and the Carle BroMenn Medical Center Endowed Professor, Mennonite College of Nursing. Areas of research include; Atrial fibrillation, heart failure, biomarkers, dyspnea, diuretic titration and fluid management of HF patients, patient education and adherence to treatment recommendations, quality of life and nurses’ knowledge of evidence-based practice. She has worked with hospitalized cardiac patients as well as outpatients for the past 20+ years as an advanced practice nurse and researcher.
Current Courses
NUR 523.001 Applied Research
NUR 599.006 Dissertation
NUR 545.091 Scholarly Project II
Research Interests & Areas
Atrial fibrillation, heart failure, biomarkers, dyspnea, diuretic titration and fluid management of HF patients, patient education and adherence to treatment recommendations, quality of life and nurses’ knowledge of evidence-based practice.
Ph D
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
MS
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, IL
BSN
Sangamon State University
Springfield, IL
Other
Parkland College
Champaign, IL
LPN
Decatur Vocational Center
Decatur, IL
AAHFN Abstract of the Year Award
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses
2025
Carle BroMenn Endowed Professor Recognition
Carle BroMenn
2025
Fellow of the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses.
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses
2025
Outstanding Illinois State University Researcher
Illinois State University
2024
Outstanding Mennonite College of Nursing Research
Mennonite College of Nursing
2023
AAHFN Abstract of the Year Award.
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses
2022
Dr. Meridean Maas Faculty Research Mentor
Mennonite College of Nursing
2022
Nursing Research Leadership Award
Heart Failure Society of America
2022
Researcher to Know
Illinis Science and Technology Coalition
2021
Third Place in the 2021 AJN Book of the Year
American Journal of Nursing
2021
Advocate BroMenn Endowed Professor
Advocate BroMenn
2019
Distinguished Member Award for service and advancement of Heart Failure Nursing
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses
2019
Teaching Excellence Award
Millikin University
2011
Associate Professor
Promotion and Tenure: School of Nursing at Millikin University
2010
Fellow
American Heart Association
2007
Martha Lindsey Award
Illinois Society of Advance Practice Nurses
2005
Dean's Award
University of Illinois Chicago
2003
Martha Hill New Investigator of the Year
American Heart Association
2002
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award
American Heart Association
1993
Volunteer of the Year Award
American Diabetes Association
1993
Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
1991
Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
1990
Inducted into Alpha Omega Honorary Scholastic Society
Parkland College
1982
Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Fraternity
Richland College
1981
Grants and Contracts
Program for Artificial Intelligence Readiness (PAIR): Building an AI for Health Research Lab at ISU for Atrial Fibrillation
Nariman Ammar, Marilyn Prasun.
NIH - AIM-AHEAD Program for Artificial Intelligence Readiness (PAIR). May 2025
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Related to Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms and Perceived Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk in Spanish-Speaking and English-Speaking Hispanic and Latinx Individuals in the United States
John Blakeman, Susana Calderon, Susan Watkins, MyoungJin Kim, Marilyn Prasun.
University Research Grant. 2021 - June 2022
Abstract
Consistency Is Key: Intra-rater Reliability of The Class-HF Guide.
Marilyn A. Prasun, K. Stamp, L. Rathman, T. P. McCoy.
(2025)
Implementing the Mediterranean Diet App in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.
Y Su, Marilyn A. Prasun, L. Cash, A. Kocheril, Susana Calderon, O. Zaslavsky.
(2025)
Improving Patient Education on End-of- Life Defibrillator Management: A Nurse Practitioner-Led Quality Improvement Initiative.
D. Thoppil, Marilyn A. Prasun, Y. Xia.
(2025)
The effects of exercise on depression in patients diagnosed with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
H. Krebs, Marilyn A. Prasun, John Blakeman, Annette Hubbell, Matthew Hesson-McInnis.
(2025)
Validity of a NYHA Classification Guide with Six Minute Walk Test Outcomes.
Marilyn A. Prasun, K. Stamp, L. Rathman, T. P. McCoy.
(2024)
Sociodemographic and Clinical Variables Predict Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs in Adults without Diagnosed Heart Disease
John Blakeman, MyoungJin Kim, Marilyn A. Prasun.
(2022)
The Impact of COVID-19 on Patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II.
K. Crutcher, H. Krebs, Y. Su, Marilyn A. Prasun.
(2022)
The Role of Mediterranean Diet in the Primary and Secondary Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation: A Scoping Review.
Y Su, K. Wu, O. Zaslavski, Marilyn A. Prasun.
(2022)
Providers’ Accuracy in Decision-Making with Assessing NYHA Functional Class of Patients with Heart Failure after use of a Classification Guide.
K. Stamp, Marilyn A. Prasun, T P McCoy, L. Rathman.
(2021)
Practitioners’ Inaccuracy in Decision-Making with Assessing NYHA Functional Class of Patients with Heart Failure.
Marilyn A. Prasun, K. Stamp, T. P. McCoy, L. Rathman.
(2020)
Reducing Cesarean Section Rates in NTSV Population: Evidence-based Practice Guideline Recommendations for Nurses.
S. Bock, S. Carpenter, A. Escobedo, Marilyn A. Prasun.
(2020)
Identification and Follow-up of Prescribed Medications that Potentially Exacerbate Heart Failure: A Quality Improvement Project.
M. Short, Marilyn A. Prasun, T. Prasun.
(2019)
Advanced Care Planning and Palliative Care in the Heart Failure
P. Harwoos, Marilyn A. Prasun, B Dennis, A. Mayes.
(2018)
Characteristics of Heart Failure Patients Followed in an Outpatient Disease Management Program.
S. Zak, K. Farrell, Marilyn A. Prasun, M. J. Linton, D. Sarginson.
(2016)
Outcomes of an Inter-Professional Intervention on Medication Adherence among Heart Failure Patients: A Pilot Study.
Marilyn A. Prasun, M. Short, J. Maynard, J. Roth, J. Bell, T Nallamothu.
(2016)
Characteristics of Heart Failure Patients Followed by Remote Monitoring: 60 – Day Outcomes.
C. Whicker, Marilyn A. Prasun, M. J. Linton, K. Baur.
(2014)
Fatigue, Depression, and Quality of Life (QOL) among HF Patients at Hospital Discharge.
Marilyn A. Prasun, E. Ellinger, B. Dennis, E. Nelson, K. Crawford.
(2014)
30-day Readmission Predictors of Patients Presenting to a Nurse-led Heart Failure Disease Management Program.
Marilyn A. Prasun, S. Verhulst, M. Weller-Summer, K. Baur, N. Nallamothu.
(2013)
Results of linear lesions created by a multi-electrode ablation catheter in patients with recurrent atrial fibrillation
A. Kocheril, Marilyn Prasun.
6th International Workshop on Cardiac Arrhythmias, (1999)
The Impact of Covid-19 on Patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II.
Kim Crutcher, Harrison Krebs, Yan Su, Marilyn Prasun.
Circulation
Book, Chapter
Chapter 9 Transitions of Care and Self-Care Strategies for the Heart Failure Patient. In. Managing Heart Failure in Primary Care: A Case Study Approach.
K Stamp, Marilyn A. Prasun.
(2023)
Heart Failure in Cardiac Nursing
Marilyn A. Prasun.
(2021)
Measuring Outcomes in Heart Failure
Marilyn A. Prasun, P. Kirkwood.
(2014)
Measuring Outcomes in Heart Failure (Chapter 13)
Marilyn Prasun.
(2014), Heart Failure Disease Management: From Planning to Implementation / AAHFN Publishing
Promoting Adherence to Treatment Recommendations
Marilyn A. Prasun.
(2014)
Promoting Adherence to Treatment Recommendations (Chapter 8)
Marilyn Prasun.
(2014), Heart Failure Disease Management: From Planning to Implementation / AAHFN Publishing
Journal Article
Abstract 4363659: Implementing a Mediterranean Diet App in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Pilot Study
Yan Su, Marilyn A. Prasun, Linda Cash, Abraham G. Kocheril, Susana Calderon, Oleg Zaslavsky.
Circulation, 152 (Suppl_3), (2025), 10.1161/circ.152.suppl_3.4363659
PO-05-184 IMPROVING THE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES TOWARD END-OF-LIFE DEVICE MANAGEMENT AMONG PATIENTS WITH A DEFIBRILLATOR: A NURSE PRACTITIONER-LED QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE
Deepa Thoppil, Marilyn A. Prasun, Yinglin Xia.
Heart Rhythm, 22 (4), S544, (2025), 10.1016/j.hrthm.2025.03.1359
A cross-sectional study of Hispanic and Latina/o/x/e individuals’ acute coronary syndrome symptom knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs
John Blakeman, Susana Calderon, Susan Watkins, MyoungJin Kim, Kate Peterson, Marilyn Prasun.
Heart & Lung, (2024)
Abstract 4118724: Validity of a NYHA Classification Guide with Six Minute Walk Test Outcomes
Marilyn A. Prasun, Kelly Stamp, Lisa Rathman, Thomas McCoy.
Circulation, 150 (Suppl_1), (2024), 10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4118724
Examination of Nursing Staffs' Perceptions of the COVI-19 Vaccine Using the Health Belief Model
Aidan Cossio, Wilson Cobb, Addison Fugit, Sandra Nielsen, Matthew Hesson-McInnis, Marilyn Prasun.
Western Journal of Nursing Research, 46 (3), 229-235, (2024), 10.1177/01939459241230383
Examination of Nursing Staffs’ Perceptions of the COVID-19 Vaccine Using the Health Belief Model.
Aidan Cossio, Cobb Wilson, Fugitt Addison, Sandy Nielsen, Matthew Hesson-McInnis, Marilyn Nielsen.
46 (3), 229-235, (2024), DOI: 10.1177/01939459241230383
Predictors of acute coronary syndrome symptom knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs in adults without self-reported heart disease
John Blakeman, Marilyn Prasun, MyoungJin Kim.
Heart & Lung, 60, (2023)
Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the ACS-Response Index in Adults Without Diagnosed Heart Disease
John Blakeman, MyoungJin Kim, Marilyn Prasun.
Journal of Nursing Measurement, 31 (2), (2022), http://doi.org/10.1891/JNM-2021-0047
Nurses' personal perceptions of clinical work adaptations during COVID-19
Marilyn A Prasun, John R Blakeman, Karen M Vuckovic, Kelly D Stamp, Nancy M Albert.
Heart & Lung, 56 (Nov-Dec), (2022)
Perceptions of Changes in Practice Patterns and Patient Care among Heart Failure Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Marilyn Prasun, John Blakeman, Karen Vuckovic, MyoungJin Kim, Nancy Albert, Kelly Stamp, Jaarsma, Barbara Riegel.
Heart & Lung, (2022), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2022.01.004
OR3. Practitioners' Inaccuracy in Decision-Making with Assessing NYHA Functional Class of Patients with Heart Failure
Kelly Stamp, Marilyn A. Prasun, Lisa Rathman, Thomas P. McCoy.
Heart & Lung, 50 (4), 560, (2021), 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2021.03.055
Perceived Personal Risk and Vulnerability in Recognizing and Responding to Symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Integrative Review
John Blakeman, Marilyn Prasun.
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, (2021)
Advanced Care Planning and Palliative Care in the Heart Failure Population
Paul Harwood, Marilyn A. Prasun, Brandyln Dennis, Andrea Mayes.
Heart & Lung, 49 (2), 222-223, (2020), 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2020.02.036
Identification and Follow up of Prescribed Medications that Potentially Exacerbate Heart Failure: A Quality Improvement Project
Michael Short, Marilyn A. Prasun, Taylor J. Prasun.
Heart & Lung, 49 (2), 220-221, (2020), 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2020.02.032
Telemedicine in Heart Failure during COVID-19: Like it, Love It or Lose It?
Nancy M. Albert, Marilyn Prasun.
Heart & Lung, 49 (6), A11-A12, (2020), 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2020.10.014
Nurses' Decision Making in Heart Failure Management based on Heart Failure Certification Status
NM Albert, J Bena, D Buxbaum, L Martensen, S Morrison, Marilyn Prasun, KD Stamp.
Journal of Heart & Lung, 47 (3), 184-191, (2018)
Nursing research in heart failure care: a position statement of the american association of heart failure nurses (AAHFN)
Kelly D. Stamp, Marilyn A. Prasun, Christopher S. Lee, Tiny Jaarsma, Mariann R. Piano, Nancy M. Albert.
Heart & Lung, 47 (2), 169-175, (2018), 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2018.01.003
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN) position statement on patient access to healthcare
Marilyn Prasun, E. Bolton-Harris, K Nelson, S Price, KM Stamp, KM Vuckovic.
Journal of Heart & Lung, 46 (3), 209-212, (2017)
Patient Advocacy in Nursing
Marilyn Prasun.
Journal of Heart & Lung, 46 (2), 131-132, (2017)
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses position paper on the Certified Heart Failure Nurse - Knowledge (CHFN-K) certification
RJ Trupp, L. Penny, Marilyn Prasun.
Journal of Heart & Lung, 45 (3), 291-292, (2016)
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses Best Practices paper: Literature synthesis and guideline review for dietary sodium restriction
C. Miller-Reilly, CM Anderson, L. Baas, E. Johnson, TA Lennie, CM Lewis, Marilyn Prasun.
Journal of Heart & Lung, 44 (4), 289-298, (2015)
New heart failure treatment and nursing care
Marilyn Prasun.
Journal of Heart & Lung, 44 (5), 367, (2015)
Nurse anesthetists' erceptions of the electronic anesthesia information management system
T. LaDage, Marilyn Prasun, MJ Linton, A. Kaiser, P. Laskowski.
Online Journal of Nursing Informatis (OJNI), 19 (3), (2015)
Heart Failure Patient Education
Marilyn Prasun.
Journal of Heart & Lung, 43 (6), 485, (2014)
Perceived barriers and facilitators to patients receiving 60 minutes of heart failure education: A survey of AAHFN members
L. Baas, P. Kirkwood, C. Lewis, Marilyn Prasun, J. Reigle, C. Bither, L. Rathman, L. Wick, M. Galvao.
Journal of Heart & Lung, 43 (1), 3-5, (2014)
Evidence-Based Practice: Collaboration Between Education and Nursing Management
M. Linton, Marilyn Prasun.
Journal of Nursing Management, 1-12, (2012), 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2012.01440.x
Evidence-based Practice
Marilyn Prasun.
Journal of Heart & Lung, 42 (2), 84, (2012)
HFSA and AAHFN Joint Position Statement: Advocating for a full scope of Nursing Practice and Leadership in Heart Failure
C. Lee, B. Greenberg, A. Laramee, S. Ammon, Marilyn Prasun.
Journal of Cardiac Failure, 18 (11), 811-12, (2012)
Music for the Heart
S. Challans, E. Ellinger, Marilyn Prasun.
Healthy Cells Magazine, 12-13, (2012)
Practice Patterns of Heart Failure Nurses
Marilyn Prasun, J. Casida, J. Howe-Esquivel.
Journal of Heart & Lung, 41 (3), 218-225, (2012)
Providing Best Practice in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation in the United States
Marilyn Prasun.
Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 27 (5), 445-456, (2012)
Being a Seasoned Nurse in Active Practice
L. Friedrich, Marilyn Prasun, L. Henderson, L. Taft.
Journal of Nursing Management, 19, 897-905, (2011)
Flexible Diuretic titration in Chronic Heart Failure: Where is the Evidence?
M. Piano, Marilyn Prasun, T. Stamos, V. Groo.
Journal of Cardiac Failure, 17 (11), 944-954, (2011)
Why is End-of-Life Care Delivery Sporadic? A Quantitative Look at the Barriers to and Facilitators of Providing End-of-Life Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
V. Wright, Marilyn Prasun, C. Hilgenberg.
Advances in Neonatal Care, 11 (1), 29-36, (2011)
ST Segment elevation on electrocardiogram: the electrocardiographic pattern of Brugada Syndrome
A. Socari, Marilyn Prasun, A. Kocheril.
General Medicine Journal, 9 (3), 59, (2007)
Chest Pain with ST Elevation on ECG: The Brugada Syndrome unmasked by pneumonia
A. Socari, Marilyn Prasun, A. Kocheril, A. Brugada.
Texas Heart Journal, 33 (4), 501-504, (2006)
Handling ICD and Pacemaker Recalls in Your Clinic
A. Kocheril, Marilyn Prasun.
EP Lab Digest, 5 (11), 18-19, (2005)
Qualify of Life in Atrial Fibrillation: The Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) Study
L. Jenkins, M. Brodsky, Marilyn Prasun.
American Heart Journal, (149), 112-120, (2005)
The Effects of a Sliding Scale Diuretic Titration Protocol in Patients with Heart Failure
Marilyn Prasun, A. Kocheril, P. Klass, S. Dunlap, M. Piano.
Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 20 (1), 62-70, (2005)
Music and Electrophysiology
J. Mackinnion, Marilyn Prasun, A. Kocheril.
EP Lab Digest, 24-28, (2004)
Atrial Fibrillation: Rhythm Control or Rate Control
Marilyn Prasun, A. Kocheril.
Journal Cardiovascular Nursing, 18 (5), 369-73, (2003)
Neurohormonal Activation in Heart Failure
M., Marilyn Prasun.
Journal of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 15 (4), 413-421, (2003)
Neurohormone activation
Mariann R Piano, Marilyn A. Prasun.
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 15 (4), 413-421, (2003), 10.1016/s0899-5885(02)00096-5
Heart Failure in Older Adults: Keys to Successful Management
Mickey Stanley, Marilyn A. Prasun.
AACN Clinical Issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care, 13 (1), 94-102, (2002), 10.1097/00044067-200202000-00010
The Effects of a Diuretic Titration Protocol in Heart Failure Patients
Marilyn Prasun, A. Kockeril, P. Klass, S. Dunlap, M. Piano.
AHA 75th Scientific Sessions, (2002)
Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Workplace
J. Johnson-Zerwic, Marilyn Prasun.
Journal of Occupational Health Nursing, 46 (4), 195, (1998)
Evidence-based Practice.
Marilyn A. Prasun.
Heart Failure Patient Education.
Marilyn A. Prasun.
New heart failure treatment and nursing care
Marilyn A. Prasun.
Patient Advocacy in Nursing.
Marilyn A. Prasun.
Magazine/Trade Publication
From Mic to Men
Marilyn Prasun, C. Reilly.
(2012)
Music and Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
S. Challans, A. Kocheril, Marilyn Prasun.
EP Digest, 18-19, (2012)
Other
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
Marilyn A. Prasun.
Hospitalizations for Heart Failure decline during COVID-19 pandemic
Marilyn A. Prasun.
Presentations
The effects of exercise on depression in patients diagnosed with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Harrison Krebbs, Marilyn Prasun, John Blakeman, Annette Hubbell, Matthew Hesson-McInnis.
American Association of Heart Failure Nurses' 21st Annual Meeting, Savannah, GA, June, 2025
A Cross-Sectional Study of Hispanic and Latina/o/e/x Individuals' Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptom Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs
John Blakeman, Susana Calderon, Susan Watkins, MyoungJin Kim, Kate Peterson, Marilyn Prasun.
Mennonite College of Nursing Scholarship Symposium, Online, March, 2024
Exploring Hispanic and Latina/o/x Individuals’ heart attack symptom knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs
John Blakeman, Susana Calderon, Susan Watkins, MyoungJin Kim, Marilyn Prasun.
Mennonite College of Nursing Scholarship Symposium, Online, March, 2023
Sociodemographic and clinical variables predict acute coronary syndrome symptom knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs in adults without diagnosed heart disease
John Blakeman, MyoungJin Kim, Marilyn Prasun.
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Chicago, IL, November, 2022
Following Flo's footsteps: Nursing research that shapes HF practices and outcomes
Marilyn Prasun.
AAHFN & HFSA Annual Meeting, online, June, 2020
Pharmacology and the future of managing the HF patient
Marilyn Prasun.
AAHFN Annual Pharmacology Pre-Conference Meeting, online, June, 2020