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Jennifer Walker

Jennifer Walker, Assistant Professor

Education

Ed.D. in Educational Administration, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, May 2023

Masters of Education, Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, May 2008.

Bachelors of Science, Radiologic Science, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, May 2001.

Associates of Applied Sciences and Arts, Radiologic Science, Kaskaskia College, Centralia, Illinois, May 2000

Jennifer Walker ASA 131
Phone: 618-453-8812
Fax: 618-453-7020
jennifer.walker@siu.edu 

Certifications

  •  American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  •  American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for Computed Tomography
  •  American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for Radiography
  • Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Department of Medical Radiation Technology

Coures Taught

  • RAD 112L Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning Lab I
  • RAD 212 Special Radiographic Procedures
  • RAD 232L Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning Lab II
  • RAD 322 Radiographic Contrast and Sectional Anatomy
  • RAD 364 Computed Tomography Technology
  • RAD 374 Sectional Anatomy and Imaging Applications
  • RAD 394 MRI and CT Pathology
  • RAD 404 MRI and CT Clinical Internship I
  • RAD 414 Special Studies in MRI and CT
  • RAD 424 MRI and CT Clinical Internship II
  • RAD 434 Seminar in MRI and CT
  • RAD 556 Individual Research in Healthcare

Research Interests

  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Mentorship
  • Case Studies in MRI and CT

Honors and Awards

  • College of Health and Human Sciences T/TT Teacher of the Year Award (2022-2023).
  • School of Health Sciences T/TT Teacher of the Year Award (2022-2023).
  • Women’s Recognition Ceremony for Outstanding Influential Faculty Member, nominated by a Junior Radiography Student, (April 2022).
  • College of Applied Sciences and Arts Term Teacher of the Year Award (2019-2020).
  • School of Health Sciences Term Teacher of the Year Award (2019-2020).

Papers and Presentations at Professional Meetings

Walker J, McKinney S, & McKinnies, J. Financial Burdens Associated with Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis.  Western Economic Association International (WEAI).  San Francisco, California. (June 17, 2025).

McKinney S, Walker J, & McKinnies, J. Oral Health Disparities in Rural Populations.  Western Economic Association International (WEAI).  San Francisco, California (June 17, 2025).

McKinnies J, McKinney S & Walker J. Xerostomia: Causes, Preventive Strategies, and Economic Implications.  Western Economic Association International (WEAI).  San Francisco, California (June 17, 2025).

Franca, MC., Boyer, V., Walker, J., Kidwai, J., & Pyle, E.  (Accepted January 2025 for June 2025).  Effects of Sjogren’s Syndrome on Occupational Voice.  The Annual Symposium:  Care of the Professional Voice (May 28-June 1, 2025).

Walker, J. (May 2025).   Burden of Telogen Effluvium Associated with Sjogren’s Disease.  Journal of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, 12(1):103. https://www.annexpublishers.com/journals/journal-of-immunology-and-infectious-diseases/articles-in-press.php

Walker, J. (April 2025).  Worth the Wait.  Hektoen International: A Journal of Medical Humanities, 17(2), https://hekint.org/2025/04/17/worth-the-wait/

Walker, J. (February 2025).  Remarkable Lady.  Pulse: Voices from the Heart of Medicine: More Voices February-Bravery:  https://pulsevoices.org/pulse-more-voices/2025/bravery/remarkable-lady/

Walker, J. (January 2025).  Sjogren’s Disease: A Case Report on the Multifaceted Disease.  Annals of Clinical Reviews and Case Reports, 3(1):  138: 100138.  Doi:10.71010/2837-3642/ACRCR-138

Walker, J. (September 2024).  Finding My New “Normal” with Sjogren’s Syndrome.  Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 55(3): 101731. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2024.101731

McKinney S & Walker J.   Advancing Health Equity in Rural Populations. Western Economic Association International.  Seattle, Washington. (June 27, 2024).

Walker J & McKinney S. Understanding the Push Towards Value-based Healthcare. Western Economic Association International.  Seattle, Washington. (June 27, 2024).

Walker, J. Wait…. There is Portable MRI?  ISSRT-Illinois State Society for Radiologic Technologists. (April 3, 2024). 

Walker, J. (February 2024).  A Pediatric Case Study of Scoliosis with Torticollis. ScieniQ Publishers:  Journal of Nursing and Researchers. 4(1): 100-106.  Doi: 10.5281/zenodo.10679232

Collins S, Shaw T, Walker J, Nash J, McKinnies R, & McKinnies J.  (January 2024). MRI Technologist’s Perceptions of MRI Interruptions Raise Questions Regarding the Frequency of Occurrence and the Need for Increased Patient Education. Radiology Management:  A Journal of AHRA, 45(6):  14-24.

Shaw T, Collins S, McKinnies R, Walker J, & Nash J. Patient MRI Interruptions: MRI Technologists’ Perspectives Provide Basis for Further Study.  Western Economic Association International.  San Diego, California. (July 1, 2023).

Walker J & Collins S. Financial Challenges in Radiology Departments amid Staffing Shortages. Western Economic Association International.  San Diego, California. (July 1, 2023).

Halterman A, Collins S, Shaw T, & Walker J. Government Policy Key Factor of Rising Health Care Expenditures:  A Graduate Student Study.  Western Economic Association International, San Diego, California. (July 1, 2023)

Collins S, Walker J, McKinnies J, McKinnies R, & Raisor C.  (May/June 2023). Exploring Job Embeddedness to Improve Employee Retention in Radiology Departments.  Radiology Management:  A Journal of AHRA, May/June 2023, 44(3):  12-18.

Walker, J. Career Advancements in Radiology.  ISSRT-Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists, (April 12, 2023).

Walker, J. Overcoming Fears with the Transition from a Student to a Technologist. ISSRT-Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists, (April 13, 2023). 

Cataldo J, Collins S, Walker J, Shaw T.  (March 2023).  Use of Virtual Reality for MRI Preparation and Technologist Education: A Scoping Review.  Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 54(1): 195-205.

Walker J., Collins S., & McKinney S.-Exploring the Use of Virtual Reality to Strengthen Leadership Skill. CHHS-College of Health and Human Sciences Flash Talk (October 27, 2022).

McKinnies J., McKinney S., Collins S. & Walker J. Collaborative Efforts Hosting A Dental Program. CHHS-College of Health and Human Sciences Flash Talk (October 27, 2022).

Nehrt D, Collins S, Walker J, & McKinney S.  Using Virtual Reality to Prepare the Healthcare Workforce.  Western Economic Association International (WEAI).  Portland, OR. (July 1, 2022).

Walker J, Collins S, & McKinney S.  An Economic Look into Radiology Workflow Using Artificial Intelligence.  Western Economic Association International (WEAI).  Portland, OR. (June 30, 2022).

Collins S, Walker J & McKinney S.  Burnout Among Nurses: Exploring Emotional
Exhaustion and Personal Accomplishment.  Western Economic Association International (WEAI). Portland, Oregon. (June 30, 2022)

McKinney S, Collins S & Walker, J. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Knowledge Among College Students at a Midwest University. Western Economic Association International (WEAI). Portland, OR.  (June 30, 2022).

Collins S, Walker J, Cataldo J & Collins K.  Virtual Reality:  An Innovative Teaching Approach for Interprofessional Education in Healthcare Management.  Poster Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association for University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).  Salt Lake City, Utah.  (June 7, 2022).

Hirsch B, Bro A, Walker J, McDaniel J, Penrod D.  (June 2022).  Metastatic Bone Cancer:  Consideration for Optimal Dose Refractionation in Radiation Therapy.  Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 53(2): S36-S43.

Walker, J. Potential Dangers of MRI.  ISSRT-Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists, (April 6, 2022).

Walker J.  Importance of CT Contrast.  ISSRT-Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists, (April 6, 2022).

Collins S, Walker J, Dunkley C, Ester A, Hermes S, Maitra A.  (March/April 2022). Exploring Patient Experience and Patient Satisfaction in Radiology. Radiology Management: A Journal of AHRA, March/April 2022, 44(2): 26-30.

Walker J & Watts S. (February/March 2022).  Biological Effects of Radiation Exposure. ASRT Directed Reading Digital Edition, Radiologic Technology, 93: 1-17 and published in the Summer 2022 ASRT Directed Reading Supplement.

McDaniel JT, Collins S, Collins KS, McKinnies R, McKinney S, Walker J, Albright D. (November 2021).  Spatiotemporal trends in vision, hearing, and memory disabilities among active duty military personnel, United States, 2015-2019.  Military Medicine, usab483.

Collins C., Collins S., McKinnies R., Walker J.  (September/October 2021). Exploring Micromanagement:  Still a Negative Leadership Style.  Radiology Management:  A Journal of AHRA, 43(5): 33-39.
Walker, J. MRI Safety.  OSRT-Oregon State Society of Radiologic Technologists, (September 24, 2021), Virtual.

Walker, J., Whittington, K., Hirsch, B.  (August 2021). Pediatric Ingestion of Rare Earth Magnets:  A Case Study for Nursing.  ScieniQ Publishers: Journal of Nursing and Researchers.  2(5): 84-87.  https://www.scieniqpublishers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pediatric-Ingestion-of-Rare-Earth-Magnets.pdf

Collins S., Nehrt, D., Walker, J. VR in Radiology. CHHS-College of Health and Human Sciences Flash Talk (April 15, 2021).

Walker, J.  CT and MRI Pathology.  ISSRT-Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists, (April 10, 2021), Virtual.

Walker, J. Functional MRI.  NCSRT-North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists, (March 19, 2021), Virtual.

Hirsch, B., Walker, J.  Radiation Physics and Image Production in Computed Tomography. ALSRT-Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists, (March 18, 2021), Virtual.

Walker, J. and Hirsch, B. CT Abdominal Pathology. SDSRT-South Dakota Society of Radiologic Technologists, (March 4, 2021), Virtual.

Hirsch, B., Whittington, K., Walker, J. (October 2020).  Mentoring in Radiologic Sciences.  Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 51(3): 354-357.

Whittington, K., Walker, J., Hirsch, B. He said, she said: Avoiding Interdisciplinary Competency Framework. IPHA-Illinois Public Health Association, (September 30, 2020), Virtual.

Whittington K., Walker J., Hirsch B. (August 2020).  Promoting Interdisciplinary Communication as a Vital Function of Effective Teamwork to Positively Impact Patient Outcomes, Satisfaction, and Employee Engagement.  Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 51(4): 107-111.