Explore my research and scholarship through a collection of my published works, conference presentations, and ongoing research efforts, reflecting my commitment to advancing science.
Member of the Early Career Researcher Editorial Board for Journal of Advanced Nursing
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Hirsch, S., Smith, C. M., & Horne, C. E. Exploring sleep, inflammation and myocardial infarction recurrence in aging. medRxiv. Preprint posted online January 18, 2026:2026.01.14.26343929. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.01.14.26343929
Smith, C. M., Watson, J., Herring, H., Houser, M., Dunbar, S., & Butts, B. (2025). Abstract 4361931: Metabolic pathways differ in Black adults with heart failure with and without diabetes. Circulation, 152(Suppl_3), A4361931–A4361931. https://doi.org/10.1161/circ.152.suppl_3.4361931
Smith, C. M., Bowler, M. C., & Horne, C. E. (2024). Beyond men’s experiences: Scale development and psychometric testing of the fitness in nursing scale – men (FiNS-M©). Journal of Nursing Measurement, 32(3), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1891/JNM-2023-0032
Smith, C. M., & Horne, C. E. (2024). Educational and professional experiences of men in nursing: An interpretive description study to guide change and foster inclusive environments for men in nursing. Journal of Professional Nursing, 53, 123-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2024.05.008
Smith, C. M., Horne, C. E., & Wei, H. (2024). Nursing practice in modern healthcare environments: A systematic review of attributes, characteristics, and demonstrations. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 80(9), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16088
Horne, C. E., Stayt, C., Schutz, S., Smith, C. M., Haberstroh, A., Bolin, L. P., Taylor, C. L., Moosavi, S. H., & Bibbey, A. (2023). Symptom experiences in hypertension: A mixed methods systematic review. Journal of Hypertension, 41(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1097/HJH.0000000000003306
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Horne, C. E., Smith, C. M., Stayt, L., Schutz, S. (2026, July 16-18). Global perspectives on hypertension: Symptoms, literacy, and shared decision-making. [Conference session, Symposium]. Sigma International Nursing Research Conference. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Horne, C. E., & Smith, C. M. (2026, July 16-18). Depression, sleep, and inflammation as predictors of post myocardial infarction fatigue. [Conference session, Poster]. Sigma International Nursing Research Conference. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Smith, C. M., Butts, B., & Horne, C. E. (2026, February 19). Cardiometabolic risks in rural communities: Sleep and education roles. [Conference session, Podium]. Southern Nursing Research Society 40th Annual Conference, Austin, TX, United States.
Page, J., Smith, C. M., Barandouzi, Z. A., Sheng, Y., Pratt, B., Monroe, V. D., Miller, J. S., Avorgbedor, F., Weaver-Toedtman, K. R. (2026, February 18). Adiponectin and metabolic-inflammatory associations with mental health in women. [Conference session]. Southern Nursing Research Society 40th Annual Conference, Austin, TX, United States.
Smith, C. M., Parks-Stamm, E., Brown, A. (2026, February 18). Beliefs in sexism shift in nursing: Selection versus socialization effects. [Conference session, Podium]. Southern Nursing Research Society 40th Annual Conference, Austin, TX, United States.
Smith, C. M., Watson, J., Herring, C., Houser, M., Dunbar, S., & Butts, B. (2025, November 7-10). Differential metabolic pathways in Black adults with heart failure with and without diabetes. Abstract ID: 4361931. [Conference session, Moderated Digital Session]. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, LA
Horne, C. E., Stayt, C., Schutz, S., Smith, C. M., Haberstroh, A., Bolin, L. P., Taylor, C. L., Moosavi, S. H., & Bibbey, A. (2024, September 10-12). Symptom experiences in hypertension: A mixed methods systematic review. [Conference session, Podium]. Royal College of Nursing International Nursing Research Conference 2024, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE21XA.