Fidelindo Lim

Faculty

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Fidelindo Lim

CCRN DNP FAAN

Clinical Associate Professor
Program Director, Nursing Education

1 212 992 9078

433 First Ave
New York, NY 10010
United States

Fidel Lim is a Clinical Associate Professor at New York University Meyers College of Nursing. He has worked as a critical care nurse for 18 years and concurrently, since 1996, has been a nursing faculty member. In 2023 he was selected to be part of the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses 2025 Re’Vision National Expert Panel. This 18-month-long commitment is charged to revise the Nursing Code of Ethics.

In 2013, he conducted the seminal national study of faculty knowledge, experience, and readiness for teaching LGBTQ+ health in BSN programs across the USA. The groundbreaking findings of his research on LGBTQ+ health integration in nursing have been cited in 6 white papers and in at least 9 LGBTQ+ policy statements by leading stakeholders.

Dr. Lim Fidel has published over 200 articles on an array of topics, including clinical practice, nursing education, LGBTQ+ health, reflective practice, preceptorship, men in nursing, nursing humanities, and Florence Nightingale. He has been designated as Nurse Influencer by the ANA American Nurse Journal where he writes a monthly blog since 2020. Dr. Lim is a board member of the NYU Meyers Alumni Association. In 2021, Fidel was one of four nurses featured in the ANA-sponsored documentary film “American Nurse Heroes,” a multi-channel network television event celebrating the Year of the Nurse.

As the faculty advisor to various nursing student groups he has, among other things, fostered salience in nursing education through high-quality extracurricular programming and active learning. Fidel is an imitable mentor and coach to countless students and nurses.

Dr. Lim is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. He holds a DNP from Northeastern University, a Master of Arts in Nursing Education from New York University, and a BSN from Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines.

DNP - Northeastern University
MA - New York University
BSN - Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines

LGBTQ
Acute care
Gerontology
Critical care

American Nurses Association New York
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
American Association for Men in Nursing
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
National League for Nursing (NLN)
New York Academy of Medicine
New York City Men in Nursing
Philippine Nurses Association of New York

Expert Panelist - American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses 2025 Re’Vision (2023)
Nurse Faculty Scholars Mentored Writing Award - American Journal of Nursing (2022)
Inducted as a Fellow - American Academy of Nursing (AAN) (2022)
Fellow - New York University Aging Incubator (2021)
Nursing Education Award - American Nurses Association New York (2021)
DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty – NYU Meyers (2020)
Nurse Influencer - American Nurses Association (2020)
National League of Nursing (NLN) Innovation Center, Honorable Mention for article "Nursing Humanities: Teaching for a Sense of Salience" (2019)
Fellow - New York Academy of Medicine (2019)
Member of the Year - American Association for Men in Nursing (2018)
Rose and George Doval Teaching Award - NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing (2017)
Distinguished Clinical Nursing Faculty Award - NYU, College of Nursing - Undergraduate Nursing Students Association (2015)
Baccalaureate Faculty Excellence Award - NYU, College of Nursing Students Association (2014)
Nursing Education Foundation Scholarship Award, National League for Nursing (2013)
Nurse Educator of the Year, Philippine Nurses Association of New York, Inc. (2013)

Lifestyle Risk Factors in Esophageal Cancer: An Integrative Review

Zhao, X., & Lim, F. (2020). Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 43(1), 86-98. 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000295
Abstract
Abstract
Esophageal cancer (EC) is a prevalent type of cancer, affecting more than 16 000 people annually in the United States. Being a high-burden disease, the comprehensive management of EC is challenging, particularly for older adults. In addition, Asian countries have some of the highest age-standardized incidence rates of EC in the world. Epidemiologic studies have revealed that cigarette and cigar smoking, alcohol drinking, obesity, being overweight, and areca chewing increase the risk of EC. This integrative review aims to elucidate the association between lifestyle factors such dietary habits, smoking, and alcohol consumption and EC among the Asian populations with Chinese, Japanese, and Taiwanese ethnicity. The synthesis of the literature found that environmental factors play an important role in the risk of EC occurrence. Although most of the risk factors showed a positive relationship in increasing the risk, studies included in this review reported inconclusive results on whether tea and coffee are risk factors. The consumption of very hot beverages and low intake of green vegetable are associated with EC. Smoking, alcohol intake, and their interaction with diets were found to be the biggest factor in the development of EC. Registered nurses can educate about esophageal thermal injury among persons who have preference for drinking burning-hot beverages and those with multiple risk factors, such as those who smoke and drink excess alcohol, as well as promoting health behaviors and serving as patient advocates.

Perioperative care of the older adult

Lim, F., & Slater, L. (2020). In M. Boltz, E. Capezuti, D. Zwicker, & T. Fulmer (Eds.), Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice (6th eds., 1–, pp. 697-720). Springer.

Transitional care

Lim, F., & Foust, J. (2020). In M. Boltz, C. Elizabeth, D. Zwicker, & T. Fulmer (Eds.), Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice (6th eds., 1–, pp. 807-824). Springer.

A guide to fostering an LGBTQ-inclusive workplace

Lim, F., Jones, P. A., & Paguirigan, M. (2019). Nursing Management, 50(6), 46-53. 10.1097/01.NUMA.0000558484.92567.db
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Abstract
The ongoing discourse on LGBTQ health has been centered on improving patient outcomes; little attention is given to exploring the experiences of LGBTQ healthcare professionals. This article offers an actionable discussion on how to create an LGBTQ-inclusive work environment for all healthcare workers.

Hepatorenal syndrome and large-volume paracentesis

Lim, F., & Raterman, J. (2019). The American Nurse.

Lifestyle modifications in adults and older adults with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd)

Commisso, A., & Lim, F. (2019). Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 42(1), 64-74. 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000239
Abstract
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder that causes the unwanted backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus, throat, and mouth.1 Gastroesophageal reflux disease affects roughly 20% of the US population. It is estimated that older adults experience GERD symptoms more commonly and with greater severity because of age-related physiologic changes. Comorbidities and polypharmacy, common in older adults, can also exacerbate GERD symptoms, which can allow the disease to progress. This integrative review aims to identify key lifestyle-associated risk factors and interventions appropriate for older adults with GERD. Findings can drive evidence-based collaborative best practices to care for patients in both acute and community settings with GERD. Recommendations for nursing education material that aims to address the gap of multilingual and culturally relevant GERD content will be discussed. It is likely that the prevalence of GERD will increase as the prevalence of obesity increases. It is here that registered nurses can play an instrumental role in the prevention and management of GERD in older adults by providing education, promoting health behaviors, and serving as patient advocates.

Trust me. I'm a nurse

Lim, F., & Salinas, A. (2019). The American Nurse.

Beliefs and perceptions of mentorship among nursing faculty and traditional and accelerated undergraduate nursing students

Navarra, A. M., Stimpfel, A. W., Rodriguez, K., Lim, F., Nelson, N., & Slater, L. Z. (2018). Nurse Education Today, 61, 20-24. 10.1016/j.nedt.2017.10.009
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Abstract
Background In order to meet the demands of a dynamic and complex health care landscape, nursing education must develop and implement programming to produce a highly educated nursing workforce. Interprofessional honors education in nursing with targeted mentorship is one such model. Purpose To describe undergraduate nursing student and faculty perceptions and beliefs of mentorship in the context of interprofessional honors education, and compare and contrast the perceptions and beliefs about mentorship in interprofessional honors education between undergraduate nursing students and faculty. Methods The study used a cross-sectional, descriptive design. Data were collected at an urban university in the northeast US, using a researcher-developed electronic survey. The sample included 24 full-time nursing faculty, and 142 undergraduate nursing students. Results Perceptions and beliefs regarding mentorship in the context of interprofessional honors education were similar for faculty and students, with both ranking mentorship among the most important components of a successful honors program. Conclusions Honors education with a dedicated mentorship component may be implemented to improve the undergraduate education experience, facilitate advanced degree attainment, and develop future nursing leaders.

Delivering LGBTQ-sensitive care

Lim, F., Paguirigan, M., & Cernivani, D. (2018). Nursing Critical Care, 13(4), 14-19. 10.1097/01.CCN.0000534918.70677.9c
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Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community have historically faced prejudices, often resulting in significant health disparities. Critical care nurses have a duty to provide all patients, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, with the best possible care. This article examines a framework for LGBTQ-sensitive care as well as best practices and additional resources.

Faculty and Student Perspectives on Mentorship in a Nursing Honors Program

Nelson, N., Lim, F., Navarra, A. M., Rodriguez, K., Witkoski, A., & Slater, L. Z. (2018). Nursing Education Perspectives, 39(1), 29-31. 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000197
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Abstract
Honors programs in nursing can facilitate the professional development of high-achieving students, supporting their lifelong engagement in nursing practice, education, research, and health care policy issues. Strong mentoring relationships are commonly identified as essential to the success of nursing honors programs, but literature on mentoring relationships in an honors context is limited. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into faculty and student expectations for mentorship. Faculty and students shared similar expectations for both the mentor and mentee, highlighting key themes of engagement, facilitation, accountability, and collaboration as necessary for the success of an undergraduate nursing honors program.