
Fidelindo Lim
CCRN DNP FAAN
Clinical Associate Professor
Program Director, Nursing Education
fl9@nyu.edu
1 212 992 9078
433 First Ave
New York, NY 10010
United States
Fidelindo Lim's additional information
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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.
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DNP - Northeastern UniversityMA - New York UniversityBSN - Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines
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LGBTQAcute careGerontologyCritical care
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American Nurses Association New YorkAmerican Association of Critical Care NursesAmerican Association for Men in NursingGay and Lesbian Medical AssociationHonor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau InternationalNational League for Nursing (NLN)New York Academy of MedicineNew York City Men in NursingPhilippine Nurses Association of New York
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Faculty Honors Awards
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) -
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Publications
When a patient refuses a nurse assignment
Lim, F. (2021). The American Nurse, 16(8).CE: The Effects of Smoking on Bone Health and Healing
AbstractNiu, S., & Lim, F. (2020). American Journal of Nursing, 120(7), 40-45. 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000681644.64148.ceAbstractThe number of orthopedic surgeries performed in the United States has increased substantially over the past several years. The most recent data available from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality indicate that five of the 10 operative procedures most commonly performed during inpatient stays involve the musculoskeletal system. Cigarette smoking is one of the most prevalent and preventable risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders and orthopedic surgery complications. This article discusses the effects of smoking on bone health, the importance of smoking cessation among patients scheduled for or recovering from orthopedic surgery, and the vital role nurses play in supporting patient efforts to lead a tobacco-free life.General surgical 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. 721-753). Springer.The Impact of Geriatric-Specific Triage Tools among Older Adults in the Emergency Department
AbstractPham, K. D., & Lim, F. A. (2020). Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 43(1), 39-57. 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000290AbstractAs the aging population grows, emergency department (ED) service utilization among those 65 years and older is expected to rise. In 2017, it was estimated that approximately 49 million Americans were 65 years and older. Not surprisingly, the number of ED visits by older adults is also increasing, given that this population is more likely to have multiple comorbidities. Emergency department visits by older adults pose specific challenges in risk stratification and optimizing their care based on the use of geriatric-specific triage tools. The aim of this integrative review is to appraise the impact of geriatric-specific triage tolls used in the ED and offer meaningful discussion on how to best address older adults in the ED setting. Findings from this review will help inform the efforts of clinicians, educators, researchers, and public health policy stakeholders charged in the care and advocacy for vulnerable older adults.Lifestyle Risk Factors in Esophageal Cancer: An Integrative Review
AbstractZhao, X., & Lim, F. (2020). Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 43(1), 86-98. 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000295AbstractEsophageal 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
AbstractLim, F., Jones, P. A., & Paguirigan, M. (2019). Nursing Management, 50(6), 46-53. 10.1097/01.NUMA.0000558484.92567.dbAbstractThe 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)
AbstractCommisso, A., & Lim, F. (2019). Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 42(1), 64-74. 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000239AbstractGastroesophageal 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. -
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