Biography
Bueno’s research focuses on the experiences of the understudied population of male caregivers for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia, and how masculinity and gendered expectations influence their caregiver role. His previous clinical experiences as a bedside nurse have also influenced his program of research into older adult caregivers. As a nurse with clinical experience in med-surg, telemetry, and acute dialysis, Bueno had the opportunity to interact with many people with chronic illnesses. Within these experiences, he interacted with many family caregivers highlighting their important role in the long-term management of the patient’s chronic illness management. Moreover, Bueno’s experience within academia as a nursing professor has highlighted the focus on chronic illness and gerontology education as the population of older adults continue to rise and the increased need for long-term health management provided by family caregivers. The specific chronic disease of interest of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias was influenced by having been a family caregiver himself for loved ones with the disease. To help apply his current and future research findings to improving the health of the community, he is a current volunteer community educator for the Orange County regional chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Research Interests
Geriatrics, Caregiver Health, Alzheimer's & dementia caregivers, Male caregivers, Nursing Simulation, Quality Improvement, Evidenced-Based Practice
Education
BS, Sonoma State University, 2008, Nursing
MN, California State University, Fullerton, 2016, Nursing Education
PhD, University of Missouri, Columbia, 2022, Nursing Research
Honors and Awards
- 2023 Family Health Research & Implementation Interest Group Dissertation Award, Midwestern Nursing Research Society (MNRS)
- 2022 UCI Dean’s Honoree for teaching excellence for the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing
- 2017 – University of San Francisco’s Outstanding Branch Campus Award in recognition of teaching excellence and service to branch campus students.
