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Diplomas / Degrees

Ph.D., Adelphi University (1999)
M.S., Columbia University (1989)
B.S., Pace University (1983)

Recent Courses

Alterations In Physiological Integrity I: A Holistic Approach
Alterations In Physiological Integrity II: Holistic Approac
Intro To Holistic Clinical Practice Lab
Introduction To Holistic Clinical Practice
Research In Nursing Education

Teaching Specializations / Interests

Critical care nursing
Use of simulation in teaching
Gerontology
Undergraduate baccalaureate curriculum development

Research Interests

Effects of long term mechanical ventilation on patients and families
Nursing care of the C.O.P.D. patient
Simulation in nursing education
Gerontology

Grants / Sponsored Research

Sigma Theta Tau Kappa Gamma Chapter Research Grant - "The meaning of long term mechanical ventilation for the C.O.P.D. patient", 1998

Adelphi University Faculty Development Grant "Evaluating the Design and Effectiveness of Three Clinical Simulation Scenarios," 2009.

Book Chapters

Forbes, M. (2006). Basic Care and Comfort. In Coonan, P (Eds.). NCLEX-RN for Dummies. (pp. 125-139). Hoboken: Wiley Publishing.

Forbes, M. (2006). Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies. In Coonan, P (Eds.). NCLEX-RN for Dummies. (pp. 141-157). Hoboken: Wiley Publishing.

Forbes, M. (2006). Ten Common Phrases Found in NCLEX-RN Questions. In Coonan, P (Eds.). NCLEX-RN for Dummies. (pp. 267-274). Hoboken: W.

Forbes, M. & Spinelli, P. (2006). Buffing Up: Study Tips and Test-Taking Strategies. In Coonan, P (Eds.). NCLEX-RN for Dummies. (pp. 43-69). Hoboken: Wiley Publishing.

Recent Articles

Forbes, Maryann O. & Hickey, Mary T. (2009, 8). Curriculum Reform in Baccalaureate Nursing Education: Review of the Literature. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 6: 1, Article 27

Forbes, M.O. & Hickey, M.T. (2008, 9). Podcasting: Implementation and Evaluation in an Undergraduate Nursing Program. Nurse Educator, 33 (5), 224-227

Forbes, Maryann. (2007, 8). Prolonged Ventilator Dependence: Perspective of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patient. Clinical Nursing Research, 16, 231-250

Invited Presentations and Lectures

Forbes, M. (25 May 2008). Prolonged Ventilator Dependence : The COPD Patient's Perspective. Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Omega Chapter Leadership Conference

Forbes, M. (25 February 2008). Prolonged Ventilator Dependence : The COPD Patient's Perspective. Social And Behavioral Science Symposium, Adelphi University

Conference Presentations and Papers

Hickey, M. & Forbes, M. (06 June 2009). “An Integration Seminar: An Innovative Course to Facilitate Critical Thinking in Nursing Students". Drexel Nursing Education Institute, Washington, D.C.

Forbes, M. & Hickey, M. (05 June 2009). The Concept of a Faculty Recorded Podcast: A Relatively New Phenomenon. Drexel Nursing Education Institute, Washington, D.C.

Hickey, M. & Forbes, M. (05 December 2008). A Baccalaureate Nursing Curricular Revision: Integrating the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Competencies. AACN Baccalaureate Education Conference, San Antonio Texas

Hickey, M. & Forbes, M. (05 December 2008). Integration Seminar: An Innovative Course to Facilitate Critical Thinking in Baccalaureate Nursing Students. AACN Baccalaureate Education Conference, San Antonio, Texas

Honors and Accomplishments

Student Nurses Acting for Progress (SNAP) Faculty Advisor, 2007-2008

Professional Activities

Member, Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Omega Gamma Chapter
Member, American Association of Critical Care Nurses