Diplomas/Degrees
Diplomas/Degrees
PhD, Adelphi University (2012)
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Associate Dean and Professor Mercy College
Professor Emerita College of New Rochelle
Interim Dean and Professor College of New Rochelle
Associate Professor and Chair of Graduate Program College of New Rochelle
Personal Statement
Personal Statement
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead on your own path, and leave a trail." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
The words of Ralph Waldo Emerson have inspired me throughout my personal and professional journey to consider all possibilities and to follow my own path. My journey has been incredible and although there were some challenges there were many more triumphs and I am thankful to everyone who played a part in my journey. It is important to trust the process and follow your heart and be guided by your intuition and always find joy in everything you do.
Courses Previously Taught
Courses Previously Taught
I have taught graduate and undergraduate nursing courses.
Graduate
Advanced Nursing Theories
MS in Nursing Education Courses
Undergraduate
Leadership
Cultural Concepts
Adult Health
Holistic Nursing
Psychosocial Care
Specialization/Interests
Specialization/Interests
Leadership
Mentoring
Self-Care
Patient Safety
New Nurse Transition
Nursing Education
Nursing History
Research
International Experience
International Experience
International collaboration with Grameen Caledonian College of Nursing in Dhaka, Bangladesh which includes faculty development programs.
Books
Books
Fast Facts for Patient Safety in Nursing
This practical resource helps nurses develop the skills they need to avoid medical errors and promote patient safety. Based on the most current research and guidance from principal scientific/academic boards, the text identifies the most significant errors and their causes and describes how nurses can develop and improve critical thinking, logic, and clinical judgement to improve patient outcomes.
Key Features:
Helps nurse managers to prioritize and address specific safety and medical errors immediately
Delivers practical tips on improving patient care and outcomes
Provides step-by-step guidance on preventing medication errors―the leading cause of adverse events
Presents multiple strategies to develop critical thinking and judgment
Offers interviews with patient safety experts for context and application
Includes case studies, tips from the field, Fast Facts boxes, tables, discussion questions, suggested assignments, and more
The New Nurse Educator: Mastering Academe Second Edition
This unequaled resource guides novice nurse educators step by step through the challenging process of transitioning from service to academe. It comprehensively addresses not only the fundamentals of teaching, evaluation, and curriculum development, but also the entire spectrum of skills and duties required of the nurse educator. This second edition delivers two new chapters devoted to the hospital-based educator and global health issues, including the future of nursing education. It contains new clinical teaching models and pedagogies and emphasizes the use of technology in a variety of teaching and learning strategies. Key updates examine the current and future nursing workforce, emerging and evolving nursing programs, and innovative trends in curricular design, along with new information on infectious diseases, genomics, and legal and ethical concerns.
New to the Second Edition:
A chapter devoted to the role of the hospital-based educator
A chapter on global health and education, health care policy, and the future of nursing education
Noted experts discuss simulation, gaming and education, legal concerns, and global health nursing
New clinical teaching models and pedagogies
Emphasizes the use of technology
Examines the current and future nursing workforce
Emerging and evolving nursing programs
Innovative trends in curricular design
Key Features:
Provides highly practical, step-by-step information on all components of being a nurse educator/faculty member
Helps nurses transition from service roles to educator/faculty roles
Includes advice from novice and seasoned nurse educators, nurse leaders, and nursing theorists
Includes learning objectives and review questions in each chapter
Provides sample forms and documents for CVs and developing course content
Fast Facts About the Nursing Profession: Historical Perspectives in a Nutshell
Captures the essence of pivotal events and individuals in nursing history
Replete with concise and easy-to-read information, this resource captures the essence of pivotal events and individuals in nursing history who have driven the evolution of the nursing role from that of a "handmaiden&" to a key health professional. It distills important historical information--often neglected in today's nursing programs--that fosters an understanding and appreciation of the issues that inform nursing practice today. Content is presented in an easy-access format consisting of short summaries and "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" that identify key points throughout each chapter. An introductory chapter featuring an interview with a prominent nursing historian adds breadth and color to this review of nursing through the ages.
Key Features
Provides important historical content often neglected in today’s nursing programs
Delivers concise, easy-to-read information about important events and influential nursing luminaries
Describes how nurses have influenced health and wellness across the life span
Highlights key points with “Fast Facts in a Nutshell” boxes
Includes an interview with the president of the American Association for the History of Nursing, a chapter on the relevance of nursing history by a noted nurse historian, and a chapter on influential nurses in history by a noted nursing leader and educator
The Nurse Professional: Leveraging Your Education for Transition Into Practice
"Nursing school did not adequately prepare me for this role" and "Why didn't anyone tell me about this when I was a student?" are commonly heard complaints from new nurses during their first two "rite of passage" years following graduation. But this transition to professional practiceófraught with challenges, anxiety, triumphs, and tearsódoes not have to be so difficult. The Nurse Professional helps novices prepare for their transition into a "real world" role from being a student through graduation, NCLEX success, job search, first job, and beyond. It is the only book to cover all of the steps that new nurses must take to ensure a smooth transition into the professional role.
Honors and Accomplishments
Honors and Accomplishments
FELLOWSHIP
NLN Academy of Nursing Education Fellow
The New York Academy Of Medicine Fellow
Community Service Award
National Association of Counties of Long Island
Excellence in Healthcare Leadership
Herald Long Island
Doody's 4-Star Review
Distinguished Alumni Award
The College of New Rochelle
Most Influential Women Award
CNG Bronx Times
Professional Activities
Professional Activities
Gillen Brewer Board of Trustees
Bronx Community Board #10 Chair Health and Human Services Committee
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