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| Faculty Position: |
Department Chair/Program Director |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
All LVN courses
Foundations of Nursing |
| Specialty clinical interests: |
Gerontological Nursing |
| Education: |
PhD in Nursing: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
MSN & BSN: Texas A& M Corpus Christi-
Diploma in Nursing: Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing |
| Certifications and Awards: |
University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center Hispanic Faculty Association Dr. Miguel A. Medina Hispanic Excellence Award, 2007
Western Institute of Nursing First Place Graduate Student Poster Presentation, Aging Category & Runner-up Overall: “Transition of Mexican American Elders to Nursing Homes” 2005
Castella Endowment Pre-Doctoral Award for Nursing Research on Aging University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio 2002-2003
NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) Teaching/Leadership Excellence Award, 1998
Del Mar College Student Adviser of the year 2001-2002
Texas Nurses Association, District 17 Nurse of the Year, 1994
Corpus Christi Surgical Society, Charles A. Mella Award, 1974
Spohn Hospital Nurse of the Year, 1972 |
| Publications/Research : |
The Transition of Mexican American Elders to Nursing Homes (Dissertation) |
| Presentations |
POSTER PRESENTATIONS:
2005 Western Institute of Nursing Conference, San Francisco, CA Graduate Student Poster Presentation: Transition of Mexican American Elders to Nursing Homes
2004 University Hospital San Antonio Poster Presentation: Review of the Lliterature on Transition to Nursing Homes Among the Aged.
2003 University of Texas Health Science Center Student Poster Presentations: A Case Study: The Transition of a Mexican American Elder to a Nursing Home
2003 University of Texas Health Science Center Research Colloquium: Review of the Lliterature on Transition to Nursing Homes Among the Aged.
1986 Texas A&M Corpus Christi Graduate Poster Presentation: Using Therapeutic Communication in Nursing Homes
PODIUM PRESENTATIONS:
2008 Southern Nursing Research Society Conference, Birmingham AL Nursing Home Transition and Mexican American Elders |
| Professional Organizations: |
American Nurses/Texas Nurses Association, member 1970 – present
Texas Nurses Association, District 17, Board Member 1990-94 & Chair, Ways and Means Committee 2003-06
Texas Association of Vocational Nurse Educators 1980 – 2006
Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Honor Society, member 1980 – present
Phi Delta Kappa, member 1988 – present
Southern Nursing Research Society, Member 2004 – present
Western Institute of Nursing 2007, 2009 |
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| Faculty Position: |
Associate Professor, Health Occupations |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
Introduction to Health Occupations
Basic Health Profession Skills
Basic Medical Terminology |
| Education: |
BS Mgmt Health Care – Park University
MBA/Health Care Administration –
TAMUCC |
| Certifications and Awards: |
Certified PN (U.S. Department of
Labor)
Certified CPR instructor |
| Publications/Research: |
Asuncion, L. (2nd. ed.). Basic health profession skills. Clinton Park, NY: Thomson/Delmar Learning. Asuncion, L. (2nd. ed.). Workbook to accompany Basic health profession skills. Clinton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning. |
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| Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
Eline Level 3
RNSG 2306
RNSG 1343/1162
RNSG 1327 Bridge |
| Specialty clinical interests: |
Med/Surg – Health Care Informatics |
| Education: |
University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing & Health – BSN 1962
Texas Womens University – MSN, Med/Surg Education Role – 1984
University of Texas @ San Antonio – 1976 – 2001 – Doctoral Program - ABD |
| Certifications and Awards: |
CPR Instructor Trainer
HCA Informatics –
Order Entry Committee Rep.
Sigma Theta Tau –
Bylaws Chair -4 yrs
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention – Instructor |
| Publications/Research: |
Acute Pain Focus – Doctoral research |
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| Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
HPRS 1206 – Introduction to Basic Health Profession Skills (online)- current
HPRS1104 – Medical Terminology (online) - current
Foundation of Nursing, Level 1 – online/campus based
Maternal Child Health – online/campus based
A&P for VNE student (past)
Freshman Seminar for Healthcare Students (past)
Intrapersonal Communication (past)
Certified Nursing Assistants (past) |
| Specialty clinical interests: |
Maternal Child Health
Rehabilitation
Developmental Disabilities |
| Education (colleges attended, degrees earned): |
Incarnate Word College – San Antonio – BSN
Corpus Christi State University – MA in Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas – Medical Branch Galveston – Certificate as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Certifications and Awards (specialty certifications, etc.) |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (past)
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (past)
Excellence in Nursing Practice from Eta Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau - 1998
Past Board Member and President of Texas Nursing Association Chapter 17
Past Board Member and President of Eta Omicron Chapter of STTI
Member National League for Nursing |
| Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
RNSG 1342/1161 complex medical surgical theory , skills laboratory and clinical
Level I Pharmacology theory and laboratory.
RNSG 1413/1160 and RNSG 1201
RNSG 1413/1160
RNSG 410 |
| Specialty clinical interests: |
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| Education (colleges attended, degrees earned): |
Texas A &M University-CC August 1998: Masters in Nursing Science, MSN
Corpus Christi State University August 1993: Baccalaureate in Nursing Science, BSN
Del Mar College December 1983: Associate in Applied Science, ADN |
| Certifications and Awards (specialty certifications, etc.) |
NLN (National League of Nursing)
Emergency Nursing Association
Texas Organization Associate Degree Nursing (TOADN) |
| Other: Military |
MILITARY Assistant Deputy Hospital Commander/Chief Nurse - LTC 2009 - Current: 5501st U. S. Army Hospital
Senior Nurse Observer Controller/Trainer 2006 --2009: 7304th Medical Training Support Battalion
Medical Planner, Plans Division (Mobilization/Homeland Security) 2003 - 2006: U.S. Army Medical Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Surgical Intensive Care Unit – Head Nurse 1993-2003: 5501st USAH
Deployment: Emergency Department Nurse Section OIC 1990 - 1991: King Khalid Military Hospital
Emergency Department Nurse Section OIC 1988-1993:
114th Evacuation Hospital
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| Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
RNSG 1413 Foundations, RNSG 1160
Clinical RNSG 2306 Informatics, RNSG 1201 Pharmacology,
RNSG Clinical Mat /CH |
| Specialty clinical interests: |
Foundations, Case Management |
| Education (colleges attended, degrees earned): |
Baptist Hospital School of Nursing
CCSU – Bachelor of Science in
Nursing
Texas A&M – Master of Science in
Nursing |
| Certifications and Awards (specialty certifications, etc.) |
Texas A&M Post Gradate Certificate in
Health Care Administration
Certified Case Manager |
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Other Info: |
Member, International Honor Society
of Nursing
Member, Board of Nurse Examiners
for the State of Texas 1992 – 1997
Member, State Bar of Texas
Grievance Committee 1994 – 2000
Texas Nurses’ Association Dist 17
Nurse of the Year May 1995
Texas A&M College of Science &
Technology Department of Nursing and Health Sciences
Outstanding Graduate Nursing
Student 1995
Excellence in Nursing Practice
Award
Sigma Theta Tau 1997 |
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| Faculty Position: |
Instructor |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
RNSG 1314 Common Concepts of Adult Health
RNSG 1161 Co-requisite Clinical for RNSG 1314 RNSG 1412 Nursing Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family
RNSG 2162 Co-requisite Clinical for RNSG 1412 |
| Specialty clinical interests: |
Oncology
Pediatrics |
| Education (colleges attended, degrees earned): |
University of Southern Mississippi,
Master of Science, August 1987
Major: Community Health Nursing
Minor: Nursing Education University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 1978 |
| Certifications and Awards (specialty certifications, etc.) |
Transdisciplinary Graduate Training: Concentration in Early Intervention through the Mississippi University Affiliated Program and the University of Southern Mississippi |
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| Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
RNSG 1413 Foundations
RNSG 1160
Clinical
RNSG 1341 Common Concepts of Adult Health
RNSG 1161 Common Concepts Clinical
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| Specialty clinical interests: |
Oncology |
| Education (colleges attended, degrees earned): |
University of North Texas Candidate for PhD- Adult and Continuing Education
University of Massachusetts MS-Biopsychological Nursing
University of Maryland BSN- Nursing |
| Certifications and Awards (specialty certifications, etc.) |
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN®) |
| Other Info: |
Memberships: National League for Nursing
Sigma Theta Thau International Honor Society of Nursing Eta Omicron Echo Chapter-member
Oncology Nursing Society-member
Board of Directors for local American Cancer Society-Member
Breast Health Committee American Caner Society-Chairman
Coastal Bend Texas Chapter of Oncology Nursing Society Board of Directors-member
Coastal Bend Texas Chapter of Oncology Nursing Society-Vice President
Corpus Christ Community Advisory Council (CCCAC)-member
Local Emergency Planning Committee-member
Long Term Health Committee for CCCAC-member Veteran’s Status: Captain United States Army Nurse Corps |
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| Faculty Position: |
Instructor |
Courses taught
(present and past): |
Common Concepts of Adult Health
Complex Concepts of Adult Health
Level IV Practicum
Level IV eLine |
| Specialty clinical interests: |
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Critical Care
Medical Surgical Critical Care
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Nursing Administration/Leadership |
| Education: |
1991: BS Microbiology, ASMC
Texas Tech University
2004: Post-baccalaureate in Education (12 hours)
Mercer University, 2004
2006: BS Nursing, Summa Cum Laude
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, 2006
2008: MSN
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, 2008 |
| Certifications and Awards: |
ACLS, present
Most Outstanding Graduate Student, Texas A&M CONHS, 2008
Texas A&M College of Nursing Graduate Scholarship Recipient, 2008
Dr. David Miller Scholarship Recipient, 2007
First eLine (electronic Learning in Nursing Education) graduate, 2006
Sigma Theta Tau, 2006 - present |
| Publications: |
Acute Renal Failure in the ICU presented at the Multidisciplinary Critical Care Conference, 2009
Mending Broken Hearts – Administering IV Cardiac Medications – 2.0 hour CNE : Education preparation and Presenter, 2006
MHMR Medication Education Brochures, 2004
American Society of Microbiology Paper # Q041- Presented at the 97th ASM General Meeting, 1997 |
| Organizational Involvement |
Current:
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
National League for Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau
Delta Gamma
Past:
Woodlawn Elementary PTA
American Society of Microbiology
American Society of Quality Control
River North Civic Club
Alpha Epsilon Delta |
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| Faculty Position: |
Professor |
Courses taught
(present and past): |
Associate Professor, Department of Nurse Education, September 2005 to present
Courses Include:
Fundamentals
Medical Surgical Nursing
Maternal Child Health Assistant
Professor, Department of Vocational Nurse Education, January 1995- 2005
Courses included:
Fundamentals of Nursing
Mental Health
Nutrition
Anatomy & Physiology
Maternal & Newborn
Medical Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Instructor, Department of Vocational Nurse Education, January 1993-1995
Courses included:
Fundamentals of Nursing
Maternal-Newborn
Mental Health
Nutrition |
| Specialty clinical interests: |
Simulation Learning
Student Retention |
| Education: |
Ph.D., Nursing Research, Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas: Degree Dec 2009. Master of Science, Nursing Texas A & M Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas: December 1994. Bachelor of Science, Occupational Education, Corpus Christi State University, Corpus Christi, Texas: August 1987.
Associate Degree of Nursing, Pan American University, Edinburg, Texas: May 1982. |
| Certifications and Awards: |
NISOD Award 1996 |
| Organizational Involvement |
Sigma Theta Tau 1994-current TNA Texas Nurses Association 1994-current
- 2 yrs 1st Vice President 1996-98
- Served on the election and member committee
TAVNE Texas Association of Vocational Nurse Education, Election Committee member
SNRS Student Nursing Research Society, Member and poster presentation on dissertation research “Access to a home monitor and hypertension among Mexican-American Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial |
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| Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
Level I Fundamentals Level II Pedaitrics Traditional and eLine Delivery |
| Specialty clinical interests: |
School Health, Pediatrics, Oncology,
Community |
| Education: |
Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX – ADN, 1992
Miami of Ohio, Oxford, Ohio – BFA, 1982
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, TX – MSN, 2002 |
| Certifications and Awards: |
NCSN – Nationally Certified School Nurse |
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| Faculty Position: |
Instructor |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
DELMAR: HPRS; Obstetric Nursing (LVN); LEVEL 1 and 2 Medical/Surgical and Maternal Child Clinical and Labs; NOELLE Clinical Simulation Lab; RNSG 1300-Health and Physical Assessment (Hybrid, Online, and Face to face).
USNAVY: Basic Hospital Corps School; ACLS; BLS; NALS, PALS; Fetal Monitoring; Health Promotion Basics; Designing Effective Educational Programs; Stephen Covey’s 7-Habits |
| Specialty clinical interests: |
Complicated Obstetrics, Adult Education |
| Education: |
Old Dominion University- BSN 1984
Troy State University- 18 graduate hours Adult Ed
Walden University – MSN Nursing Education 2009 |
| Certifications and Awards: |
Meritorious Service Medal
Navy Achievement Medal
Navy Commendation Medals (2)
Humanitarian; Overseas Service, and Good Conduct Awards
Navy League Award (for community based training efforts) |
| Faculty Position: |
Instructor
Skills Lab Coordinator
Simulation Specialist
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| Courses taught (present and past): |
VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills
VNSG 2331 Advanced Nursing Skills
VNSG 1122 Vocational Nursing Concepts
VNSG 1136 Mental Health
VNSG 1138 Mental Illness
VNSG 1329 Medical/Surgical Nursing I
VNSG 1230 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
VNSG 1360 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse
VNSG 1561 Clinical – Licensed Vocational Nurse
RNSG1160 Foundations Clinical
RNSG1413 Foundations for Nursing Practice (E-Line)
RNSG1161 Clinical Common Concepts |
| Specialty Clinical Interests: |
Public and Community Health
Acute Care Medical Surgical
Long Term Care
Simulation
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| Education: |
Southwest Texas Junior College: Vocational Nursing Certificate
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Texas A&M University: Masters of Science in Nursing focus Leadership and Management |
| Certifications and Awards: |
American Heart Associate CPR Instructor |
| Publications/ Research: |
Primary Presenter, National Leage of Nursing Education Summit 2009: "Cooking Up Simulations: Creative techniques to make your simulation lab unforgettable" |
| Other Info: |
DMC Student Nurse Association Club Advisor |
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| Faculty Position: |
Instructor |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
Medical Surgical Nusing
LVN courses
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| Education: |
Graduate of Mary Carrrol High School in 1983 Graduate of Del Mar College/ Degrees & Certificates: Certificate from the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program in 1985
Associate Degree in Applied Science in Registered Nurse Education Texas A&M University Corpus Christi- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Texas A&M University, School of Rural Public Health/ Health Science Center - Masters of Public Health in Safety & Occupational Health |
| Certifications and Awards: |
BLS Instructor
Vision & Hearing screening certification Graduated Cum laude in May 2001 from TAMUCC
Also was awarded the Collegiate Nursing Award after being nominated by Dr. Audio, and based on my academic achievements, I also was awarded the All-American Scholar Award |
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| Faculty Position: |
Instructor |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
HPRS 1204
HPRS 1106 |
| Specialty clinical interests: |
Intro to Basic Health Professional Skills |
| Education |
Southern Illinois University - B.A. Health
Care Management |
| Certifications and Awards: |
Certified CPR Instructor |
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Other Info: |
Off-Ice Official for the Central
Hockey League/ Corpus Christi Rayz
Committee Chairman, Cub Scout Pack
255
Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 255 |
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Faculty Position:
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Assistant Professor |
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Courses taught (present and past): |
Fundamentals of Nursing
Fundamentals Clinical
Nursing Information Systems
Maternal Child Nursing (Pediatrics), low risk and high risk
Pediatrics Clinical
eLine (online delivery) |
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Specialty clinical interests: |
Pediatric Critical Care
Pediatric Cardiology
NCLEX Success
Medication dosage calculations/Nursing Math
Service Learning |
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Education: |
B.S. Nutritional Sciences from TAMU College Station, 1995
MSN from University of Texas at Austin, 1999 |
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Certifications and Awards: |
Certified Pediatric Nurse |
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Publications: |
Reviewer for Ball, J., Bindler, R. Pediatric Nursing:
Caring for Children (4th ed). 2008 Pearson
Prentice-Hall
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Session Presenter, National Leage of Nursing Education Summit 2009: "Cooking Up Simulations: Creative techniques to make your simulation lab unforgettable" |
| Professional Affiliations: |
Member, Society of Pedaitric Nurses
Member, National League of Nursing
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Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
Courses taught (present and past): |
Level 1 Foundations , Pharmacology
Level II Med Surg
Level III Med Surg
LVN to RN Transitions
Eline- Level II theory, all level labs, all level clinicals |
Specialty clinical interests: |
Medsurg, ICU, PACU, Cath Lab, Long term care |
Education: |
Delmar College, Associate Nursing Degree
TAMU/CC, BSN, MSN, FNP |
Certifications and Awards: |
Family Nurse Practice Certified |
| Professional Affiliations: |
Texas Nurse’s Association
American Nurse’s Association
National Association of Hispanic Nurses |
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Faculty Position: |
Associate Professor |
| Courses taught (present and past): |
Medical-Surgical nursing
maternal-neonatal / pediatric nursing
psychiatric / mental health nursing
clinical supervision of students in medical-surgical nursing units, labor and delivery, and psychiatric nursing units.
Teaching on-line and on-campus classes. |
| Specialty clinical interests: |
Diabetes Education
Quality Assurance/QI
Nursing Management |
| Education: |
-Master’s, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Texas A&M University, CC
Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Austin
Graduate, Air Command and Staff College |
| Certifications and Awards: |
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Certificate, Naval War College, Strategy and Policy |
| Other Info: |
Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
United States Air Force Nurse Corps
United States Navy Nurse Corps
United States Army Nurse Corps
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Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
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Courses taught (present and past): |
Pharmacology
Fundamentals
Med Surg Levels 2 and 4 (traditional and
eLine) |
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Specialty clinical interests: |
Med/Surg – Orthopedics |
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Education: |
Arizona State University - BSN
TAMUCC - MSN |
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Certifications and Awards: |
Member, Sigma Theta Tau |
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Faculty Position: |
Instructor |
Courses taught (present and past): |
eLIne Clinical
RNSG – 1163, RNSG 2160, RNSG 2161, RNSG 1166 |
Specialty clinical interests: |
Med/Surg
Geriatrics
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Education: |
MSN – Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, Texas
BSN – University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas |
Certifications and Awards: |
Certification in Geriatric Care Management current
Certification in Community Health Nursing current |
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Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
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Courses taught (present and past): |
RNSG 1171 Communications
RNSG 1512 Maternal Child Nursing (both the pediatric and OB portions of this course)
RNSG 1341 |
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Specialty clinical interests: |
Newborn nursery and postpartum are my specialty interests with some NICU. |
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Education (colleges attended, degrees earned): |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – University of Parkside Consortial Nursing Program, 1989.
University of Phoenix MN-E, 1997. |
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Certifications and Awards (specialty certifications, etc.) |
BLS CPR instructor
Master Trainer for the Denver Development Tool |
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Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
Courses taught (present and past): |
HPRS 1106, HPRS 1204, HPRS 1206, HPRS 2301.
RNSG 1166, RNSG 2161, RNSG 2230, RNSG 2331. General medical/surgical nursing |
Specialty clinical interests: |
Emergency Room, Intensive Care, Neurology, Urology, Wound Care, Family Practice |
Education (colleges attended, degrees earned): |
Del Mar College AAS 1982
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, BSN 1991
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, MSN 2001 |
Certifications and Awards (specialty certifications, etc.) |
Registered Nurse (Initial) 1982. Present to June 2011
Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certification Texas A&M University Corpus Christi 2001
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner Certified (Initial) Nov 2003-
Present
Nurse Practitioner Certified through Oct 2013 |
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Faculty Position: |
Professor |
Courses taught (present and past): |
RNSG 2331/2161:Advanced Concepts of Adult Health
RNSG: 2230: Professional Nursing
RNSG 1166: Nursing Practicum |
Specialty clinical interests: |
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing
Burn Care
Adult Critical Care
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Education (colleges attended, degrees earned): |
MSN IN ADVANCED PRACTICE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS, 1993
MS ED IN CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION, CORPUS CHRISTI STATE UNIVERSITY, CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS, 1992
BSN, CORPUS CHRISTI STATE UNIVERSITY, CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS, 1986
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING SCIENCE, DEL MAR COLLEGE, CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS, 1977 |
Certifications and Awards (specialty certifications, etc.) |
Member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
Member of Academy of Medical/Surgical Nursing
Certification as Basic Life Support Instructor
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Trauma Nurse Certification
Burn Nurse Certification
Emergency Pediatric Nurse Certification
Stroke certification |
| Publications/Research: |
Textbook Reviewer for Lippincott Publishers, Delmar Publishers and Mosby for the past 10 years
Review of Medical/Surgical Nursing manuscripts.
Publishing NCLEX Medical/Surgical Review Computer Software in Fall of 2002. Lippincott Publishers |
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Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
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Courses taught (present and past): |
Past Courses Taught: Pediatrics,
Medical Surgical, Mental Health and Mental Illness, OB |
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Specialty clinical interests: |
Pediatrics
Mental Illness
Medical Surgical
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Education (colleges attended, degrees earned):
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Completed a Baccalaureate in Nursing studies from Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi, May 1998.
Completed a Master in Nursing from
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, May 2002.
Currently a Doctorate Student at Texas Woman’s
University-Houston, Texas for the past 5 years. |
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Certifications and Awards (specialty certifications, etc.) |
Member of Texas Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
Texas Community College Teachers Association
Texas Association Blacks Higher Education
Texas Association of Vocational Educators
Former 1st Vice President Texas Nursing
Association
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing |
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Publications/Research: |
Made contributions to Mental Illness and Nutrition Textbooks
that are published. |
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Faculty Position: |
Associate Professor, Retired
eLine Coordinator
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Courses taught (present and past):
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2 years teaching at Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in San Antonio (Psychiatric Nursing), 2 years teaching at Tarlton State University (Psychiatric Nursing, Fundamentals, Leadership), 19 years at DMC (Obstetrical Nursing and Practicum). Coordinator of eLine method of delivery. |
Specialty clinical interests: |
Maternal Nursing with an emphasis on intrapartum nursing and fetal monitoring.
Distance Education for undergraduate nursing students |
Education (colleges attended, degrees earned):
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Texas Woman’s University BSN;
Troy State University MS
University of Texas at Arlington – graduate nursing hours in curriculum development, teaching, nursing theories
Walden University – graduate nursing hours |
| Publications/Research: |
Nightengale Tracker Research (1 article published with research group)
eLine - a generic online nursing curriculum through a Federal Grant awarded to TAMU-CC/DMC. (multiple publications and presentations as a faculty group ) |
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Deborah S.
Skoruppa RN, MSN, FNP-C |
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Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
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Courses taught (present and past):
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Advanced Concepts of Adult Health Across the Lifespan
Practicum
Professional Nursing Review & License Preparation
Common Concepts of Adult Health
Pharmacology
Vocational Nursing Courses
Hospital Orientation/Inservices
Occupational Health Classes, eLine, Level 4 |
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Specialty clinical interests: |
Emergency Nursing
Occupational Health |
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Education (colleges attended, degrees earned):
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MSN - Texas A & M University Corpus Christi
BSN - Corpus Christi State University
ADN - Del Mar College |
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Certifications and Awards (specialty certifications, etc.) |
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Basic Life Support Instructor
Excellence in Education Award from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (STTI) |
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Publications/Research: |
Contributor to ACC Atlas of Pathophysiology (2010) Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins: Philadelphia, PA
Contributor to Nursing Procedures Manual (an electronic institutional product) to be marketed byWolters and Kluwer: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins: Philadelphia, PA.
Reviewer for McMaster for Evidence-based Journals Reviewer for
Lippincott's Nursing Procedures & Skills |
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Affiliations:
STTI, Eta Omicron Chapter Immediate Past President
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Texas Nurse Practitioners
Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice
Texas Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
Coastal Bend Chapter of Emergency Nurses Association, Past President |
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Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
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Courses taught (present and past): |
RNSG 1171: Communication in Nursing
RNSG 1512: Maternal Child Nursing
RNSG 2260: OB Clinical
RNSG 1413: Fundamentals of Nursing
RNSG 2306: Nursing Information Systems |
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Specialty clinical interests:
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OB, Informatics
NCLEX Success
Humor in the workplace |
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Education (colleges attended, degrees earned): |
BSN - Point Loma College
MSN - Texas A & M University – Corpus Christi
Post Grad Certificate – FNP – Texas A & M University – Corpus Christi |
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Certifications and Awards (specialty certifications, etc.) |
RNC – Inpatient Obstetrics
AWHONN – Instructor – Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles & Practices |
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Faculty Position: |
Assistant Professor |
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Courses taught (present and past): |
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Medical Surgical Nursing
Pharmacology |
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Education:
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Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas: Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Dickinson State Universtiy, Dickinson, North Dakota: Double Major with Music Minor, B.S. Nursing, B.S. Spanish, graduated Cum Laude |
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Certifications and Awards: |
AANP: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, April 1, 2006-present
Texas Board of Nursing: Advanced Practice Nurse certification, July 22, 2005-present |
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Professional Organizations: |
Member, American College of Nurse Practitioners
Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Member, Texas Nurse Practitioners
Member, American Nurses Association
Member, Texas Nurses Association
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing
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| Interests: |
Scuba Diving, Piano, Japanese art and culture, international cooking, self-development, gardening, canary and finch aviary, motor boating, sailing, golf |
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Faculty Position: |
Professor |
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Courses taught (present and past):
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Pediatrics
Fundamentals (on campus and eLine) |
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Specialty clinical interests: |
Pediatrics and Gerontology |
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Education: |
Baylor University - BSN
Corpus Christi State University - MS Curriculum and Instruction
Texas Woman’s University - PhD Nursing |
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Publications/Research:
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Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnership (LAAP) Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education (FIPSE) grant awarded by the US DOE to TAMU-CC and DMC for development of eLine fall 2001-fall 2004.
Contributing author, White, L. (2001). Foundations of nursing: Caring for the whole person. Del Mar Publishers.
Dissertation: Effects of Pre-operative Teaching on Post-Hospital Anxiety in School-Age Children and their Parents, 1993. |
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Other info:
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Favorite hobbies include:
Granddaughters
Playing Scrabble
Gardening
Shopping |
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