NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM VITAE NAME: Martha L. Morales Office Address: MSC 3185 P. O. Box 30001 Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001 DOCUMENT DATE: August 7, 2015 Home Address (optional) Telephone No.: 575-646-8089 DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE: College of Health and Social Services, School of Nursing PRESENT RANK & DATE OF RANK: College Assistant Professor January 9, 2010 NMSU APPOINTMENT HISTORY: Year Appointed/Rank College Instructor January 17, 2008 Year Awarded Tenure Year Promoted to Associate Professor Year Promoted to Full Professor PLACE OF BIRTH: CITIZEN OF: United States- EDUCATION: (Give name of institution, place, and date of degree for nursing education, indicate clinical and functional areas) High School: Ysleta High School,, 1965 Baccalaureate: Texas Woman s University, Denton, Texas Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1969 Graduate: The University of Texas at El Paso College of Health Sciences School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing 1990 Clinical Area of Concentration Parent-Child Health in Community; 1
Functional Area of Interest Education The University of Texas at El Paso College of Health Sciences School of Nursing Doctorate in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Completed 42 Credit Hours New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico College of Health and Social Sciences School of Nursing Doctorate of Philosophy of Nursing 2014 Postgraduate (postdoctoral): none Licensure: Registered Nurse, New Mexico Certification: American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator 1977 to 6/30/2016 The University of Texas School of Nursing San Antonio, Texas Graduate of First Class for Family Nurse Practitioner Awarded 1600 CEUs as a certificate program, 1975 American Nurses Credentialing Center Certified Family Nurse Practitioner: 1986 1996 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES (Give name of institution, place, position and dates; list in reverse chronological order, last position first) New Mexico State University College of Health and Social Services, School of Nursing Las Cruces, New Mexico 2
College Assistant Professor January 2010 to Present College Instructor January 2008 to December 2009 Centro San Vicente Clinical Nurse Specialist April 2001 to December 2006 Family Health Education Services Private Practice as Nurse Consultant August 1997 to December 2003 Cancer Consortium of El Paso, Inc. Staff Nurse November 1999 to April 2001 The University of Texas at El Paso College of Nursing and Health Sciences Clinical Instructor/Education Coordinator for Kellogg Project February 1997 to December 1999 El Paso City-County Health & Environmental District Chief Nursing Officer and Family Nurse Practitioner 1983 to 1997 Parenthood Education Association of El Paso Certified Childbirth Educator 1977-1987 Thomason General Hospital Maternal-Child Health Patient Education Coordinator 1981-1983 El Paso Community College Clinical Nursing Instructor 1977-1981 Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe Interim Head Nurse/Family Nurse Practitioner 1977-1981 Thomason General Hospital St. Paul Methodist Hospital Dallas, Texas 3
Staff Nurse/Intensive Care Nursery 1969-1978 Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic Staff Nurse 1974 El Paso City-County Health & Environmental District Public Health Staff Nurse 1970-1972 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP(S): (current and last 5 years) American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics (ASPO) (1977-Present) Recognized as Fellow in Lamaze International Texas Nurses Association (1969 to 2010) Positions Held: President of District I, Board Member, Nominating Committee, Membership Committee, and Secretary American Nurses Association (2010 to present) Sigma Theta Tau Pi Omega 406 (2011 to present) New Mexico Nurses Association (2015 to present) Transcultural Nursing Association (2015 to present) HONORS/AWARDS: Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Award, Division of Nursing, Health Resources Services Administration, 2011 Oaks Award from Peace and Justice Ministry, Catholic Diocese, 2005 Nurse of the Year Award, Texas Nurses Association, District I, 2003 Fellow of the American College of Childbirth Educators, Lamaze International, 2001 Gold Nugget Award, the University of El Paso College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 1995 Sigma Theta Tau, 1990 Woman of the Year in Nursing, El Paso Women s Political Caucus, 1979 4
BIOGRAPHICAL CITATIONS (National/Regional or Professional Directories): none I. TEACHING ACTIVITIES: A. Years at NMSU: 7 years B. Years at Other Colleges/Universities (Please list) 1. University of Texas at El Paso: a. Undergraduate: 2 years a. Graduate: Served as preceptor for graduate students in nurse practitioner programs for at least 5 to 7 years 2. El Paso Community College: a. Associate Degree for Nursing Program: 4 years C. Courses Taught at NMSU in Last Five Years (provide descriptive title only and role; i.e. primary, team leader, team member) 1. Undergraduate: a. Team member as clinical instructor for NURS 472: Community Health Nursing b. Team member as clinical instructor for NURS 415: Parent Child Nursing c. Team Lead for Simulation instruction for NURS 415: Parent Child Nursing d. Primary instructor for NURS 460: Strategies for Student Success e. Team member as clinical instructor for NURS 380: Assessment 2. Graduate : a. NURS 630: Issues in Studying Health of Culturally Diverse and Border Populations D. Essays/Theses/Dissertation Directed (MSN students): N/A E. Course or Curriculum Development: team member for NURS 415, NURS 472; Developed enhanced curriculum for Lamaze classes offered to the community involving UG nursing students assigned to produce a teaching project within NURS 415. II. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES A. Dissertation research: : Exploring Perceptions on Obesity Prevention among Hispanics living along the U.S.-Mexico Border B. Fellowships/Grants/Special Awards in Last Five Years: HRSA Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Award for Academic Year 2011-2012: $4,000 C. Research Areas of Interest : Prevention of Obesity among Hispanic Preschoolers living along the U.S.-Mexico Border D. Graduate Assistant for Dr. Keele for P2P Tier 1 award through PCORI. The title of the grant was "Mobilizing Community Engagement for Health in a Southern New Mexico Border Region Colonia. 5
III. Journal Articles Published 1. Refereed Journals: Amaya, Maria Alvarez, Ackall, Gail, Pingitore, Nicholas, Quiroga, Martha, Terrazas- Ponce, Belen. (1997) Childhood Lead Poisoning on the US-Mexico Border: A Case Study in Environmental Health Nursing Lead Poisoning. Public Health Nursing 14 (6). pp. 353-360. 2. Nonrefereed Journals Slupski, G. (March 6, 2015). NMSU professor develops community Lamaze class - Course helps nursing students meet curriculum requirements, nurse.com. http://news.nurse.com/article/20150306/ca01/150305010#.vpy94nnnzzl IV. Creative Shows/Exhibits/Posters 1. Refereed or Judged: Local/Regional Competition Pilot Study: Retrospective Chart Review of Obese and Overweight Children at a Community Health Center Poster Presentation: First Annual College of Health Science/School of Nursing at University of Texas at El Paso, Research Showcase, May 11, 2007 Concept Paper: Concept Analysis: Learning Attitude Poster Presentation: First Annual College of Health and Social Services, School of Nursing at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico Research Showcase, May, 2010 Mixed Method: Exploring perceptions and health promoting activities among Hispanic caretakers of preschoolers Poster Presentation: Second Annual College of Health and Social Services, School of Nursing at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico Research Showcase, May, 2011 6
2. Not Refereed PHD Dissertation Study: Exploring Perceptions on Obesity Prevention among Hispanics along the U.S./Mexico Border Poster Presentation: Capitol Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Graduate Legislative Day, January, 2015 V. Papers Presented 1. Invited Nationally 41rst Annual Transcultural Nursing Society Conference Presented Dissertation Study titled: Exploring Perceptions on Obesity Prevention among Hispanics living along the U.S.-Mexico Border Portland, Oregon October 29, 2015 2. Invited Locally New Mexico State University College of Health and Social Services School of Nursing Research Symposium Presented Dissertation Study titled: Exploring Perceptions on Obesity Prevention among Hispanics living along the U.S.-Mexico Border Las Cruces, New Mexico May 20, 2015 VI. Invited Seminars or Lectures 1. New Mexico State University First Annual Simulation Institute 2010 Presentation at Workshops: a. Preparation/Simulation/Debriefing b. How to Debrief and Evaluate c. Demonstration and Debriefing Process August 12-13, 2010 Las Cruces, New Mexico 2. 3 rd District Attorney s Office Truancy Department Presentation on the Role of Nursing in Life Skills Class Small group of Adolescents December 3, 2010 Las Cruces, New Mexico 3. 13 th Annual International Nursing Simulation/Learning Resource Centers Conference Session presented in collaboration with New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC): Integrating Nursing Simulation into a Statewide Curriculum June, 2014 Orlando, Florida 4. Ben Archer Health Center: Presentation on Prenatal, Postnatal, and Parenting topics At Bilingual Event titled It s Time for a Welcome Baby Shower. June 2, 2015 Hatch, New Mexico 7
VII. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (List Workshop/CE participation/attendance for last 5 years) New Mexico Public Health Association 2016 Annual Conference 4/11-13/2016: 4.5 contact hours NMNEC February 2016 Statewide Meeting and Workshops Transcultural Nursing Society 41rst Annual Conference hours Lamaze and ICEA 2015 Joint Conference hours NMNEC July Statewide Meeting and Workshops 2/26/2016: 3.25 contact hours 10/28-31/2015: 11.1 contact 9/17-20/2015: 15 contact 7/31/2015: 3.25 contact hours 7 th Annual New Mexico Nursing Educators Conference 6/8-9/2015: 13 CNEs Refining & Revising the NMNEC Curriculum 6/7/2015: no contact hours Adolescent Mental Health Conference: Inspiring, Empowering, & Motivating for Action 5/16/2015: 7.33 contact hours A Level-Headed Approach to the Statewide Nursing Curriculum NMNEC Statewide Meeting and Workshop Experience the Magic of Simulation The American Nurse (WEB 231) 2/28/2015: 5.67 contact hours 2/27/2015: 3.91 contact hours 6/18-21/2014: 6.0 CNEs 6/2/2014: 1.50 contact hours Supporting Patient-Centered Initiatives: Through Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice 5/16/2014: 2.0 contact hours Leadership in Caring for Our Aging Population 10/19/2013: 6.0 contact hours Module 2: Assessing Functional Ability in Older Adults-Part 1: Physical Function and Part 2: Psychosocial Function 10/2/2013: 9.4 CE hours Summer Intensive ELNEC (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium) Curriculum 8/16/2013: 5.5 contact hours Module 1: Aging Today and Tomorrow 7/14/2013: 3.97 CE Hours 8
Bridging Education and Practice: A Concept Based Curriculum Bridging Education and Practice: A Concept Based Curriculum 6/11/2013: 5.5 contact hours 6/10/2013: 5.75 contact hours Coccidiodomycosis (Cocci or Valley Fever) for Clinicians in New Mexico and West Texas 6/7/2013: 4.0 CME credits A Fine Line: Ethical Issues facing Childbirth Educators Negotiating Evidence, Beliefs, and Experience 6/3/2013: 2 contact hours Innovation in Nursing: Are you leading the Charge? Understanding the Affordable Care Act ESCAPE FIRE: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare 5/9/2013: 1.0 contact hour 5/1/2013: 3.5 contact hours 4/5/2013: 2 CME credits Transforming health care on the Border through Practice, Education and Research 3/30/2013: 5.25 contact hours Principle Investigator Training 3/6/2013 Understanding clinical trials: What do nurses need to know? Nurses leading change and transforming care 2/18/2013: 1.0 contact hour 10/26/2012: 6.25 contact hours Be All that You Can Be Teach! At NMSU Teaching Academy 10/04/2012 Building the Online Syllabus at NMSU Teaching Academy 8/24/2012 Sierra Providence Health Network 6 th Annual Perinatal Symposium 6/22/2012: 7.25 contact hours Sharing Best Evidence From Academics to Practice 3/10/2012: 4.25 contact hours Nursing Technology in Healthcare: Using Information Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes 11/15/2011: 1 CEU Healthcare Reform Direction for Nursing and the Anticipated Role of Doctoral of Nurse Practice 10/28/2011: 1 CEU The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health How New Mexico will Meet the Challenge 10/22/2011: 6.25 contact hours Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Practice Implications for the Healthcare Provider June 30 July 2, 2011: 9.50 contact hours 9
2 nd Annual Simulation and SUN (Simulation User Network) Conference 4/27/2011: 4 CEUs Working with First Generation, Minority and Working-Class Students 1/31/2011: 1.75 hours V. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE A. Administrative Appointments at NMSU in Last Five Years 1. BSN Committee 2. Simulation Committee 3. Student Affairs 4. Faculty Advisor to Student Nurses Association 5. Research Course Teaching Assistant 6. Evaluation Committee 7. Search Committee 8. NMNEC Clinical Simulation Committee 10