Smart Hospital - Patient Simulation University of Texas ArlingtonUTA School of Nursing
   

Mary Schira, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC

Associate Clinical Professor, Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Programs

Director Acute Care and Emergency Nurse Practitioner Programs

 

The University of Texas at Arlington
School of Nursing
411 S Nedderman Drive
UTA Box 19407
Arlington, TX 76019-0407
Telephone: (817) 272-2776
FAX: (817) 272-5006

                 E-Mail: schira@uta.edu 
                 Office #: Pickard Hall 635

Research Interests
  • Attitudes toward Assisted Suicide
  • Renal Disease on Hemodialysis
  • Prevention of Heel Pressure Ulcers
  • Tracheostomy Tube Ties on Skin Integrity of the Neck
  • Childbirth Education
  • Viability of an Admitting Room
Current Scholarship
  • NP Role Development in a Neurology Practice
  • Advanced Nurse Education Program
Special Achievements/Honors/Awards
  • 2003, Great 100 Nurses, Texas Nurses Association Districts 3 and 4
  • 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, Nominated, Provost Award (Teaching Excellence), University of Texas at Arlington
  • 1989-1991, Traineeship for Graduate Study, Medical College of Georgia
  • 1989, Excellence in Nursing Research Award, The Ohio State University Hospitals

  • 1988, Patient Education Award, The Ohio State University Hospitals

  • 1985, Education Award, National Kidney Foundation of Ohio

  • 1984, Nominee for Outstanding Nurse Educator, Torch Club (Student Nurse Organization) Ohio State University

  • 1983, Volunteer Award, National Kidney Foundation of Ohio

Teaching Responsibilities
  • N5314  Invasive Procedures, Lead Teacher
  • N5435  Acute Care I, Lead Teacher
  • N5436  Acute Care II, Lead Teacher
  • N5331/N5631  Acute Care Practicum, Lead Teacher
Professional Experience
  • 2000 - Present, Advanced Practice Nurse, J. Ted Phillips, MD, PhD, Neurologist
  • 1995 - Present, Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington
Education
  • PhD, Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia
  • MSN, Nursing, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
  • BSN, Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
  • ACNP, Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas

 
 
 
 
 
 
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