Marcia Stevens

Marcia Stevens

Chairperson

Professor of Nursing

1989–Present

Educational Background

• BSN, Winona State University
• MEd Teacher's College, Columbia University
• DNSc, University of California–San Francisco

Teaching Areas

• Nursing Research
• Child Health
• Foundations
• Thesis Advising

Health Care Interests

• Clinical outcomes in the child health clinical practice setting

Research Interests

• Evidence–based Practice
• Stress and Coping (Individuals and Family)
• Learning Needs of Accelerated Nursing Program Students

Current Projects

• Longitudinal Study Comparing Critical Thinking Abilities
• Learning Styles
• Academic Achievement and Job Performance in Accelerated and Traditional Nursing Students

Recent Publications

• Scherb, c., Stevens, M. & Busman, C. (2007) Outcomes Related to Dehydration in the Pediatric Population, Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 22, 5, 376 - 382.
• Stevens, M.S., Esler, R., & Asher, G. (2002) Transdermal Fentanyl for the management of acute pancreatitis pain. Applied Nursing Research, 15,2, 102 - 110.
• Stevens, M.S. (2002) Community–based child health clinical experience in a family homeless shelter. Journal of Nursing Education., 41, 11, 504 - 506.