MPrestia
Faculty Bio
Program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Courses Taught at Samuel Merritt University
N170 Community Health Theory and Clinical
N127 Medical Care of the Adult I/II Clinical
N127 Medical Care of the Adult I/II Clinical
Publications and Presentations
Prestia, M., Murphy, S., & Yoder, M. (2008). Nursing students’ attitudes about home
health nursing. Home Healthcare Nurse, 26 (8), 496-501.
health nursing. Home Healthcare Nurse, 26 (8), 496-501.
Fellowships, Grants, and Awards
Gordon and Betty Moore Fellowship Recipient
Professional and Community Service and Professional Memberships
EDUCATION:
Master of Science, Nursing Education, San Jose State
University, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, St. Mary’s/Samuel Merritt
Intercollegiate Nursing Program, 1998
SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY/SON:
BSN Curriculum Revision Task Force, 2009-present
Pinning Committee, 2009
May Prelicensure Faculty Retreat Task Force, 2009
Curriculum Committee, 2010-2012
Guest lecturer to other courses/campuses, 2007-present
SERVICE TO COMMUNITY:
Career Fairs at local high schools, representing the nursing
profession, 2005 – present
Guest speaker at Rotary International Meeting, Discussing
Dystonia, 2009
Hand Hygiene presentations to local schools, 2008-2009
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
California Nurses Association, 2003 - present
Master of Science, Nursing Education, San Jose State
University, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, St. Mary’s/Samuel Merritt
Intercollegiate Nursing Program, 1998
SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY/SON:
BSN Curriculum Revision Task Force, 2009-present
Pinning Committee, 2009
May Prelicensure Faculty Retreat Task Force, 2009
Curriculum Committee, 2010-2012
Guest lecturer to other courses/campuses, 2007-present
SERVICE TO COMMUNITY:
Career Fairs at local high schools, representing the nursing
profession, 2005 – present
Guest speaker at Rotary International Meeting, Discussing
Dystonia, 2009
Hand Hygiene presentations to local schools, 2008-2009
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
California Nurses Association, 2003 - present
