Education
| Degree |
Major |
School/University |
Location |
| PhD |
PhD, Nursing |
Duquesne University, 2006 - 2012 |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| MSN |
M.S. Nursing; Education Track
Clinical Specialist Integrative Health |
West Chester University, 2003 – 2005 |
West Chester, PA |
| BSN |
|
West Chester University, 1997-2001 |
West Chester, PA |
Courses
| Course Number |
Course Name |
| NSG/NSL 312 |
Care of the Older Adult & Care of the Child |
| NSG 313 |
Applied Nursing Research |
| NSG 330 |
Professional Nursing Communication Strategies |
| NSG 332 |
Ethics and Health Policy in Nursing |
| NSG 334 |
Population and Environmental Health Nursing |
| NSG 335 |
Population Health and Environmental Health Practicum |
| NSG 430 |
Physical and Health Assessments of Diverse Populations Across the Lifespan |
| NSG 432 |
Health Information, Technology, and Quality Improvement |
| NSG 434 |
Nursing Leadership & Management in Today's Healthcare Environment |
| NSG 435 |
Nursing Leadership Practicum |
| NSG 512 |
Legal Mandates |
| NSG 502 |
School Nurse Core Course (Practicum) |
Research
My true passion is my research where I specialize in the area of violent crimes against
children and children as victims of abuse and neglect. I have conducted research into
issues of child abuse and neglect while examining patterns and trends of behaviors
among children. I have served as the medical abstractor for the Child Death, Near
Death, and Stillbirth Commission in the state of Delaware and serve as an approved
educator for Pennsylvania legislation Act 31, mandated reporting, and Act 115, human
trafficking, coursework.
Certifications/Awards
Certifications
- Pennsylvania RN License
- Delaware RN License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Awards
| Date |
Award |
| 2015 |
Outstanding Faculty Award, West Chester University of Pennsylvania |
| 2015 |
Faculty Academic Advisor Award, West Chester University of Pennsylvania |
| 2012 |
AJN Book of the Year Award in Community-Public Health |
| 2012 |
Most Accessed Online Article from 2011 – Journal of Trauma Nursing |
| 2010 |
Golden Key Award Nomination |
| 2008 |
Susan C. Slaninka BSN Alumni Award |
| 2007 - 2008 |
Outstanding Faculty Nomination Award |
| 2006 - 2007 |
Outstanding Faculty Nomination Award |
Publications
- Mraz, M. (2016). Required critical conversations between medical examiners/ coroners
and forensic nurses. Journal of Forensic Nursing. 12(3) pp. 129-132
- Mraz, M. (2012). The Impact of the Symphonological Approach to Ethical Decision Making
on Advanced Level Nursing Students (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved from: http://digital.library.duq.edu/cdm-etd/
- Mraz, M. & Selekman, J. (2012). Athlete Health Promotion. In Selekman, J. (Ed), School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text. pp. 641-677.
- Mraz, M. & Hochstuhl, D. (2011). Cervical spine clearance: Management guidelines.
Journal of Trauma Nursing. pp. 47-51
- Mraz, M. (2009). Physical Manifestations of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Journal of Forensic Nursing. 5 pp. 26- 30
Memberships
- Sigma Theta Tau – Xi Delta chapter
- Society of Pediatric Nurses
