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Peggy (Margaret) Hernandez, M.S.N.
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
Office Location: Stephens Hall, Room 203
Telephone: 630-844-5135
Fax: 630-844-7822
Email Address: phernand@aurora.edu
I started my nursing career in medical-surgical settings and went on to public health, critical care, geriatric mental health and general psychiatric areas of practice. I've been employed as a staff nurse, nurse manager, clinical nurse specialist, case manager, researcher, and psychotherapist in private practice. I love teaching nursing students!
Education
B.S.N., University of Illinois
M.S.N., Loyola University of Chicago
Ed.D. in progress, Northern Illinois University
Areas of Specialization:
Mental health and illness with a special interest in gerontological applications
Courses Taught:
Introduction to Professional Nursing
Dimensions of Professional Practice
Behavioral Health Nursing
Nursing Research
Leadership and Management
Highlights of Publications, Honors and Professional Contributions
I have published on the topics of patient fall prevention and nurse led group therapies. I've been recognized for excellence in clinical geriatric research and nursing practice excellence. My current research interests are centered around school of nursing admission processes and human capitol theory as applied to RN's seeking BSN's.
Highlights of Campus Involvement
Chairperson, Nursing Admission, Policies and Standards Committee
Developing interdisciplinary travel study courses
Mentoring students in research poster presentations
