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Maria F. Murt, PhD, RN, CSN, CNE

  • Associate Professor

Affiliated Programs

Education

PhD, Nursing Science (2017)
Widener University (PA)

MSN, Community Health/Educator Role (2008)
Widener University (PA)

BSN, Nursing (1988)
Thomas Jefferson University (PA)

BA, English (1986)
La Salle University (PA)

About Me

I have taught undergraduate nursing students for over 25 years. and hold certification as a nurse educator. My clinical background is in mother-baby nursing, neonatal intensive care, school nursing, and pediatric home care.

Research Interests

My research interest is in the power of the nursing profession, the influence of nurses, and their roles in leadership and board governance.

Media Expertise

  • Pediatric nursing
  • Neonatal nursing
  • School nursing
  • Nursing leadership
  • Nursing informatics
  • Nursing education

Publications

  • Murt, M. F. (2020). A concept analysis of power. Nursing Forum, 55(4), 737–743. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12491
  • Murt, M. F., Krouse, A. M., Baumberger-Henry, M. L., & Drayton-Brooks, S. M. (2019). Nurses at the table: A naturalistic inquiry of nurses on governing boards. Nursing Forum, 54(4), 575–581. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12372

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • Nursing of Children Network (Treasurer)
  • Society of Pediatric Nursing, Pennsylvania League for Nursing (Area 1 Treasurer)
  • Sigma Theta Tau (Eta Beta Chapter Treasurer)
  • Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, American Nurses Association
  • National League for Nursing

Awards

  • Faculty Development Grant, Options Award, Widener University Office of the Provost (2022) 
  • Scholarship Release Award, Widener University School of Nursing (2020)
  • Mary B. Walker Honorary Scholarship Award, Widener University (2014)
  • Cpt. Bruce Kevin Clark Memorial Scholarship, Widener University (2013)