
Maria F. Murt, PhD, RN, CSN, CNE
- Assistant Professor
- Continuing Education Coordinator
Affiliated Programs
Education
- Nursing Science (2017)
Widener University (PA) - Community Health / Nurse Educator Role (2008)
Widener University (PA) - Nursing (1988)
Thomas Jefferson University (PA) - English (major); Biology (concentration) (1986)
LaSalle University (PA)
About Me
I am an experienced Nurse Educator with a demonstrated history of teaching excellence, service, and scholarship in higher education.
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
2021 – present Pennsylvania League for Nursing, Area 1, Treasurer
2019 – present Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Beta Chapter, Widener University, Treasurer
2015 – present American Association of University Women, member
2008 – present Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, member
2008 – present American Nurses Association, member
2008 – present Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Beta Chapter, Widener University, member
2002 – present National League for Nursing, member
Awards
Anne Muller Leadership Education Grant, Sigma Foundation, 2021
Mary B. Walker Honorary Scholarship Award, Widener University, 2014
Cpt. Bruce Kevin Clark Memorial Scholarship, Widener University, 2013