Indiana University Northwest

Marcia Mulcahey

red line

Curriculum Vitae

Marcia Mulcahey
MSN, RN, CS, ANP, CNE, Lecturer
Classes - website
Dunes Med / Prof Bldg 3119

(219) 980-6719

Education

  • PhD, - Walden University. PhD in Health Services. Anticipated graduation December 2008.
  • MS, - Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana. Major area of study was in adult health, Nurse Practitioner. Thesis: “Spirituality and the Emotional State of the Terminally Ill receiving Palliative Care,” May 1999.
  • BSN, - Nursing, Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, Illinois, December 1996.
  • AND, - Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana, May 1987.

Academic Appointments:

  • 2001 - present developed, obtained funding for and manage Indiana University Northwest Campus Health and Wellness Center.
  • 1999-present lecturer, Indiana University Northwest School of Nursing, Gary, Indiana
  • 1998-1999 Adjunct Faculty, Indiana University Northwest School of Nursing Gary, Indiana

Professional Licensure and Certifications:

  • CNE, Certified Nurse Educator Certification 2007
  • ANCC Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification 1999
  • RN, Indiana # 28099819 (active)
  • RN, Illinois # 041-249859 (active)
  • Nurse Practitioner Authorization, Indiana #71000902A
  • CSR, Indiana #71000902B
  • Controlled Substance Registratio
  • Hold Hospital Privileges at:
        • Methodist Hospitals
        • St. Catherine’s Hospital
        • St. Mary’s Medical Center

Fields(s) of Competence:

  • Adult Health, Assessment, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Professional Memberships:

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • American Nurses Association (ANA)
  • Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses
  • Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Chapter (International Honor Society for Nursing)
  • National League for Nursing
Course Number
Title
Semester/Year
B244 Physical Assessment Spring & summer II 2201 - 2007
B245 Physical Assessment Lab Spring & summer II 2201 - 2007
A136 Introduction to the Science & Technology of Nursing Fall 2001- 2005
A276 Care of the Individual: Alterations In Activity and Exercise Fall 1999 - 2004
A277 Nursing Practicum: Fall 1999 - 2004
A278 Care of the Individual: Alterations In Cognition, Perception and Interaction Functions Spring 2000
A279 Nursing Practicum: Spring 2000
L471 Nursing Management Practicum Spring 2000
A150 Assessment LPN-RN Transition Spring 2000 & 2001
H353 Alteration in Health I Fall 2005 - 2007
H354 Alteration in Health I Practicum Fall 2006
B404 Professional Nursing Seminar Fall 2006
S484 Research Utilization Seminar Fall 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professiona Service:

Division:

  • Local Council of Nursing Faculty 1999-present
  • Curriculum Program Committee 1999-present
  • Recognition Committee 1999-2004
  • Chair Resource Committee 2005-2007

Indiana University Northwest Campus:

  • Committee for Student Health Center
  • Shared Vision Task Force on Externally Funded Research Project
  • Faculty Development Committee

Professional Service/Practice:

  • Nurse Practitioner, Dr. H. Dalal M.D. 5824 Broadway Gary, Indiana, March 2000-present
  • Duties included maintaining a practice as a primary care provided, hospital rounds on all patients in the practice at three area hospitals and two nursing homes. Duties also include initiate, facilitate, plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate all clinic activities. Specialty areas include; gastroenterology illnesses, obesity, diabetes, sickle cell, and women's health issues and education.
  • Resource coordinator, Internal medicine unit, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois April 1990-September 1999. Directed patient care provided by support personnel for a specific shift. Identified changes in patient;s physiological condition. Communicated patient's status to multidisciplinary team member. Communicated directly with patients and families about nursing care. Provided clinical interventions to meet patient's needs. Documented nursing process. Assimilated information from multiple sources and implemented appropriate action plan to provide safe, quality care. Assured safety and security of patients, significant others and staff.

Community and Public Service:

  • Volunteer services as Nurse Practitioner at Gary Community Health Center, Gary Indiana 1999-2006
  • Volunteer services as Nurse Practitioner at Crisis Center/Alternative House, Gary Indiana 2000-2008

Presentation:

  • Provided a Comprehensive assessment of Hamilton I. McCubbin's double ABCX mode of Social Stress and The Family for a MSN Student in Japan Novemember 1997
  • Developed and Presented In-service on legal and Ethical Nursing Practice-2006
  • Nursing Documentation - 2007
  • Cytochrome P450 - 2007
  • Hepatitis A through Z - 2008
  • The Health of Your Colon - 2008