Assistant Professor, Nursing
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Biography
Dr. Chang taught as a nursing instructor for all core courses in the nursing curriculum in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In Puerto Rico, translated the pediatric section of the NCLEX license exam into Spanish. Certified as a nurse executive by the ANA since 1992, and an Item Writer for the certification examination. In 1998 she was funded to develop an Interactive Computerized Instructional Module “Vitals Sign” for the Fundamentals nursing course. From 2006 to 2009, was involved with the Workforce Diversity Program for mentoring disadvantaged students in nursing. Was employed at St Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital in New York, held various positions from staff nurse to nursing administration as the System Coordinator. Was a clinical reviewer for the Elsevier Clinical Skills book. In 2015 she coauthored a qualitative study Assessing QSEN Patient Centered Care through Student Journaling.
Research
Research Interests
- Professional presentation
- Assessing QSEN Patient-Centered Care through Student Journaling – Virginia Nurses Association, Richmond VA.
- The Use of Mindfulness Meditation in the Clinical Setting: A Quality Improvement Project- Sigma Leadership and Scholarship event, Fairfax VA
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Professional
- Member of the American Nurses Association
- Member of Virginia Nurse Association
- Member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau and Faculty counselor
Community
- Medical Reserve Corp – Fairfax County
- Judge at the Diocesan Science Fair, Arlington VA.
Degrees
- DNP, George Mason University
- MA, Nursing Administration the Executive Role, Columbia University, Teacher’s College
- BSN, Long Island University