Maria Marconi, EdD, RN, CNE

Director, Master's Programs in Healthcare Leadership
Director, Master's Program in Nursing Education
Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing

Education

EdD in Educational Leadership/Higher Education Doctoral Program, None. Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
Masters in Nursing Administration and Health Care, magna cum laude, 1985. Georgetown University. Washington, DC
BS in Nursing, cum laude, 1979. CW Post College/Long Island University. Greenvale, NY
Diploma in Nursing, 1977. Highland Hospital School of Nursing. Rochester, NY

Bio

Dr. Marconi is a nationally recognized leader in nursing education leader with expertise in nursing education, curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation. She has consulted and presented extensively in the area of academic program development and student learning assessments for pre-licensure programs, focusing on optimizing NCLEX-RN outcomes. Her 2014 doctoral dissertation from the Warner School of Education at the University of Rochester explored Academic Support Programs for Accelerated Nursing Students and Factors Influencing NCLEX-RN Success.

Dr. Marconi is a 2021 inaugural member of the NLN CNE Item Writing and Assessment Committee for the Academic Nurse Educator (CNE) and Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl) certification exam.

She is currently an assistant professional of clinical nursing at the School of Nursing, where she is also the Program Director of the Master’s in Nursing Education program and the Graduate Programs in Healthcare Leadership and Clinical Nurse Leadership.

Marconi is also a national NCLEX faculty and consultant for Assessment Technologies, Inc. (ATI), a technology-based educational, assessment, testing, and certification consulting company for nursing and health care institutions.

Originally from the Finger Lakes area in New York State, Maria holds a bachelor’s in nursing from Long Island University, a master’s in Nursing Administration and Health Care from Georgetown University, and a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Rochester.

Professional Experience

Program Director, Leadership in Healthcare Systems Graduate Program,: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, CA. 2020 - Current
Program Director, Clinical Nursing Leader (CNL) Program,: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, US. 2020 - Current
Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing,: University of Rochester School of Nursing (Teaching women's health, management and leadership and capstone courses in undergraduate APNN, and teaching foundations of leadership and capstone course in Graduate Program in Leadership in Health Care Systems), Rochester, NY. 2004 - Current
per diem position, Emergency Department, WICC, Psychiatric ED,: Unity Health Care System, Rochester, NY, US. 2000 - Current
National Nursing NCLEX Teaching & Consultant and NCLEX Instructor,: Kaplan Educational Services (NCLEX preparation), Rochester, NY, US. 2002 - 2012
Consultant & Curriculum Reviewer,: Educational Resources, Inc. (NCLEX-RN preparation), Kansas City, KS, US. 2006 - 2009
Instructor in Clinical Nursing,: University of Rochester School of Nursing (Teaching leadership and human resources management in Nursing Administration Graduate Program), Rochester, NY, US. 1998 - 2004
Administrator and Senior Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Women's Health Services,: Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, US. 1994 - 2004
Coordinator of Career Development,: Strong Memorial Hospital (Nursing Education), Rochester, NY. 1991 - 1994
Associate Clinical Chief, Medical Nursing Service,: Strong Memorial Hospital (Medical Nursing Services), Rochester, NY, US. 1988 - 1991
Administrative & Clinical Director, Emergency Services,: Williamsburg Community Hospital, Williamsburg, VA, US. 1985 - 1988
Assistant Nursing Coordinator, Medical Intensive Care Unit,: Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, US. 1982 - 1985
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit, General Medicine Unit,: Veterans Administrative Medical Center, Gainesville, FL, US. 1979 - 1982

Awards

Outstanding Faculty Colleague Award: University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2013
Teacher of the Year: Kaplan Educational Service, 2009

Presentations

The Art of Reference Letters: Nursing Leadership Internship Program, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2021; Rochester, New York
The Changing Landscape of Nursing Education”: Nursing Program Advisory Board, Genesee Community College, 2020; Batavia, New York
Post Exam Reviews; Powerful Pedagogy: Magna National Teaching Professor Conference, 2019; New Orleans, Louisiana
Developing Emotional Intelligence: Strong Memorial Hospital Psychiatric Nursing 1-9200 Unit Staff Retreat, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2019; Rochester, New York
ePortfolio - A High Impact Academic Practice: SON Brown Bag Learning Series Presentation, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2019; Rochester, New York
Leveraging Generational Diversity in our Classrooms: University of Rochester Phelps Colloquium, Office of the Provost, 2019; Rochester, New York
Leveraging Generational Diversity in our Classrooms: Magna National Teaching Professor Conference, 2018; Atlanta, Georgia
Sigma Theta Tau Roundtable: “Current Issues in Academic Nursing Education”: Nursing Education & Research Conference, 2018; Washington, District Of Columbia
Leveraging Generational Diversity in our Classrooms: CCNE Master’s Education Conference, CCNE, 2018; Anaheim, California
In Praise of Preceptors – Transitioning Clinicians into Professional Practice: Annual Preceptor Recognition Ceremony, Hillside Family of Agencies, 2017; Rochester, New York
Beyond Testing – Assessing What Our Students are learning: University of Rochester Brown Bag Presentation, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2017; Rochester, New York
Assessing Clinical Learning" Brown Bag Presentation: University of Rochester School of Nursing Presentation, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2016; Rochester, New York
Acknowledging Generational Diversity in Schools & Workplaces: LIFT Presentation, University of Rochester School of Nursing, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2016
Our Multigenerational Workforce: LIFT Student Group (Leading with Integrity for Tomorrow), University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2016; Rochester, New York
Understanding Generational Diversity: LIFT Presentation, University of Rochester School of Nursing, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2016; Rochester, New York
Educating our Nurses; Enhancing Patient Outcomes: National Nurses Week Presentation, Highland Hospital, 2016; Rochester, New York
Innovations in Clinical Precepting: 21st Annual Preceptor Workshop, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2016; Rochester, New York
Conducting an Out of Area Job Search: APNN Program, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2016; Rochester, New York
Teach Back; Innovations in Patient Teaching: Ambulatory Women’s Health Practice, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2016; Rochester, New York
Understanding Generational Diversity in our Workforce: Strong Memorial Hospital Medical-Surgical Nursing Service, University of Rochester, 2016; Rochester, New York
Curriculum Mapping and NCLEX Success: Genesee Community College, Genesee Community College, 2016; Batavia, New York
Leveraging Generational Diversity in Patient and Family Education: 2015 National Healthcare Education Association Conferen, 2015; Carmel, Indiana
Leveraging Generational Diversity to Maximize Team Functioning: 7th Annual SCORE Conference - Professional Development Conference for Research Personnel, Clinical & Translational and Science Institute, 2015; Rochester, New York
TeamSTEPPS Training Program Facilitator (2014-2016): TeamSTEPPS Training, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2014; Rochester, New York
Managing Generational Differences: Unit 6-1400 Staff Retreat Day, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2014; Rochester, New York
Leadership in Higher Education: Warner Graduate School of Education, University of Rochester, 2013; Rochester, New York
Generational Diversity and Teambuilding in the Workplace: Strong Memorial Hospital Medical Nursing Service Staff Retreat, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2013; Rochester, New York
What About Me? Generational Diversity in the Workplace: Wilmot Cancer Center Interdisciplinary Staff Retreat Day, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2013; Rochester, New York
What About Me? Generational Differences in Higher Education: University of Rochester 2nd Annual Diversity Conference, University of Rochester, 2013; Rochester, New York
Addressing Generational Diversity in our Classrooms: 18th Annual Preceptor Workshop, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2013; Rochester, New York
Management of Care in Nursing Curricula: Assessment Technologies Inc. (ATI), Assessment Technologies Inc. (ATI), 2013; Kansas City, Kansas
Team Building: Critical Skills for Lifelong Success: Strong Memorial Hospital Nurse Manager Development Course, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2013; Rochester, New York
Addressing Generational Diversity in our Patient Education Processes: Nursing Practice Grand Rounds, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2012; Rochester, New York
Managing the College Classroom: Accelerated Program for Non-Nurses Faculty Retreat, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2010; Rochester, New York
Innovations in Nursing Education: National Nurses Week Keynote Address, Visiting Nurse Association of the Finger Lakes and Western New York, 2009; Rochester, New York
Team Building, Patient Safety, and Generational Diversity: Strong Memorial Hospital Perioperative Services Grand Rounds, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2009; Rochester, New York
Education through Outreach: Keynote Speaker at Board of Directors Annual Meeting, Perinatal Network of Monroe County, 2008; Rochester, New York
Exploring Careers in Nursing: Rochester City School District Student Government Career Day, RCSD, 2006; Rochester, New York

Publications

Mary Tantillo, Maria A Marconi, Kathy Rideout, Elizabeth A Anson, Karen A Reifenstein (2017). Creating a Nursing Student Center for Academic and Professional Success. Journal of Nursing Education, Vol. 56, No. 4. PMID: 28383749 DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20170323-09
Marconi, M. (2016). Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing. Delegation, Advocacy, Prioritization, Root Cause Analysis & Quality and Safety.. Video Case Author, Lippincott Course Point for Marquis and Huston.
Scott-Ricci, S; Marconi, M (2016). Essentials of Maternity, Newborn and Women's Health Nursing. Essentials of Maternity, Newborn and Women's Health Nursing (4th Edition).
Marconi, M. (2015). NCLEX-RN Questions & Answers Made Incredibly Easy.. Health Promotion.
Marconi, M. (2010). Davis’s Q & A for the NCLEX-RN Examination. Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care. In K. Ohmann (Ed.).
Marconi, M. (2010). Preparing for the NCLEX-RN; Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care.. Ohman, K., Davis's Q&A for the NCLEX-RN Examination. Philadelphia: FA Davis.
Warren, D., Lind, P., Marconi, M. (1992). Bedside Empowerment: Enhancing the Image of the Professional Nurse. .