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Melissa M Goldsmith

  • Associate Clinical Professor
  • Member of the Graduate Faculty
Contact
  • (520) 626-6756
  • Arizona Health Sciences Center, Rm. 245
  • Tucson, AZ 85724
  • mgoldsmi@arizona.edu
  • Bio
  • Interests
  • Courses
  • Scholarly Contributions

Degrees

  • Ph.D. in Nursing Nursing
    • The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States
  • M.S.N. Nursing
    • Univerisity of Alabama, Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    • Published Article: The Use of External Peer Review for Promotion and Tenure Decisions
  • B.S.N. Nursing and Psychology
    • Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

Work Experience

  • The University of Arizona College of Nursing (1999 - Ongoing)
  • The University of Arizona College of Medicine (1996 - 2001)
  • Tucson Medical Center (1993 - 1996)
  • The University of Alabama Hospital (1990 - 1992)
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital (1988 - 1990)
  • Michael Reese Hospital (1985 - 1988)

Awards

  • Extraordinary Faculty Award
    • The University of Arizona Alumni Association, Fall 2017
  • Integrative Nursing Faculty Fellowship
    • The University of Arizona College of Nursing, Spring 2017
  • Excellence in Teaching Award
    • The University of Arizona Honors College, Spring 2016
  • Integrative Nursing Faculty Fellowhip
    • The University of Arizona College of Nursing, Spring 2016

Licensure & Certification

  • Basic Tobacco Intervention Skills for Medical and Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Partnership, The University of Arizona (2008)
  • Maternal Newborn Nurse, National Certification Corporation (2002)
  • Registered Nurse, Arizona State Board of Nursing (1992)
  • Registered Nurse, Illinois Board of Nursing (1985)

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Interests

Teaching

Integrative Nursing, using application and active learning activities in the classroom. Teaching evidence informed practice and maternal-newborn nursing.

Research

Nurse and nursing student self care, health promotion among women.

Courses

2025-26 Courses

  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Fall 2025)
  • Independent Study
    NURS 399 (Fall 2025)
  • Skills For Success In Nursing
    NURS 295 (Fall 2025)
  • Skills for Success Nurs/HSci
    NURS 195 (Fall 2025)

2024-25 Courses

  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Spring 2025)
  • Independent Study
    NURS 399 (Spring 2025)
  • Skills For Success In Nursing
    NURS 295 (Spring 2025)
  • Skills for Success Nurs/HSci
    NURS 195 (Spring 2025)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Fall 2024)
  • Independent Study
    NURS 399 (Fall 2024)
  • Skills For Success In Nursing
    NURS 295 (Fall 2024)
  • Skills for Success Nurs/HSci
    NURS 195 (Fall 2024)

2023-24 Courses

  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Spring 2024)
  • Perspectives on STIs
    NURS 151 (Spring 2024)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Spring 2024)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Fall 2023)
  • Independent Study
    NURS 399 (Fall 2023)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Fall 2023)

2022-23 Courses

  • Honors Independent Study
    NURS 499H (Spring 2023)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Spring 2023)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Spring 2023)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Fall 2022)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Fall 2022)

2021-22 Courses

  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Spring 2022)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Spring 2022)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Fall 2021)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Fall 2021)

2020-21 Courses

  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Spring 2021)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Spring 2021)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Fall 2020)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Fall 2020)

2019-20 Courses

  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Spring 2020)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Spring 2020)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Fall 2019)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Fall 2019)

2018-19 Courses

  • Honors Independent Study
    NURS 499H (Spring 2019)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Spring 2019)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Spring 2019)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Fall 2018)
  • Nurs Care Chldbrng Fam
    NURS 368 (Fall 2018)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Fall 2018)

2017-18 Courses

  • Honors Independent Study
    NURS 399H (Spring 2018)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Spring 2018)
  • Nurs Care Chldbrng Fam
    NURS 368 (Spring 2018)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Spring 2018)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Fall 2017)
  • Nurs Care Chldbrng Fam
    NURS 368 (Fall 2017)
  • Practicum
    NURS 694 (Fall 2017)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Fall 2017)

2016-17 Courses

  • Evid-Based Practice Improvemnt
    NURS 521 (Summer I 2017)
  • Practicum
    NURS 694 (Summer I 2017)
  • Research Preceptorship
    NURS 791A (Summer I 2017)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Spring 2017)
  • Nurs Care Chldbrng Fam
    NURS 368 (Spring 2017)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Spring 2017)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Fall 2016)
  • Independent Study
    NURS 599 (Fall 2016)
  • Nurs Care Chldbrng Fam
    NURS 368 (Fall 2016)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Fall 2016)

2015-16 Courses

  • Evid-Based Practice Improvemnt
    NURS 521 (Summer I 2016)
  • Provider of Care I: Pract Comp
    NURS 509B (Summer I 2016)
  • Honors Independent Study
    NURS 399H (Spring 2016)
  • Honors Thesis
    NURS 498H (Spring 2016)
  • Nurs Care Chldbrng Fam
    NURS 368 (Spring 2016)
  • Sch Inq/Evid-Based Pract
    NURS 379 (Spring 2016)

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Scholarly Contributions

Chapters

  • Goldsmith, M. M. (2018). Postpartum Physiological Assessments and Nursing Care. In Maternal-Newborn Nursing: Critical Components and Nursing Care(p. 13). Philadelphia: FA Davis.
    More info
    I revised a chapter in a textbook that was published fall 2018

Journals/Publications

  • Goldsmith, P. N., Goldsmith, M. M., & Towers, V. (2018). Zika virus: Patient education recommendations. Advances in Neonatal Care, 18(5), 360-365. doi:10.1097/ANC.0000000000000548

Presentations

  • Goldsmith, M. M. (2019, March). Faculty Mentoring. CATS Presentation for GNHE Division. College of Nursing.
    More info
    Provided one hour presentation (based on current literature/evidence) about faculty mentoring.
  • Goldsmith, M. M. (2018, February). Cultivating Civility in Nursing Education. Coaching and Academic Teaching Scholarship Monthly Professional Education Series. The University of Arizona College of Nursing: GNHE Division.
  • Pool, N. M., Goldsmith, M. M., & Perez, L. J. (2018, October). Integrative Nursing Faculty Fellowship: BSN Curriculum Transformation. University of Arizona Homecoming Research Intensive. Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona.
    More info
    Information disseminated on Integrative Nursing Faculty fellowship, how this was integrated into a BSN curriculum and how it is utilized in the Nursing Research Class.
  • Goldsmith, M. M., Hom, S., Carlson, R., Miller, C., Kiser, L., & O'Connell, M. (2017, April). Developing Integrative Nurses of the Future: Transforming Entry Level Nursing Education. International Integrative Nursing Symposium. Tucson, AZ: The University of Arizona College of Nursing.
  • Hom, S., Miller, C. S., Carlson, R. E., Goldsmith, M. M., Kiser, L. H., & O'Conniell, M. (2017, April 2017). Developing Integrative Nurses of the Future: Transforming Entry Nursing Education. 2nd Annual International Integrative Nursing Symposium. Tucson, AZ: Internation Integravie Nursing.

Poster Presentations

  • Goldsmith, M. M., Godfrey, T. M., & Scheid, A. (2022, April). Amplifying the Voices of Underrepresented Students in Nursing Education. Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference. Portland, OR: Western Institute of Nursing.
    More info
    First author is a student mentee.
  • Goldsmith, M. M., Naves, S., & Parks, K. (2017, April). Evidence Informed Strategies for Preventing Nurse Burnout. International Integrative Nursing Symposium. Tucson, AZ: The University of Arizona College of Nursing.
  • Green, C., & Goldsmith, M. M. (2017, April). Improving Experiences of Culturally Deaf Individuals When Accessing Healthcare or Mental Health Services. Western Institute of Nursing Research Conference. Denver: Western Institute of Nursing Research.
  • Towers, V. S., Quinn, D. L., Goldsmith, M. M., & Goldsmith, P. (2017, April). Zika Virus: Patient Education Recommendations. Western Institute of Nursing Research Conference. Denver: Western Institute of Nursing Research.

Others

  • Goldsmith, M. M. (2021, October). Student Mentoring Basics Faculty Panel. CATS Presentation.
    More info
    I organized, moderated and participated in a faculty panel that presented on student mentoring

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