Linda J. Hickman, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHE

Linda  J. Hickman, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHE
  • Assistant Professor
    Organizational Systems and Adult Health
Location:
Room 311L, School of Nursing Building
Phone:
410-706-4095
Office Hours:
By Appointment
Email:

Education

  • PhD, Health Services Administration, University of Maryland, Graduate School
  • MBA, Marymount University
  • BSN, Wesley College
  • Post-Graduate Certificate-Teaching in Nursing and Health Professions, University of Maryland, School of Nursing

Contracts, Fellowships, Grants, and Sponsored Research

  • Date:
    2021 - 2026
    Title:
    Increasing Nursing Clinical Access and Enrollments
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Higher Education Commission
    Role:
    Principal
  • Date:
    2016 - 2021
    Title:
    Expanding Clinical Instructor, Faculty and Preceptor Resources and Roles to Increase Nursing Clinical Access and Enrollments
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC)
    Role:
    Co-Principal
  • Date:
    2014 - 2016
    Title:
    Master's Preparation of Staff Nurses to Expand Clinical Capacity
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Higher Education Commission
    Role:
    Co-Principal
  • Date:
    2014 - 2016
    Title:
    Ambassador Program to Promote Clinical Instructor Preparation
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Higher Education Commission
    Role:
    Principal
  • Date:
    2012 - 2014
    Title:
    Expanding Clinical Capacity
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Higher Education Commission
    Role:
    Co-Principal
  • Date:
    2009 - 2015
    Title:
    Extended Master's Preparation of Staff Nurses to Expand Clinical Capacity
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Higher Education Commission
    Role:
    Co-Principal
  • Date:
    2006 - 2011
    Title:
    Master's Preparation of Staff Nurses- Clinical Instructor
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Higher Education Commission
    Role:
    Co-Principal

Research Interests

  • Academic-Practice Partnerships
    Graduate Nursing Administrative Practicum
    Preceptorship

Publications

  • Mills, Mary Etta C.,, Hickman, L. J. & Warren, J. (2014). Developing Dual Role Nursing Staff-Clinical Instructor A Partnership Model. JOURNAL OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION, 44 (2), 65-67. doi:10.1097/NNA.0000000000000025

Presentations

  • Year:
    2022
    Title:
    Re-envisioning Nurse Engagement & Retention with Professional Advancement Models
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    2022 Maryland Action Coalition Leadership Summit
    Sponsoring Organization:
    University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Nursing/MHEC (NSPII)
    Location:
    Baltimore MD United States
  • Year:
    2021
    Title:
    Developing Nurse Leaders and Clinical Instructor Capacity through Academic-Practice Partnerships
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Nursing Science for Leadership in a New Decade
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Association for Leadership Science in Nursing
    Location:
    Chapel Hill NC
  • Year:
    2021
    Title:
    Moving Forward During a Pandemic: Virtual Recruitment Strategies Within an Academic-Practice Partnership
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Maryland Action Coalition 2021
    Sponsoring Organization:
    University of Maryland, School of Nursing
    Location:
    Baltimore MD United States
  • Year:
    2020
    Title:
    Virtual Preceptorship: An Alternative Model for Graduate Leadership Practicums
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    MDAC Conference - The Future of Nursing: Maryland Leading the Way
    Sponsoring Organization:
    University of Maryland, School of Nursing
    Location:
    Baltimore MD United States
  • Year:
    2020
    Title:
    Impact of Academic-Practice Partnerships on Nursing Entry Level Clinical Rotations and Graduations
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    The Future of Nursing: Maryland Leading the Way
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Action Coalition
    Location:
    Baltimore MD United States
  • Year:
    2019
    Title:
    Future Oriented Academic-Service Partnerships for Nurse Educational Advancement
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Master's Education Conference of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
    Location:
    Tampa FL United States
  • Year:
    2018
    Title:
    Beyond the Bedside: Maximizing Academic & Practice Partnerships to Develop Tomorrow's Leaders
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    115th Annual Convention of the Maryland Nurses Association
    Location:
    Baltimore MD United States
  • Year:
    2017
    Title:
    Expanding Clinical Instructor, Faculty and Preceptor Resources and Roles to Increase Nursing Clinical Access and Enrollments
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Nurse Support Program II Technical Assistance Meeting
    Location:
    Columbia MD United States

Areas of Specialization

  • Health Services Administration, Quality Management, Patient Safety

Primary Teaching Areas

  • NURS 695 Health Services Leadership & Management Practicum

Honors/Awards

  • Name:
    University of Maryland School of Nursing Colleague Excellence Award
    Sponsoring organization:
    University of Maryland Medical Center
    Date:
    May 2023
  • Name:
    Alumni Hall of Fame
    Sponsoring organization:
    Wesley College, Dover, DE
    Date:
    May 2000

Academic and Professional Activities

University

  • Date:
    2023 - Current
    Organization:
    MSN Judicial Board
    Role:
    Committee Member
  • Date:
    2022 - Current
    Organization:
    CNO Staff Nurse Advisory Council
    Role:
    UMSON Faculty Member

Professional

  • Date:
    2008 - Current
    Organization:
    American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
    Role:
    Panel/Accreditation/Certification Team Member
  • Date:
    2020 - Current
    Organization:
    Maryland Nurses Association (MNA)
    Role:
    Manuscript Reviewer/Referee

Public

  • Date:
    2005 - 2020
    Organization:
    American Red Cross of the Delmarva Region
    Role:
    Board of Directors