Marisa Astiz-Martinez, MSN, RN, CNE, RYT-200

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Marisa Astiz-Martinez, MSN, RN, CNE, RYT-200
  • Clinical Instructor
    Universities at Shady Grove
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Location:
Room 210B, Universities at Shady Grove, Building I
Phone:
240-665-6754
Email:

Education

  • BS, Family Science, University of Maryland, College Park, 2008
  • MS, Nursing, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, 2013
  • DNP, Population Health Leadership, Salisbury University, 2026

Contracts, Fellowships, Grants, and Sponsored Research

  • Date:
    2021 - 2025
    Title:
    New Nursing Faculty Fellowship
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Higher Education Commissions
    Role:
    Principal
  • Date:
    2023 - 2028
    Title:
    Academic Nurse Education Certification (ANEC) Award
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
    Role:
  • Title:
    2024 Nursing Foundation of Maryland Scholaship
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Nursing Foundation of Maryland
    Role:
  • Date:
    2024 - 2025
    Title:
    Educator Development for Growth & Effectiveness (EDGE) Fellowship
    Sponsoring Organization:
    UMB Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
    Role:
  • Date:
    2026 - 2027
    Title:
    LEAPS Instructional Innovation Seed Grant
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Leaders in Education: Academy of Presidential Scholars
    Role:

Publications

  • Astiz-Martinez, M. (2025, February). Enhancing Well-being Within Schools of Nursing: A Wellness Committee Pilot. . MARYLAND NURSE, 1 (12).
  • Combining Speed Friending with a Mentor-Mentee Program for Future Nurses. Astiz-Martinez, M. (Ed.). NSNA Imprint, 73 (2), 36-38. Queens, New York: National Student Nurse Association, Inc..

Presentations

  • Year:
    2023
    Title:
    Infusing Restorative Justice and Resilience in a BSN Curriculum: Can curriculum change lead to nurse retention?
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Maryland Nurses Association Annual Conference: Maryland Nurses: Reflecting on the Past, Building the Future
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Nurses Association
    Location:
    Ocean City MD United States
  • Year:
    2023
    Title:
    Professional Nursing Identity: Building Resilient, Restorative, & Reflective Practice to promote Equity and Social Justice
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    NLN Education Summit 2023
    Sponsoring Organization:
    National League for Nursing
    Location:
    National Harbor MD United States
  • Year:
    2023
    Title:
    Using Mindfulness and Circle Practice to Build Resilience
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    NCANS Annual Convention
    Sponsoring Organization:
    North Carolina Association of Nursing Students
    Location:
    Wilmington NC United States
  • Year:
    2024
    Title:
    Building Resilience in Nursing: Strategies for Student Leaders
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    MANS 44th Annual State Convention
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Association of Nursing Students
  • Year:
    2024
    Title:
    From Connection to Commitment: How the UMANS' Engagement Program Drives Recruitment and Retention for Student Success
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    NSNA 72nd Annual Convention
    Sponsoring Organization:
    National Student Nurse Association
  • Year:
    2025
    Title:
    Enhancing a culture of well-being within schools of nursing: A wellness committee pilot
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    BHAC 7th Biannual Summit
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Building Healthy Academic Communities (BHAC)
  • Year:
    2026
    Title:
    Developing Professional Identity in Nursing through Reflective Practice in First Semester Students
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing Annual Symposium: A Virtual Event
    Sponsoring Organization:
    International Society for Professional Identity in Nursin

Primary Teaching Areas

  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
    Professional Identity in Nursing
    Leadership Development

Honors/Awards

  • Name:
    Excellence in Teaching Award - Undergraduate
    Sponsoring organization:
    UMSON
    Date:
    May 2022
  • Name:
    USG Faculty Advisor of the Year
    Sponsoring organization:
    Universities of Shady Grove
    Date:
    May 2026

Academic and Professional Activities

University

  • Organization:
    UMANS
    Role:
    Faculty Advisor
  • Organization:
    Conway Scholars Program
    Role:
    Mentor