About
Daria Waszak is an Assistant Professor and Associate Dean at Felician University's School of Nursing, where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in nursing. With over 24 years of clinical and administrative experience, she specializes in occupational and environmental health, emergency nursing, and forensic nursing, while focusing on veterans’ care, mental health, and innovation in healthcare.
- Education: DNP (University of Pittsburgh), MSN (University of California, Los Angeles), BSN (San Diego State University)
- Key Roles: Board-certified nurse educator, emergency nurse, and occupational health nurse specialist
Her research involves gamification in nursing education, opioid crisis management, and interprofessional simulation. She has published on topics such as opioid prescription education, forensic examination protocols, and veterans’ health needs. She co-developed the PICO Pal teaching tool and presented on NurseUp App innovations in nursing education.
- Scientific Recognition:
- Margaret M. Dick Quasi-Endowed Scholarship (2016)
- Enid Goldberg Award (2016)
- Lois Norton Award (2015)
- Advising: Teaches courses in Nursing Research, Quality and Safety Practices, and Healthcare Policy
As a Mental Health First Aid instructor and NYC Medical Reserve Corp volunteer, she contributes to community health initiatives and disaster management education. Her work bridges emergency care and policy innovation through scholarly activities like the cookie experiment for nursing research education.
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