Margaret Touw

Margaret Touw is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing, specializing in undergraduate studies. Her academic appointments include roles in nursing education and mental health clinical training.

Education:

• DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey
• MSN - Master of Science in Nursing (Parent-Child Nursing), Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey
• BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey

Research Focus: Dr. Touw investigates nursing education innovations—particularly telehealth simulations—and mental health clinical training. Her work addresses intraprofessional collaboration, personality disorder care, and workplace violence in psychiatric settings. She also researches chronic illness impacts on occupational performance.

Awards & Honors:

• Good Samaritan Bronze (2020)
• Daisy Award (2019)

Professional Affiliations: Sigma Theta Tau International, American Nurses Association (ANA), American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), and Online Learning Consortium.