Janet Grace Attard

Janet Grace Attard is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Samuel Merritt University, where she teaches in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. She holds an MBA in Healthcare and Entrepreneurship (2010), a BSN from Georgetown University (1978), and advanced certifications in Nursing, including RNC Mother Baby (2018) and Lactation (2015). Her career spans 40 years in nursing, with expertise in Oncology and Maternity Nursing at Alta Bates Hospital, alongside roles in Risk Management and Legal Consulting.

Education:

• BSN in Nursing, Georgetown University (1978)
• MBA in Healthcare and Entrepreneurship (2010)
• Legal Studies: Golden Gate University (1986) and Concord Law School (2012), focusing on Healthcare Risk Management

Research & Interests: Jan focuses on proactive risk management in healthcare, maternal-infant nursing care, and empowering patient care through the Nursing Process. She mentors nursing students and advises on malpractice cases, emphasizing quality assurance and loss prevention.

Publications: Author of Tunnel Vision, a Focused Life, exploring personal and professional narratives in healthcare.

Community Engagement: Active as a docent at the Blackhawk Museum and Wheelchair Foundation, CASA volunteer, and mediator in Lake County, CA. Supports initiatives like the Makiivka AIDS/HIV Orphans project.