Marianne Biangone

Marianne Biangone is the Academic Director of Prelicensure Programs and an Instructor at Samuel Merritt University. With over 28 years of clinical, managerial, and teaching experience, she specializes in nursing education innovation, student retention strategies, and NCLEX success. Her work emphasizes fostering resilience through the development of 'grit,' a focus reflected in her doctoral dissertation.

Education

• 1992: Diploma in Registered Nursing, St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, Pennsylvania
• 2001: BSN, Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania
• 2009: MSN (Educator Role Option), California State University Dominguez Hills
• 2020 (Candidate): PhD in Nursing Education and Administration, William Carey University

Research & Scholarly Focus
Marianne’s interests include teaching strategies, student wellness, diversity in nursing education, and peer-to-peer mentoring. Her presentations nationwide address standardized assessments, remediation programs, and leadership in healthcare.

Awards & Recognition

• 2020 Healthcare Hero Award
• 2018 President’s Club Recognition

Professional Contributions
She consults nationally on nursing curricula and collaborates on initiatives like the Non-Credit Alignment project. Her community service includes involvement with the American Cancer Society and Ocular Melanoma Foundation.