Mary Butler

Mary Butler is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in pediatric/fetal cardiology.

Education:

• PhD Nursing, UW Milwaukee (2014)
• MSN, UW Milwaukee (2005)
• BSN, UW Oshkosh (2000)

Certifications: FNP, APN Prescriber, DEA, BLS.

Research Focus: Fetal cardiac diagnosis, genetic influences on congenital heart disease, family-centered ICU care, and nursing roles in fetal cardiology programs.

Awards:

• Professional Development Fellowship (2016)
• Nurse Scientist Nominee (2015)
• Multiple academic scholarships (1999-2005)

Publications: 8+ articles on fetal arrhythmia management, maternal-infant cardiac health, and ICU family engagement (2010-2023). Recent work emphasizes diagnostic innovations and telehealth applications.

Grants:

• WiSys Applied Research Grant: Pregnancy app for fetal anomalies ($50,000)
• NIH/NHLBI Grant: Mobile app for high-risk fetal pregnancies ($300,000 pending)
• UW Oshkosh Faculty Development Grant: Fetal cardiac nursing ($11,500)

Presentations: 20+ regional/national talks including International Family Nursing Association Conference (2023) on fetal cardiac care.