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Mary C. Francis is an Associate Professor and Director of the Acute Care (AGACNP) Program at Widener University. She holds a PhD and works full-time at Widener while serving part-time as a trauma nurse practitioner at Cooper University Hospital. Her research focuses on gun violence, particularly the psychological and social impacts on victims, informed by a narrative inquiry dissertation on the lived experiences of gun violence victims.
Education: MSN from the University of Pennsylvania (1992). Additional acute care NP training at UPenn in 2002.
Research: Explores trauma care, public health implications of gun violence, and patient-centered approaches. Her work bridges clinical practice and community health policy.
Awards:
- Dr. Barbara Chamberlain Graduate Alumni Award (2013)
- Eta Beta Chapter Research Grant (2013)
Professional roles include leadership in Widener’s nursing programs and clinical practice at Cooper University Hospital. Active in scholarly activities such as The Academic Minute and Social Work Today media features.
