Hello! My name is Mary Lou Garcia, and I graduated from Marian University with my BSN in 2006. I am a registered nurse working as a staff nurse in surgery at Methodist hospital in downtown Indianapolis. I enjoy the variety and interesting cases at Methodist such as traumas, emergencies, general, and urology. After working in surgery for a few years, I earned my certification in the operating room. My past work experience includes Labor and Delivery, PACU, and surgery.
Recently, I had a son in October. His name is Sebastian, and he keeps me pretty busy! But I'm enjoying every minute of motherhood. Right now, I'm learning to balance a nursing career, being a new mom, and graduate student. So far, I've realized that it's challenging, but possible!
Currently, I am pursing a master's degree in nursing education. I am interested in becoming a diabetic, maternity, or perioperative services clinical nurse educator; and eventually moving towards obtaining an academic educator position at a university. In the academic setting, I believe I would like to teach obstetrics and gynecology nursing courses.
A program that I have been focusing on is a program for newly diagnosed diabetic patients. Some learner objectives include:
1.) The diabetic patient and/or designated caregiver performs self-monitoring of blood glucose using a blood glucose meter and understands the results at a basic level.
2.) The diabetic patient and/or designated caregiver creates a healthy meal plan that balances glucose levels within a therapeutic range.
3.) The diabetic patient and/or designated caregiver describes the benefits of regular exercise to promote successful diabetes management.
4.) The diabetic patient and/or designated caregiver demonstrates proper skin and foot care to prevent infection complications.
Thus far, this course, Instructional Technology in Health Systems, has taught me that there are many technology methods that can be utilized for teaching such as video conferences (Skype), twitter, blogging, youTube, and countless others. In addition, Second Life and simulations are also very useful in educating students. I am looking forward to learning more about improving my teaching delivery with new technology teaching methods.
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