Florence Smoczynski (703) 993-1917 EDUCATIONAL Ed.D 1998 Virginia Polytechnics Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia MSN 1977 The Catholic University of America Washington, D.C. BSN 1962 Villanova University Villanova, Pennsylvania LICENSURE Virginia State Board of Nursing Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing New Jersey State Board of Nursing FACULTY AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2013-Present ASSISTANT PROFESSOR George Mason University, College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing, Fairfax, Virginia Coordinator of Problem-Based Clinical Inquiry, and taught across the Undergraduate curriculum and RN Return to Practice program. 2008-2012 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR George Mason University, College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing, Fairfax, Virginia Coordinator of Senior Practicum for both fall and spring semester, and Problem- Based Learning Seminar. Coordinator of Junior s Case Studies in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, and Inquiry Based Learning Seminar 2005-2009 COORDINATOR Refresher Course for Returning Nurses George Mason University, College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing, Fairfax, Virginia Coordinator of the Refresher Course in Nursing. Review curriculum for the Refresher Course and coordinate staff and clinical sites for this course. 2003-2008 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR George Mason University, College of Nursing and Health Science Fairfax, Virginia Simulation Laboratory Coordinator- Coordinated laboratory learning experiences with course coordinator. Provided orientation to full and part time faculty, graduate assistants and students. Coordinated courses pertaining to nursing skills for junior level. Submitted projected budget for laboratory expenses, and scheduled use of nursing laboratory in consultation with Associate Deans of Undergraduate and Graduate programs. Purchased both disposal and hard equipment for the labs. Hired part time adjunct faculty. 1983-2004 INSTRUCTOR Refresher Course for Returning Nurses George Mason University, College of Nursing and Health Science Fairfax, Virginia Developed new curriculum for the Refresher Course in Nursing to reflect the current trends and technologies in nursing. Responsible for both the didactic and clinical supervision of the Refresher Course for 10 to 20 returning nurses in Medical and Surgical nursing each semester.
1995-2002, 1991-1993, 1989 CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR Responsible for the clinical supervision of traditional undergraduate students, second degree students and international students from Saudi Arabia in an acute care Medical-Surgical setting, nursing skills laboratory and in the community setting. 1993-1997 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Virginia Responsible for the clinical supervision of first year students each semester in an acute care Medical-Surgical setting and in the nursing skills laboratory. 1989-1995 COORDINATOR Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Virginia One of two Coordinators for the State Certified Nurses Aide Examination in Northern Virginia. Coordinated examination schedule, staffing and security issues. 1988-1993 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Virginia Responsible for the clinical supervision of first year students in an acute care Medical-Surgical setting and in their nursing laboratory. 1980 INSTRUCTOR Part time instructor responsible for didactic course in Critical Care Nursing. 1979 INSTRUCTOR Responsible for clinical supervision using small groups and group process in Medical/Surgical and Critical Care areas and the didactic courses for Small Groups and Leadership Role. 1978 CLINICAL SUPERVISION Part time clinical supervision for RN and traditional students. Responsible for junior and senior level courses in Nursing Individuals and Small Groups, and Leadership development in the Medical/Surgical and Critical Care areas. Clinically supervised traditional sophomore level students in the acute care area. 1974-1975 INSTRUCTOR Marymount College of Virginia, Arlington Responsible for didactic and clinical supervision of the Medical-Surgical Nursing course, and clinical supervision of the Pediatric course. 1969-1973 INSTRUCTOR Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing, Camden, New Jersey Instructor for senior level nursing and coordinator of freshman level courses.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1985-1988 GRADUATE ASSISTANT, ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION/ HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Virginia Polytechnics Institute and State University, Falls Church, Virginia Recruited thirty prospective graduate students for the Masters and Doctoral programs. Coordinated orientation programs for graduate students for three years. Counseled 100 graduate students in developing their individualized programs of study. Developed a data base program for faculty research. Complied, analyzed, and edited the results of faculty research for publication. CHAIRMAN, CONCURENT SESSIONS, ANNUAL AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CONFERENCE, Washington, D.C. Initiated requests to adult education units for professional papers to be presented at the National Conference. Chaired committee which established criteria for acceptance of 500 professional papers. Reviewed and accepted over 300 papers for formal presentation to the attendees at the annual conference. Developed programs for presentation of papers by their authors, developed and managed the audio-visual requirements for the concurrent sessions; and recruited and coordinated support volunteers. 1979-1981 DIRECTOR OF NURSING Manor Care Nursing Center, Arlington, Virginia Responsible for direction, administration, management and budgeting of 100 employee nursing department in a 183 bed long-term care facility. Established nursing standards and objectives for the Center which was instrumental for George Mason University accepting this facility as a graduate clinical teaching facility. Coordinated educational and recreational programs for the residents based on the needs assessment. Developed educational programs for both the professional and non-professional staff. 1979 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING Manor Care Nursing Center, Arlington, Virginia Conducted weekly Interdisciplinary Care conferences. Evaluated nursing services needs and determined staffing requirements. Developed management requirements for each nursing unit based on policies and objectives of the facility. Maintained personnel medical records. Reviewed, revised and evaluated policies and procedures in the nursing department. Served as liaison with Medicare-Medicaid. 1968-1969 CHARGE NURSE West Jersey Hospital, Camden, New Jersey Charge nurse for a 40 bed Medical-Surgical floor. 1967-1968 CHARGE NURSE Manor Care Nursing Center, Cherry Hill, New Jersey Night Supervisor in a 100 bed geriatric facility.
1965-1967 CHARGE NURSE Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Darby, Pennsylvania Staff and charge nurse on a Medical-Surgical unit. 1962-1964 HEAD NURSE United States Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Charge nurse, U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. Duties included insuring maximum care for the patients in the planning, supervision and rendering of daily care; working with other members of the health team in providing for patient s needs; assisting in the educational program for the patients; assisting in the education and supervision of the Navy Hospital Corpsmen and their evaluation. WORKSHOPS Documentation: A Required Nursing Skill Sponsored by the University of Virginia May 1988, Roanoke, Virginia March 1988, Falls Church, Virginia April 1987, Roanoke, Virginia February 1987, Charlottesville, Virginia December 1986, Abington, Virginia Documentation, March 1987 Sponsored by the Danville Health Department, Danville, Virginia Timely Topics: Cerebrovascular Accidents, October 1986 Sponsored by the University of Virginia, Falls Church, Virginia CONTINUING Elsevier Faculty Development Conference Las Vegas, NV Jan 2-5,2014 EDUCATION Elsevier Faculty Development Conference Las Vagas, NV January 2-5, 2013 38 th Annual National Conference on Professional Nursing Education and Development Advancing and Empowering Nurse Educators: Charting a Course for the future October 20-23,2011 Review for Certification: CNE Philadelphia, PA November 13, 2010 37th Annual National Conference on Professional Nursing Educational And Development, Baltimore, MD October 21-24, 2010 Annual Ethics Symposium- Ethical Considerations in Disaster Response Fairfax, VA April 2,.2010 New Practice in Pain Control, Sigma Theta Tau, Fairfax, VA November 18, 2009 Drexel University Nursing Education Institute Conference, Arlington, VA June 24, 2009 Review for Certification: CNE Arlington, VA- June 2,2009 METI Eastern Nursing Education and Simulation Conference, Villanova, PA November 20-21, 2008 Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Academy, Indianapolis, IN September 25-28, 2008 Meti s Simulation Forum, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., July 13, 2007 7th National Conference on Nursing Skills Laboratories, San Antonio, TX June 28-30, 2007
2007 Hot Issues Conference from American Association of Colleges of Nursing Denver, CO. April 22-24, 2007 11 th Biennial North American Learning Resources Center Conference, Philadelphia, PA June 15-17, 2006 5 th National Conference of Nursing Skills Laboratories, San Antonio, TX June 23-25, 2005 Sigma Theta Tau International, 15 th International Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland, July 22-24,2004 4 th National Conference on Nursing Skills Laboratories, San Antonio, TX June 22-24,2004 10 th Biennial North American Learning Resources Center Conference, Continuing Medical Education: HIV/AIDS Epidemic Update for Florida Medical Error Prevention and Root Cause Analysis Health Issues Distinctive to Women, July 2004 Drexel University Nursing Education Institute, 2004 Uncovering the Evidence: Research in Nursing & Health Science George Mason University, February 22, 2003 Sigma Theta Tau International 37th Biennial Convention, Toronto, Canada November 1-5, 2003 Complementary & Alternate Medicine: An Overview, 2001 Sigma Theta Tau International 36 th Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN, 11/10-14, 2001 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Association of Adult and Continuing Education, 1986-present American Nurses Association, 1968-present National League for Nursing 1969-2000 Virginia Nurse s Association, 1973-present Planning Committee: 2000-Virginia Pioneer Nurses : A Century of Celebration, 2000 1999- VNA- Week of the Nurse: A Century to Celebrate Outstanding Nurses Co-Chair Program Committee for combined Virginia Nurses Association & the Virginia Public Health Association Convention, 1988-1989 State Program Committee Member, 1985-1986; 1981-1982 National Council on Aging, 1993-2003 American Association of University Women, 1993-2009 ADVISORY Health Service Advisory Committee COMMITTEE Fairfax County Head Start, 1999-2004 VOLUNTEER Fairfax County Medical Reserve Corps, 2004- present 1909- Involved in County wide Flu and H1N1 vaccinations for over 10,000 County residents.
George Mason University Student Nurses Association, 2011-2013. Faculty Advisor Volunteered with Fairfax Health Department, 2008-2010 Participated in the Summer School Physical Exam with the Fairfax Health Department Coordinated George Mason s School of Nursing Summer Camp with INOVA System 2004 to 2011 Coordinated with INOVA and George Mason s student nurses, for one day each week for 6 weeks, demonstrate and do a return demonstration, what students learn in their nursing lab. During the first four weeks, this includes how to administrate oral medications, put on sterile gloves, change a simple wound care, listen to their own hearts, lungs and abdominal sounds. During the last two weeks students demonstrate the SimMan and Sim Baby and have the students do a return demonstration. NATIONAL Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Alpha, Charter Member, 1984-present HONOR Epsilon Zeta, 1998-present ASSOCIATION Faculty Counselor, 2004-2008; 2010-2012 President, 2002-2004; Phi Delta Kappa, 1984-2004 Foundation Representative, 1985-1986 AWARDS Distinguish Service to the College and Nursing Alumni, Villanova University, 2010 Alumni Medal for Outstanding Service, Villanova University, 1992 Distinguish Service Award from the Virginia Nurses Association, 1988