Marilyn A. Swan, PhD, RN, is an associate professor in the School of Nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota, USA. Her development and use of family-focused simulations and educational innovations in the undergraduate curriculum supports family nursing care in practice. Her research focuses on developing concepts within rural nursing theory and exploring the health of individuals and families residing in rural areas. For more information, contact IFNA member Marilyn Swan.
A new entry re: Dr. Marilyn Swan’s accomplishments. March 2024 from Lynn Kuechle, School of Nursing, Minnesota State University, Mankato, USA:
Hats off to Dr. Marilyn Swan!
Swan, a nursing department faculty member since 2012, has been recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Glen Taylor Nursing Institute for Family and Society Faculty Research Dissemination Award.
This award honors Dr. Swan’s outstanding contributions to the field of family and societal nursing research and her commitment to disseminating impactful findings.
The award highlights Dr. Swan’s article, “Familiarity: A Concept Analysis on Rural Life,” which was published in the May 2023 issue of the Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care (https://lnkd.in/gVAmvJQE). Her research explores the concept of familiarity within the context of rural life, shedding light on its significance and implications for rural healthcare.
Dr. Swan’s work garnered further recognition as she presented her findings at both the 16th Annual International Family Nursing Association Research Conference and the International Rural Nursing Conference in 2023. Her presentation highlighted the conceptual foundation laid by her research, providing valuable insights for future exploration and scholarly inquiry.
The article underscores the importance of understanding familiarity in rural settings, emphasizing its role in shaping the experiences of rural nurses both personally and professionally. By identifying the key components of familiarity in rural research, Dr. Swan’s work paves the way for enhanced recognition and appreciation of this vital aspect of rural healthcare practice. For more information, see: https://rnojournal.binghamton.edu/index.php/RNO/article/view/729
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