Dr. Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Ph.D., R.N., CPNP/NPP, FAAN, FNAP, has been Dean and Distinguished Foundation Professor in Nursing at the Arizona State University College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation since January 2005. She is noted for her dedication to improving the health of children and teens, educational and research innovation, interdisciplinary healthcare, and evidence-based practice to deliver quality patient outcomes.
A native of Republic, Pennsylvania, she earned a Bachelor of Nursing Science degree from the West Virginia University School of Nursing, a Master’s of Science in nursing with a specialization in nursing care of children as a pediatric nurse practitioner from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Ph.D. in clinical nursing research from the University of Rochester (New York). She also has completed her post-master’s certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
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November 23, 2009 - 4:37pm
Dr. Melnyk discusses how new parents can best cope with the premature birth of their child.
November 4, 2009 - 3:39pm
Dr. Melnyk shares if developmental delays will occur in all babies born prematurely.
October 9, 2009 - 11:19am
Dr. Melnyk describes how parents can ensure their premature baby has an emotionally healthy life.
October 2, 2009 - 2:32pm
Dr. Melnyk introduces herself and explains if it is common for mothers to feel overwhelmed after delivering a premature baby.
August 24, 2009 - 2:21pm
Dr. Melnyk shares advice for women who feel unprepared to care for a premature child.
August 24, 2009 - 2:06pm
Dr. Melnyk discusses how women can cope with the guilt they might feel after a premature delivery.
August 24, 2009 - 1:54pm
Dr. Melnyk discusses when a mother should begin to interact with her premature baby.
August 24, 2009 - 12:56pm
Dr. Melnyk discusses if it is common for parents to feel selfish leaving the hospital while their premature baby remains admitted.
August 24, 2009 - 12:48pm
Dr. Melnyk shares long-term advice with parents caring for premature babies.
August 24, 2009 - 12:19pm
Dr. Melnyk provides three tips for new mothers caring for premature babies.
August 24, 2009 - 11:51am
