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 2013-Present ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
AND TEACHING George Mason University, College of Health and Human Services, EXPERIENCE 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
FLORENCE SMOCZYNSKI
1995-2002, 1991-1993, 1989 CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
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
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
Part time instructor responsible for didactic course in Critical Care Nursing. 1979 INSTRUCTOR
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
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
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
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
FLORENCE SMOCZYNSKI
PROFESSIONAL 1985-1988 GRADUATE ASSISTANT, ADULT AND CONTINUING EXPERIENCE 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
FLORENCE SMOCZYNSKI
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 38th 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
FLORENCE SMOCZYNSKI
2007 Hot Issues Conference from American Association of Colleges of Nursing Denver, CO. April 22-24, 2007
11th Biennial North American Learning Resources Center Conference,
Philadelphia, PA June 15-17, 2006
5th National Conference of Nursing Skills Laboratories, San Antonio, TX
June 23-25, 2005
Sigma Theta Tau International, 15th International Research Congress,
Dublin, Ireland , July 22-24,2004
4th National Conference on Nursing Skills Laboratories, San Antonio, TX
June 22-24,2004
10th 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 36th Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN,
11/10-14, 2001
PROFESSIONAL American Association of Adult and Continuing Education, 1986-present ORGANIZATIONS 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
FLORENCE SMOCZYNSKI
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
