Phone: 626 815-5011
Fax: 626 815-5414
Email: cmcphee@apu.edu
Office Location: WC357

Cathy McPhee, MSN, FNP-C, RN
Director, Adult and Professional Studies RN to BSN Program; Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
Profile
Catherine Wilde McPhee is currently director of the Accelerated RN to BSN Traditional and Online Program in the School of Nursing. An Azusa Pacific University (APU) graduate, McPhee has chosen to remain at APU after recieving her Master of Science degree and her Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. Previously, she worked as a nurse executive and chief operations officer at several local hospitals. She was also an instructor at California State University at Fullerton from 1996-1997 after receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree from there in 1986.
Education
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification. 2004
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, Azusa Pacific University, 2004
Practicums: Case Management, St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA; Pediatric Internship, Dr. Harrington, Santa Ana, CA; Maternal/Child/Women’s Health, Dr. M. Zapata, Orange, CA; Family Practice, Dr. J. Luster, Orange, CA
Masters of Science Degree, Azusa Pacific University, 1996
Bachelor of Science Degree, California State University at Fullerton, 1986
Associate of Arts Degree, Saddleback College, 1982
Diploma in Nursing, Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Nursing, 1968
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, Azusa Pacific University, 2004
Practicums: Case Management, St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA; Pediatric Internship, Dr. Harrington, Santa Ana, CA; Maternal/Child/Women’s Health, Dr. M. Zapata, Orange, CA; Family Practice, Dr. J. Luster, Orange, CA
Masters of Science Degree, Azusa Pacific University, 1996
Bachelor of Science Degree, California State University at Fullerton, 1986
Associate of Arts Degree, Saddleback College, 1982
Diploma in Nursing, Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Nursing, 1968
Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Faculty and Director of RN to BSN Program, Adult Professional Studies, Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, Azusa, CA, August 1996 to present
Needs Assessment Team & Staff Education, Charter Oak Hospital, Covina, CA, August 1996 to 2000
Clinical Consultant, PMG Healthcare Management Inc., Port Hueneme, CA, 2000
Instructor, California State University at Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, 1996 - 1997
Director of Patient Care Services, THC Orange County, Brea, CA, June 1994 to February 1996
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Faculty and Director of RN to BSN Program, Adult Professional Studies, Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, Azusa, CA, August 1996 to present
Needs Assessment Team & Staff Education, Charter Oak Hospital, Covina, CA, August 1996 to 2000
Clinical Consultant, PMG Healthcare Management Inc., Port Hueneme, CA, 2000
Instructor, California State University at Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, 1996 - 1997
Director of Patient Care Services, THC Orange County, Brea, CA, June 1994 to February 1996
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Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Associations, Boards, Committees
International Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Sigma Chapter; Past President; Vice President
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Azusa Pacific University Elections Council, Chair
International Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Sigma Chapter; Past President; Vice President
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Azusa Pacific University Elections Council, Chair
Expertise
Family Practice
Hospital Administration
Patient Care Services
Rehabilitation
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.