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Phone: (626) 815-5052
Email: phanes@apu.edu

Patricia “Trish” Hanes has been at APU in the School of Nursing since 1992. She has been a registered nurse since 1974 and has clinical expertise in the areas of critical care nursing and emergency nursing with additional experience in triage and pre-hospital care. She has studied adult and distance learning and has an interest in curriculum, program planning, and mentoring. Her research interests are in the areas of adult education, cognition, and teaching/facilitative strategies. Hanes’ dissertation topic involved researching a new construct, composite cognition, as it relates to the teaching/training of military combat nurses. She completed her doctorate at the University of San Diego, CA.

Doctorate of Philosophy Nursing-University of San Diego
MAEd, Master of Arts in Adult Education and Distance Learning-University of Phoenix Online
MSN, Master of Science in Nursing-California State University
BA, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology-California State University Northridge
ASN, Associate of Science in Nursing-University of Evansville, Indiana

Credentials/Certifications
California RN license
Basic Life Support Certification, Healthcare Provider, 2007-2009
ACLS Instructor, American Heart Association, 1982-2001
BLS Instructor, American Heart Association, 1979-1995
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), 1984-1988
Basic and Advanced First Aid Instructor, American Red Cross, 1984-1988
Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN), 1976-1990

Academic Experience
Assistant Professor, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2003-present; Instructor, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2001-2003; Adjunct Faculty, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1993-2001

Instructor, American Heart Association and CPR Seminars, 1982-1999

Adjunct Professor, California State University of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 1996-1998

Clinical Work
Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Citrus Valley Medical Center, West Covina, CA, 1995-1999

Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Moffett Hospital, University of California San Francisco, CA, 1984-1988

Critical Care Registered Nurse, Professional Nurses' Bureau, San Francisco, CA 1980-1984

Critical Care Registered Nurse, Nursing Services International, Beverly Hills, CA, 1979-1983

Critical Care Registered Nurse, Valley Hospital Medical Center, Van Nuys, CA, 1977-1979

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Honors, Awards, Recognition
TriService Nursing Grant, TriService Nursing Research Program, 2005-2008
First place award, Faith Integration in Curriculum Competition at Azusa Pacific University, 2002
Creative Teaching Grant, Azusa Pacific University, 2001

Associations, Boards, Committees
Member, International Council of Family Relations
Member, American Association of Nursing History
Member, National Educational Association
Charter Member, Western Conservancy of Nursing History
Member, California Teacher's Association
Charter Member, Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, Xi Theta Chapter
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, Iota Sigma Chapter
Member, Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society
Charter Member, Statewide Nursing Honor Society

Study of nursing history
Collect and research medical and nursing antiques;
Community volunteer: Assistance League Covina Valley, Community Oversight Committee, Covina Valley unified School District, $60 million school bond measure

Adult Development and Learning Assessment (BNRS 303)
Theoretical Frameworks in Nursing (BNRS 307)
Foundations of Professional Nursing (GNRS 574)
Theories of Teaching and Instruction (GNRS 760)
Introduction to Nursing Science (PNRS 100)
Foundations of Professional Nursing (UNRS 105)
Theories and Concepts in Professional Nursing (UNRS 270)
Theoretical Frameworks for Nursing (UNRS 306)