My Educational Background:

• Masters of Science in Nursing - Clnical Nurse Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus
• Bachelors of Art in German Studies, University of California, Los Angeles

Experience: 

My nursing experience is in intensive care unit, particularly in the cardiac and cardiovascular setting. I have been practicing as a nurse since 2017. I continue to practice at the bedside in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Teaching Philosophy: 

As a nurse, I have learned that my advocacy profoundly impacts the experience, plan of care, and outcomes of my patients and their families during their hospitalization in the intensive care units. I have also learned that it is necessary to have interdisciplinary collaboration across hospital staff to incorporate a holistic approach for the patient. In order to accomplish these key goals, I believe that strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, and constructive communication skills are necessary. In the classroom, students will develop these skills by mock-patient exercises, case-study scenarios, self-reflection assignments, and group discussions, therefore preparing them as they enter their nursing profession. My philosophy as a teacher is to impart students with strong fundamental nursing skills and a patient-centered mentality for their success not only academically, but as well as professionally.

I believe in order for the student have a successful learning environment there are four (4) essential roles of a teacher: (1) to facilitate the disbursement of knowledge, rather than be an authority figure (2) to provide opportunities for students to apply and practice what they have learned through hands-on activities, (3) to provide students with a variation of instructional methods whether it is online-based assignments or traditional class lectures, (4) to foster a safe environment for students to grow intellectually and explore their ideas by scaffolding assignments and providing collaborative projects. As an educator and professional, it is my responsibility to supplement their clinical experiences and strengthen fundamental knowledge in order to help my students succeed throughout their journey in the nursing and healthcare profession.

As Your Instructor, I will: 

• Log into this course throughout the semester, every work day from the first day of the course through the last day of the course.
• Provide you with uupdates via Course Mail or Announcements, as needed
• Respond to all course mail and voice mail messages within 24 hours Monday through Friday and within 48 hours during the weekend. 
• Note! Although I will try to check the course on the weekend, this is not a guarantee
• Notify you in advance if I will be out of contact for more than two (2) days
• Have your assignments and exams graded within 7 business days of the due date. 
• Calculate and enter your grade for this course before the submission deadline so you can view your final grade the next day. 
• Make myself availabe to you via MyCourses, phone, e-mail, or in-person to help you with this course. 

My goal is for you to be successful: I am here to help! 

• Phone: (727) 209-7241 (GoogleVoice)
• Email: Ung.Fornia@spcollege.edu