Personal Statement
Originally from New York, Theresa began her nursing career at New York University Medical Center holding a position in the Medical Department where she climbed the clinical ladder in two years. At that time, she was promoted to Clinical Coordinator for the Medical Service where she had responsibility for over 110 beds. After relocating to Nevada, Theresa worked in intermediate care and intensive care at Desert Springs Hospital for two years and then accepted a nursing supervisor position with Southwest Medical Associates. Two years later, Theresa was promoted to Director of Nursing at Southwest Medical Associates and spent the next 14 years in various administrative positions including Director of Nursing, Director of Operations, Director of Informatics and Executive Director. Theresa also was the first Chief Nursing Officer at Desert View Regional Medical Center in Pahrump, Nevada where she was instrumental in the opening of the facility. Theresa has been a member of the National University nursing faculty since February 2008.
Most Recent Publications
Candela, L., Carver, L., Diaz, A., Edmunds, J., Talusan, R. & Tarrant, T (2008) "An Online Doctoral Education Course Using Problem-based Learning." Journal of Nursing Education
Scalzo, T.A. (1992) “Managing A Patient on Remote Telemetry -Who’s Minding the P’s and Q’s?” Nursing
Unpublished Thesis
Tarrant, T.A. (1992) “Improving the Frequency and Proficiency of Breast Self-Examination
Unpublished Dissertation
Tarrant, T.A. (2008) “Role Conflict, Role Ambiguity and Job Satisfaction in the Nurse Executive”
Awards
2007 - University of Nevada Las Vegas, Fujinaka Educational Grant $20,000
1994 - Sierra Health Services – Heart of Nursing Award
1992 - University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Thesis nominated for Nominated for Best Thesis at UNLV
Content Taught
Nursing 304 - Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
Nursing 204 - Nursing Foundations and Health Assessment
Nursing 204A - Nursing Foundations and Health Assessment Lab
Nursing 404 - Pharmacology for Nurses
Nursing 304 - Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
Nursing 403 - Nursing Theories and Models
Nursing 422 - Introduction to Nursing Research
PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Masters in Science, Nursing, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelors of Science, Nursing, State University of New York, Binghamton