Patricia Murray, DHS, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Associate Dean of Assessment & Accreditation, BSN Program Administrator
About
Dr. Patricia Murray, DHS, MSN, FNP-BC, serves as Associate Dean of Assessment and Accreditation and Program Administrator for the Worcester BSN program at MCPHS. A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, she brings more than 30 years of experience in nursing practice and education to her leadership and teaching roles.
Dr. Murray continues to practice as an inpatient palliative care nurse practitioner and provides healthcare consulting services. Her academic interests include interprofessional education, online clinical skills development, and quality outcomes in nursing education. She has held leadership positions across both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs and teaches in a variety of advanced practice courses.
Her scholarship focuses on assessment, accreditation, and simulation-based learning. Dedicated to student success and evidence-based practice, Dr. Murray is committed to preparing nurses to lead in today’s complex and evolving healthcare landscape.
Education
- DHS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- MS, Nursing, University of Massachusetts
- BS, Nursing, University of Massachusetts
- ASN, Endicott College
Research Interests
- Clinical skill development for online and distance-learning nursing students
- Outcomes-based assessment and accreditation in advanced nursing education
- Use of simulation and digital tools to enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making
- Faculty development through video-recorded mock patient encounters and simulation
- Strategies to reduce polypharmacy through interprofessional initiatives
- Student readiness and competency building through simulation-based clinical experiences
Programs
- Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Bridge (AD to MSN)
- Nursing (BSN)—Accelerated
- Nursing (BSN)—Postbaccalaureate
- Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies
- Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies
Education
- DHS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- MS, Nursing, University of Massachusetts
- BS, Nursing, University of Massachusetts
- ASN, Endicott College
Research Interests
- Clinical skill development for online and distance-learning nursing students
- Outcomes-based assessment and accreditation in advanced nursing education
- Use of simulation and digital tools to enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making
- Faculty development through video-recorded mock patient encounters and simulation
- Strategies to reduce polypharmacy through interprofessional initiatives
- Student readiness and competency building through simulation-based clinical experiences
Programs
- Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Bridge (AD to MSN)
- Nursing (BSN)—Accelerated
- Nursing (BSN)—Postbaccalaureate
- Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies
- Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies