Mary E. Hanson-Zalot, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE

Associate Professor
Associate Dean - Academic Affairs

Contact Information

Mary Hanson-Zalot

901 Walnut Street
Suite 818
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Email Mary Hanson-Zalot

215-503-1570
215-923-1468 fax

Associate Professor
Associate Dean - Academic Affairs

Research & Clinical Interests

Curricular development
Student learning in nursing education
Innovative teaching strategies
Development of emotional intelligence among health science students
Program assessment and evaluation
Leadership development

Education

EdD, Widener University (2016)
MSN, Gwynedd Mercy University (1988)
BSN, Holy Family University (1982)

Publications

Certifications

 

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse

Professional Organizations

 

Association of American Colleges and Universities
Oncology Nursing Society
National League for Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International

Presentations

 

Hanson-Zalot, M., & Smith, J. (2019, January 8). An Effective Approach to Clinical Teaching of Multigenerational Students at Villanova University, Villanova, PA

Hanson-Zalot, M. (2018, May 10). How Moments of Silence Translate into a Lifetime of Inspiration. Invited keynote speaker for Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Rho Induction at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.

Hanson-Zalot, M. (2018, March 1). HS 111: An Interprofessional Case Study. Invited panel member for presentation at the University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA.

Hanson-Zalot, M. (2018). Refusing to let the dust settle: Teaching innovations that advance professionalism in nursing. Poster presentation accepted for the 2018 NLN Education Summit. Chicago, IL.

Wolf, Z.R., Byrne, D. & Hanson-Zalot, M. (2018). Undergraduate nursing students’ caring behaviors: A cross-sectional study. Podium presentation at the 39th Annual International Association for Human Caring (IAHC) Conference. Minneapolis, MN.

Hanson-Zalot, M. (2018). Informing andragogy: Voices of graduates from accelerated, second-degree programs in nursing concerning faculty teaching practices. Poster presentation for the Nursing Education Research Conference 2018 (NERC18). Washington, D.C.

Kates, J.M., Hanson-Zalot, M., Ward, J.M., Smith, J.M. & Clary-Muronda, V.A. (2018). Refusing to let the dust settle: Creative evaluation of a concept-based curriculum. Poster presentation for the Nursing Education Research Conference 2018 (NERC18). Washington, D.C.

Hanson-Zalot, M., Bouchaud, M., Stevens, J. (2017). Generational cohorts in the work setting and classroom: Understanding differences and maximizing strengths. Podium presentation at AACN’s 2017 Baccalaureate Education Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Smith, J., Kates, J., Clary- Muronda, V., Hanson-Zalot, M., Ward, J. (2017). Reflecting on progress and improving for tomorrow: Evaluating a concept based curriculum. Poster presentation for AACN’s 2017 Faculty Development Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Hanson-Zalot, M., Bouchaud, M., Tobias, J., & Smith, J. (2017). Refusing to let the dust settle: Active strategies that advance nursing professionalism. Podium presentation for the 9th Annual Faculty Days Program at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.

Hanson-Zalot, M. (2017). Perceptions of accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing program graduates regarding andragogical practices employed by faculty. Poster presentation at the Eastern Nursing Research Society 29th Annual Scientific Sessions, Philadelphia, PA.

Dempsey, C. Umland, E., Hanson-Zalot, M., & Ward, J. (2016). Emotional intelligence: How a conversation gains momentum. Concurrent session at the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP) Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Bouchaud, M., Hanson-Zalot, M. & Stevens, J. (2016) Generational cohorts in the work setting and classroom: Understanding differences and maximizing strengths. Podium presentation at the 8th Annual Faculty Days Program at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.

Hanson-Zalot, M. & Gerolamo, A. (2016). The voices of graduates: Informing faculty practices to promote NCLEX success. Podium presentation at National League for Nursing Education Summit, Orlando, FL.

Ward, J., Hanson-Zalot, M., & Dempsey, C. ( 2015). Fostering development of emotional intelligence among health science students: Empowering students to impact institutional culture. Poster presentation at National League for Nursing Education Summit, Las Vegas, NV.