Contact
(518) 861-2501
eargust@mariacollege.edu
Dr. Blair began his career at Maria College in January 2015, following and extensive administrative career in correctional health care. Beginning with the practical nursing certificate program Dr. Blair has educated nursing students at the ADN and BSN levels, and currently serves as Assistant Professor and Associate Chair of Nursing for Administration. Dr. Blair continues to consult in correctional health care and serves on the writing panel for the NCLEX-PN exam. When not busy with the education of future nurses he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
Education
DNP in Nursing from Capella University
MSN in Nursing Education from University of Phoenix
BSN in Nursing from University of Phoenix
ADN in Nursing from Excelsior College
Certifications, Licenses, Affiliations
Registered Professional Nursing License
Certified Correctional Health Professional
Sigma Theta Tau International Member
American Nurses Association Member
American Nurses Association - New York Member
National League of Nurses Member
American Association of Men in Nursing Member
Professional
Russell R Blair (2015) Confronting Polypharmacy in Corrections: An Interprofessional Team Approach, Virginia Henderson Repository.
Contact
(518) 861-2553
rblair@mariacollege.edu
Dr. Victoria Callagan is the Associate Chair in Nursing for Curriculum, the Director of Associate Degree Nursing, and an Associate Professor of Nursing at Maria College. Prior to teaching she practiced in acute care as a medical-surgical nurse and then for many years in long-term care as a Certified Gerontological Nurse in various practice, administrative, and teaching roles. She traveled to Brazil several times to participate in health care mission trips where she providing health care and health teaching to the indigenous peoples living along the Amazon River. Dr. Callagan is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and serves as the current Omicron Sigma Chapter President.
Education
EdD in Health Professions at The College of Saint Mary, Omaha, Nebraska
MS in Nursing Education at SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica-Rome, New York
BS in Nursing at SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica-Rome, New York
Professional Affiliations
- Diploma in Nursing at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing, Troy, New York
- Active New York State Nursing License
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing; Omicron Sigma, Chapter President
- American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) Gerontological Nurse Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Theses:
Callagan, V. (2018). The Influence of Conceptual Learning on Critical Thinking Development for Nursing Students (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved from http://www.csm.edu/student-life/library/dissertations-theses
Contact
(518) 861-2541
vcallagan@mariacollege.edu
Contact
(518) 861-2518
lgilmore@mariacollege.edu
Contact
(518) 861-2544
jnapoli@mariacollege.edu
Contact
(518) 861-2569
lpowell@mariacollege.edu
Experienced as a Family Nurse Practitioner who has assessed and treated patients across the lifespan in a variety of community based settings. Received the United Healthcare's Award for nursing excellence, Sage Award, as well as several Bravo and Diamond Awards for performance, leadership, and relationships. Senior APC in UHC's clinical ladder. I have taught pharmacology, physical assessment, pathophysiology, community nursing, and a senior level Synthesis Nursing Course, in the nursing baccalaureate program. In addition I have taught the lab portion of nursing skills in the ADN program. Experienced with hybrid (online) teaching as well as traditional classroom teaching.
Education
BA in Speech Pathology & Audiology from Michigan State University
MA in Audiology from Wayne State University
BSN & MSN from Grand Valley State University
DNP in Nursing from Capella University
Certifications, Licenses, Affiliations
Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC)
Family Nurse Practitioner (New York State)
Registered Nurse (New York State)
Certified in Quanto Flo testing for PVD
Certified in Shadow Health Simulation software, Anatomage, and SIMS lab.
Professional
Saffee, C. (1999). Maternal identity in previously infertile and never infertile women. Unpublished Master's Thesis.
Saffee, C. (2015). Improving the Cultural Competency of Registered Nurses in a Bachelor’s Completion Program.
Retrieved from the Virginia Henderson global nursing e repository.
Saffee, C. (2015) Poster session presented at the United Healthcare's Annual Summit, Phoenix, AZ.
Saffee, C. (2016) Poster session presented at Pace University's “Primary Health Care: Striving for a Culture of Health”, New York, NY.
Dr. Saffee was a presenter at United Healthcare Annual Summit for Nurse Practitioners in Orlando, Florida on January 13 to 15, 2019. Her presentation was her expertise on the best practices & United Healthcare APEX ladder.
Target audience was 1,000 nurse practitioners.
Contact
(518) 861-2537
csaffee@mariacollege.edu
Contact
(518) 861-2562
eschwarz@mariacollege.edu