Megan Ann Mraz

Megan Ann Mraz
  • Assistant Chair, Professor
  • Department: Nursing
  • Institution: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • Email: MMraz@wcupa.edu

Education

  • PhD PhD, Nursing Duquesne University, 2006 - 2012
  • M.S. Nursing, Education Track, Clinical Specialist Integrative Health, West Chester University, 2003 – 2005
  • BSN West Chester University, 1997-2001

Research Interests

violent crimeschild abuse and neglectbehaviors among children

Opportunities

Work Study Positions Available: No

Grant Funded Positions Available: No

Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No

Volunteer Research Positions Available: No

Biography

My true passion is my research where I specialize in the area of violent crimes against children and children as victims of abuse and neglect. I have conducted research into issues of child abuse and neglect while examining patterns and trends of behaviors among children. I have served as the medical abstractor for the Child Death, Near Death, and Stillbirth Commission in the state of Delaware and serve as an approved educator for Pennsylvania legislation Act 31, mandated reporting, and Act 115, human trafficking, coursework.

Contact Information

Phone: 610-436-4408

List of Publications

  • Mraz, M. (2016). Required critical conversations between medical examiners/ coroners and forensic nurses. Journal of Forensic Nursing. 12(3) pp. 129-132 Mraz, M. (2012). The Impact of the Symphonological Approach to Ethical Decision Making on Advanced Level Nursing Students (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved from: http://digital.library.duq.edu/cdm-etd/ Mraz, M. & Selekman, J. (2012). Athlete Health Promotion. In Selekman, J. (Ed), School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text. pp. 641-677. Mraz, M. & Hochstuhl, D. (2011). Cervical spine clearance: Management guidelines. Journal of Trauma Nursing. pp. 47-51 Mraz, M. (2009). Physical Manifestations of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Journal of Forensic Nursing. 5 pp. 26- 30