Mary E Flikkema

Mrs. Mary E Flikkema
Professor Emerita
Nursing
Science Building (Map)

Education

Diploma in Nursing, Bronson Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, 1972
BS, Health Sciences, Western Michigan University, 1986 (Cum Laude)
MSN, Adult Health, Grand Valley State University, 1989 (Magna cum Laude)
Doctoral study, Wayne State University, 1991-1996
Doctoral study, Michigan State University, 1997-2000

Specialty Areas:

Cardiovascular Nursing, Critical Care

Professional Experience:

Calvin College Department of Nursing, Associate Professor, 2002 - present
Hope-Calvin Department of Nursing, Associate Professor, 1989-2003
Butterworth Hospital, Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Critical Care, 1981-1989
Blodgett School of Nursing, Faculty, 1974-1980
Blodgett Hospital, Staff Nurse, Medical & Critical Care, 1972-1974

Academic interests

Families of persons experiencing chronic cardiac disease
Self-care of cardiovascular patients
Nursing education

Publications

Christian Perspectives in Nursing (writing project with interdisciplinary work group), Eerdmans Publishing.

Presentations:

"The Intangibility of Caring Practice." Address at the final pinning ceremony for the Hope-Calvin Department of Nursing, 2003.
"Christian Caring--What are the Boundaries?" Presented at A Christian Perspective on Professional Responsibility in Nursing, 2001.
"Meeting the Needs of the Future: Nursing Recruitment." Spectrum Hospital Alumni Association & Administrators, 2001.
"Nursing Education & New Graduates." Panel discussion, Spectrum Hospital Nurse Educators, 2000.
"Interactive Teaching Strategies for Nursing in the Distance Learning Classroom." Michigan Nurses Association Convention, 1999.
"Providing Culturally Sensitive Care in the Acute Care Setting." Zeeland Hospital, 1998.

Professional services

Board Member, Christian Rest Home (Chair, Personnel Committee)
Elder, Grace Christian Reformed Church
Parish Nurse, Grace Christian Reformed Church

Professional associations

American Society on Aging
Michigan Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau International -- Kappa Epsilon Chapter-at-Large
Phi Kappa Phi
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 1982-1985
Michigan Nursing Diagnosis Association, Program Chair, 1992-1993
Hope-Calvin Honor Society, Faculty Advisor, 1994-1996
Grand Valley State University Alumni Board, 1994-1995

Awards

Grants:

"Types, Extent & Effect of Spiritual Care for Residents at the End-of-Life in Continuum of Care Facilities." Fetzer Foundation, grant pending (2002-2003).
"Client's Perceived Adequacy of Education related to Fears and Adjustments following Myocardial Infarction." American Heart Association, 1988.