Maryam Nesari

I am a doctorally prepared Registered Nurse with a wide range of clinical nursing, teaching, and research experiences: Thirteen years of clinical experience; Twelve years of research experience; Six years of teaching (in-class and clinical settings); and One year of management experience. Passionate [Job Title] with excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Organized and driven with impressive list of achievements and history of excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize student experience and academic journey.

• Nesari, M., Douglas, M., Biondo, P., Simon, J., & Fassbender, K. (March 2019). Advance Care Planning (ACP) Discussions: What do they really cost? 7th ACP-I Conference. Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Nesari, M., Fassbender, K., Simon, J., Biondo, P., Hagen, N., Douglas, M., & Ghosh, S. A. (March 2019). Systematic review of economic evaluations of Advance Care Planning: data limitations and ethical considerations. 7th ACP-I Conference. Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
• Nesari, M., Douglas, M., Ghosh, S., Biondo, P., Hagen, N., Simon, J., & Fassbender, K. (Oct 2018). Economics of Advance Care Planning: Implications for Policy and Practice. 23rd International Congress on Palliative Care, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
• Nesari, M., Douglas, M., Ghosh, S., Biondo, P., Hagen,N., Simon, J., & Fassbender, K. (Nov 2018). Concerns arising from a systematic review of economic evaluations of Advance Care Planning: data limitations and ethical considerations. 32nd Margaret Scott Wright Research Day, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
• Nesari, M., Hoben, M., & Estabrooks, C. (June 2017). Developing appropriate approaches to monitoring quality of care during late life for older adults in nursing homes. TREC General Annual Meeting. Banff, Alberta, Canada.
• Nesari, M., Olson, J., & Olson, D. (April 2017). Do women with a history of abuse before pregnancy have an increased risk for preterm delivery? A systematic review with meta-analysis. OBGYN Research Day Department Research Day, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
• Nesari, M., Olson, J., & Olson, D. (February 2016).Women with a history of abuse before pregnancy have increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes: A systematic review, Canadian National Perinatal Research Conference, Montebello, Quebec, Canada.
• Nesari, M., Hartling, L., Buckreus, K., & Scott, S. (November, 2016). Study design for developing evidence-based digital knowledge translation tools on fever for Canadian and Iranian parents. Women & Children's Health Research Institute Annual Research Day, Edmonton, AB. Canada.
• Nesari, M., Olson, J., & Norris, C. (October 2016). Do Iranian registered nurses have knowledge of and experience with health literacy strategies to contribute to health equity in Iran. Margaret Scott Wright Research & Innovation Day, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
• Olson, J., Lasiuk, G., Davidson, S., Paul, P., Wilson-Keates, B., Ellis, R., Rajani, F., Savard, W., & Nesari, M. (Feburary 2016). Findings of a Knowledge Synthesis Project of Simulation Use in Pre-Licensure Nursing Education. WNRCASN 2016 Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
• Nesari, M., Olson, J., & Olson, D. (February 2016). Do women with a history of abuse have an increased risk for preterm delivery? A systematic review. Canadian National Perinatal Research Conference, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
• Olson, J., Lasiuk, G., Davidson, S., Paul, P., Wilson-Keates, B., Ellis, R., Rajani, F Savard, W., & Nesari, M. (November 2015). Findings of a knowledge synthesis project of simulation use in pre-licensure nursing education. 43rd Biennial Convention Sigma Theta Tau International, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
• Nesari, M., Williams, B., Olson, J., & Nikbakht Nasabadi, A. (October 2015). Nurses Knowledge of and Experience with Health Literacy in Iran: Preliminary findings. Margaret Scott Wright Research & Innovation Day, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
• Nesari, M. (June 2005). Is atherosclerosis an infectious disease? 7th International Congress of Cardiovascular Disease, Iranian Society of Atherosclerosis, Tehran, Iran.

• 2017 University of Alberta, Faculty of Nursing Graduate Travel award ($700)
• 2017 University of Alberta, Graduate Student Association Travel Award ($500)
• 2016 Myer Horowitz Graduate Students' Association Scholarship ($1,400)
• 2016 Class of September 1950 Graduate Award ($2000)
• 2016 Faculty of Nursing Tuition Waiver Award ($5000)
• 2015 Mu Sigma Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, Research Award ($1200)
• 2014 Faculty of Nursing Tuition Waiver Award ($5000)
• 2013 Faculty of Nursing Tuition Waiver Award ($5000)
• 2013 Dr. Christine Newburn-Cook International Graduate Award ($1,000)
• 2012 Faculty of Nursing Tuition Waiver Award ($5000)
• 2011 Isobel Secord Graduate Scholarship – University of Alberta ($3,500)
• 2011 Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship – University of Alberta ($25,000)
• 2011 Excellence in Nursing Practice Award– Iran's Minister of Health and Medical Education
• 2006 Tehran University of Medical Science Graduate Research Award ($1200)

• CARNA registration
• TCPS2: CORE Certification
• Graduate Teaching Learning Certificate (Faculty of Graduate Study and Research, University of Alberta)
• CPR Certification – Health Care Provider (Heart & Stroke Resuscitation Programs)
• IV start certification (Faculty of Nursing, Mount Royal University)
• Glucometer certification (Faculty of Nursing, Mount Royal University)
• Project coordinator certificate (Mitacs Inc)
• Policy analysis certificate (National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy)

• Reisdorfer, E., Nesari, M., Krell, K., Johnston, S,, Dunlop, RZ., Chute, A., de Goes, FDSN., Singh,I. (2023). The Influence of Social Media on Alcohol Consumption of Mothers of Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review of the Literature. Nursing Reports. 13(2):682-696. doi: 10.3390/nursrep13020061. PMID: 37092489; PMCID: PMC10123727.
• Thompson, A., Nesari, M., Hartling, L., Scott, S (2020). Parents' experiences and information needs related to childhood fever: A systematic review: Patient Education and Counseling, 103 (4), 750-763
• Nesari, M., Olson, J.K., Norris, C. (2019). Registered Nurses Knowledge of and Experience with Health Literacy.; Health Literacy Research and Practice, 3(4): e268-e279. doi: 10.3928/24748307-20191021-01.
• Nesari, M., Olson, J.K., Vandermeer, B., Slater, L., & Olson, D.M. (2018). Does a maternal history of abuse before pregnancy affect pregnancy outcomes: A systematic review with meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth; 18(404).
• Olson, J., Paul, P., Lasiuk, G., Davidson, S., Wilson-Keates, B., Ellis, R., Marks, N., Nesari, M. & Savard, W (2018). The state of knowledge regarding the use of simulation in pre-licensure nursing education: A mixed methods systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 15(1).
• Hoben, M., Knopp-Sihota, J.A., Nesari, M., Chamberlain, S.A, Squires, J.E, Norton, P.G, Cummings, G.G, Stevens, B.J, & Estabrooks, C.A. (2017) How healthy is our healthcare workforce? A cross-sectional study on physical and mental health of Canadian healthcare workers, CMAJ; 5(4), E791-9.
• Nesari, M., ZakeriMoghadam, M., Rajab, A., Faghihzadeh, S., &Bassampoor, SH. (2010). The effect of nurse –led telephone follow up (telenursing) on adherence to diabetes therapeutic regimen in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Japan Journal of Nursing Science,7(2), 121-8.
• NikbakhtNasrabadi, A., Mzloom, R., Nesari, M., & Goudarzi,F. (2009). Relationship between worry domains and health related quality of life in medical science students. Iranian Journal of Payesh, 8(1).
• Nesari, M., ZakeriMoghadam, M., Rajab, A., Faghihzadeh, S., Bassampoor, SH., & Rahmani, M. (2009). Examining the effect of nurse –led telephone follow-up on glycemic control, and lipid profile in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Iranian Journal of Diabetes and Lipid, 8(2), 115-122.
• Zakeri Moghadam, M., Bassampoor, SH., Rajab, A., Faghihzadeh, S., & Nesari, M. (2008). The effect of nurse –led telephone follow-up (telenursing) on adherence to diabetic diet in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Hayat – Journal of Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Science, 14(2), 63-71.

• Academic member of Research and Scholarship, MacEwan University, 2022-Present
• Academic member of Curriculum Review Committee, MacEwan University, 2022-Present
• Chair of Student Award and Scholarship Committee, Chi Nu Chapter, Sigma Honor Society of Nursing, 2022present
• Academic member of Assistant Professor Positions Search Committee MacEwan University, 2021-2022
• Academic member of Faculty of Nursing Award Committee, MacEwan University, 2021- 2023
• Patient Companion, St Joseph Axillary Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2014-2017
• Chair of Finance Committee, Mu Sigma Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2020-present
• Volunteer, LArche Edmonton, Alberta, 2019
• Treasurer, Mu Sigma Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2016-2018
• Trainee, Research Review Committee, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, 2015-2017
• President, East Campus Student Association (ECSA) supported by Residence Services, University of Alberta, 2013-2014