Melody Cash
Asst Professor/Nursing
Began service: August 1996
Education
- Doctoral candidate in Instructional Technology at the University of Virginia Curry School of Education.
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching Nursing, IUPUI, April 2003.
- Master of Science Degree in Medical/Surgical Nursing, University of Virginia, July 1991.
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Nursing, Eastern Mennonite College, May 1989.
Scholarly Presentations
- Cash, M. Butcher, J., Horst, V., (2008). Enhancing student clinical skills and confidence utilizing laboratory simulation. Poster, Pi Mu Professional Development Day, Chapter of STTI, Harrisonburg, VA
- Cash, M. Butcher, J., Horst, V., (2008). Enhancing student clinical skills and confidence utilizing laboratory simulation. Poster presentation, Mosby Faculty Development Conference, San Francisco, CA.
- Arnold, G.N.; Cohn, W.F.; Cash, M. M., (2007). When the people speak we listen: Making sure the library of tomorrow reflects the real needs of users. Presented by G. Arnold at the Medical Library Association Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA.
- Cash, M.M. (2007). Tailored Educational Approaches to Consumer Health Education. Presentation, Pi Mu Professional Development Day, Chapter of STTI, Harrisonburg, VA.
Church, Community and Professional Service
Church
- Sunday School Teacher (2nd grade), Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene.
- Kid’s Church Assistant, Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene.
- Bible School Assistant, Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene.
Professional - Co-chair of Blue Ridge Area Simulation Group
Community - Assist with organizing and implementing events for Harrisonburg Little League Association.
- Member of Elementary and Middle School PTAs.
Certifications and Licenses
- Registered Nurse, State of Virginia, original license date: 08/22/1989.
Professional Conferences Attended
- April 2008. Pi Mu Professional Development Day, Harrisonburg, VA
- January 2008. Mosby Faculty Development Conference, San Francisco, CA
- April 2007. Pi Mu Professional Development Day, Harrisonburg, VA.
New Courses Taught
- NURS 441/2 Nursing Research
Guides the student in understanding the research process and becoming a critical consumer of research. Students apply research findings in diverse settings in an evidence-based project.
Email:
Office Location: CC 328
Office Hours: Posted on door to office.
