About Me:

Hey! My name is Patrick McMurray, the Pat and Mac in PatMacRN, if you haven't guessed. I am a registered nurse with a background in cardiovascular critical care and currently working as a Nurse Specialist (Education) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing! After completing my Associate degree in nursing at Robeson Community College in 2013, I went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Western Governors University in 2018, as well as a Master of Science in Nursing, focusing on Nursing Education in 2022. I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

I am a very proud geek! In my spare time, you can find me whisking away on adventures to far-off places via the wonder of books and audiobooks or staring up at the sky while engaging in mature astronomy. You may also find me writing about impossible places and things, painting watercolors, hiking, being a #PlantPapi to my plants, binging a show on Netflix, traveling, and making time to laugh and enjoy life as much as possible.

My professional and personal interests include:

  • Cardiovascular nursing & health

  • Bloodless Medicine & Surgery

  • Blood Conservation

  • Community Nursing

  • Diversity & Equity in nursing education and practice, Healthcare & higher education

    • The Experiences of Ethnic Minorities, particularly Black Nurses, Nursing Students, potential nurses, and people who consuming the services of these individuals.

  • Community Colleges & Technical Schools

  • Nursing education:

    • Community College Nursing Education

      • Community College Baccalaureate Nursing Programs

      • Associate Degree Nursing Education Programs

      • Practical Nursing Education Programs

      • Certified Nursing Assistant Programs

  • Nursing Pharmacology Education & Practice

  • Social Determinants of health

  • Citizen Science:

    • Integrating Citizen Science into Nursing knowledge development & practice.

    • Citizen Science Projects Related to:

      • Health & Wellness

      • Environmental Health and Science

      • Astronomy

      • Marine Science

      • Ecology

      • Botany & Plant Science

      • Nursing

      • Health Equity & Healthcare Access community college nursing education, and citizen science.

Welcome to my little corner of the internet!

Patrick McMurray, MSN, RN

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