Margaret R. Benz, M.S.N.(R), APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP
Associate Professor
Education
- Post Masters Adult Nurse Practitioner, Saint ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ University, 1995
- M.S.N.(R), Cardiovascular Nursing, Saint ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ University, 1982
- B.S.N., Saint ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ University, 1975
ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Interests
- Primary adult care
- Preventative care
- Health promotion
- Health disparities
- Health policy
- Rural health
Publications and Media Placements
Honors and Awards
- Trudy Busch Valentine Faculty Excellence Award, Saint ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ University, 2023
- Legislative Champion Award. Missouri Nurses Association, 2023
- March of Dimes: Heroes in Action Award: Educator Category, 2021
- St Patrick Center Leo Paradis Volunteer Champion Award, 2021
- Trudy Busch Valentine Faculty Excellence Award, Saint ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ University, 2021
- Faculty Daisy Award Nominee, Saint ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ University, 2021
- City of St. ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Health Department Covid Vaccine Coordination Recognition, 2021
- Teaching Excellence Award Nominee, Saint ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ University, 2020
- Teaching Excellence Award Nominee, Saint ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ University, 2019
- St. ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Housing Authority Service Award, Tenent Board of Parkview, 2017
- Inducted into Fellow of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2016
- Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honor Society Honorary Inductee, Saint ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ University, 2016
- March of Dimes Nursing Excellence Award, Nurse Educator Category, 2014
- Outstanding Service and Dedication in Provision of Medical Care, St. ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Housing Authority, 2014
- AANP State Clinical Excellence Award, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2014
Professional Organizations and Associations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners Fellows, 2016- present
- Association of Missouri Nurse Practitioners (St ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Area Rep 2014 - 2019), 2014 - present
- Advocacy Committee, (Co-chair Annual Show Me Conference 2022, 2023). 2005–present
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners: Elected Missouri State Liaison (2022 – 2024)
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty, 1997 - present
- Saint ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Nurses in Advanced Practice, 1996 - present
- Missouri Nurses Association, 1992 - present
- Missouri Nurses Association, Advocacy committee, 2009 - present
- Coalition of Missouri Nursing Leadership Team, 2017 - present
- Better Access Better Care Coalition, 2017 - present
- Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing, Delta Lambda Chapter, 1985 - present