Diana Rodriguez, PhD, MS, CNS, RN
Professor Emerita, School of Nursing
Diana Rodriguez, PhD, MS, CNS, RN, has an extensive background in pediatric nursing, spanning more than 30 years; in various capacities, including teaching and conducting nursing research with children. Other areas of expertise include cultural competency in healthcare, healthcare research, healthcare ethics and public policy, and evidenced based practice.
She is a member of the following: founding faculty member of Evidenced Based Practice Institute in San Diego, CA; San Diego County Medical Society Bioethics Commission, San Diego, CA; Latino Coalition for a Healthy California; Southern California District Church of the Nazarene District Advisory Board; Southern California District Church of the Nazarene Missions International Council.
Education
- PhD, University of California, San Francisco, 2002
- MS, University of California, San Francisco, 1994
- BSN, Point Loma Nazarene University, 1980
Credentials/Certifications
- CNS, Board of Registered Nursing , California
- PHN, Board of Registered Nursing, California
- RN, Board of Registered Nursing, California
Academic Area
- School of Nursing
Expertise
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Pediatrics
- Healthcare Ethics
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Cultural Competency
Courses Taught
- GNRS 503 – Cultural Competency in Health Care
- GNRS 504 – Bioethics and Health Care Policy
- GNRS 507 – Scientific Writing
- GNRS 508A – Research and Theory in Advanced Practice Nursing
- GNRS 544 – Clinical Specialization Residency
- GNRS 569 – Quality and Safety for Health Care Practice
- GNRS 597 – Comprehensive Examination Directed Study