School of Nursing

Education

• Ph.D., Educational Studies, Nursing Education, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
• MSN, Adult Health, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
• MS, Health Service Administration, University of Detroit, Detroit, MI
• BSN, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Biography

Teaching Interests

• Essentials of professional nursing practice
• Foundations
• Medical surgical nursing
• Pharmacology
• Curriculum and design
• Simulation and technology in nursing education
• Mentoring of nursing students

Publications

• Peltz, C. M. (2013). Mentoring as it Relates to Persistence in Associate Degree Nursing Students. Doctoral Dissertation, Eastern Michigan University.
• Peltz, C. M. (2009). Contributor of case studies and frequently asked questions.  Green, K., and Horn, J. (Eds.), Pharmacology a Nursing Process Approach. St Louis: Missouri.

Presentations

• Peltz, C. M. (May 5, 2025). From the Nursing Student's Perspective: Who is Perceived to be a Mentor? Oral presentation, Mind Authors 7th Virtual Global Conference Nursing Education. 
• Shore, A., & Peltz, C. M. (May 6, 2024). E-cig Use Among Nursing Students: Fad, Addiction? Oral presentation, Mind Authors 6th Global Virtual Summit on Nursing Education. 
• Shore, A., & Peltz, C. M. (March 8, 2024). Nursing Students & Electronic Cigarettes: A Gap in the Literature. Poster presentation. Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Lawrence Technological Institute, Southfield, MI. 
• Peltz, C. M., & Blondy, L. (October 12, 2023). A Conceptual Framework for Mentoring Nursing Students. Oral presentation, Mind Authors 5th Global Virtual Summit on Nursing Education. 
• Peltz, C. M. (March 6, 2023). Is Implementation the First Step of Mentoring. Oral presentation, Mind Authors 4th Global Virtual Summit on Nursing Education: Exploring New Ideas and Challenges in Nursing Education and Research. 
• Noble, C. L., Lukomski, A., Peltz, C. M., Wu, T. Y., & Friedman, L. (March 24, 2022). Mentorship Experience Among Nurse Practitioners. Poster presentation. SIGMA Creating Healthy Work Enviornments, Washington, D.C. 
• Blondy, L. C., & Peltz, C. M. (May 10, 2022). The Importance of Faculty Supports for Perseverance. Oral presentation, Mind Authors 3rd Global Virtual Conference Nursing Education: Exploring New Ideas and Challenges in Nursing Education and Research. 
• Peltz, C. M., & Blondy, L. C. (August 3, 2022). Perceived Supports of Mentoring Vary by Characteristic of Non-Traditional Nursing Students. Poster presentation. SIGMA's 33rd International Nursing Research Congress 2022 Virtual. 
• Peltz, C. M. (October 4, 2021). From the Nursing Student's Perspective: Who is Perceived to be a Mentor? Oral presentation, Mind Authors 2nd Virtual Global Conference Nursing Education: The Frontline Warriors 2021 Conference.
• Peltz, C. M., Blondy, L. C., & Raymond, D. M. (August 2021). Nursing Students' Perspectives: Perceived Supports of Mentoring Vary by Mentor. Poster presentation, Nuts and Bolts for Nurse Educators 2021 Virtual Conference. 
• Peltz, C. M., Raymond, D. M. & Raymond, M. A. (March 27, 2020). Evaluation of the College Student Mentoring Scale. Poster presentation, Nursing Education Research  Conference. Washington, D. C. 
• Kosowski, N., & Peltz, C. M. (March 21, 2020). Nursing Student Perceptions of Mentoring from the Mentor and Mentee Perspective. Podium presentation. STTI Region 10 Biennial Conference, Ann Arbor, MI. 
• Peltz, C. M., & Raymond, D. M. (March 21, 2020). Mentoring Begins with Assessment. Podium presentation. STTI Region 10 Biennial Conference. Ann Arbor, MI. 
• Peltz, C. M., Willey, J. A., & Morin, K. H. (November 16, 2019). Leadership: Critical in the Accreditation Process. Poster presentation, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Biennial Convention, Connect, Collaborate, Catalyze. Washington, D.C. 
• Peltz, C. M. (September 18, 2018). Leadership Successes Continue to Advance Nursing Excellence Across the Globe. Podium presenter, Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Connection Conference. 
• Peltz, C. M. (April 20, 2018). Collaborative Innovations of a STTI Chapter Advances Nursing Excellence Across the Globe. Podium presenter, Sigma Theta Tau International and National League for Nursing, Nursing Education Research Conference.
• Peltz, C. M. (October 30, 2017). Experienced Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy Journey. Oral presenter, Sigma Theta Tau International 44th Biennial Convention 2017, Indianapolis, IN. 
• Peltz, C. M, & Raymond, D. M. (October 28, 2017). Mentoring as it Relates to Persistence in Associate Degree and Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Students. Poster presenter, Sigma Theta Tau International 44th Biennial Convention 2017, Indianapolis, IN. 
• Peltz, C. M., Schultz, A. A., Tanicala, M. L. (October 28, 2017). A Global Healthcare Exchange Building Relationships to Advance Nursing Excellence in Education and Practice. Poster presenter, Sigma Theta Tau International 44th Biennial Convention 2017, Indianapolis, IN. 
• Peltz, C. M. (June 16, 2017). Nuts and Bolts of Mentoring. Oral presentation, SJMHS Educator Retreat - Excellence in Nursing Education, Livonia, MI. 
• Bumpus, S., Blondy, L., Hopkins, H., & Peltz, C. M. (March 2017). I Need a Road Map: Mapping Multiple Programs to Multiple Evaluation Criteria. Elsevier.
• Peltz, C. M [Presenter], Raymond D. M. (March 2017). Evidence Based Mentoring Program to Support NCLEX-RN Preparation. Poster presentation, Annual Conference Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. 
• Peltz, C. M. (March 2017). Pathophysiologic Issues of Elderly/Aging Patients. Oral presentation, NURS 500: Advanced Pathophysiology Invited Speaker. 
• Peltz, C. M., Raymond, D. M., Haines, D. R., & Raymond, M. A. (October 25, 2016). Evidence Based Mentoring Program to Support NCLEX-RN Preparation. Peer reviewed acceptance for podium presentation, 9th Annual Mentoring Conference, University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute. 
• Blondy, L., Peltz, D. M., Bumpus, S. (April 28, 2016). Pain Intensity Related to Pressure Ulcers in Nursing Home Residents - Searching for and Critically Appraising the Evidence. Oral presenter, Continuing Education Activity, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI. 
• Peltz, C. M., Raymond, D. M., Raymond, M. A., & Haines, D. R. (April 16, 2026). Future Nurses of America! Mentoring Program Evaluation. Oral presenter Sigma Theta Tau International Region 10 Biennial Conference 2016, entitled: Nursing Leadership and Research: Innovations in Health Care, Ann Arbor, MI. 
• Peltz, C. M., Raymond, D. M. & Haines, D. R. (March 4, 2016). Who Mentors Our Students? A Mentoring Program to Support NCLEX-RN Preparation. Poster presenter Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters, Saginaw Valley State University, MI. 
• Bushinski, S., Peltz, C. M. & Grice Robinson, S. (November 8, 2015). Vitamin D and Immunity: Walking on Sunshine, Does it Make You Feel Good? Poster presenter Sigma Theta Tau International's 43rd Biennial Convention, Serve Locally, Transform Regionally, Lead GLobally, Las Vegas, NV. 
• Bushinski, S., Peltz, C. M. & Grice Robinson, S. (November 7, 2015). Frailty Syndrome: Development of a Concept Care Map. Post presenter Great Lakes Chapter GAPNA, Advancing Excellence in Geriatric Care, Dearborn, MI. 
• Peltz, C. M., & Raymond, D. M. (September 11, 2025). Mentoring as it Relates to Persistence in Associate Degree Nursing Students. Poster presenter Michigan Center for Nursing -Nursing Leadership Summit, Dearborn, MI. 
• Peltz, C. M. (September 2015). NCLEX-RN Success!!! Guest speaker for Eastern Michigan University, School of Nursing, Ypsilanti, MI. 
• Peltz, C. M. (July 25, 2015).  Mentoring as it Relates to Persistence in Associate Degree Nursing Students. Oral presenter Sigma Theta Tau International’s 26th International Nursing Research Congress, entitled: Question Locally, Engage Regionally, and Apply Globally. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• Peltz, C. M. (March 13, 2015).  Mentoring as it Relates to Persistence in Associate Degree Nursing Students. Oral presenter Michigan Academy of Science Arts and Letters, Andrew’s University, MI.
• Peltz, C.M. (April 25, 2014). Mentoring as it Relates to Persistence in Associate Degree Nursing Students. Presenter STTI Region 10 Biennial Conference 2014, entitled: Bridging Nursing Leadership and Research: What Will the Future Hold? Ann Arbor, MI.     
• Peltz, C. M. (March, 12, 2014; February 6, 2013). My Role as a Caregiver. Guest speaker for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Kick Off at the Center for Performing Arts Dearborn, MI.
• Peltz, C. M. (April 9, 2013). The Doctoral Process. Guest speaker Eastern Michigan University Department of Teacher Education Community of Scholars Ypsilanti, MI.
• Peltz, C. M. (March, 2010). The Relationship of Nel Noddings’ Theory of Care and Lev Vygostsky’s Sociocultural Theory to Mentoring in Nursing Education. Paper presented at the Graduate Research Symposium at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.

Professional

Certifications and Licenses

• NLN certified academic nurse educator (CNE)
• American Heart Association advanced cardiac life support
• Team STEPPS trainer
• Michigan registered nurse license

Honors and Awards

• Dearborn/Dearborn Heights Press and Guide. (May, 24, 2015). Henry Ford College instructor to speak at event in Puerto Rico.
• Eastern Michigan University School of Nursing Invited Commencement Speaker. (April, 2015).
• Michigan Chronicle. (May 21, 2014). WCCCD Nursing faculty receives Doctorate Focused on  Coaching and Mentoring Nursing Students.
• Kaplan Nursing. (2014). ACE Award, Teacher Excellence
• Outstanding Scholarship Eastern Michigan University

 Membership

• International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing
• International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Dual membership in Rho Chapter (University of Michigan) and Eta Rho Chapter (Eastern Michigan University)
• National League for Nursing
• Mortar Board Honor Society
• The Society for Simulation in Health Care

 Clinical Expertise

• Critical care nursing
• Nursing management
• Clinical simulation

 Community Service

• Michigan Center for Nursing, Nursing Education Action Team
• STTI Rho Chapter Faculty Advisor 2015–2016
• American Cancer Society Relay for Life Survivor/Caregiver Event Chair 2014–2016

 Special Project

• “Future Nurses of America Mentoring Program” Henry Ford College School of Nursing (2014–2016)