Margaret (Peggy) Curry
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Nurse Educator
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Instructor
University of Southern Mississippi
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate nursing students on physical assessment, pediatrics, and community/population health.
- Participated in curriculum development initiatives, contributing to the continuous improvement of the nursing program.
- Coordinated clinical rotations for students, ensuring they gained valuable hands-on experience in various nursing specialties.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods such as simulation-based learning, which improved student competency and critical thinking skills.
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, personalizing instruction according to individual needs and learning styles.
- Maintained strong relationships with clinical partners, securing high-quality placements for students during their practicum experiences.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Nurse
Delhi Bible Fellowship (DBF) Medical Outreach
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Nurse for two impoverished areas in Delhi, India, and a Red-Light District clinic. Assesses and cares for families. Assists the physician with treatments and education.
- Mississippi RN License (917496) is current
School Nurse
The WellSpring School (RAK, United Arab Emirates)
08.2015 - 07.2020
- School nurse for over 500 students aged 3 to 18 years.
- Cared for students with chronic and acute illnesses, including injuries
- Responsible for assessing Body Mass Index (BMI) and coordinating vaccinations
- Organized eye exams and physical exams for students
- Served as the Child Protection Officer (CPO) investigating child abuse allegations
- Taught high school health class
School Nurse
Manor Hall International School (Al Ain, UAE)
03.2015 - 06.2015
- School nurse for approximately 470 students aged 4 to 18 years.
Nursing Instructor
Shasta College (Redding, CA)
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Instructed nursing students in medical-surgical nursing.
- Supervised and instructed students in the clinical setting
- Created and implemented cases for students in simulation
- Evaluated students using Kaplan course materials
Nursing Professor
Simpson University (Redding, CA)
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Instructed students in pathophysiology, care of the older adult and medical-surgical nursing.
- Created and implemented simulation cases for first semester students
- Supervised and instructed first semester students in the clinical setting
- Evaluated students using ATI course materials
Nursing Instructor
CSU, Chico Online RN Refresher Program
09.2009 - 12.2012
- Developed and implemented the online and skills review course. Created all aspects of the curriculum.
- Managed advertising and recruitment of prospective students and aids in the selection process
- Evaluated online products and maintains a cohesive online program through VISTA LMS
- Organized skills review, recruited instructors and ordered necessary supplies
- Incorporated the Simulation Center into the curriculum, providing challenging case scenarios for students
Research Assistant
Rural Northern California Simulation Center (Chico, CA)
02.2009 - 12.2011
- Assisted the Director in implementing research protocol, including collecting and analyzing data
- Maintained equipment and organized inventory to provide an effective simulation experience
- Collaborated with nursing instructors to develop and refine simulation scenarios
- Operated all high and low-fidelity manikins and other technology required for running scenarios
Clinical Skills Instructor
Shasta College, Redding, CA
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Instructed and tested students in clinical skills from the Nursing Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse, and Registered Nurse programs.
- Remediated students one-on-one as needed in the off-hours skills lab and assisted with supplying lab and set-up for classes.
- Passed the CCRN exam in August 2002
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Elizabeth Hospital, Red Bluff, CA
03.2000 - 01.2003
- Provided care to critical patients on an 8-bed unit, including monitoring telemetry patients. Acted as charge nurse when needed.
- Instructed a 6-week ACLS course for Registered Nurses and Respiratory Therapists.
Staff Nurse, Recovery Room
Cahercalla Hospital, Ennis, Ireland
09.1999 - 12.1999
- Provided post-operative patient care on an 8-bed unit, including discharge teaching. Recovered an average of 15 same-day surgery patients daily.
- Acquired an Irish nursing license and completed training and orientation in Irish hospital practices.
Staff Nurse, Cardiology Clinic; Advice Nurse
Cardiology Clinic, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA
03.1998 - 12.1998
- Provided direct health care to clinic patients and their families by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, education, and evaluation.
- Screened and classified patients to determine medical needs
- Performed part of the triage process that requires independent evaluation, interpretation of data, and priority of treatment
Clinical Nurse, Captain, Coronary Care/Telemetry Unit
United States Air Force, San Antonio, TX
11.1996 - 12.1997
- Planned, implemented, documented, and evaluated the nursing process for three critically ill cardiac patients.
- Assigned/supervised five nurses and four medical technicians.
- Member of the hospital IV/PICC team; instructor verified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Quickly organized program and identified deficiencies as Unit Quality Coordinator; orchestrated a working group to improve the care of ventilated patients
- Completed 52-week course in Nursing Service Fundamentals; addressed management development
Clinical Nurse, Multi-service Unit
USAF, Lakenheath, England
11.1994 - 11.1996
- Provided patient care to the 28-bed unit, including a three-bed Special Care Unit (SCU). Supervised three medical technicians and two nurses.
- Selected as pre-operative admissions coordinator; consolidated and instructed pre-admission curriculum for elective surgery patients; the improved pre-operative process by reconstructing patient flow and decreasing waiting time
- Instructed over 150 personnel in HIV/AIDS awareness training
- Initiated and directed SCU training day; verified skills, and competencies of critical care procedures, enhanced skills of five nurses and ten medical technicians
- Instructor verified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Clinical Nurse, Multi-service Unit
USAF, Incirlik, Turkey
07.1993 - 10.1994
- Supervised, planned, and administered care to pediatric, medical, surgical, gynecological, and psychiatric patients on a 36-bed unit. Supervised three medical technicians. Served as a supervisor for all nursing activities within the medical treatment facility after business hours.
- Provided nursing education programs in critical care skills and infectious diseases
- Organized supplies and configured a military cargo aircraft to evacuate a cardiac patient aeromedically
Staff Nurse, Medical ICU complex
USAF, San Antonio, TX
06.1992 - 06.1993
- Supervised, planned, and administered care to two to three critically ill patients. Directed and supervised four medical technicians.
- Taught in-services explaining monitoring systems and equipment to medical and nursing personnel
- Completed a six-week Air Force Flight Nurse Program; completed eight-day Combat Casualty Care Course
Staff Nurse, General Medicine Unit
USAF, San Antonio, TX
08.1990 - 05.1992
- Planned, implemented, documented, and evaluated the care of HIV/AIDS patients on a 33-bed unit. Nurse in charge of evening/night shifts and supervising two medical technicians.
- Developed and instructed weekly courses on safe sex and taking care of oneself at home
- Founding member of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) in San Antonio, Texas; brought nurses together monthly for information sharing and professional development
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07-2025
Executive Certificate - Nursing Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia10.2022
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
CSU, Chico
05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boston College
05.1990
Skills
Completing physical assessments
Multicultural sensitivity
Publications
Curry, Margaret, "The Effect of an Educational Intervention on Pre-Licensure Nursing Students Using the Theory of Cultural Humility" (2025). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 7182.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/7182
Curry, Margaret (2024) "Raising Awareness about Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents Through Theatre: A Quasi-Experimental Pretest-Posttest Study," Wisdom & Compassion: The LUSON Journal: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70623/RCJH8736
Curry, M. (2024). Teaching Resource database. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. https://www.aacnnursing.org/essentials/database/kit/i/comm-health-reflect
Curry, P. (2025). Overcoming Reluctance to Nursing Overseas. Journal of Christian Nursing, 42, 150-153. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001146
Timeline
Nursing Instructor
University of Southern Mississippi
07.2023 - Current
Nurse
Delhi Bible Fellowship (DBF) Medical Outreach
09.2021 - 08.2022
School Nurse
The WellSpring School (RAK, United Arab Emirates)
08.2015 - 07.2020
School Nurse
Manor Hall International School (Al Ain, UAE)
03.2015 - 06.2015
Nursing Instructor
Shasta College (Redding, CA)
08.2013 - 05.2014
Nursing Professor
Simpson University (Redding, CA)
08.2012 - 08.2013
Nursing Instructor
CSU, Chico Online RN Refresher Program
09.2009 - 12.2012
Research Assistant
Rural Northern California Simulation Center (Chico, CA)
02.2009 - 12.2011
Clinical Skills Instructor
Shasta College, Redding, CA
01.2003 - 12.2003
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Elizabeth Hospital, Red Bluff, CA
03.2000 - 01.2003
Staff Nurse, Recovery Room
Cahercalla Hospital, Ennis, Ireland
09.1999 - 12.1999
Staff Nurse, Cardiology Clinic; Advice Nurse
Cardiology Clinic, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA
03.1998 - 12.1998
Clinical Nurse, Captain, Coronary Care/Telemetry Unit
United States Air Force, San Antonio, TX
11.1996 - 12.1997
Clinical Nurse, Multi-service Unit
USAF, Lakenheath, England
11.1994 - 11.1996
Clinical Nurse, Multi-service Unit
USAF, Incirlik, Turkey
07.1993 - 10.1994
Staff Nurse, Medical ICU complex
USAF, San Antonio, TX
06.1992 - 06.1993
Staff Nurse, General Medicine Unit
USAF, San Antonio, TX
08.1990 - 05.1992
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
CSU, Chico
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boston College
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
Liberty University
Executive Certificate - Nursing Educational Leadership
Liberty University
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