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University of Wyoming
Marcia Dale, EdD, RN, FAAN

Marcia Dale, EdD, RN, FAAN
Professor Emeritus
EdD, U. of Northern Colorado, 1981; MS, U. of Washington; BSN, U. of Wyoming
marcia@uwyo.edu • No on-campus office
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Dean of the University of Wyoming School of Nursing from 1991 - 2003

Dale was the first nurse from Wyoming to be accepted as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

A 1956 graduate of Cheyenne High School, Marcia Dale completed her degree in nursing at UW in 1960. Following the completion of her master's degree from the University of Washington, she returned to UW as a nursing instructor. She was made a full professor in 1975 before completing her EdD from the University of Northern Colorado in 1981.

Dale served as associate nursing dean from 1983 to 1993, when she became dean of the nursing school. She also served as president of several nursing organizations in Wyoming, including the Wyoming Nurses Association (1987-1990), the Wyoming State Board of Nursing (1978-1985), and the Wyoming League for Nursing (1963-65).

In 2000, Dale and her husband, Bill, established a scholarship fund for UW nursing students. Dale retired in 2003 after 42 years of service to the university. She was named College of Health Sciences Alumna of the Year in 2007.

Highlights of Dale's career as Dean of the School of Nursing:

  • Continually updated the baccalaureate and master's curricula to address changes in the health care system
  • Introduced Betty Newman's conceptual framework of Total Person for curriculum organization
  • Received a grant with Beverly McDermott for summer workshop for seniors 65 of age and older
  • Brought the school through three successful national accreditation periods
  • Established a partnership with Ivinson Memorial Hospital for a summer externship
  • Planned and implemented the first transitional practicum using preceptors
  • Served on the Wyoming State Board of Nursing for seven years
  • Spearheaded development of expanded outreach programs through online teaching
  • Helped secure a $64,000 grant to develop online instruction
  • Initiated the online R.N./B.S.N. and M.S. Nurse Education degree programs
  • Oversaw the recruitment of top faculty and academic professionals
  • Enjoyed the reception of high marks for the School of Nursing from the Wyoming State Board of Nursing
  • Participated in the celebration of 50 successful years of the School of Nursing
  • Initiated a pilot group of eight additional B.S.N. students to address the nursing shortage
  • Introduced the Fish Philosophy to improve morale and communications
  • Received federal traineeship funding for graduate students yearly
  • Established a national Peer Group of 10 deans
  • Served as the first site visitor chairman for Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)