Department of Nursing
Dr. Maria Santos, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Faculty profile
About Dr. Maria Santos
Maria Santos teaches courses in pediatric nursing and psychiatric-mental health nursing practice. Her clinical background focuses on child health assessment, family-centered pediatric care, and behavioral health interventions. She supervises students during pediatric clinical rotations and simulation laboratory experiences.
Dr. Maria Santos is a member of the Department of Nursing in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Pediatric nursing
- Psychiatric-mental health nursing
- Family-centered clinical care
- Clinical simulation
Contact
- Office
- Calder Health Sciences Building 228
- Building
- Calder Health Sciences Building
Fall 2026 office hours
- Monday & Friday, 9:00–10:30 a.m.
In person, Calder Health Sciences Building 228 - Tuesday, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURS 340 | Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing | 4 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| NURS 350 | Nursing Care of Childbearing Families | 4 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| NURS 410 | Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents | 4 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| NURS 430 | Nursing Research, Inquiry, and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.