CURRICULUM VITA

 

                                                                             

Present Position                         

 

San Jose State University: Professor     

      School of Nursing 1998 - Present                                         

                           

Educational Background

 

University of Southern                    Ed.D. Higher, Adult,

   California                             and Professional Education                                                    Specialty Area: Administration                       

San Jose State University                 MS Nursing

                                          Clinical Area: Community Health                                               Nursing

                                          Functional Area: Teaching

 

Goshen College                            BS Nursing  

 

Professional Experiences

 

San Jose State University 1994-1998       Associate Professor

      San Jose, CA.

 

San Jose State University  1997-1999      Case Management

      San Jose, CA.                       Curriculum Coordinator:                                                       Building Competencies for Community-                                           Based Practice,   HRSA Grant

 

San Jose State University  1993-1998      Clinical Coordinator: Nursing                                                 Centers Without Walls: Primary                                                Care on the Move, Grant

 

San Jose State University  1982-1994      Lecturer

      San Jose, CA.

 

The Visiting Nurse         1983-1995      Per Diem Home Health

      Association of Santa                Staff Nurse

      Clara County               

 

San Jose State University, 1991-1994      Satellite Coordinator: Nurse Managed                                           Centers: Impact on Cost and                                                   Quality, U S Department of Health                                             and Human Services Grant

 

 

San Jose State University, l981-1982     Skills Lab Facilitator

                                         Associate Director: Capitation Grant

 

Consortium of California State           Instructor and Mentor

University, Statewide Nursing

Program,1984-1988

 

Wheeler Hospital l978-1981               RN Charge Nurse:  ICU-CCU

      Gilroy, Ca.

 

Woodland Memorial Hospital 1975-1978     RN Staff Nurse:  ICU-CCU

      Woodland, Ca.

 

Davis Community Hospital  1974-1975      RN Charge Nurse: Medical-Surgical          Davis, Ca.                                      

     

Lansing Community College l968-1973      Instructor: Medical-    

      Lansing, Michigan                  Surgical Nursing

 

Sparrow Hospital l965-1968               RN Staff Nurse: Medical-       Lansing, Michigan                  Surgical

 

Friend's Hospital School of Nursing      Program Director: Instructor               Kisumu, Kenya 1962-1965   

 

M.B. Johnson School of Nursing           Instructor: Medical-           Elyria, Ohio 1961-1962             Surgical Nursing

 

Elkhart General Hospital l960-1961       RN Charge Nurse: Medical-      Elkhart, Indiana                      Surgical Nursing

 

International Experience

Hogar Materno                2001        Volunteer (5 weeks): Health Educator

      San Marcos, Ocotopeque

      Honduras

 

Guatemala City, Guatemala    2001        Research on Models of Development

 

Kibimba Hospital             1995        Summer Volunteer: Staff Development         Gitega Province,                  Village Health Educator Program              Burundi, Africa                  

 

Saipan Nursing Education Project,        San Jose State University      Commonwealth of the                   Instructor, Community

      Northern Mariana                   Health Nursing

      Islands               1993       

 

Friends Hospital, School of Nursing     Instructor: Medical Surgical Nursing

     Kenya, East Africa   1962-1963    Village Health

 

Friends Hospital,1963-1965              Director: School of Nursing

 

American Field Service (AFS)             Gilroy, Ca. Chapter

      International Exchange             Board Member 1984-90

 

      1984-1985 Academic Year            Host Family:  Student

                                                from Norway

 

      1988-1989 Academic Year            Host Family:  Student

                                                from Ecuador

 

Honors and Awards

 

Recipient, Funded Proposal, San Jose State University Professional Development Lottery Grant, November 2004.

 

Recipient, Funded Proposal, San Jose State University Professional Development Lottery Grant, November 2003.

 

Recipient, Funded Proposal, San Jose State University Professional Development Lottery Grant, November 2002.

 

Recipient, Award for Research on College Teaching and Learning, selected for co-authored journal article titled, “What Every Student Affairs Professional Should Know: Student Study Activities and Beliefs Associated With Academic Success” San Jose State University Institute for Teaching and Learning, May, 2002.

 

Recipient, Funded Proposal, San Jose State University Professional Development Lottery Grant, November 2001.

 

Recipient, Award for Excellence in Nursing Research, Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society, Alpha Gamma Chapter, April, 2000.

 

Recipient, Funded Proposal, San Jose State University Professional Development Lottery Grant, November 2000.

 

Selected as Teacher Scholar for Academic year 1999-2000: San Jose State University, Institute for Teaching and Learning.

 

Recipient, Award for Research on College Teaching and Learning, selected for Journal Publication titled, “Educational Responses to Ethnically Diverse Nursing Students” San Jose State University Institute for Teaching and Learning, May, 1999.

 

Recipient, Learning Productivity Program Planning Grant: Team Member, Spring, 1999.

     

Recipient, Funded Proposal, San Jose State University Diversity Grant, March 1998.

 

 

 

 

Recipient, Funded Proposal, Professional Development Lottery Grant 1997, San Jose State University.

 

Nurse Educator of the Year Award, California Nurses Association, Region 10, 1996.

 

Recipient, California State University Summer Salary Research Grant, 1992.

 

Recipient, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of nursing, Alpha Gamma Chapter, Research Award, 1991.

 

Recipient, Leadership Award, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Alpha Gamma Chapter, 1987.

 

Professional Licenses and Certifications

 

Registered Nurse: State of California

 

Public Health Nurse Certificate: State of California

 

Registered Nurse: State of Indiana

 

Registered Nurse: State of Ohio

 

Registered Nurse: Kenya, East Africa

 

Research and Scholarly Activities

 

Professional Manuscripts and Publications

 

      Kataoka-Yahiro, M. R.,Ceria, C. & Yoder, M. (2004). Grandparent caregiving role in Filipino American families. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 11(3) 110-117.

 

      Barrera, C., Machanga, M., Connolly, P., & Yoder, M. (2003). Nursing care makes a difference: The application of the Omaha system. Outcomes Management.

 

      Strage, A., Baba, Y, Millner, S., Scharberg, M., Walker, E., Williamson, R. & Yoder, M. (2002). What every student affairs professional should know: student study activities and beliefs associated with academic success. The Journal of College Student Development, 43(2), 246-266.      

 

      Yoder, M. & Saylor, C. (2002). Student and teacher roles: Mismatched expectations. Nurse Educator, 27(5) 210-213.

 

      Yoder, M. (2001). The bridging approach: Effective strategies for teaching ethnically diverse nursing students. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 12(4), 319-126.

 

 

 

      Saylor, C., Yoder, M. & Mann R (2002). Stigma. In Chronic Illness: Impact and interventions (5th ed.). Published with Saylor & Yoder 3rd. edition (1994)and 4th Boston: Jones and Bartlett, Inc.

 

      Abriam-Yago, K. & Yoder, M. (1999). The Cummins model: A framework for teaching nursing student for whom English is a second language. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 10(2), 143-149.

 

      Kataoka-Yahiro, M., Cohen, J., Yoder, M., & Canham, D. (1998). A learning-service community partnership model for pediatric student experiences. Nursing and Health Care Perspectives, 19(6), 274-277.

 

      Yoder, M., Cohen, J., & Gorenberg, B. (1998). Transforming the curriculum while serving the community:  Strategies for developing community-based sites. Journal of Nursing Education, 37, (3) 118-121. 

 

      Saylor, C. & Yoder, M. (1998). Stigma. In Chronic Illness: Impact and interventions (4th ed.). Boston: Jones and Bartlett, Inc.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1997). Consequences of a generic teaching approach in a multicultural world.  Journal of Cultural Diversity, 4 (3), 77-82.

 

     Yoder, M. K., Hoffmann, J. M., & Wollen-Olson, M. (1997). Agency university collaboration: Homecare early in the student curriculum. Home Healthcare Nurse, 15(7), 493-499. 

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1996).  Instructional responses to ethnically diverse nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education, 35(7), 315-321.

 

      Kataoka-Yahiro, M., Yoder, M. K., & Cohen, J. (1996).

Ten steps to create an innovative community-based pediatric experience as part of a clinical practicum: A Model. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 11(5), 309-314.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1996). Starting a nurse managed center for older adults: The needs assessment process. Geriatric Nursing, 17 (1), 14-19.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1995, August/September). Healing a nation:  Risks and realities faced by Burundi nurses. Central Coast Nurse, 23, (5). 

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1993). Instructional responses to ethnically diverse nursing students. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Southern California, 1993).  Dissertation Abstracts International, 54 (05-B).

 

Scholarly Manuscripts in Progress

 

      Amaro,D., Abriam-Yago, K.,& Yoder, M. K. (Provisionally Accepted, 2005). Perceived barriers for ethnically diverse students in nursing programs. Journal of Nursing Education     

 

 

 

 

Grant Proposals Funded

 

      Grant Proposal: Contributor, "Developing a Community Parish Nurse Program for Gilroy, CA", Funded 1997, Hilda V. Thompson Trust, Synod of the Pacific, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

 

      Grant Proposal: Contributor, "Nursing Center Without Walls: Primary Health Care on the Move", A 5 year, $700,000 grant funded by Division of Nursing, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop nursing centers and train students and faculty in primary care 1993-1998.

     

      Grant Proposal: Contributor, "Nurse Managed Centers:  Impact on Quality and Cost", Funded 1991-1994, Division of Nursing, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

 

Scholarly Papers Presented to Peer-Reviewed Professional Conferences

     

      Yoder, M. K.  Preparing ethnically diverse nursing students. Transcultural Nursing Association. (Invited Speaker). San Antonio, Texas, October 2003.

 

      Abriam-Yago, K. & Yoder, M. Student nurses for the changing healthcare system. Philippine Nursing Association of America 4th Western Regional Conference, (Poster). San Diego, CA. March 10, 2003.

 

      Yoder, M. Expand your professional horizon: Nursing experiences in Central America and Africa. 4th Annual National Philippine Nursing Student Conference, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. February 8, 2003.

 

      Canham,D., Yoder, M., Cohen, J., & Kataoka-Yahira. (Poster). A framework for community based partnerships for pediatric health care. 37th Biennial Convention of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. November 1, 2003.

     

      Barrera, C., Machanga, M., Connolly, P., & Yoder, M. (Poster). Nursing care makes a difference: The application of the Omaha system. The Omaha System International Conference. Milwaukee, WI., April 24-26, 2003.

 

      Abriam-Yago, K. & Yoder, M. Instructional issues in the multicultural classroom. International Council of Nurses 22nd Quadrennial Congress. Copenhagen, Denmark, June 10-15, 2001.

 

      Canham, D., Cohen, J., Yoder, M., & Kataoka-Yahira, M. Increasing access to nursing services: A framework for community based pediatric primary health care.  International Council of Nurses 22nd Quadrennial Congress. Copenhagen, Denmark, June 10-15, 2001.

 

      Yoder, M. K. The college student of 2000: Perceptions and behaviors.Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Gamma Chapter, Honor society of Nursing, Linda Lee Miller Research Day, Sept. 18, 2000

 

      Hooper, C., Jordon, G., Yoder, M. & Malloy, S. Using technology to develop an active-learning psychomotor skills model.  Eighteenth Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference. Washington, DC.  July 9-11, 2000.

 

      Hooper, C., Jordon, G., Yoder, M. & Malloy, S Using technology to develop an active-learning psychomotor skills model.  Eighteenth Annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference. Washington, DC. July 9-11, 2000.

 

      Hooper, C., Jordon, G., Yoder, M.  & Malloy, S. Out of the box: A skills curriculum designed for a diverse and changing student population. Eighth Biennial North American Learning Resource Centers Resource Conference, Baltimore, Maryland. April 15, 2000.

 

      Baba, Y.,  Millner, S., Scharberg, M., Strage, A., Walker, E., Williamson, R. & Yoder, M. SJSU students’ expectations of coursework and professors. Celebrating the Scholarship of College Teaching and Learning. San Jose State University, April 14, 2000.

 

      Abriam-Yago, K. & Yoder, M.  Instructional strategies for linguistically diverse students. Celebrating the Scholarship of College Teaching and Learning. San Jose State University, April 14, 2000.

 

      Abriam-Yago, K. & Yoder, M.  Intercultural models for diverse learners. Villinova University and the American Nurses Association, Council for Professional Nursing Education and Development, October 22, 1999. 

 

      Cohen, J. & Yoder, M. Developing competencies to transition to the community: Challenges and strategies. International Council of Nursing Centennial Conference. London, England, June 27-July 1, 1999.

 

      Abriam-Yago, K. & Yoder, M. Instructional strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse students. International Council of Nursing Centennial Conference. London, England, June 27-July 1, 1999.

 

      Gorenberg, Cohen, Saylor, Yoder, Kataoka-Yahiro, Dietz, Canham, Sullivan, Monahan, Connolly. Community-based nursing care: Innovative strategies for patients around the world. International Council of Nursing Centennial Conference. London, England, June 27-July 1, 1999. 

 

      Abriam-Yago, K. & Yoder, M. Teaching the Multicultural Nursing Students of the New Millennium. University of Washington School of Nursing and American Nurses Association, Council for Professional Nursing Education and Development. Bellevue, Washington, October 28-31, 1998.

 

      Abriam-Yago, K. & Yoder, M. Teaching Strategies for English as a Second Language Students.  University of Indiana & the American Nurses Association, Council for Professional Nursing Education and Development, Indianapolis, Ind. October 23-26, 1997.

 

 

      Yoder, M. K. & Cohen, J. Building Community-Based Partnerships to Link Student Nurse Managed Center Services With Health Care Needs of Underserved Clients: Successes and Challenges. International Council of Nurses 21st Quadrennial Congress, Vancouver, Canada. June 1997.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1996, June). Cultural conflict issues faced by ethnically diverse nursing students: Views of faculty and ethnic nurses. Poster presented at The American Nurses Foundation, Council of Nursing Research, 1996 Scientific Session. Washington, D. C.

 

      Yoder, M. K., Cohen, J., & Matteson, P. (1996, June).  Service to clients through community-based education. Education session presented at the American Nurses Association 1996 Convention and Centennial. Washington, D.C.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1995, October).  Nurse managed centers:  Integrating community based care in undergraduate curriculum.

Paper presented at the annual joint meeting of the Deans and Directors of California Nursing Programs, Burlingame, CA.

 

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1994, November).  Nurse managed centers without walls: Moving faculty and students to family and community based primary care, Invited speaker for the Nursing Focus Group at the annual conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1994, September).  Instructional responses to ethnically diverse nursing students. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Transcultural Nurses Society, Atlanta, GA.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1993, November).  Designing a Needs Assessment for a Community Nursing Center. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA.

 

      Sullivan, J., Canham, D., Connolly, P., Yoder, M. (1993, November). Nursing centers: supporting independent living in the frail elderly.  Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA.

 

      Yoder. M. K. (1993, October).  Instructional responses to ethnically diverse nursing students. Paper presented at the   annual Linda Lee Miller Research Symposium, Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Gamma Chapter, San Jose, CA. 

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1990, March).  A self-fulfilling prophecy:  A case study of the schooling of the children of an inter-racial family.  Paper presented at the annual conference of the Comparative and International Education Society;  Anaheim, CA.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1990, November). Multicultural paradigms of nurse educators. Paper presented at the annual Linda Lee Miller Research Symposium, Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Gamma Chapter,  Carmel, CA. 

 

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1990, August). The new look of women in white: An ethnographic study of cultural diversity in nursing education. Paper presented at the Qualitative Research Seminar; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1989, April). Case study:  An innovative university student community service program. Paper presented at the California State University Human Corps Northern Regional Meeting, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA.

 

      M. K. Yoder (1984, March). A comparison of nurses in community health and acute care with regard to professional role orientation and job satisfaction. Poster presented at San Jose State University, Research Roundtable,  Department of Nursing.

 

Other Scholarly Activities

      Yoder M. K. Guest Lecturer, SJSU Graduate School, Models for International Development, NURS 204, Diverse Populations and Health Care,     March, 2003.

 

      Yoder, M. K. Guest Lecturer, SJSU Graduate School, Key Elements of Qualitative Research, NURS 297, Project Research Seminar, presented every semester 1994-Present.

 

      Member, Editorial Review Board, Journal of Cultural Diversity: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 1999-2001.

 

      Yoder, M. K. Guest Lecture: Theory Based Community Practice in Central America. Theoretical Foundations, NURS 202, San Jose State University School of Nursing, December, 2001.

     

      Yoder, M. K. Presentation: Community Assessment and Health Education In Central America. Faculty Colloquium, San Jose State University School of Nursing, November, 2001.

 

      Yoder M. K. Guest Lecturer, SJSU Graduate School, Developing Cultural Competence: Insights from Africa, NURS 204, Diverse Populations and Health Care, Nov.,, 1998 and March, 1999.

 

      Yoder, M. K., Organizer and Presenter, Continuing Education Workshop, Alexian Home Care, Faculty Agency Collaboration

January, 1999.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1998, September) Author: Promoting and measuring quality in nursing case management: Standards of performance. Advanced Case Management Curriculum Module. San Jose State University, School of Nursing. 

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1998, September) Author: Reimbursement, regulations and cost containment issues in case management. Advanced Case Management Curriculum Module. San Jose State University, School of Nursing. 

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1998, April). Moderator: Continuing Education Workshop, Partnerships: Faculty and Preceptors. San Jose State University.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1998, April). Presenter:, Building partnerships among faculty, community agencies, and preceptors. Continuing Education Workshop, Partnerships: Faculty and Preceptors. San Jose State University.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1998, April). Panel member: Reflections on precepting students. Continuing Education Workshop, Partnerships: Faculty and Preceptors. San Jose State University.

 

      Yoder, M. K. & Cohen, J. (1997, November). Faculty development: Linking student nurse managed center services with underserved clients. Faculty Workshop of Scholarly Presentations. Sponsored by San Jose State University, Institute for Nursing Research and Practice.

 

      Yoder, M. K., Organizer and Presenter, Continuing Education Workshop, Alexian Home Care, Physical assessment of the adult home care patient, April 16, 1997.

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1996, September). Presenter. Assessing outcomes of community-based curriculum. San Jose State University, School of Nursing Faculty Development Workshop, Los Altos, CA.

 

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1996, May). Workshop Coordinator and Facilitator. Community based curriculum:  Strategies for ADN and BSN faculty. Workshop presented for San Jose State University, Institute for Nursing Research and Practice-Continuing Education, San Jose CA. 

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1996, May). Assessing community needs and educational needs of students. Paper presented at Community Based Curriculum: Strategies  for ADN and BSN Faculty. San Jose State University, San Jose CA.  

 

      Yoder, M. K. (1996, May). Acute and chronically ill: Intermediate community clinical experiences. Paper presented at Community Based Curriculum: Strategies for ADN and BSN Faculty. San Jose State University, San Jose CA.