
Mary Fran Tracy, PhD, RN
Titles
Education
PhD, University of Minnesota
Major: Nursing
Minor: Social and Administrative Pharmacy
MS, University of Minnesota
Major: Medical-Surgical Nursing
BSN, University of Iowa
Major: Nursing
Biography
Research Summary
Symptom management in critically ill patientsInnovative interventions to improve care of critically ill and mechanically ventilated patientsComplementary therapies.
Teaching Summary
Academic Interests and Focus
Adult Health, Nursing Research, Critical Care, Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical Nurse Specialist Role
Clinical Summary
Board Certifications: Registered Nurse, State of Minnesota; Clinical Nurse Specialist; Critical Care Nurse Specialist
Honors and Recognition
Inducted as Fellow, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, 2019
Brenda Lyon Leadership Award, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, 2014
Minnesota Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year, Minnesota March of Dimes, 2010
Marie Hippensteel Lingeman Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2009
Inducted as Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, 2004
Professional Memberships
Center for Aging Science and Care Innovation
Grants and Patents
Award: The Emotional, Mental Health, and Physical Symptom Exper
Principal Investigator: Tracy, Mary Frances
Sponsoring Organization: Natl Association of Clinical Nurse Speci
Award Dates: 2021 - 2022
Award: Learning How Expert Critical Care Nurses Think: An Actio
Principal Investigator: Peden-McAlpine, Cynthia
Sponsoring Organization: American Assoc of Critical-Care Nurses
Award Dates: 2020 - 2022
Award: Learning How to Think From Expert Nurses: The Power of P
Principal Investigator: Peden-McAlpine, Cynthia
Sponsoring Organization: Minnesota Nurses Association
Award Dates: 2019 - 2023
Award: Efficacy of Self-Management of Sedative Therapy by Venti
Principal Investigator: Tracy, Mary Frances
Sponsoring Organization: Mayo Clinic Rochester
Award Dates: 2017 - 2022