Mary Goering, PhD, RN-BC

Mary DeGrote Goering, PhD, RN-BC, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. Her research examines how factors like nurse staffing ratios, nursing education levels, and work environments impact healthcare quality and patient safety outcomes in acute care settings. DeGrote Goering has conducted numerous studies on the relationships between nursing human resources and quality metrics such as patient falls, pressure ulcers, and hospital-acquired infections. Her work aims to generate evidence to inform optimal staffing plans and workforce policies.

In addition to her research, DeGrote Goering teaches undergraduate courses on adult and older adult nursing care. She was recently selected as a 2022 Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing by the National Hartford Center. DeGrote Goering facilitates student practicums in gerontological nursing and serves as the Geriatric Nursing Champion at UMN, ensuring integration of aging content across programs. She is also the current president of the university's Zeta Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Teaching Areas:

• Nursing Fundamentals (Lab)
• Nursing Care of Adults (Clinical and Didactic)
• Nursing Care of Older Adults (Clinical)
• Foundations of Professional Nursing (Clinical)

• Provost’s Unit Service Award,” Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, University of Minnesota, 2024
• Thank a Teacher Recognition Program,” University of Minnesota Center for Educational Innovation, University of Minnesota, 2020
• Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing , National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE), 2018
• The DAISY Faculty Award, Scholarship in Practice and Teaching, Association of Colleges of Nursing/University of Minnesota/The DAISY Foundation in Memory of J. Patrick Barnes, 2017
• BSN Award for Innovating Clinical Rotations in a Nursing Home, American Association of Colleges of Nursing/Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, 2011

• International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• Center for Aging Science and Care Innovation
• Phi Delta Kappa International
• Sigma Theta Tau International

Journals:
Goering M. D. (Lead Author) (2024) Teaching the teacher: implementing a tool kit to standardize effective preceptorship of prelicensure nursing students. Nurse Educator. 49(5).
E270-E274. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001598

Goering, M. D. (2022). Exploring the feasibility of using knowledge surveys to increase student knowledge, clinical skills and assess student perceptions. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 22(2). 1-13. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14434/josotl.v22i2.29489

Mueller, C., Goering, M., Talley, K., Zaccagnini, M. (2011).Taking on the challenge of clinical teaching in nursing homes. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 37(4), 32-38. DOI:https://10.3928/00989134-20110106-03

Chapter(s) in Books:
Evidence-Based Nursing Care Guidelines: Medical-Surgical Interventions, 1st Edition, ISBN-9780323046244, 2008, Goering, M, "Dementia Management: Bathing" (2008, August) [On-line Version].

Clinical Teaching Tools for Nursing Home Faculty: 
QUICK AND EASY: Tips for clinical teaching in nursing homes (2011) Goering, M, "Bathing residents with dementia" [on-line]

QUICK AND EASY: Tips for clinical teaching in nursing homes (2011) Goering, M, "Sensory changes in the nursing home resident" [on-line]

QUICK AND EASY: Tips for clinical teaching in nursing homes (2011) Goering, M, "Working as a team in nursing homes" [on-line]

Reports/Monographs:
Carey, K., Wessman, J., Blacklock, B., Blyler, J., Brekken, S., Bresser, P., Churchill, D., Goering, M., Kroll, B., Mackenburg, M., Romosz, R., Wuorenma, J., & Mash, L. (2000, August). Unlocking the doors: Nursing Education and the Americans with disabilities act Minnesota Nurses Association: St. Paul, MN.

Goering, M. D. (Guest), & Pullen, R. (Host). (2024, August 26). Teaching the teacher: Implementing a tool kit to standardize effective preceptorship of prelicensure nursing students [Audio podcast episode]. In Nurse Educator Tips for Teaching. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurse-educator-tips-for-teaching/id1467432231

Goering, M. D. (2024, October 7). Teaching the teacher: Implementing a tool kit to standardize effective preceptorship of prelicensure nursing students [Video]. Nurse Educator. https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/pages/video.aspx?v=384

Presentations

Goering, M. D. (2024, September 19). Using the three-phase practice of intention-reflection for undergraduate nursing students [Invited presentation]. 31st Annual Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Summit, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA, United States.

Stedronsky, E., & Goering, M. D. (2024, March). Adjust the mood: Screening for postpartum depression at suburban chiropractic clinic [Invited presentation]. Creating Healthy Work Environments, Sigma Global, Washington, DC, United States.

Goering, M. R. D. (2021, April). Creating a prelicensure nursing student preceptor education and resource toolkit: My leadership development journey [Invited presentation]. Nurse Leader Virtual Summit, Sigma Global.

Goering, M. R. D. (2020, May 14). Virtual classroom best practices webinar [Invited presentation]. University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN, United States.

Goering, M. R. (2018, April 6). Knowledge surveys in nursing education: Pre-licensure nursing students' perceptions of their knowledge and clinical skill abilities. Nursing Research Day, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN, United States.

Goering, M. R. (2017, February 20). Knowledge surveys in nursing education: Pre-licensure nursing students' perceptions of their knowledge and clinical skill abilities. Adult-Gero Co-op Meeting, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN, United States.

Mueller, C. A., Goering, M. R., Talley, K. M., & Zaccagnini, M. (2011, September 23). Successful clinical teaching in nursing homes. HRSA Workshop, Edgewood College School of Nursing and U of WI, Madison, WI, United States.

Mueller, C. A., Goering, M. R., Talley, K. M., & Zaccagnini, M. (2011, June 22). Successful clinical teaching in nursing homes. HRSA Workshop, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Sioux Falls, SD, United States.

Mueller, C. A., Goering, M. R., Talley, K. M., & Zaccagnini, M. (2010, August 23). Successful clinical teaching in nursing homes. HRSA Workshop, Concordia College, Mequon, WI, United States.

Mueller, C. A., Goering, M. R., Talley, K. M., & Zaccagnini, M. (2010, June 17). Successful clinical teaching in nursing homes. HRSA Workshop, North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, MN, United States.

Goering, M. R. (2009, May 30). Caring for a parent with memory loss: Strategies for reducing aggressive behavior during bathing. Caring for a Parent with Memory Loss: Practical Tips and Strategies Conference, University of Minnesota Academic Health Center, Minneapolis, MN, United States.

Mueller, C. A., & Goering, M. R. (2008, August 26). Co-creating exemplary learning experiences for nursing students in long-term care facilities. Minnesota Area Geriatric Education Center, University of Minnesota School of Nursing Adult and Gerontological Health Co-op.

Goering, M. R. (2003, May 1). Thoughtful wishes for the graduating class of 2003. Hennepin Technical College.

Goering, M. R., & VanKrevelen, D. (1999, August 18). Blood borne pathogens. Hennepin Technical College.

Award: Provost’s Unit Service Award for the creative work titled Prelicensure Nursing Student Preceptor Resource Toolkit
Project Leader: Goering, Mary R. D.
Status: Stipend Sponsoring Organization: Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, University of Minnesota
Award Date: September 16, 2024

Award: Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program
Principal Investigator: Mueller, Christine Ann
Sponsoring Organization: US Dept. of Health & Human Services HRSA
Award Dates: 2009 - 2012

• Nursing education research with pre-licensure nursing students.