Mary Fran Tracy, PhD, RN, APRN, CNS, FAAN
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
Fellowships
Licensures and Certifications
Biography
Research Summary
Symptom management in critically ill patients, innovative interventions to improve care of critically ill and mechanically ventilated patients, complementary therapies.
Teaching Summary
Academic Interests and Focus
Nursing Theory; Nursing Research; Nursing Interventions; Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Summary
Registered Nurse, State of Minnesota
Clinical Nurse Specialist, State of Minnesota
CCNS, Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, AACN Certification Corporation
Honors and Recognition
Inducted as Fellow, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, 2019
Daisy Faculty Award for Scholarship in Practice, 2018
Minnesota Affiliate, NACNS - Mary Fran Tracy Award of Excellence (established in honor), 2016
Brenda Lyon Leadership Award, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, 2014
Minnesota Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year, Minnesota March of Dimes, 2010
University of Minnesota 100 Distinguished Alumni, 2009
Marie Hippensteel Lingeman Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2009
Inducted as Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, 2004
Editorial Activities
Journal Editor
AACN Advanced Critical Care Journal. Editor-in-Chief, 2008-present.
Book Editor
(most recent editions)
Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach. 7th Ed. (2023). Tracy, M.F., O’Grady, E., Phillips, S.J. (Eds.) New York, NY: Elsevier
Complementary & Alternative Therapies in Nursing, 9th Ed. (2022). Lindquist, R., Tracy, M.F. & Snyder, M. (Eds.) New York, NY: Springer.
Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach. (2017). 5th Ed. [Japanese Translation]. Hamric, A.B., Hanson, C., Tracy, M.F., O’Grady, E. (Eds.) Elsevier Japan KK.
Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Nursing. (2016). Lindquist, R., Snyder, M., Tracy, M.F. (Eds.) 7th Ed. [Japanese Translation]. Tokyo: Kango-No-Kagaku Sha, Publisher of Books and Journals in Nursing.
Leadership
Select Leadership Positions
Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Clinical Nurse Scientist Special Interest Group, Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science, 2018-2021
Lead, Choosing Wisely Campaign, American Academy of Nursing, 2017-2019
Board of Directors, American Thoracic Society (ATS), 2007-2009
President, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 2006-2007
Board of Directors, AACN Certification Corporation, 2003-2005
Secretary, Board of Directors, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 2002-2004
Board of Directors, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 2001-2004
Co-Founder and Charter President, Minnesota Affiliate, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, 1997-2000
Professional Memberships
AcademyHealth
American Academy of Nursing
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
               Greater Twin Cities Area Chapter, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
American Nurses Association
American Thoracic Society
Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science
International Academy of Nursing Editors
Midwest Nursing Research Society
Minnesota APRN Coalition         Â
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
               Minnesota Affiliate, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
Sigma Theta Tau International
               Gamma Chapter
               Zeta Chapter
Publications
Select Publications
Tracy, M.F., Â Hagstrom, S., Mathiason, M.M., Wente, S., & Lindquist, R. (2023). Emotional, mental health and physical symptom experience of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 up to three months post discharge: A longitudinal study. Journal of Clinical Nursing. Online ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16880
Peterson, P., Tracy, M.F., Mandrekar, J., & Chlan, L. (2023). Description of symptoms in patients receiving noninvasive ventilation in the intensive care unit. Â Nursing Research, Publish ahead of print. doi:10.1097/NNR.0000000000000688
Chlan, L.C., Tracy, M.F., Ask, J., Lal, A.,Mandrekar, J. (2023). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ICU clinical trials: A description of one research team’s experience. Trials 24, 321. doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07355-4
Tracy, M.F., A Definition of Advanced Practice Nursing. (2023).  In M.F. Tracy. E. O’Grady, & S.J. Phillips. (Eds). 7th Ed. Advanced Practice Nursing, Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier
Tracy, M.F., Blumenthal, N. Direct Practice. (2023).  In M.F. Tracy, E. O’Grady, S.J. Phillips. (Eds). 7th Ed. Advanced Practice Nursing, Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier
Tracy, M.F., Sendelbach, S. The Clinical Nurse Specialist. (2023). In M.F. Tracy, E. O’Grady, & S.J. Phillips. (Eds). 7th Ed. Advanced Practice Nursing, Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier
Tracy, M.F., Watanuki, S., Lindquist, R. Therapeutic Listening. (2023). In R. Lindquist, M.F. Tracy, M. Snyder. (Eds). 9th ed. Complementary Therapies in Nursing: An Integrative Approach. New York:Springer.Â
Hagstrom, S., O’Conner-Von, S., Tracy, M.F. (2022). Survey of nurses’ use of the clinically aligned pain assessment (CAPA) tool in caring for adult inpatients. Pain Management Nursing, 23(5). 568-575. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2022.04.002
Hagstrom, S., O’Conner-Von, S., Mathiason, M., Tracy, M.F. (2022). Nurses’ use of the clinically aligned pain assessment (CAPA) tool: A mixed methods study. Pain Management Nursing, 23(4), 377-384. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2022.04.005
Granger, B.B., Bryant, R., Crow, A., Tracy, M.F. (2022). A scoping review of outcomes of operational success for nurse scientists in clinical settings. Nursing Outlook, 70(2), 247-258. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2021.11.002
Tracy, M.F., Barnsteiner, J. Evidence-Based Practice. (2022). In G. Sherwood & J. Barnsteiner. (Eds). Quality and Safety in Nursing: A Competency Based Approach to Improve Outcomes, (3rd Ed). West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell.
Granger, B., Johnson, K.J., Norful, A., Westlake, C., Tracy, M.F. (2021). Who advances nursing science in practice settings and how? Journal of Nursing Administration, 51(10), 519-525. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/nna.0000000000001057
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Presentations
(Select Recent Presentations)
Tracy, M.F., Hagstrom, S., Mathiason, M., Wente, S., Lindquist, R. Advocating for a holistic approach to identify and manage long-term effects of COVID-19 hospitalization 2023 Annual Conference, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Portland, Oregon.
Hagstrom, S., Mathiason, M., Wente, S., Lindquist, Tracy, M.F. Longitudinal symptom experience of patients hospitalized with COVID-19: Nursing considerations to address long-term impact. 47th Annual Research Conference, Midwest Nursing Research Society. Des Moines, Iowa
Tracy, M.F., Hagstrom, S., Mathiason, M., Wente, S., & Lindquist, R. Symptom experience and long-term recovery of patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Nursing implications. 2022 State of the Science Congress, Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science. Washington, D.C.
Tracy, M.F. (Moderator). Johnson, K., Norful, A., Westlake, C. (Panel). Who advances nursing science in practice settings and how? 2020 State of the Science Congress Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (Virtual Conference).
Tracy, M.F. Using insights of our past to create our future. (Invited 25th Anniversary Keynote). 2020 Annual Conference, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Indianapolis, Indiana.
Tracy, M.F. Publishing Ethics for Authors: Navigate through the maze of copyright, permissions, and plagiarism. 46th Annual National Teaching Institute (2019), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Orlando, Florida
Tracy, M.F. The Future of ICU Advanced Practice Nurses. (Invited presentation 2018).  National University Hospital. Singapore, Singapore
Tracy, M.F. Advanced Practice Nursing: Core Concepts and Professional Role Development. (Invited Presentation 2018). Changi General Hospital. Singapore, Singapore
Tracy, M.F. Advanced Practice Nursing: Legislation and Policies. (Invited Presentation 2018). Singapore Ministry of Health. Singapore, Singapore.
Grants and Patents
(Select Grants)
Award: Efficacy of Self-Management of Sedative Therapy by Ventilated ICU Patients Role: Multiple Principal InvestigatorÂ
Sponsoring Organization: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Award Dates: 2016 - 2024
Award: Learning How Expert Critical Care Nurses Think: An Action Approach
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Sponsoring Organization: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Award Dates: 2020-2024
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Award: Learning How to Think From Expert Nurses: The Power of Practice Narratives
Role: Co-Investigator
Sponsoring Organization: Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation
Award Dates: 2019-2023
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Award: COVID: Tell Us Your Story
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Sponsoring Organization: University of Minnesota, D2D and School of Nursing
Award Dates: 2022-2023
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Award: The Emotional, Mental Health and Physical Symptom Experience of Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19: Long-Term Recovery
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Sponsoring Organization: Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute
Award Dates: 2020-2022
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Award: The Emotional, Mental Health and Physical Symptom Experience of Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19
Role: Principal Investigator
Sponsoring Organization: Clinical Translation and Science Institute, University of Minnesota
Award Dates: 2020-2022
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Award: Testing the Feasibility of Patient-Controlled Sedation in Ventilated ICU Patients.Â
Role: Co-Investigator
Sponsoring Organization: National Institute of Nursing Research
Award Dates: 2012 - 2015
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Award: Reducing Sedative Exposure in Ventilated ICU Patients
Role: Co-Investigator
Sponsoring Organization: National Institute of Nursing Research
Award Dates: 2006-2010
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