Dr. Donna Marvicsin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Donna J. Marvicsin is a Clinical Associate Professor Emerita at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, with a focus in pediatric nursing, particularly Type 1 diabetes management in children. She has conducted significant research into the impacts of maternal environment and self-efficacy on diabetes management behaviors, aiming to enhance glycemic control in children. Her current work involves developing and implementing parenting interventions tailored for preschool children to improve metabolic control. Throughout her career, Professor Marvicsin has coordinated the Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program and has actively participated in teaching the undergraduate pediatric courses, as well as supervising clinical faculty. She emphasizes the importance of engaging students with the learning process, fostering the critical application of knowledge to meet diverse needs in pediatric nursing. In addition to her educational contributions, she is involved with several professional organizations, advocating for pediatric nursing and the role of nurse practitioners in healthcare.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor Emerita

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan School of Nursing • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and coordinating programs within the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner curriculum.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science