Dr. Valerie Marsh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Valerie Y. Marsh is a Clinical Assistant Professor Emerita in the Department of Systems, Populations Leadership at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. A seasoned operating room nurse with 35 years of comprehensive experience, her roles have included staff nurse, charge nurse, supervisor, and working in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Valerie has dedicated 14 years to developing and managing a mentoring program for novice nurses and recent graduates, marking a significant contribution to nursing education. With a focus on curriculum development, she created a unique Perioperative Course addressing five domains in nursing education. Beyond teaching, she maintains active involvement in professional organizations such as the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN), and is a Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR). Her academic qualifications include a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Eastern Michigan University. Valerie's commitment to excellence was recognized with multiple awards, including the Make a Difference Award for Integrity and Leadership at UMHS in 2018, as well as being a nominee for Excellence in Learning as a Catalyst in 2017.

Research Interests

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