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William Paterson University Nursing Professor Brenda Marshall Honored

Brenda Marshall, associate professor of nursing and coordinator of the doctor of nursing practice program at William Paterson University in Wayne, was recently honored with two awards. 

Marshall was named a fellow of the National League for Nursing’s Academy of Nursing Education. She is one of just 216 nurse educators across the country who hold this distinguished honor. The National League for Nursing established the Academy of Nursing Education in 2007 to foster excellence in nursing education by recognizing and capitalizing on the wisdom of nruse educators who have made sustained and significant contributions to nursing education.

Marshall also received the 2015 International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses SERPN Jeanette Chamberlain Award, presented to a psychiatric nurse who has contributed to the field through public service, administration, development of healthcare policy, and other service activities.

Marshall is a psychiatric advanced practice nurse. In addition to teaching nursing courses from the undergraduate to doctoral levels, she sees clients at her private practice in Pompton Lakes.  Marshall is a published author and international lecturer, presenting research and teaching outcomes to diverse audiences. Her innovative and effective strategies have earned her numerous honors, including the U.S. Department of Education’s Model Program for Reducing Alcohol and Drug Use on College Campus Award, Turning Technology’s Innovation award for use of technology in education, and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association’s Excellence in Education Award