Theresa Mary Valiga | Scholars@Duke

Theresa Mary Valiga
Clinical Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing

Dr. Valiga, Professor at the Duke University School of Nursing, is the director of the Institute for Educational Excellence. She also serves as Lead Faculty for the Nursing Education major in the MSN Program and as Chair of the Division of Systems and Analytics. Dr. Valiga received a Bachelor's degree in nursing at Trenton State College (NJ) and earned her MEd and EdD, both in in Nursing Education, at Teachers College, Columbia University (NY). Before coming to Duke in 2008, she served for nine years as the chief program officer of the National League for Nursing (NLN). At NLN, she was instrumental in developing the Centers of Excellence program, the Academy of Nursing Education, position statements, the Hallmarks of Excellence in Nursing Education, the Excellence in Nursing Education Model, the Nurse Educator Certification Program, and several publications. She also served on the Blue Ribbon Panel for Nursing Education Research.

Dr. Valiga is internationally renowned for her expertise in nursing curriculum development, program evaluation, innovations in teaching, and the faculty role. She has published widely on issues related to nursing education, including student cognitive/intellectual development, faculty development, leadership, and effective teaching strategies. She is the recipient of several prestigious awards for excellence in nursing education, including Sigma Theta Tau’s Elizabeth Russell Belford Founder's Award, the NLN's Isabel Stewart and Outstanding Leadership in Nursing Education Awards, and induction into the American Academy of Nursing and the NLN Academy for Nursing Education.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Clinical Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2017

Contact Information

School of Nursing, Box 3322, Durham, NC 27710
terry.valiga@duke.edu (919) 684-9433

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ed.D., Columbia University 1981
- M.Ed., Columbia University 1973
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2009 - 2017
- Division Chair in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2015 - 2017
- Director, Institute for Educational Excellence, School of Nursing, Duke University 2008 - 2017
- Instructor, Temporary in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2008
Research
Selected Grants
- MSN Nursing Program Partnership for Bridges to the Doctorate awarded by National Institutes of Health 2012 - 2018
- Making a Difference in Nursing II awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2010 - 2013
- Creating a National Model for Nurse Educator Preparation at the Master's Level awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2009 - 2012
- Curriculum Development Centers awarded by Department of Health and Human Services 2010 - 2012
- HRSA NEPR awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2009 - 2012
- Duke University Nursing Education Program awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2008 - 2011
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Valiga, Theresa M. “Postpandemic Nursing Education: Moving Forward With New Ideas.” The Journal of Nursing Education 60, no. 12 (December 2021): 680–85. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20211004-04.
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  - Cox, Catherine Wilson, Elizabeth T. Jordan, Theresa M. Valiga, and Qiuping Zhou. “New Faculty Orientation for Nurse Educators: Offerings and Needs.” The Journal of Nursing Education 60, no. 5 (May 2021): 273–76. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20210420-06.
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  - Phillips, Beth Cusatis, Karen Morin, and Theresa M Terry Valiga. “Clinical decision making in undergraduate nursing students: A mixed methods multisite study.” Nurse Education Today 97 (February 2021): 104676. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104676.
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  - Lee, Linda S., Colleen O’Connor Grochowski, Theresa M. Valiga, Megan von Isenburg, and Diana Bures McNeill. “Building Social Capital to Foster Interprofessional Education: The Interprofessional Educator Academy.” Acad Med 94, no. 11 (November 2019): 1685–90. https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0000000000002807.
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  - Valiga, Theresa M. “Leaders, managers, and followers: Working in harmony.” Nursing 49, no. 1 (January 2019): 45–48. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nurse.0000549723.07316.0b.
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  - Turner, Kathleen M., Debi Hatton, and Theresa M Terry Valiga. “Student Evaluations of Teachers and Courses: Time to Wake Up and Shake Up.” Nursing Education Perspectives 39, no. 3 (May 2018): 130–31. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nep.0000000000000329.
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  - Valiga, Theresa M Terry, and Deirdre Thornlow. “What to consider when choosing a graduate nursing program.” Nursing 48, no. 1 (January 2018): 11–14. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nurse.0000527614.67902.8e.
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  - Valiga, Theresa M Terry. “Do Schools of Nursing Truly Value Excellence in Teaching? Actions Speak Louder Than Words.” The Journal of Nursing Education 56, no. 9 (September 2017): 519–20. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20170817-01.
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  - Valiga, Theresa M Terry. “Rethinking prerequisites.” The Journal of Nursing Education 54, no. 4 (April 2015): 183–84. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20150318-10.
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  - Valiga, Theresa M. “Attending to affective domain learning: essential to prepare the kind of graduates the public needs.” The Journal of Nursing Education 53, no. 5 (May 2014): 247. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20140422-10.
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  - Valiga, Theresa M Terry. “Nursing education trends: future implications and predictions.” The Nursing Clinics of North America 47, no. 4 (December 2012): 423–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2012.07.007.
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  - Valiga, Theresa M., and Pamela M. Ironside. “Crafting a national agenda for nursing education research.” The Journal of Nursing Education 51, no. 1 (January 2012): 3–6. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20111213-01.
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  - Wood, Kathryn A., Cary Moskovitz, and Theresa M. Valiga. “Audio feedback for student writing in online nursing courses: exploring student and instructor reactions.” The Journal of Nursing Education 50, no. 9 (September 2011): 540–43. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20110616-04.
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  - Valiga, Theresa M. “Excellence--does the word mean anything anymore?” The Journal of Nursing Education 49, no. 8 (August 2010): 427–28. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20100721-01.
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  - Scheckel, Martha, and Theresa M. Valiga. “Advancing the science of nursing education: more findings from the National Survey on Excellence in Nursing education.” Nursing Education Perspectives 28, no. 3 (May 2007): 167–69.
  - Ironside, Pamela, and Theresa M. Valiga. “How innovative are we? What is the nature of our innovation?” Nursing Education Perspectives 28, no. 1 (January 2007): 51–53.
  - Ironside, P. M., and T. M. Valiga. “National survey on excellence in nursing education.” Nursing Education Perspectives 27, no. 3 (May 1, 2006): 166–69.
  - Ironside, P. M., and T. M. Valiga. “Creating a vision for the future of nursing education: Moving toward excellence through innovation.” Nursing Education Perspectives 27, no. 3 (May 1, 2006): 120–21.
  - Halstead, J. A., M. A. Rizzolo, and T. M. Valiga. “Proposed nurse educator competencies: development and validation of a model.” Nursing Outlook. 54, no. 1 (2006): 5-.
  - Halstead, Judith A., Mary Anne Rizzolo, and Theresa M. Valiga. “Proposed nurse educator competencies: development and validation of a model.” Nursing Outlook 54, no. 1 (January 2006): 5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2005.10.005.
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  - Pardue, Karen T., M Elaine Tagliareni, Terry Valiga, Molly Davison-Price, Susan Orehowsky, and Susan Task Grouop on Innovation in Nursing Education. “Substantive innovation in nursing education: shifting the emphasis from content coverage to student learning.” Nursing Education Perspectives 26, no. 1 (January 2005): 55–57.
  - Valiga, Theresa M. “Teaching thinking: is it worth the effort?” The Journal of Nursing Education 42, no. 11 (November 2003): 479–80. https://doi.org/10.3928/0148-4834-20031101-03.
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  - Valiga, Terry. “The pursuit of excellence in nursing education.” Nursing Education Perspectives 24, no. 5 (September 2003): 275–77.
  - Valiga, Theresa M. “Master's education in nursing.” Imprint 50, no. 2 (February 2003): 41–44.
  - Stevens, K. R., and T. M. Valiga. “The National Agenda for Nursing Education Research.” Nursing and Health Care Perspectives 20, no. 5 (September 1999): 278–79.
  - Stevens, K., and T. M. Valiga. “Formulating priorities for research in nursing education: a consensus-building approach.” Nursing and Health Care Perspectives 20, no. 3 (May 1999): 167–69.
  - Greiner, P. A., and T. M. Valiga. “Creative educational strategies for health promotion.” Holistic Nursing Practice 12, no. 2 (January 1998): 73–83. https://doi.org/10.1097/00004650-199801000-00011.
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  - McGovern, M., and T. M. Valiga. “Promoting the cognitive development of freshman nursing students.” The Journal of Nursing Education 36, no. 1 (January 1997): 29–35. https://doi.org/10.3928/0148-4834-19970101-08.
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  - Valiga, T. M. “Leadership for the future.” Holistic Nursing Practice 9, no. 1 (October 1994): 83–90. https://doi.org/10.1097/00004650-199410000-00013.
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  - Bruderle, E. R., and T. M. Valiga. “Integrating the arts and humanities into nursing education.” Nln Publications, no. 14–2611 (June 1994): 117–44.
  - Valiga, T. M., and E. Bruderle. “Concepts included in and critical to nursing curricula: an analysis.” The Journal of Nursing Education 33, no. 3 (March 1994): 118–24. https://doi.org/10.3928/0148-4834-19940301-07.
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  - Ziemer, M. M., J. Brown, M. L. Fitzpatrick, C. Manfredi, J. O’Leary, and T. M. Valiga. “Doctoral programs in nursing: philosophy, curricula, and program requirements.” Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 8, no. 1 (January 1992): 56–62. https://doi.org/10.1016/8755-7223(92)90118-i.
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  - Ziemer, M. M., M. L. Fitzpatrick, T. Valiga, C. Manfredi, and J. Brown. “Curricula of doctoral programs in nursing.” Nln Publications, no. 15–2447 (December 1991): 123–32.
  - Manfredi, C. M., and T. M. Valiga. “How are we preparing nurse leaders? A study of baccalaureate curricula.” The Journal of Nursing Education 29, no. 1 (January 1990): 4–9. https://doi.org/10.3928/0148-4834-19900101-04.
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  - Valiga, T. M. “Curriculum outcomes and cognitive development: new perspectives for nursing education.” Nln Publications, no. 15–2224 (August 1988): 177–200.
  - Lynch, P. A., and T. M. Valiga. “Education and service: bridging the gaps.” New Jersey Nurse 17, no. 4 (May 1987): 8.
  - Valiga, T. M. “Issue in professional nursing practice. 8. Pursuit of an educational base for professional nursing practice.” American Nurses Association Publications, no. NP-68H (December 1985): 1–15.
  - Valiga, T. M., and V. M. Mermel. “Formulating the researchable question.” Topics in Clinical Nursing 7, no. 2 (July 1985): 1–14.
  - Valiga, T. M. “It's time for nurses to begin nursing nurses.” Nursing & Health Care : Official Publication of the National League for Nursing 5, no. 6 (June 1984): 331–35.
  - Valiga, T. M. “Professional role education: The cognitive development of baccalaureate nursing students.” Professional Education Researcher Notes 4, no. 4 (1983): 12–13.
  - Valiga, T. M. “Cognitive development: a critical component of baccalaureate nursing education.” Image the Journal of Nursing Scholarship 15, no. 4 (January 1983): 115–19. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1547-5069.1983.tb01370.x.
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  - Valiga, T. M. “Education for self-care. Foreword.” Topics in Clinical Nursing 2, no. 2 (July 1980): ix–xi.
  - Frain, M., and T. M. Valiga. “The multiple dimensions of stress.” Topics in Clinical Nursing 1, no. 1 (April 1979): 43–52.
- Book Sections
  - Manfredi, C. M., and T. M. Valiga. “Foreword,” 9:6, 1994. https://doi.org/10.1097/00004650-199410000-00002.
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Education, Training, & Certifications

Previous Appointments & Affiliations

Selected Grants

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

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