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Cristina McGroarty, Ph.D., RN, CNE

Associate Professor; Traditional BSN Program Coordinator Level Two


Education

  • Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, Saint Louis University
  • M.S.N., Nursing Education, University of Missouri - St. Louis
  • B.S.N., Georgetown University

Research Interests

McGroarty’s scholarly interests center on the lived experiences of Jesuit-educated nurses and the influence of their formative education on their professional identity, values, and practice.

Publications and Media Placements

Honors and Awards

  • Jesuit Network of Nursing Programs Exemplary Nursing Faculty Award, 2025
  • Trudy Busch Nursing Excellence Award, Saint Louis University, 2025
  • Daisy Award Nominee, 2025
  • Student Government Association, Faculty Excellence Award, Saint Louis University, 2024
  • Daisy Award Nominee, 2024
  • Trudy Busch Nursing Excellence Award, Saint Louis University, 2023
  • Daisy Award Nominee, 2022
  • Trudy Busch Nursing Excellence Award, Saint Louis University, 2021
  • Fr. James Veltriem S.J. Cura Personalis Faculty Excellence Award, Saint Louis University, 2021
  • St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing, Oncology - Finalist, 2020

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, Delta Lambda Chapter, 2015 - present
  • Alpha Sigma Nu, 2023 - present