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Mary Murphy-Smith

Title:Associate Professor
Office:Warde Academic Center
Phone:773-298-3723
Email:murphysmith@sxu.edu
Department:Nursing

Biography

Mary Murphy-Smith, DNP, APRN, CNM, IBCLC, is a tenured associate professor of nursing at Saint Xavier University. She graduated with a BSN from SXU, an MSN from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a DNP from Rush University. Additionally, she is an advance practice registered nurse with board certification in midwifery, lactation and fetal monitoring. Her expertise is in women's health, lactation and natural family planning. She is currently the undergraduate student counselor of Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Omicron Chapter and clinical coordinator for SXU course Maternal Child Nursing (NURSP 436).

Murphy-Smith practiced as a midwife in full-scope practice in Chicago. In addition to her faculty role, Murphy-Smith mentors new nurses and midwives in her role as a labor and delivery nurse at Mt. Sinai Hospital and previously at Mercy Hospital. Murphy-Smith participates on several lactation support groups, task forces and domestic violence support groups. Murphy-Smith enjoys spending time with her husband, six children and two grandchildren. A former marathon runner, Murphy-Smith now enjoys tennis and biking in her free time.


Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice
Rush University

M.S. in Nursing
University of Illinois, Midwifery

B.S. in Nursing
Saint Xavier University

Areas of Specialization

Women's Health: Midwifery, lactation, natural family planning


Certification/Licensure

  • Registered Nurse, Illinois (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Nurse, Illinois (APRN)
  • American College of Nurse Midwives (CNM)
  • International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
  • National Certification Corporation -- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
  • Certificate of Preparedness for Online Training (SXU)
  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)

Memberships

  • American College of Nurse Midwives
  • Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Omicron Chapter and Gamma Phi Chapter
  • International Lactation Consultant Association
  • Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
  • National League for Nursing
  • Chicago Region Breastfeeding Taskforce
  • American College of Nurse Midwives
  • Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Omicron Chapter and Gamma Phi Chapter
  • International Lactation Consultant Association
  • Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
  • National League for Nursing
  • Chicago Region Breastfeeding Taskforce

Courses Taught

  • Undergraduate: Maternal-newborn theory and clinical (clinical and previous course coordinator), leadership clinical
  • Study Abroad: Ireland and Croatia
  • Graduate: Guest lecturer for Women’s Health NFP courses

Presentations/Publications/Productions

Murphy-Smith, M., Samawi, Z., Abbott P. (2022). "Nursing Students Interactive Clinical Labor Experience in Implementing Nonpharmacological Pain Management Technique: Closing the Theory to Practice Gap," poster presentation. NLN Education Summit, Sept. 28-30, 2022, in Las Vegas.

Murphy-Smith, M., Samawi, Z., Abbott P. (2022). "Nursing Students Interactive Clinical Labor Experience in Implementing Nonpharmacological Pain Management Technique: Closing the Theory to Practice Gap," podium presentation. The American College of Nurse-Midwives ACNM 67th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, held at the Hilton Chicago, May 22-26, 2022.

Murphy-Smith, M., Samawi, Z., Abbott P. (2022). Virtual oral presentation, "Nursing Students Interactive Clinical Labor Experience in Implementing Nonpharmacological Pain Management Technique: Closing the Theory to Practice Gap." Victual International Day of the Midwife Conference. May 5, 2022.

Murphy-Smith, M., Samawi, Z., Abbott, P. (2022). "Nursing Students Interactive Clinical Labor Experience in Implementing Nonpharmacological Pain Management Technique: Closing the Theory to Practice Gap," poster presentation. SXU Research Expo, Saint Xavier University, April 20, 2022.

Murphy-Smith, M. (2018). "Reclaiming Physiologic Birth and Its Impact on Lactation. Chicago Breastfeeding Taskforce Coalition," podium presentation. University of Illinois - Chicago, April, 2018.

Madia, T., Murphy, C., Howze, R.,Tapia, M., Koontz, L., Metke, P., Murphy-Smith, M. (2018). "Health Policies in Regards To Marijuana Use and Breastfeeding in the U.S. 5th Annual Student Scholarship Day," poster presentation. Saint Xavier University School of Nursing and Heath Sciences, April 23, 2018.

Murphy-Smith, M., Ledbetter, R. (2017). "Labor Management Update: Pearls of Physiological Birth. March of Dimes 42nd Perinatal Nursing Conference," podium presentation. Lisle, Ill., March, 2017.

Murphy-Smith, M., Rousseau, J. (2015). "Lactation and Postpartum Depression. Chicago Breastfeeding Network. Chicago Region Breastfeeding Task Force," podium presentation. Chicago, Ill., April, 2015.

Murphy-Smith, M. (2015). "Breastfeeding: Easing Methadone Withdrawal. March of Dimes 40th Perinatal Nursing Conference," podium presentation. Lisle, Ill. March 2015.

Murphy-Smith, M. (2014). "Breastfeeding: Easing Methadone Withdrawal," podium presentation. Erie Family Health Center, Chicago, Ill. March, 2014. Stronger Hospital, Chicago, IL. January, 2014.

Murphy-Smith, M. (2013). "The Integration of Breastfeeding Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes in a Prelicensure Baccalaureate Nursing Curriculum," poster presentation. American College of Nurse Midwives 58th Annual Meeting Nashville, Tenn. May, 2013.

Murphy-Smith, M. (2013). "Cultural Implications on the Childbearing Family. Perinatal Outreach Program: Clinical Issues for Perinatal Providers," podium presentation. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Park Ridge, Ill. March 13, 2013.

Murphy-Smith, M. (2013). "The Integration of Breastfeeding Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes in a Prelicensure Baccalaureate Nursing Curriculum," poster presentation. Midwest Nursing Research Society, Chicago, Ill. March 7-9, 2013.

Murphy-Smith, M. (2012). "Breastfeeding Barriers and Beyond. Promoting Change in Breastfeeding Policies." Keynote speaker at Breastfeeding and Infant Care Training Conference. Chicago, Ill. February, 2012.

Murphy-Smith, M. (2012). "The Integration of Breastfeeding Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes in a Prelicensure Baccalaureate Nursing Curriculum," poster presentation. March of Dimes Conference. Lisle, Ill. March, 2012.

Murphy-Smith, M. (2012). "The Integration of Breastfeeding Knowledge, Skills, and Positive Attitudes in a Prelicensure Baccalaureate Nursing Curriculum," podium presentation. Breastfeeding Networking Event. Chicago, Ill. April, 2012.

Murphy-Smith, M. (2011). "The Integration of Breastfeeding Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes in a Prelicensure Baccalaureate Nursing Curriculum," poster presentation. Rural Health Nursing Conference. Binghampton University, NY. October, 2011.