Phone: (626) 815-5389
Fax: (626) 815-5414
Email: mhattar@apu.edu
Office Location: WC 313
Office Hours: by appt.
Marianne Hattar, RN, DNSc, FAAN
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research; Professor
School of Nursing
Profile
Marianne Hattar, associate dean of Graduate Programs and Research and professor, has an outstanding list of scholarly honors and awards dating back to 1973. Outside of Azusa Pacific University (APU), Hattar has held countless clinical and administrative positions and is presently a member of seven professional organizations, including some of the following: American Academy of Nursing, Immigrant Health and Adjustment, Western Society for Research in Nursing, and International Council on Women’s Health. With her continual involvement in other professional organizational activities, it is clear that Hattar is passionate about her career as well as the field of Nursing. Hattar proves to be a remarkable member of APU's School of Nursing.
Education
BSN-University of Jordan School of Nursing, 1977
Master of Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing/Nursing Education-University of California Los Angeles, 1980
Doctor in Nursing Science, Mental Health and Community Nursing-University of California San Francisco, 1986
Master of Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing/Nursing Education-University of California Los Angeles, 1980
Doctor in Nursing Science, Mental Health and Community Nursing-University of California San Francisco, 1986
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Hattar, M. "When and What to Compromise When Raising and Parenting Adolescent Children: The Experience of Arab Immigrant Women in California." 29th Annual Convention on Issues of Arab Americans, Anaheim, CA, 1996
Hattar, M. "The Psychosocial and Cultural Perspectives on Grieve and Bereavement." A paper presented at the Workshop of Nurse Clinicians, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1997
Hattar, M. "The Neurobiology of Depression and the Cultural Determinant of Symptomatology." 99th Annual Homecoming Lecture Series, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1998
Hattar, M. "Religion: A Core Factor in Coping With the Stress of Being Immigrant Arab Women With Adolescent Children in California." Common Day of Learning, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1995
Hattar, M. "Creating a Culture of Nursing Research: Research on Women in Developing Countries." Presentation of Research Methodology and Findings Related to Egyptian Women, Nursing Conference Room, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2000
Publications
Hattar-Pollara, M., Zahr, L. "Nursing Care of Arab American Children: Consideration of Basic Cultural Factors." Journal of Pediatric Nursing 13, 6, (1998):349-355.
Hattar-Pollara, M., Meleis, A. I. "Arab American Women: Stereotyped, Invisible but Powerful." Women of Color: A Cultural Diversity Health Perspective, 1995
Hattar-Pollara, M., Meleis, A. I. and Hassanat, N. "The Spousal Role of Egyptian Women in Clerical Jobs." Health Care for Women International 21, (2000):303-317.
Hattar-Pollara, M., Meleis, A. I. and Hassanat, N. "Multiple Role Stress and Patterns of Coping of Egyptian Women in Clerical Jobs." Journal of Transcultural Nursing 14, 2,( 2003):125-133.
Hattar-Pollara, M. "Caring for Middle Eastern Women." P. St. Hill (Ed.), Caring for Women Cross Culturally: A Portable Guide, 2003
Research
Hattar, M. "The Coping Patterns of Arab American Women in California." 10th International Congress on Women's Health Issues. University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt, 1998
Hattar, M. "Seasonal Changes and Mood Disorders: A Longitudinal Study of a Normal Population." 6th International Nursing Research Conference, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, Jordan, 2000
Hattar, M. "Multiple Role Stress and Coping Strategies of Egyptian Women in Clerical Jobs." 6th International Nursing Research Conference, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2000
Hattar, M. "Health Issues of Immigrant Jordanian Women in the U.S.: A Dimensional Analysis of Their Role Structure and Role Stress," University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 2001
Hattar, M. "Gender, Power, Stress and Coping Patterns of Egyptian Women in Clerical Work." 11th International Congress on Women's Health Issues, San Francisco, CA, 2000
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Hattar, M. "When and What to Compromise When Raising and Parenting Adolescent Children: The Experience of Arab Immigrant Women in California." 29th Annual Convention on Issues of Arab Americans, Anaheim, CA, 1996
Hattar, M. "The Psychosocial and Cultural Perspectives on Grieve and Bereavement." A paper presented at the Workshop of Nurse Clinicians, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1997
Hattar, M. "The Neurobiology of Depression and the Cultural Determinant of Symptomatology." 99th Annual Homecoming Lecture Series, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1998
Hattar, M. "Religion: A Core Factor in Coping With the Stress of Being Immigrant Arab Women With Adolescent Children in California." Common Day of Learning, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1995
Hattar, M. "Creating a Culture of Nursing Research: Research on Women in Developing Countries." Presentation of Research Methodology and Findings Related to Egyptian Women, Nursing Conference Room, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2000
Publications
Hattar-Pollara, M., Zahr, L. "Nursing Care of Arab American Children: Consideration of Basic Cultural Factors." Journal of Pediatric Nursing 13, 6, (1998):349-355.
Hattar-Pollara, M., Meleis, A. I. "Arab American Women: Stereotyped, Invisible but Powerful." Women of Color: A Cultural Diversity Health Perspective, 1995
Hattar-Pollara, M., Meleis, A. I. and Hassanat, N. "The Spousal Role of Egyptian Women in Clerical Jobs." Health Care for Women International 21, (2000):303-317.
Hattar-Pollara, M., Meleis, A. I. and Hassanat, N. "Multiple Role Stress and Patterns of Coping of Egyptian Women in Clerical Jobs." Journal of Transcultural Nursing 14, 2,( 2003):125-133.
Hattar-Pollara, M. "Caring for Middle Eastern Women." P. St. Hill (Ed.), Caring for Women Cross Culturally: A Portable Guide, 2003
Research
Hattar, M. "The Coping Patterns of Arab American Women in California." 10th International Congress on Women's Health Issues. University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt, 1998
Hattar, M. "Seasonal Changes and Mood Disorders: A Longitudinal Study of a Normal Population." 6th International Nursing Research Conference, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, Jordan, 2000
Hattar, M. "Multiple Role Stress and Coping Strategies of Egyptian Women in Clerical Jobs." 6th International Nursing Research Conference, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2000
Hattar, M. "Health Issues of Immigrant Jordanian Women in the U.S.: A Dimensional Analysis of Their Role Structure and Role Stress," University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 2001
Hattar, M. "Gender, Power, Stress and Coping Patterns of Egyptian Women in Clerical Work." 11th International Congress on Women's Health Issues, San Francisco, CA, 2000
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Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Programs, Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, Azusa, CA, 2005-present
Professor, Azusa Pacific University, School of Nursing, Azusa, CA, 1998-present
Associate Professor, Azusa Pacific University, School of Nursing, Azusa, CA, 1995-1998
Coordinator/Program Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development, International Health Program/UCLA, 1993
Assistant Director/Chair of Graduate Nursing program, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Statewide Nursing Program, 1993-1994
Clinical Work
Clinical Nurse Specialist/Researcher, University of California Irvine Medical Center, 1987-1991
Consulting Engagements
Repeated consultation on the organizational approaches to managing the homeless population of Temple City. The culture of homelessness and personality disorders, Temple City Westminster Presbyterian Church, Temple City, CA, 1999
Invited speaker. Understanding the Current Political Crisis in Israel, Oneonta Congregational Church, Pasadena, CA, 2000
Consultant on minimizing cultural barriers among ethnically diverse congregations. Working across cultural boundaries, the Executive Board of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Pasadena, CA, 1999
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Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Programs, Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, Azusa, CA, 2005-present
Professor, Azusa Pacific University, School of Nursing, Azusa, CA, 1998-present
Associate Professor, Azusa Pacific University, School of Nursing, Azusa, CA, 1995-1998
Coordinator/Program Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development, International Health Program/UCLA, 1993
Assistant Director/Chair of Graduate Nursing program, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Statewide Nursing Program, 1993-1994
Clinical Work
Clinical Nurse Specialist/Researcher, University of California Irvine Medical Center, 1987-1991
Consulting Engagements
Repeated consultation on the organizational approaches to managing the homeless population of Temple City. The culture of homelessness and personality disorders, Temple City Westminster Presbyterian Church, Temple City, CA, 1999
Invited speaker. Understanding the Current Political Crisis in Israel, Oneonta Congregational Church, Pasadena, CA, 2000
Consultant on minimizing cultural barriers among ethnically diverse congregations. Working across cultural boundaries, the Executive Board of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Pasadena, CA, 1999
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Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Board of Directors, Fulbright Academy of Science and Technology; Distinguished Scholar Award, Azusa Pacific University, 2003; Fulbright Scholar, 2002; Distinguished Scholar Award, Azusa Pacific University, 2002; Distinguished Scholar Award, Azusa Pacific University, 2001; Shield of Honor of the University of Science and Technology, 2000; Azusa Pacific University Research Award, 2000; Distinguished Scholar Award, Azusa Pacific University, 1999; Distinguished Scholar Award, Azusa Pacific University, 1998; Who's who in American Nursing, 1992; Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nursing, 1992
Associations, Boards, Committees
American Academy of Nursing
American Nurses Association
Fulbright Academy of Science and Technology
Immigrant Health and Adjustment (S.I.H.A.)
Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nursing
Western Institute of Nursing
Western Society for Research in Nursing
International Council on Women’s Health
Board of Directors, Fulbright Academy of Science and Technology; Distinguished Scholar Award, Azusa Pacific University, 2003; Fulbright Scholar, 2002; Distinguished Scholar Award, Azusa Pacific University, 2002; Distinguished Scholar Award, Azusa Pacific University, 2001; Shield of Honor of the University of Science and Technology, 2000; Azusa Pacific University Research Award, 2000; Distinguished Scholar Award, Azusa Pacific University, 1999; Distinguished Scholar Award, Azusa Pacific University, 1998; Who's who in American Nursing, 1992; Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nursing, 1992
Associations, Boards, Committees
American Academy of Nursing
American Nurses Association
Fulbright Academy of Science and Technology
Immigrant Health and Adjustment (S.I.H.A.)
Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nursing
Western Institute of Nursing
Western Society for Research in Nursing
International Council on Women’s Health
Expertise
Community Nursing
Mental Health
Nursing Education
Psychiatric Nursing
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