Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Klakovich, M.D., dela Cruz, F.A., Elliott, S., and Hanes, P., "The Logic Model: A Framework for the Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Accelerated Master’s Entry into Nursing Program," 16th International Nursing Research Congress, Kona, Hawaii, 2005
Klakovich, Marilyn. "Improving Survey ResponseRates," 38th Biennial Convention: Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Indianapolis, IN, 2005
Klakovich, M.D., dela Cruz, F.A., Moorefield, G., Hanes, P.H., and Esslinger, P. "Transformational Learning: Nurturing the Second Career Student." Symposium presented at the 17th International Nursing Research Congress, Montreal, Canada, 2006
Klakovich, M.D., dela Cruz, F.A. "NCLEX Preparation for Masters Entry into Nursing Programs." Paper presented at the 17th International Nursing Research Congress, Montreal, Canada,2006.
Klakovich, M.D., Naccashian, Z. "Returning Nurses to the Workforce: An Evaluation of an RN Refresher Course." Paper presented at the 17th International Nursing Research Congress, Montreal, Canada, 2006
Publications
Klakovich, M.D. "Reciprocal Empowerment: Validating a measure." Abstract. Fifth National Conference on Nursing Administration Research 117, (1993).
Klakovich, M.D. "Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Reciprocal Empowerment Scale. Journal of Nursing Measurement 3, 2, (1995):127-143.
Klakovich, M.D. "Registered Nurse Empowerment: Model Testing and Implications for Nurse Administrators." Journal of Nursing Administration 26, 5, (1996):29-35.
Klakovich, M.D., dela Cruz, F.A. "Validating the Interpersonal Communication Assessment Scale," (2006).
Klakovich, M.D. "Connective Leadership for the Twenty-first Century: A Historical Perspective and Future Directions." Advances in Nursing Science 16, 4, (1994):42-54.
Research
Klakovich, Marilyn. Researcher. "Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Interpersonal Communication Assessment Scale." Azusa Pacific University Faculty Research Council, Azusa, CA, 2000-2004
Klakovich, M.D., dela Cruz, F.A., Elliott, S., and Hanes, P., "The Logic Model: A Framework for the Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Accelerated Master’s Entry into Nursing Program," 16th International Nursing Research Congress, Kona, Hawaii, 2005
Klakovich, Marilyn. "Improving Survey ResponseRates," 38th Biennial Convention: Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Indianapolis, IN, 2005
Klakovich, M.D., dela Cruz, F.A., Moorefield, G., Hanes, P.H., and Esslinger, P. "Transformational Learning: Nurturing the Second Career Student." Symposium presented at the 17th International Nursing Research Congress, Montreal, Canada, 2006
Klakovich, M.D., dela Cruz, F.A. "NCLEX Preparation for Masters Entry into Nursing Programs." Paper presented at the 17th International Nursing Research Congress, Montreal, Canada,2006.
Klakovich, M.D., Naccashian, Z. "Returning Nurses to the Workforce: An Evaluation of an RN Refresher Course." Paper presented at the 17th International Nursing Research Congress, Montreal, Canada, 2006
Publications
Klakovich, M.D. "Reciprocal Empowerment: Validating a measure." Abstract. Fifth National Conference on Nursing Administration Research 117, (1993).
Klakovich, M.D. "Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Reciprocal Empowerment Scale. Journal of Nursing Measurement 3, 2, (1995):127-143.
Klakovich, M.D. "Registered Nurse Empowerment: Model Testing and Implications for Nurse Administrators." Journal of Nursing Administration 26, 5, (1996):29-35.
Klakovich, M.D., dela Cruz, F.A. "Validating the Interpersonal Communication Assessment Scale," (2006).
Klakovich, M.D. "Connective Leadership for the Twenty-first Century: A Historical Perspective and Future Directions." Advances in Nursing Science 16, 4, (1994):42-54.
Research
Klakovich, Marilyn. Researcher. "Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Interpersonal Communication Assessment Scale." Azusa Pacific University Faculty Research Council, Azusa, CA, 2000-2004
Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Area Chair, Graduate Nursing, University of Phoenix, SoCal and Online Campuses, 2000-present
Assistant Department Chair, Nursing, University of Phoenix, SoCal and Online Campuses, 1996-2000
Director of Continuing Education, Board of Registered Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1994-present
Program Evaluator, Second Careers and Nursing Program, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2004-present
Consulting Engagements
Volunteer Consultant, California Strategic Planning Committee for Nursing, Survey Development, 1994-1996
Industry Experience
Vice President of Nursing Services, San Antonio Community Hospital, Upland, CA, 1989-1991
Program Evaluator, Program Evaluation of the Second Career and Nursing (SCAN), Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2004-present
Area Chair, Graduate Nursing, University of Phoenix, SoCal and Online Campuses, 2000-present
Assistant Department Chair, Nursing, University of Phoenix, SoCal and Online Campuses, 1996-2000
Director of Continuing Education, Board of Registered Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1994-present
Program Evaluator, Second Careers and Nursing Program, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2004-present
Consulting Engagements
Volunteer Consultant, California Strategic Planning Committee for Nursing, Survey Development, 1994-1996
Industry Experience
Vice President of Nursing Services, San Antonio Community Hospital, Upland, CA, 1989-1991
Program Evaluator, Program Evaluation of the Second Career and Nursing (SCAN), Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2004-present
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Associations, Boards, Committees
Chair, Collaborative Southern California chapters of Sigma Theta Tau, Annual Conference, 2002-2003
Chair, Collaborative Southern California chapters of Sigma Theta Tau, Annual Conference, 2002-2003
