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Margaret R. Benz, M.S.N.(R), APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP

Associate Professor


Education

  • Post Masters Adult Nurse Practitioner, ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø, 1995
  • M.S.N.(R), Cardiovascular Nursing, ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø, 1982
  • B.S.N., ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø, 1975

Research Interests

  • Primary adult care
  • Preventative care
  • Health promotion
  • Health disparities
  • Health policy
  • Rural health

Publications and Media Placements

Publications

Honors and Awards

  • Trudy Busch Valentine Faculty Excellence Award, ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø, 2023
  • Legislative Champion Award. Missouri Nurses Association, 2023
  •  March of Dimes: Heroes in Action Award: Educator Category, 2021
  • St Patrick Center Leo Paradis Volunteer Champion Award, 2021
  • Trudy Busch Valentine Faculty Excellence Award, ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø, 2021
  • Faculty Daisy Award Nominee, ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø, 2021
  • City of St. Louis Health Department Covid Vaccine Coordination Recognition, 2021
  • Teaching Excellence Award Nominee, ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø, 2020
  • Teaching Excellence Award Nominee, ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø, 2019
  • St. Louis Housing Authority Service Award, Tenent Board of Parkview, 2017
  • Inducted into Fellow of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2016
  • Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honor Society Honorary Inductee, ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø, 2016
  • March of Dimes Nursing Excellence Award, Nurse Educator Category, 2014
  • Outstanding Service and Dedication in Provision of Medical Care, St. Louis Housing Authority, 2014
  • AANP State Clinical Excellence Award, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2014

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners Fellows, 2016- present
  • Association of Missouri Nurse Practitioners (St Louis Area Rep 2014 - 2019), 2014 - present                          
  • Advocacy Committee, (Co-chair Annual Show Me Conference 2022, 2023). 2005–present
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners: Elected Missouri State Liaison (2022 – 2024)
  • National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty, 1997 - present
  • Saint Louis Nurses in Advanced Practice, 1996 - present
  • Missouri Nurses Association, 1992 - present
  • Missouri Nurses Association, Advocacy committee, 2009 - present
  • Coalition of Missouri Nursing Leadership Team, 2017 - present
  • Better Access Better Care Coalition, 2017 - present
  • Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing, Delta Lambda Chapter, 1985 - present