Marta Vives, DNP, FPMHNP, CNS, BC, RN
Assistant Professor/Clinical
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Dr. Marta Vives, DNP, FPMHNP, CNS, BC, RN, obtained her Doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2012 from the University of Tenn_x000D_ essee and her Master's degree from George Mason University in 2002. She is Assistant Professor/Clinical of advanced practice gr_x000D_ aduate and doctorate level nursing students at UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing. She serves as chair/mentor for students developing performance improvement projects at a doctoral level (DNP). She is an ANCC board certified Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner as well as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. She practices as a behavioral health provider at UT Health Wellness 360 clinic.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

BACKGROUND: The next generation of health care workers will require interprofessional education (IPE) to prepare for interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP). To date, IPE growth and development in the United States has been primarily preclinical. Leading organizations recognize, however, that IPE must move meaningfully into clinical learning environments to improve health outcomes. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is dedicated to advancing IPE, including clinical IPE, as evidenced in the institution’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP),…