Dr. Mario Ortiz

Associate Professor of Nursing
Department Chair

Academic Credentials
Ph.D. Nursing, Loyola University, Chicago, 2001
M.S.  Nursing, Valparaiso University, 1997

B.S. Nursing, Valparaiso University, 1994

Professional Certification/Honors
R.N., F.N.P.

Clinical Nurse Specialist-Board Certified, Community Health Nursing
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International , Honor Society of Nursing
President, Duneland Honor Society of Nursing
Member, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
Member, National League for Nursing
Member, Association of Community Health Nursing Educators

Professional Interests
Community Health Nursing & Leadership, Lived Experiences of Health & Illness, Nursing Philosophy & Theory

Began at Purdue North Central
2005