Associate Professor
- University of San Diego- PhD
- Western University of Health Sciences- MSN, FNP
- University of California, Los Angeles- BS
Nicole Martinez, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, ENP-C, PHN, FAANP is an Associate Professor at the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science. Dr. Martinez is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP-C).
Dr. Martinez received her PhD in Nursing from the University of San Diego, her Master’s in Nursing at Western University of Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is licensed in the state of California and has over 17 years of experience in emergency health. She has also worked in the primary care setting particularly at a refugee clinic and retail healthcare setting in California. Dr. Martinez has had previous academic appointments as the Director of the DNP Program at the Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing at the University of California, Irvine and as the Clinical Faculty Director of the FNP program at Georgetown University. She was previously a Clinical Associate Professor at the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science at the University of San Diego.
Dr. Martinez is an inducted Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, an active member of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP), serving on the Board of Directors and as the past Western Regional Director and Co-Chair of the membership committee. She is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and California Association of Nurse Practitioners (CANP) and is the Associate Editor and past dermatology column editor for the Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal. She is also the past Co- Chair for the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty Emergency Special Interest Group. Dr. Martinez is a published author, textbook and journal reviewer, and contributor to Lippincott’s online procedural manual. She is an item writer for national certification examination for ENPs and has served on the task force for the FNP Practice Analysis.
Dr. Martinez’s research interests lie at the intersection of emergency care and the social determinants of health. She is deeply committed to investigating how social factors such as socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, cultural influences, and environmental conditions impact individuals' experiences within the emergency care system. By delving into these intricate relationships, she aspires to identify insights that can lead to more equitable and effective emergency care interventions, ultimately improving outcomes and addressing disparities in healthcare delivery.
Professional Experience
University of San Diego - Hahn School of Nursing and Health Sciences, San Diego, CA
- Sept 2023- present: Associate Professor
- June 2023- Aug 2023: Adjunct Faculty
- Aug 2020- Aug 2021: Clinical Associate Professor, Family & Emergency Nurse Practitioner Programs
- Jan 2020- Aug 2020: Clinical Assistant Professor, Family & Emergency Nurse Practitioner Programs
- Feb 2016- Jan 2020: Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Facilitator, Simulation Instructor
- Feb 2009- Feb 2016: Adjunct Clinical Faculty- Leadership, Advanced Generalist, Advanced Health Assessment, and Fundamental Skills Lab Masters Entry Program in Nursing
University of California, Irvine - College of Health Sciences - Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing
- Sept 2021- June 2023: Health Sciences Clinical Associate Professor, DNP Program Director
- May 2022- Sept 2022: Interim Associate Dean of Academic Personnel- Clinical Dean appointment
Georgetown University - School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
- Jan 2019- May 2020: Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Clinical Faculty Director
- May 2014- July 2016: Clinical Faculty Coordinator, Clinical Faculty Advisor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Pacific Emergency Providers - Department of Emergency Medicine, San Diego, CA
- August 2010- Present: Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
Awards
- Fellow, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP), inducted 2023
- Mentoring Editor Award for International Academy of Nursing Editors (2022)
Scholarly Work
Journal Articles
Martinez, N., Connelly, C., Perez, A., & Calero, P. (2021). Self-care: A concept analysis. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 8(4), 418-425.
Martinez, N., Gadler, T., Benson, A., Licata, K., & Truman, L. (2021). Bullous Pemphigoid: A Multi-Factorial Review of a Dermatologic Mystery. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 43(4), 272-278.
Martinez, N. (2020). Skin and soft tissue infections in the emergency department: It’s more than just skin deep. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 42(3), 196- 203.
Martinez, N. & Arts, S. (2018). Herpes zoster in the emergency department: Potential for severe outcomes. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 40(4), 285- 295.
Gadler, T., Martinez, N., Ogg-Gress, J. (2018). Recognizing measles, mumps, and rubella in the emergency department. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 40(2), 110-118.
Gadler, T., Gardiner, A., & Martinez, N. (2014). Caring for the post-operative patient with complications presenting to the emergency department. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 36(2), pp. 134-144.
Gadler, T., Keedy, M., & Rivas- Martinez, N. (2010). The case of hematuria. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 32(1), pp. 30-41.
Textbook Chapters
Martinez, N. (2021). Infectious diseases. In R.E. Holleran & T. Campo (1st ed.), Emergency Nurse Practitioner Core Curriculum (pp.322- 338). Springer Publishing.
Martinez, N. (2021). Hammer toe deformity. In A. Hollier (4rd ed.), Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care (627- 5628). Lafayette, LA: Advanced Practice Education Associate, Inc.
Martinez, N. (2021). Gamekeeper’s thumb. In A. Hollier (4rd ed.), Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care (622- 623). Lafayette, LA: Advanced Practice Education Associate, Inc.
Martinez, N. (2021). Baker’s cyst. In A. Hollier (4rd ed.), Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care (608-609). Lafayette, LA: Advanced Practice Education Associate, Inc.
Martinez, N. (2018). Hammer toe deformity. In A. Hollier (3rd ed.), Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care (507- 508). Lafayette, LA: Advanced Practice Education Associate, Inc.
Martinez, N. (2018). Gamekeeper’s thumb. In A. Hollier (3rd ed.), Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care (502- 503). Lafayette, LA: Advanced Practice Education Associate, Inc.
Ginn, M. B. & Martinez, N. (2018). Baker’s cyst. In A. Hollier (3rd ed.), Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care (492- 493). Lafayette, LA: Advanced Practice Education Associate, Inc.
Online Manuals
Martinez, N. (2017, 2018). Lippincott procedures online nursing procedures. Retrieved from http://procedures.lww.com.
Presentations
Milo, R. & Martinez, N. (2023). Digital Diabetes. Accepted podium presentation at the 2023 American Association of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Milo, R. & Martinez, N. (2023). Future of Diabetes Care. Podium presentation at the 2023 California Association of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference. Monterey, CA.
Martinez, N. (2023). Bullous pemphigoid: A multifactorial review of a dermatological mystery. Invited presenter at Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal Journal Club. Virtual. January 2023. (Martinez, N., Gadler, T., Benson, A., Licata, K., & Truman, L. (2021). Bullous Pemphigoid: A Multi-Factorial Review of a Dermatologic Mystery. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 43(4), 272-278).
Martinez, N. Pinto, M., Weant, K., & Goldspiel, B. (2023). How to Publish a Clinical Paper: A Panel Discussion. Invited presenter at University of California, Irvine Interprofessional Faculty Development webinar.
Martinez, N. & Jones, J. (2022). Academic Integrity. Invited presenter at University of California, Irvine Interprofessional Faculty Development webinar.
Wolter Kluwer Webinar. (2022). Journal Club Planning and Performance: What Do You Want to Accomplish? Invited presenter and panelist representing the Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal as the Associate Editor and Journal Club co- moderator.
Hoyt, S., Davis, W., & Martinez, N. (2022). Writing for Publication. Podium presentation at the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioner Annual EmergNP Conference.
Sheehan, L. & Martinez, N. (2022). Difficult Conversations: A Virtual IPE between Nurse Practitioner and Pharmacy Students. Presented podium presentation at the 2022 National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Annual Conference.
Hoyt, K. & Martinez, N. (2021). Tell Me Something I Don’t Know. Podium Presentation at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference that is archived as a CME within the organization.
Martinez, N. & Hoyt, K. (2020). A Fact a Minute. Accepted Podium Presentation at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference.
Hoyt, K. & Martinez, N. (2020). Tell Me Something I Don’t Know. Accepted Podium Presentation at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference.
Martinez, N. (2020). It’s More than Just Skin Deep: Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in the Emergency Department. Accepted Podium Presentation at the California Association of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference. Riverside, California.
Martinez, N. (2019). Basic Suturing Workshop. Presented at the California Association of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference. San Diego, California.
Gadler, T. & Martinez, N. (2019). Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. Podium presentation at the California Association of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference. San Diego, California.
Gadler, T. & Martinez, N. (2018). Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome. Rapid Fire Podium presentation at the 2018 American Association of Nurse Practitioners national conference. Denver, Colorado.
Martinez, N. (2017). NP Certification and Beyond. Presented at the 2017 Sigma Theta Tau International, Omicron Delta Chapter Honor Society of Nursing Conference, Costa Mesa, California.
Poster Presentation
Fonseca- Tweed, A., Martinez, N., & Lee, J. (2023). Improving Advanced Care Planning through Spanish Group Classes for Older Latino Adults. Poster presented at the 1st Annual UCI School of Nursing Dissemination Day, Irvine, CA
Tran, T., Jun, A., & Martinez, N. (2023). Reducing Number of Deaths on Service in a Community Based Palliative Care Program. Poster presented at the 1st Annual UCI School of Nursing Dissemination Day, Irvine, CA.
Albania, K., Jun, A., & Martinez, N. (2023). Improving Care Transitions Between Acute Care and Primary Care Through Discharge Planning. Poster presented at the 1st Annual UCI School of Nursing Dissemination Day, Irvine, CA.
Pinzariu, L., Jun, A., & Martinez, N. (2023). Workplace Violence Education Among Emergency Nurses. Poster presented at the 1st Annual UCI School of Nursing Dissemination Day, Irvine, CA.
Fonseca- Tweed, A., Martinez, N., & Lee, J. (2023). Improving Advanced Care Planning through Spanish Group Classes for Older Latino Adults. Poster presented at the 2nd Annual Southern California Evidence Based Practice Conference. Loma Linda, CA
Tran, T., Jun, A., & Martinez, N. (2023). Reducing Number of Deaths on Service in a Community Based Palliative Care Program. Poster presented at the Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference. Tucson, Arizona.
Fonseca- Tweed, A., Martinez, N., & Lee, J. (2023). Improving Advanced Care Planning through Spanish Group Classes for Older Latino Adults. Poster presented at the Western Institute Nursing Annual Conference. Tucson, Arizona.
Assayag, L., Martinez, N., & Jun, A. (2023). Multimodal Educational Strategy to Increase Palliative Care Communication in the Hospital Setting. Poster presented at the Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference. Tucson, Arizona. Awarded 2023 Student Peer Review poster award.
Martinez, N. (2020). Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in the Emergency Department. Accepted poster at the Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference. Portland, Oregon.
Martinez, N. (2019). Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in the Emergency Department. Poster presented at the Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference. San Diego, California.
Martinez, N. & Hoyt, K.S. (2019). Mentorship: The Road to the Future. Poster presented at the California Association of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference. San Diego, California.
Martinez, N. (2018). Lower Extremity Cellulitis in the Emergency Department. Presented at the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation’s Researcher of the Year Event. San Diego, California.
Martinez, N. (2018, May). Self- care: A Concept Analysis. Poster presented at the 2018 University of San Diego Graduate Nursing Research Day, San Diego, California.
Gadler, T., Gardiner, A., & Martinez, N. (2013, March). Caring for the Post-Operative Patient who Presents with Complications. Poster presented at the 2013 California Association of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference, Monterey, California.