UNM Health Sciences has announced that the University of New Mexico College of Nursing will host Margaret P. Moss, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN, as a visiting professor. Moss is an expert in social determinants of health (SDOH) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Her visit is facilitated by the Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) grant and the Peter A. Winograd Annual Visiting Professorship in Nursing. Currently a professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Moss holds the position of Associate Dean for Nursing and Health Policy. Her research focuses on Indigenous people's health, aging, policy, and law. According to a press release by UNM Health Sciences, Moss will assess and enhance the nursing curriculum under the ANEW grant. She will provide recommendations to ensure that nursing students acquire necessary knowledge and skills for addressing and managing SDOH.

"It is my pleasure to share my knowledge with other institutions of nursing aimed at helping diverse communities. In my career and personal life, I have seen the power of culturally congruent care; it can truly make a difference on small and large scales," said Moss.

Interim Dean Carolyn Montoya commented on the significance of this collaboration: "Our community recognizes the need for top-notch nursing education because our nurses are a vital part of the community. It thrills me that professorships, grants and professional collaboration orchestrate together to make learning opportunities like those to be had with Dr. Moss happen. It shows how interconnected and far-reaching nursing really is."

The ANEW program aims to enhance training for primary care nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and certified nurse midwives. The goal is to increase their readiness to provide primary care services as well as mental health and substance use disorder care or maternal health care according to information from the Health Resources & Services Administration's ANEW webpage.