Faculty

Vivian Schutz is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Nursing Practice at the University of Central Florida. With more than 18 years of experience in nursing education — 12 in Brazil and 6 in the United States — she brings a deep foundation in clinical expertise and academic leadership to her role. Before transitioning to academia, Schutz worked as a bedside nurse and nurse leader in intensive care and emergency departments. Her teaching and research interests focus on nursing leadership, management and critical care nursing. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and contributed to nursing scholarship through books and international collaborations.

Education

• Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University
• Post-doctoral Research Fellowship, University of Florida
• PhD, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
• MSN, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO)
• BSN, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ)
• MBA in Strategic Management Services, Fundação Getulio Vargas
• MBA in Total Quality Management, Fundação Getulio Vargas

Selected Editorial Activities

• Reviewer, International Journal of Nursing Studies

Selected Professional Activities

• American Organization for Nursing Leadership
• Sigma Honor Society of Nursing: Nu Beta At-Large Chapter

Additional Language

• Portuguese