Michael Patrick Adams, PhD, is an accomplished educator,
author, and national speaker. The National Institute for Staff and
Organizational Development in Austin, Texas, named Dr. Adams a
Master Teacher. He has published two other textbooks with Pearson:
Core Concepts in Pharmacology and Pharmacology: Connections to
Nursing Practice.
Dr. Adams obtained his master's degree in pharmacology from
Michigan State University and his doctorate in education from the
University of South Florida. Dr. Adams was on the faculty of
Lansing Community College and St. Petersburg College, and served as
Dean of Health Professions at Pasco-Hernando State College for 15
years. He is currently Professor of Biological Sciences at
Pasco-Hernandez State College and Hillsborough Community
College.
Leland Norman Holland, Jr., PhD (Norm), over 20 years ago,
started out like many scientists, planning for a career in basic
science research. He was quickly drawn to the field of teaching in
higher medical education, where he has spent most of his career.
Among the areas where he has been particularly effective are
preparatory programs in nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and
allied health. Dr. Holland is both a professor and supporter in
nursing education nationwide. He brings to the profession a depth
of knowledge in biology, chemistry, and medically related subjects
such as microbiology, biological chemistry, and pharmacology. Dr.
Holland's doctoral degree is in medical pharmacology. He is very
much dedicated to the success of students and their preparation for
careers in health care. He continues to motivate students in the
lifelong pursuit of learning.
Carol Quam Urban, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, is the Director
of the School of Nursing, and an Associate Dean in the College of
Health and Human Services, at George Mason University in Fairfax,
Virginia. She has been on the faculty at Mason and considers the
study of pharmacology to be a course that truly integrates nursing
knowledge, skills, and interdisciplinary teamwork. She credits her
students, past and present, for providing a never-ending source of
real-world stories that make learning about pharmacology enjoyable
in class. She has published the Pearson textbook, Pharmacology:
Connections to Nursing Practice with Dr. Adams.
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