RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University is taking its experiential education model to the publishing world after three Felician nursing students authored chapters in a new eBook “The Self-Care Mosaic: Teaching Strategies to Optimize Health and Well-Being.”

Authors Melissa Baker (DNP), Kerry Dziomba (MSN), and Kim Rosales (DNP), following completion of nursing informatics course NURS 705 at Felician, wrote three chapters on self-care practices with oversight from Dr. Daria Waszak. Dr. Waszak, associate dean and assistant professor in the School of Nursing, also acted as editor for the eBook. “The Self-Care Mosaic,” available for free on Apple Books, explores strategies for teaching self-care across three different topics. The first installment of its book series, the eBook will be updated with new editions, including new self-care strategies, each January.

The eBook’s multimedia format, which includes videos, external links, illustrations, and more, allows readers to engage in a more comprehensive learning experience.

“I am proud to share that these three nursing students have now added “author” to their list of accomplishments at Felician University,” said Dr. Waszak. “The process has been a collaborative and impactful way for students to experience multimedia dissemination of their own work to a wider audience.”

Felician University is proud to contribute its experiential learning model in an accessible eBook form to benefit educators across the country. “The Self-Care Mosaic: Teaching Strategies to Optimize Health and Well-Being” is accessible from any Apple device. Access it here: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-self-care-mosaic/id6445338156

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About Felician University

Felician University inspires and engages more than 2,100 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students through programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Over the past five years, Felician University has ranked 3rd among private institutions in New Jersey for best value according to payscale.com and #1 Safest College Campus in New Jersey according to niche.com. The Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Felician University was designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the ninth year recognizing its strong support for Veteran students.  The university is recognized for its diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), having underrepresented students comprise more than half of the student population. With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, the Franciscan values of social justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity serve as an inclusive foundation for transforming the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu.