Faculty Profile for Crystal Marie Brewer

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Crystal Marie Brewer
Clinical Assistant Professor — St. David's School of Nursing
SON 355
phone: (512) 716-2943
Scholarly/Creative Work
Awards
Grants
Service

Biography Section

Biography and Education

 Crystal Brewer, MSN, RN, is a Clinical Faculty at Texas State University School of Nursing. Crystal earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Education at Concordia University Texas. Her nursing experience includes emergency medicine, trauma, and critical care. Crystal is passionate about simulation and educating students in the clinical setting. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, she knows the importance of morale and sense of community while maintaining positive mental health and wellbeing. She is a strong supporter of taking Mindfulness Moments and is known for the encouragement and support she provides to her students to help their success in the academic environment.

Degrees
Associate in Applied Science, Fire Science, Community College of the Air Force
Associate in Science, Medical Assisting, Keiser University
Bachelor of Science, Health Care Administration, Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Concordia University Texas
Master of Science, Nursing Education, Concordia University Texas

Research Interests

 Veterans in healthcare

Veterans in nursing education

First generation college students

Mindfulness, Self-care

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Healthy Williamson County Coalition, & Brewer, C. M. (2023). 2023-2025 Williamson County Community Health Improvement Plan. Retrieved from https://www.healthywilliamsoncounty.org/tiles/index/display?id=282476247599194391&mc_cid=f32e81ecf8&mc_eid=342cf9ebc0
  • Healthy Williamson County Coalition, & Brewer, C. M. (2023). 2022 Williamson County Community Health Assessment. Retrieved from https://www.healthywilliamsoncounty.org/tiles/index/display?id=282476247599194391&mc_cid=f32e81ecf8&mc_eid=342cf9ebc0

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Faculty DAISY Award, Texas State University School of Nursing. May 2024
  • Award / Honor Nominee: Faculty Excellence Award, College of Health Professions. April 2024 - May 2024
  • Award / Honor Nominee: Faculty DAISY Award, Texas State University School of Nursing. 2023
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Paw Print, St. David's School of Nursing. February 2024
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Paw Print, St. David's School of Nursing. June 2023

Selected Grants

  • Jillapalli, Regina (Principal), Wells, Brandy (Co-Principal), Brewer, Crystal Marie (Co-Principal). Explore Clinical Judgment Affecting Safe Medication Administration and Patient Safety, Research Enhancement Program, Texas State University, $12662. (Submitted: October 2023, Funded: January 2024 - May 2025). Grant.

Selected Service Activities

Chair
Healthy Williamson County - Chronic Diseases and Risk Factor Prevention
October 2023-Present
Board of Directors
Healthy Williamson County Coalition and Advisory Board
March 2023-Present
Member
American Association of Colleges of Nurses
May 2018-Present
Member
National League for Nursing
May 2018-Present
Officer
Texas Nurses Association
June 2016-Present