Matthew James听joins the faculty full-time after having taught as an adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor at 91吃瓜 since 2013 and at the University of Rhode Island from 2013-2014. In those positions, he worked with nursing students in clinical, classroom, and laboratory settings. He also helped to improve syllabi and curricula for both programs.听
In addition to teaching, Matthew served as an RN in the Emergency Department at Kent Hospital and Miriam Hospital providing patient care and triage to ensure the appropriate treatment of patients. He assisted physicians in a wide range of procedures. Matthew was the Emergency Department Nurse Manager for three years while at Kent.听
Matthew has an Master of Science Degree from the University of Rhode Island, a Bachelor of Science Degree from Rhode Island College, and an Associate in Science Degree from the Community College of Rhode Island, all in Nursing. He is certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He is a member of the Rhode Island Nurse Practitioner Association, the Emergency Nurses Association, the National League of Nursing, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.