Dr. Megan Mileski, PhD, RN, is an Associate Professor in the Moffett and Sanders School of Nursing, where she plays a pivotal role in undergraduate education. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, coupled with a Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Samford University. Dr. Mileski's commitment to advancing nursing knowledge is underscored by her certifications in Mixed Methods Research and as a "Friday Night at the ER" Facilitator. She is an expert in Obstetric Nursing, particularly in labor and delivery, antepartum care, and prenatal education. Beyond clinical expertise, Dr. Mileski excels in preparing new graduate nurses for the transition to professional nursing practice. Her research endeavors focus on critical issues such as maternal and infant mortality, with a particular emphasis on disparities within the African American population. Dr. Mileski is a distinguished member of several professional organizations including the National and Alabama Leagues for Nursing and the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) where she has held various leadership roles. She also serves the Samford campus community as an advisor for Chi Omega sorority and active participation in the Office of Greek Life.

Degrees and Certifications

• PhD Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Applications in Mixed Methods Research (Certificate), University of Alabama at Birmingham
• MSN, nursing education, Samford University
• BSN, Samford University
• ADN, Samford University

Awards and Honors

• Alabama League for Nursing, Lamplighter Award, 2024
• Greek Faculty Advisor of the Year, 2017

Expertise

• Obstetric Nursing (Labor and Delivery, Antepartum, Prenatal Education)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Legal Nurse Expert (Obstetric Nursing)
• Readiness for Practice for New Graduate Nurses

Research Areas

• Maternal and Infant Mortality, particularly in the African American population
• Undergraduate Nursing Students Readiness for Practice
• Systems Thinking using Friday Night at the ER in Interprofessional Education

Recent Publications

• Mileski, M. (2023). Chronic Stressors, Protective Factors, and Preterm Birth Risk. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 52(4), S66-S67.
• Mileski, M. R., Shirey, M. R., Patrician, P. A., & Childs, G. (2021). Perceived Racial Discrimination in the Pregnant African American Population: A Concept Analysis. Advances in Nursing Science, 44(4), 306-316.
• Alabama Department of Public Health.  (2020, October, 1).  Alabama maternal mortality review.  ADPH.
• Thurston, L. A., Stone, J., Mileski, M., Abrams, D., & Huggins, W. (2018). An interprofessional approach to prevent recurrent obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS): A case report. Clinical Case Reports.

Recent Presentations

• Mileski, M., Harrison, L., Wynn, L., & Stone, S. (2024, March 1^st). Clinical Workshops: Enhancing Undergraduate Nursing Education in a Maternal-Newborn Course. [Podium Presentation].  Alabama League for Nursing Conference, Huntsville, AL, United States.
• Wilson, K., Lee, A., Ware, K., Harrison, L., Mileski, M., & Keith, S. (2023, November 11^th). The Evolution of Role Strain in the Obstetrical Nursing Student. [Podium Presentation]. Sigma 47^th Biennial Convention, San Antonio, TX, United States. (International)
• Wilson, K., Lee, A., Ware, K., Harrison, L., Mileski, M., & Keith, S. (2023, September 28^th). Role Strain in the Obstetrical Nursing Student. [Poster Presentation]. 2023 NLN Education Summit, National Harbor, MD, United States. (National)
• Mileski, M.R. (2023, June 16^th). Chronic Stressors and Protective Factors and Preterm Birth Risk. [Poster Presentation]. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) annual National Convention, New Orleans, LA, United States. (National)
• Mileski, M.R. (2023, March). Clinical workshops: Teaching strategies for undergraduate clinical education. [Podium Presentation]. Samford University, College of Health Sciences, faculty development, Birmingham, AL, United States. (State/Local)
• Mileski, M.R. (2022, August). Exploring the relationship between chronic stressors and protective factors and preterm birth risk in an African American pregnant population. [Podium Presentation] Samford University, Moffett and Sanders School of Nursing, faculty organization, Birmingham, AL, United States. (State/Local)
• Mileski, M.R. (2019, October).  Improving birth outcomes:  The role of the registered nurse.  [Podium Presentation] Samford University for Family Weekend, Birmingham, AL, United States. (State/Local)
• Mileski, M.R. (2018, September).  Empowering labor nurses to advocate for physiologic birth.  [Podium Presentation]. University of South Alabama annual OB/GYN conference, Mobile, AL, United States. (State)
• Mileski, M.R. (2018, February).  Closing the gap:  Perceived racial discrimination and adverse birth outcomes, a review of literature.  [Podium Presentation]. Progress in OB/GYN conference conducted by UAB department of OB/GYN, Birmingham, AL, United States. (State)
• Mileski, M.R. (2017, June) Relating the effects of perceived racial discrimination and preterm birth/low birthweight. Podium Presentation at UAB SON PhD Intensive, Birmingham, AL, United States. (State)
• Mileski, M.R. & Harrison, L.H. (2017, March).  Combining vSim and high-fidelity simulation in an undergraduate obstetric course.  [Podium Presentation]. Alabama League for Nursing Conference, Birmingham, AL, United States. (State)
• Mileski, M.R. (2015, August).  Infant soothing and calming for preschool faculty, staff and administration. [Podium Presentation]. UCP/Hand in Hand Early Learning Center, Birmingham, AL, United States. (State)

Involvement/Professional Societies

• Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Alabama Section Leader 2022-2027
• Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Alabama Secretary/Treasurer 2018-2022
• Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Alabama Membership Director 2015-2022
• National League for Nursing, Member 2012-present
• Alabama League for Nursing, Member 2012-present
• Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Member 2012-present
• Sigma Theta Tau International – Gamma Eta Chapter, Member