Melia Formento

Programs and Courses Taught

Doctor of Nurse Practice Program
Information Systems & Technology for Advanced Practice Nursing
Advanced Practice Nursing for Project Management

About Me

Dr. Formento has been a professional nurse for over 25 years with a passion for teaching as well as providing care in rural and underserved communities. She has been a Family Nurse Practitioner for over 20 years during which time she has worked in clinical services, administration, research, informatics, and education. Her true passion is teaching and working with vulnerable populations.

Education

Dr. Formento received a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Samuel Merritt University, Post-Master Certificate in Health Information Technology from University of Colorado (Denver), Master of Science in Nursing from University of Hawaii, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Hawaii Pacific University.

Teaching Interests

Information Technology, Translational Research, and Clinical Practice

Scholarly Interests

Information Technology and Translational Research

Publications

Chaired 12 students who graduated between 2020-2024
Currently Chairing 12 students who will graduate between 2024-2026.

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society 

Community Service

Dr. Formento has a passion for rescue animals and volunteers at Rescue House an organization whose mission is to place cats in stable home environments.

Honors & Awards

Outstanding Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Award for scholarly achievement and significant contribution to advanced nursing practice, 2018

Outstanding Doctor of Nursing Practice Student Award in recognition of
outstanding leadership, service, and academic achievement, 2018