Psi Upsilon Member Highlight
Vicki Martin, PhD, MSN, BSN
Vicki was ‘born a nurse’ and, as a young girl, received advanced training from years of caring for her pets, grandparents, and anyone who was a willing participant. Her dream to wear a nurse’s cap became a reality when she graduated with her BSN from Radford University in 1980. She began her practice at Duke University on a medical-surgical, renal transplant floor and eventually returned home in a supervisory and staff education capacity within her local community hospital. Through this experience, she found her love for teaching and began her career as a nursing faculty within the hospital’s diploma program for nursing. Aspiring for continued professional growth, she pursued a Master’s degree in Nursing at the University of Virginia. Vicki completed her MSN in Adult Health at the University of Virginia in 1989. In 1992, Vicki transitioned into a baccalaureate education and enjoyed many years serving at Liberty University, James Madison University (JMU) and Longwood University. She developed, implemented, and administered RN to BSN programs at both JMU and Longwood, which served as a pivotal avenue for nurses to continue their education. During this time, Vicki continued her personal educational journey by earning her PhD in Human Development from Virginia Tech in 2004. Vicki joined the faculty of WGU in 2016 as a course instructor, and she continues to support students with compassion, motivation, and principled instruction. She has been actively involved in Sigma since her undergraduate years. She currently serves in the Psi Upsilon Chapter of Sigma as the Membership Involvement Committee chair and as a part of the Scholarship and Awards committee. Vicki is a proud mom of three wonderful young adult men and proudly boasts of her five fabulous grandchildren whenever given the opportunity. Vicki has proudly served as a nurse for over 45 years and strives to continue to grow and give back daily to enrich the lives of others.