It is with sadness that the Professional Case Management (PCM) Journal announces the passing of Dr. Marietta Stanton. She has been on the Editorial Board of the PCM Journal since 2006. Dr. Stanton served in the military, was a Professor at the University of Alabama, and has contributed to case management through CMSA and CCMC. She will live on in her students, her articles, and all those she has touched in case management.
Dr. Marietta Stanton, PhD, RN, BC, CMAC, CCM, NEA-BC, AGPCNP, FAAN, a dedicated nurse, decorated veteran, nurse educator, researcher, and administrator, passed away in her home on January 2, 2019. Dr. Stanton spent the early years of her nursing career in service to our country. Commissioned as a Captain in the U.S. Army in 1977, she served at several military hospitals including the Walter Reed Medical Center. She came to Tuscaloosa in 1999 as Commander of the 75th Combat Support Hospital, and retired at the rank of Colonel. Dr. Stanton is the recipient of a number of military awards and honors, including the Legion of Merit.
During her time at CCN, Dr. Stanton celebrated much success, and was instrumental in the implementation of the school's graduate programs. She played a primary role in both the Joint Doctor of Nursing Practice program with UAH and UAB, and the Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators program in collaboration with UA's College of Education. "Her journey was not without challenges. For example, in March 2004, she was called to active duty to develop a nationwide case management model. At that time she was one of only five regional coordinators who developed and implemented this service. Not only did Dr. Stanton persevere over the challenges of balancing university service with military service as a reservist, she catapulted the College of Nursing forward since the very beginning of her time here," said Dr. Alice March, CCN faculty member. Her practice and research addresses three primary areas: case management, nurse veterans, and nursing practice and education. Dr. Stanton's expertise in these areas is demonstrated through her extensive body of scientific publications and contributions to books. She had more than 40 years of experience conducting large-scale, collaborative training and research projects in civilian and military health care systems. Dr. Stanton's most recent research focused on posttraumatic stress, depression, and other psychological disorders. She is recognized for developing a case management model to provide support for returning reservist soldiers that has been implemented nationwide. Described as an educator who empowered students to soar to new heights, Dr. Stanton made a powerful impact on nursing and nursing education at state, national, and international levels.