Ester Ruiz
Emeritus Professor,
Emeritus College
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Phone: 602-496-0789
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NHI 304 PHOENIX, AZ 85004-3020
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Long Bio
Ester Ruiz, RN, PhD
Associate Professor
Education
- PhD - Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Counseling Psychology, 1994 - MS - Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Community Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing - BSN - Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Recent Publications
- McCarthy, M., Ruiz, E., Gale, B., Karam, C, & Moore, N. (2004). The meaning of health: Perspectives of older Anglo and Latino women. Health Care for Women International, 25(10), 950-969.
- Ruiz, E., & Mattson, S. (2003). Observation, self-efficacy, and anger: Latino children and domestic violence [Abstract 291]. Communicating Nursing Research Conference Proceedings, 36, 291. Western Institute of Nursing, April 2003.
- Rodriguez, E. R., & Mattson, S. (2002). Latino views of intimate partner violence: Culture and context. [Abstract 139]. Communicating Nursing Research Conference Proceedings, Western Institute of Nursing, 35, 139, April 2002.
- Rodriguez, E. R. (1999). Embarazadas y Maltratadas: Domestic violence in pregnant Latinas. JSRI Occasional Paper #44. East Lansing, MI: The Julian Samora Research Institute.
- Rodriguez, E. R., Gloria, A. M.,& Castillo, E. M. (2003). Psychotherapy with Latino and Latina clients: A psychosociocultural approach. In P. S. Richards & T. Smith (Eds.), Practicing multiculturalism: internalizing and affirming diversity in counseling and psychology (pp.160-182). New York: Allyn and Bacon.
Research Interests
Depression, domestic violence, hate crimes
Current/Recent Grants and Projects
- Gender, Violence & HIV Prevention Among Mexican Male Batterers submitted to National Institute of Health for $405,174. (Co-Investigator with F.Castro/Y. Katsulis as PI), 2006.
- Development of Children’s Self-Efficacy for Anger Management Scale. Submitted to Dean’s Grant, Arizona State University for $25,000. (Principal Investigator), 2005.
- Enermeras En Escalera (E3). (Consultant with M. Eschelman as PI). Funded by the Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration. Total Costs: $457,000 from 7/1/2005 through 6/30/2008.
Honors/Awards
- 2006 - Anna Shannon Mentorship Award, Western Institute of Nursing
- 2005 - Outstanding Mentor Award, Global Healthcare Organization
- 2005 - Nursing Legend, Colleagues in Caring, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association
Publications
- Ester Ruiz, S. Mattson. Intimate Partner Violence in the Latino Community: Effects on Children. Health Care for Women International (2005).
- Ester Ruiz, M. McCarthy, B. Gale, C. Karam, N. Moore. The Meaning of Health: Perspectives of Older Anglo and Latino Women. Health Care for Women International (2004).
- Ruiz, Ester, Mattson, S. Observation, Self-Efficacy, and Anger: Latino Children and Domestic Violence [Abstract 291]. Western Institute of Nursing Communicating Nursing Research Conference Proceedings (2003).
- Ruiz, Ester L. Psychotherapy with Latino and Latina Clients: A Psychosociocultural Approach. Practicing Multiculturalism: Internalizing and Affirming Diversity in Counseling and Psychology (2003).
- Ruiz, Ester, Mattson, S. Latino Views of Intimate Partner Violence: Culture and Context [Abstract 139]. Western Institute of Nursing Communicating Nursing Research Conference Proceedings (2002).
- Ruiz, Ester, Gloria, A. Counseling Latino University Students: Psychosociocultural Issues for Consideration. Journal of Counseling and Development (2000).
- Ruiz, Ester, Mattson, S. Cultural Norms Influencing Violence in the Immigrant Latino Community [Abstract]. Western Institute of Nursing Communicating Nursing Research Conference Proceedings (2000).
Research Activity
- Melnyk,Bernadette Mazurek*, Guthery,Ann Marie, Noyes,Nancy S, Rice,Michael John, Ruiz,Ester L, Shea,Kimberly Denise. KySS Fellowship for NPs in Underserved US: Improving Child Teen Mental Health. HHS-HRSA(7/1/2008 - 6/30/2012).
- Campesino Flenniken,Maur*, Ruiz,Ester L, Saenz,Delia S, Uriri-Glover,Johannah L. An Exploration of Perceived Racial/Ethnic Discrimination in Cancer Care Delivery. HHS-NIH-NCI(8/1/2007 - 7/31/2010).
Presentations
- Ruiz, Ester. Who Am I and Where Do I Belong: Self-Identity and the Experience of Belonging in People with Psychiatric Disabilities. International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses, 2005 Conference (Apr 2005).
- Ruiz, Ester. Cultural Norms and Domestic Violence among Latinos. International Council of Women’s Health (Jun 2001).
- Ruiz, Ester. Cultural Norms Influencing Violence in the Immigrant Latino Community. Annual WIN Conference (Apr 2001).
- Ruiz, Ester, Mattson, S. The Meaning of Partner Abuse for Women of Mexican Descent. 10th International Nursing Conference Ending Violence against Women (Jun 2000).
- Ruiz, Ester. Cultural Diversity: Myths and Realities. Arizona Superior Court, Conciliation Services Annual Conference
- Ruiz, Ester. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Desorden de Hiperactividad.
- Ruiz, Ester. Latino Health Issues. NUR554 Population Based Health Care
- Ruiz, Ester. The Latino Perspective. NUR441 Community Health
- Ruiz, Ester. Culture and Aging: From Practice to Care. Arizona Geriatric Society 19th Fall Symposium
- Ruiz, Ester. Mentoring: The Path with Heart. Mentors Appreciation Night
- Ruiz, Ester. The Meaning of Change. NUR691 Philosophy of Science
- Ruiz, Ester. Mental Health Issues Among Latinos.
- Ruiz, Ester. Nursing Students and Community Nurses. Mentoring Workshop for ASU Hispanic
- Ruiz, Ester. Predictors of Change in the SF-12 in Adults Receiving Behavioral Health Services. SAMHSA Annual Conference
- Ruiz, Ester. Communicating with Spanish Speaking Patients. ASU, College of Nursing, Continuing Education Program
- Ruiz, Ester. La Salud Latina.
- Ruiz, Ester. Latino Culture: Outlook on Health. NUR562: Family Nurse Practitioner Program
- Ruiz, Ester. Latino Views of Intimate Parnter Violence: Culture and Context. Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference
- Ruiz, Ester. Anxiety and Depression.
- Ruiz, Ester. Domestic Violence Among Latinos. CSS331 Policy in Chicano Settings
- Ruiz, Ester. Latino Health for Indigenous Teachers (Indigenous Teachers from Chiapas and Michoacan, Mexico).
- Ruiz, Ester. Latino Health Issues.
- Ruiz, Ester. Who Am I and Where Do I Belong? A Nontraditional Application of Identity Theory, Culture and Acculturation Models to Psychiatric Disability. 17th Annual Seeds of Success Symposium
- Ruiz, Ester. Critical Cultural Competency in Mental Health. Cottonwood de Tucson, Annual Workshop
- Ruiz, Ester. La Salud Latina Annual Conference
- Ruiz, Ester. Anxiety and Depression among Elderly Freedom Plaza Adult Center.
- Ruiz, Ester. Curandermismo and Shamanism as Alternative Healing Systems. HRC230: Culture and Health
- Ruiz, Ester. Health Disparities among Women. Arizona Public Health Conference
- Ruiz, Ester. Latino Men and Women’s Views on Intimate Partner Violence and its Effect on Children. Sigma Theta Tau International, 37th Bienial Conference
- Ruiz, Ester. Observation, Self-Efficacy, and Anger: Latino Children and Domestic Violence. Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference
- Ruiz, Ester. Latinos: Disparities, Health and Language.
- Ruiz, Ester. Attachment and Attachment Disorders. Arizona Migrant Head Start Programs Annual Meeting
- Ruiz, Ester. Attachment Disorders. Chicanos Por La Causa Staff Development
- Ruiz, Ester. Domestic Violence in Mexican Women. Chicanos Por La Causa Staff Development
- Ruiz, Ester. Healthcare for Underserved Populations. Arizona Epileptic Foundation, Annual Advocacy Conference
- Ruiz, Ester. Mujeres Maltratadas: Domestic Violence in Mexican Women. Arizona Migrant Head Start Programs Annual Conference
Service
- Mesa Community College, Mentor/Grant Evaluator/Consultant (2008 - Present)
- Service Provider, DTC Health Center, Psychologist (2006 - Present)
- Dean’s Advisory Committee/Leadership Team, Member (2004 - Present)
- Personnel Advisory Committee, Member (2004 - Present)
- Nursing Students for Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, Faculty Advisor (2002 - Present)
- Parenting Skills Program, Consultant/Service Provider (1995 - Present)
- Psychiatric Nursing/Psychology Standards Legal Firms, Consultant/Expert Witness (1994 - Present)
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses-Valle del Sol Chapter, Founder (1986 - Present)
- Faculty Assembly, Chair (2005 - 2007)
- Graduate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Program, Specialty Coordinator (2002 - 2007)
- Outreach to Students and Mental Health Services and Education, Member (2007)
- Pathways to Success Council, Member (2005 - 2006)
- Childhood Trauma Maricopa Adult Probation Literacy Program, Workshop Presenter (2006)
- DNS Minority Advisory Committee, Member (2005)
- College of Nursing Southwest Borderlands Appointment Committee, Chair (2003 - 2004)
- Doctor of Nursing Science Implementation Task Force, Member (2003 - 2004)
- Faculty Appointment and Search Committee, Co-Chair (2002 - 2004)
- Bilingual Nursing Program South Mountain Community College, Mentor (2004)
- Faculty Assembly, Chair Elect (2004)
- Pathophysiology Task Force, Member (2002 - 2003)
- University Borderlands Health Initiative, Member (2001 - 2003)
- Self-Study Task Forcefor Certification, Member (2000 - 2003)
- Desert Hills High School, Faculty Ambassador (2003)
- El Día de la Mujer Health Fair, Depression Screener (2002)
- Holy Trinity Church Health Fair, Depression Screener (2002)
- People of Color Health Fair, Depression Screener (2002)
- Crockett Elementary School Health Fair, Health Advisor (2001)
- Día del Campesino Health Fair, Depression Screener (2000)