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Biography

Narciso Quidley-Rodriguez is an assistant professor on the tenure-track at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University. He holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in history from California State University, Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. in nursing from the University of Miami. He is also a psychiatric-mental health registered nurse who has worked in acute crisis stabilization units providing care to people across the lifespan. His research interests include health disparities among the LGBTQIA+ community where he seeks ways to address these disparities and promote health equity.

Teaching

  • Dr. Quidley-Rodriguez teaches in the undergraduate nursing programs. He teaches courses in psychiatric-mental health nursing and nursing research. He has experience teaching small and large classes, synchronous and asynchronous courses, and in-person and online classes.

Grants Awarded

  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N. (PI). Project: Exploring PrEP Use among Minority Men who have Sex with Men Utilizing the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Model. Project Dates: 4/22-4/23. 

  • de Tantillo, L., & Quidley-Rodriguez, N. (Co-PI). Project: Exploring mindfulness-based stress reduction for graduate nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods inquiry. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Alumni Network Scholarship. Project Dates: 4/21-4/22. 

  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N. (PI). Sexual Decision Making among Men who Identify as Bears. Sigma Theta Tau Beta Tau Chapter, University of Miami. Project Dates: Project Dates: 02/17-2/18. 

Recent Publications

  • Valdez, B., Martinez, J., Quidley-Rodriguez, N., Salani, D., Provencio-Vasquez, E., & De Santis, J., (2022). Interventions for Hispanic/Latino Gay, Bisexual, and Men who have Sex with Men:  Critical Appraisal. Public Health Nursing. Advanced Online Edition doi: 10.1111/phn.13022
     
  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N. & De Santis, J. P. (2021). Sexual decision making among men who identify as bears: A grounded theory study. Sexuality Research and Social Policy. Advanced online publication

  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N. & de Tantillo, L. (2020). Preventing COVID-19 infection in mental health units: Recommendations for best practices. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 41(11), 969–975 doi: 10.1080/01612840.2020.18220646

  • De Santis, J.P., Quidley-Rodriguez, N., Mathurin, E.P., Martinez, J., Valdes, B., Leblanc, N.M., & Provencio-Vasquez, E. (2020).  Circumventing vs. guiding:  A grounded theory study of sexual negotiation among Hispanic men who have sex with men.  Journal of Social Service Research, 47(2), 167-180  doi:  10.1080/01488376.2020.1734711

  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N., & Gattamorta, K. (2019). Constructing interventions for Hispanic sexual minority youth. Journal of LGBT Youth, 16(3), 278-299. doi: 10.1080/19361653.2019.1573712

  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N., & De Santis, J.P. (2019). A concept analysis of Bear identity. Journal of Homosexuality. 66(1), 60-76. doi: 10.1080/00918369.2017.1392131

  • Gattamorta, K., Quidley-Rodriguez, N., & Salerno, J. (2018). Hispanic parental experiences of learning a child identifies as a sexual minority. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 15(2),  151-164. doi: 10.1080/1550428X.2018.1518740 
     
  • De Santis, J.P., Quidley-Rodriguez, N., Valdes, B., Alves, S.L., & Provencio-Vasquez, (2018). Contemplating co-occurring cultures:  A grounded theory study of sexual decision making among Hispanic men who have sex with men. Hispanic Health Care International. 16(2), 85-98. doi: 10.1177/1540415318790554

  • Gattamorta, K. & Quidley-Rodriguez, N. (2017). Coming out experiences of Hispanic sexual minority young adults in South Florida. Journal of Homosexuality. 65(6), 741-765. doi: 10.1080/00918369.2017.1364111 

  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N., & De Santis, J. P. (2016). Physical, psychosocial, and social health of men who identify as bears: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 25(23-24), 3484-3496. doi: 10.1111/jocn.13368
      
  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N., & De Santis, J. P. (2015). A literature review of health risks in the bear community, a gay subculture. American Journal of Men's Health. 11(6), 1673-1679. doi: 10.1177/1557988315624507
    Presentations
  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N., Edmonds, M., Morgan, H., & de Tantillo, L., (October, 2021). Impact of Mindfulness on Stress and PTSD among Graduate Nursing Students during COVID-19: Results from Qualitative Data. Poster Presentation at the Transcultural Nursing Society Conference. Albuquerque, NM

  • de Tantillo, L., Morgan, H., Edmonds, M., & Quidley-Rodriguez, N. (July, 2021). Exploring mindfulness education for graduate nursing students during COVID-19: A mixed methods inquiry. Poster Presentation at the Sigma Thera Tau International 32nd International Research Congress held virtually.
     
  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N. (June, 2021). Caring for Sexual and Gender Minorities Utilizing Mayeroff’s Caring Ingredients. Poster Presentation at the International Association of Caring Conference held virtually.
     
  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N. (September, 2020). Sexual Decision Making among Men who Identify as Bears. Poster Presentation at the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Conference held virtually.
     
  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N. & De Santis, J. (November, 2016). Sexual Decision Making among Hispanic MSM: Opportunities for HIV Prevention. Poster Presentation at the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Conference in Atlanta, GA.

  • Mathurin, E., De Santis, J., Quidley-Rodriguez, N., & Martinez, J. (November, 2016). Sexual Negotiation among Hispanic Men who have Sex with Men. Poster Presentation at the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Conference in Atlanta, GA.

  • Martinez, J., Quidley-Rodriguez, N., & De Santis, J. (November, 2016). Are Hispanic Men who have Sex with Men Interested in an HIV Prevention Intervention? Poster Presentation at the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Conference in Atlanta, GA.

  • Ferrer, L. & Quidley-Rodriguez, N. (September, 2016). Who’s Your Daddy? Oral Presentation at the Bridging Generations through Dialogue Conference, Miami, FL.
     
  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N. (September, 2016). Constructing Interventions for Hispanic Sexual Minority Youth and their Families. Oral presentation at the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Conference 34th Annual International Conference, St. Louis, MO.

  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N. & De Santis, J. (May, 2016). A Systematic Review of Physical, Psychosocial, and Social Health among Men who Identify as Bears. Poster presented at the National Hispanic Science Network 16th Annual International Conference, Palm Springs, CA.

  • Quidley-Rodriguez, N. (February, 2016). Sexual Decision Making and Negotiation among Bears. Oral presentation at the McKnight Doctoral FEF Mid-Year Research and Writing Conference 31st Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.

  • Rodriguez, N. (November, 2014). Bear Trap: Vulnerabilities in the Bear Community. Oral Presentation at the 15th Annual Women, Sexuality, and Gender Studies Association Conference in Miami, FL.

Honors/Awards

  • 2018 - Three Minute Thesis 3rd Place University of Miami

  • 2017 - Florida Nurses Association Book Scholarship

  • 2016 - Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Student Scholarship

  • 2013 - 2014 VITAS Compassionate Heart Award University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies

  • 2013 Robert Wood Johnson Scholarship
  • 2013 Helene Fuld Scholarship

Education