Year Started at Mercy College: 2000
Education
- PhD, Iowa State University (2013)
- MSN, University of Iowa (2005)
- BSN, Mercy College of Health Sciences (2003)
- Diploma, Mercy School of Nursing (1987)
Courses Regularly Taught
Clinical/Field Experience
- Medical Surgical - Urology, Nephrology, Surgical, Transplant, Trauma, Burns, Plastics, Reconstructive Surgery
- Clinical Leadership
- Higher Education Leadership
- Grant Management
- Program & Curriculum Development
Research Interests and Professional Projects
- English Language Learners in Healthcare Careers
- Pathways to Healthcare Careers - Iowa
- The Way Up - Developing Women Leaders to Enhance Iowa Higher Education
Recent Publications/Presentations
- 2015-Pathways to Healthcare Careers-Iowa (poster presenter), Mercy College of Health Sciences
- 2014-Pathways to Healthcare Careers-Iowa, Mercy College of Health Sciences
- 2013-Pahways to Healthcare Careers-Iowa, Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa;
- A Case Study of English Language Learners who have Successfully Completed a Healthcare Education Program (presenter), Mercy College of Health Sciences
- Mercy College of Health Sciences 10th Annual Research Symposium (poster co-presenter) - Pathways to Healthcare Careers – Iowa
Professional Memberships
- NLN-National League for Nursing
- AAACN-American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Mercy College of Health Sciences Alumni Association
Advice to Students
"When you change, you change the world." - Dave Vellinga, former President & CEO MercyOne - Des Moines
Balance in life can be elusive, yet so important. Remember to take care of you too!