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Education

DNP: Leadership: Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing Peoria, IL. 2019

MSN: Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing Peoria, IL. 2010

BSN: Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing Peoria, IL. 2007

ADN: Northland Pioneer College Show Low, AZ. 2004

Biography

Obtained an associate degree in nursing in Arizona, and moved back to Peoria to begin practice. Worked as a bedside nurse in orthopedics and case management. Enjoyed working with the students during clinical on the orthopedic unit, and was encouraged to return to school in order to obtain a Masters Degree and teach students. Worked as a professor in an undergraduate program for 11 years, and joined °®¶¹´«Ã½ÊÓƵ in 2021 in the Graduate Program. I love my job and the Department of Nursing at °®¶¹´«Ã½ÊÓƵ!

Hobbies

Enjoy spending time with my family, attending sporting events (Detroit Lion Season Ticket Holder), concerts, travel and ghost hunting.

Teaching

• Nursing Theory
• Healthcare Policy
• All 4 levels of the Seminar Courses

Philosophy

I love the ability to work with nursing students. Helping them realize the potential within themselves, and working with them to increase their knowledge, confidence and leadership. I want to help the students become nurses I want caring for myself and my family in the future!

Scholarship

Creation of a Tool to Enhance Communication between the Nurse and Student in the Clinical Setting.

Service

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Core Curriculum

Nursing Department

• Continuing Education
• Policy & Bylaws
• Vice-President Sigma Theta Tau Epsilon Epsilon Chapter

Community

• Can Shaker, Chillicothe St. Jude Run Team
• Volunteer, Brad Wallin Tournament
• Make-A-Wish: Peoria Area Regional Council Member
• Make-A-Wish: Wish Granter