Bio
Hello, I jointed USI as a faculty member in Fall of 2012. I currently teach across all programs, Undergraduate nursing program, RN-BSN program, and Graduate program. My previous teaching experience includes teaching in Associate Degree Nursing Programs.
My clinical experience as an RN (of over 40 years) include Critical Care, Post Anesthesia, and ambulatory surgery post anesthesia. I maintain my nursing practice in the post anesthesia care unit of a local ambulatory surgery center.
Education
- DNP, Nursing, University of Southern Indiana
- Post-Master's Certificate, Nursing Education, University of Southern Indiana
- MSN, Nursing Leadership and Management, University of Southern Indiana
- BS, Nursing, Murray State University
- AS, Nursing, Hopkinsville Community College
Research Interests
- I have participated in a research study on Aromatherapy in the PACU of a local healthcare facility.
- Team planner for Veteran's Interprofessional Case Study
- Completed a study Students’ Perceptions of Wearing an Ostomy Appliance in 2014-2016
- Completed a study Students’ perception of Safety Concepts after a Perioperative Observation Experience in 2018-2019
Office Hours
- Monday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (HP 2045 or Virtual)
- Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (HP 2045 or Virtual)
- By Appointment
Courses
- NURS 333, Nursing Informatics
- NURS 492, Clinical Synthesis for RNs