Nursing Faculty/Staff Directory

• MSN, Clarke University
• BSN, University of Iowa

Areas of work:
I have worked in a variety of medical-surgical areas, transplant surgery, oncology, same-day surgery, and outpatient clinic areas. I also worked as a nursing supervisor and clinical administrator manager along with being a nursing educator. Areas of research interest include active learning strategies in the clinical setting, and the role of the nurse in the healthcare of the LGBTQ community.

Something personal:
I love being outside, hiking, biking, canoeing, and traveling to National Parks with my family. I enjoy taking pictures and have won some awards, in the past, for pictures I have taken related to healthcare and nature. I am a dog lover and have a golden doodle Louie.

• PhD, Villanova University
• MSN, University of Iowa
• BSN, Clarke University

Areas of work:
I have worked for over 30 years in many different healthcare settings. My clinical practice includes inpatient experience in a rural critical access hospital, as well as in urban obstetric units. I have also worked in a variety of community-based settings including a county public health agency where my practice included service to children, the elderly, and those with brain health issues. I also served as the administrator of a school-based youth services program, and the director of a hospital-based home health and hospice program.

Research Interest:
My areas of research interest are social determinants of health in primary care settings and support for clinical adjunct nursing faculty.

Something personal:
I am blessed to have been married to my husband, Dave, for over 40 years. We have four kids and 4 grandkids. I love to read, play volleyball and golf, listen to live music, spend time with family and spoil those beautiful grandbabies of mine!

• MSN, Clarke University
• BSN, Clarke University
• Associate in Nursing, Iowa Methodist

Areas of Work:
I have worked for over 28 years in a variety of settings. I started my career in cardio/pulmonary nursing. I then moved to critical care nursing, floating between ICU and cardiac unit. I have been in a rural setting for over 20 years now and in academia for over 10 years.

Research Interest:
I am interested in clinical and simulation settings. I have researched simulation and hope to get my certification in simulation. I also have studied and am certified in medical/surgical nursing.

Something personal:
I have been married to my husband for 27 years and we have 4 beautiful daughters. I am very committed to my family, community, and church. I keep busy outside of work attending all the sports and fine art events that my children are in. I also volunteer in my community and church.

• MM, University of Dubuque
• BA, Clarke University

• MSN, Walden University
• BSN, Valparaiso University

Areas of Work:
I have worked in 10 different states in acute adult healthcare settings for over 35 years. My areas of expertise include general medical/surgical and neuroscience and neurosurgery nursing. I currently still work at MercyOne Dubuque Health Care Center. I have worked in academia over the last 11 years.

Academia Interest:
I have a strong interest in debriefing for simulation. Simulation is a strong teaching tool and debriefing in meaningful ways enriches the learning experience. I also enjoy creating diverse teaching tools that include other disciplines across campus.

Personal:
I have three sons that have recently graduated from college or are still enjoying their college careers. I enjoy biking, hiking, golf, and flower gardening. I also enjoy antiquing and going to auctions. When we find the chance, my family and I enjoy adventurous vacationing.