EDUCATION
2008 Doctor of Philosophy, College of Education (Educational
Leadership, Research, and Technology), Western Michigan
University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dissertation Study: Western Michigan University Essential novice nurse educator role
competencies and qualifications to teach in a pre-licensure registered nurse
education program. UMI #: 3316931
2000 Graduate Certificate, College of Education (Distance & On-line
Learning), University of California, Los Angeles, California
1990 Master of Science, Nursing Administration, Northern Michigan
University, Marquette, Michigan
Master Thesis: Northern Michigan University Critical care nurses perception of the
family’s impact on patients and staff: A national study.
1978 Bachelor of Arts, Nursing, College of Saint Scholastica, Duluth,
Minnesota
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION
2015 - 2020 Certified Nurse Educator: National League for Nursing
1985 - 2014 Registered Nurse, Licensed in Michigan
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
2010 - current Assistant Professor, College of Nursing: Concentration
Coordinator MSN CNS Adult – Gerontology and Education,
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2015 - current Adjunct Faculty Status, College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI