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EDUCATION:
1986
Masters of Science,
S.D.S.U.,
Brookings, S.D.
Major area of study: Adult
Health.
Functional role preparation
in nursing education.
1976
Bachelor of Science,
S.D.S.U.,
Brookings,
S.D.
Major area of study: Nursing
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
Currently
Assistant Professor, Presentation
College,
Aberdeen,
SD.
BSN Program Director and
nursing faculty.
Responsible for
implementation and related activities of the BSN
curriculum, student advising, and long range planning.
Responsible for the Master
Plan of Evaluation (MPE) for the nursing department.
Teaching focus medical
surgical nursing courses, Leadership, Pharmacology,
Pathophysiology.
2001 - 2003
AD Nursing Coordinator,
Presentation College.
Responsible for advising
students, orientation of faculty, coordination of
curriculum implementation and related activities at a
number of sites for the SEED distance education project
and PCLC.
Teaching focus
medical/surgical nursing and Leadership.
1997-2001
Assistant Professor, Presentation
College,
Aberdeen,
S.D.
Responsible for
Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Health Promotion, Health
Assessment, Nursing Research in the baccalaureate
program.
Clinical
instructor for Community Health Nursing.
Work with implementation of
Helene Fuld Grant Scholarship Program.
1991-1997
Nursing Instructor,
S.D.S.U., Brookings,
S.D.
Taught various classes in
the RN Upward Mobility Program--Nursing Research, Health
Assessment, Tertiary Care, Leadership Roles.
Taught one graduate nursing
course.
1994-1996
Health Nurse at Northern State
University,
Aberdeen,
S.D.
Responsible for first
contact health needs of the student body at the
University.
1996-1997
Contracted for Health
Assessment class and Surgical clinical for Sisseton
Wahpeton Community College, ADN Program, Sisseton, S.D.
1989-1991
Critical Care Instructor,
Education Department, St. Luke’s Midland Regional
Medical Center, Aberdeen, S.D.
Responsible for program
development, implementation, instruction and evaluation
for RN continuing education.
Responsible for cardiac
patient education and outpatient support group.
Provided outreach education
to area schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and ambulance
service personnel.
1979-1989
Nursing Instructor,
Presentation
College,
Aberdeen, S.D.
Responsible for content in
cardiac, oncology, gyn, endocrine, acid-base, and fluid and
electrolyte balance on freshmen and sophomore level of the
AD program.
Clinical instructor in ICU,
geriatric and medical nursing.
1988
Contracted by Presentation College for
the development of Physical Assessment, Medical-Surgical
Nursing and Professionalism Courses for the baccalaureate
curriculum.
1986-1988
On campus coordinator for
Presentation College/McKennon LPN Upward Mobility Project.
Responsible for planning and
coordination of the curriculum delivery and learning
activities for the 51 students enrolled in the project.
Assisted with faculty interview,
selection, and orientation.
Planned and coordinated the
on-site graduation and pinning ceremony in
Sioux Falls, S.D.
1980-1985
Registered Nurse, St. Luke’s Midland
Regional
Medical
Center,
Aberdeen,
S.D.
On call status, staff nurse ICU
and Medical.
1979-1980
Registered Nurse,
Dakota
Midland
Hospital,
Aberdeen,
S.D.
Part time status, charge nurse
and staff nurse on ICU and Medical.
1976-1978
Registered
Nurse, Sioux
Valley
Hospital,
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Staff nurse and charge nurse
CCU.
COMMITTEE/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
MPE Committee Chair
Admission and Progression Committee
Advisory Board, College of the Ozarks
Nursing Program
Point of Distribution Planning Committee
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
1985
Sigma Theta Tau International Phi chapter
1985
Phi Kappa Phi - National University
Honor Society
1997
Presentation
College
Nursing Honor Society
2002
Sigma Theta Tau International
Rho Xi chapter
RESEARCH CONDUCTED:
1986
Comparison in the Degree of
Powerlessness as Perceived by the Diabetic Client and the
Primary Care Nurse
1986
Master’s Thesis:
Effects of a Support Group on Perceived Ease of Transition
of LPN to AND Student
1994
Nurses Attitudes toward the
Nursing Process
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