Doctor of Nursing Practice and certified ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) focus of Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist. Varied nursing background which includes Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Intensive Care (ICU), transport, Maternal-Infant, and higher education.
My research interests are in pharmacogenomics, cardiovascular health, hormonal replacement therapy and rural health. In 2020 I had the pleasure to work with tenure track faculty who were conducting a research study on pharmacogenomics, I completed my DNP project. The title of this project was the Impact of Pharmacogenomics on Prescriptive Practices in Rural Health.
Teaching
Teaching Overview
Current Teaching Assignments for 2024-2025: SON Graduate School FNP: In Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 I had the pleasure to teach in the Graduate School. Assignments included courses in the Nurse Educator (NE) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)program. FNP courses taught Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 included two practicum courses. NSG 622 Family Nursing Practicum III. This was their final practicum course. NE courses included Advanced Patho/Pharm I (NSG 516) & II (NSG 517) and Advanced Health Assessment (NSG 510). Patho/Pharm in particular is one of my interests and I was pleased to have this opportunity. I am slotted to teach Patho/Pharm again in Summer OAP II 2025 and Fall 2025. RN/BSN: NSG 484 Professional Nursing Capstone Fall 2024 NSG 482 Patho Pharm is one of my favorite courses and currently scheduled for Fall 2025 Prelicensure: NSG 426: Adult Health II clinical faculty. Location of assignment intensive care units and emergency departments. Taught in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
Current interests: Sincerely enjoy teaching in the Graduate school in both the FNP and NE programs. My goal is to continue to teach in both programs. As a practicing FNP, I wish to continue to work with patients in a rural health setting promoting wellness.