In 2008, she took an adjunct position with Purdue Global (formerly Kaplan University) as a clinical instructor, becoming a full-time faculty member in 2016. Susan Kieffer oversees the operations and faculty of the RN-to-BSN program and has recently facilitated the revision, modularization, and conversion of 13 courses into the University’s competency-based education program. Melissa Burdi became dean and vice president of the Purdue University Global School of Nursing in 2020. I am so thankful to have had this opportunity to have this class with you. PhD Indiana University MS University of Wisconsin BSN Purdue University Diploma Uniontown Hospital School of Nursing Biography. Education of the professional nurse is enriched by a diverse faculty who have clinical expertise and scholarly achievement by participation in continuing education and in professional nursing organizations. In this role, she oversees curriculum development as a course lead, including modularized curriculum and competency-based programs, and also participates in faculty governance. She serves as co-chair of the PLBSN faculty curriculum committee. Renee Shell has over 23 years experience as a family nurse practitioner (FNP) and has an extensive background in graduate nursing education. Education: MSN, Kaplan University (now Purdue University Global); Graduate Certificate, Kaplan University (now Purdue University Global); BSN, Nova Southeastern University; BS, University of Florida, Certifications: Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE). Education: MSN, University of Phoenix; BS, University of Iowa, Memberships: National League of Nursing, Organization for Associate Degree Nursing. Certifications: American Nurses Credentialing Center, Medical Surgical Certified, Basic Life Support Instructor Certified, Honors and Achievements: Clinical Ladder Four, Research Interests: Cultural awareness and influences on health. She serves as the course lead for transcultural nursing as well as ambulatory care nursing, and teaches the courses in leadership and management and health assessment.. Catherine Black is a full-time faculty member in the ADN program at Purdue Global, where she teaches various courses focusing on fundamentals of nursing and medical surgical nursing as well as pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology. Page has a passion for higher education and believes the impact higher education can have on a student's life and the lives of others is whole and unparalleled. Adelman, Deborah PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Education: PhD, Mercer University Georgia Baptist College of Nursing; MSN, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing; BSN, Edgewood College, Research Interests: Management of long-term chronic disease related to Type 2 Diabetes. Chickering was a clinical coordinator for 13 years and acted as an interim manager for one year. She currently teaches courses in the nurse practitioner program and is a member of the School of Nursing's Academic Policies Committee. *STAT 301 , SOC 38200 , SOC 58100, Methods of Social Research II (3) , STAT 50100, Experimental Statistics I (3) , STAT 51100, Statistical Methods (3) , PSY 50000 , or course deemed completed by the School of Nursing Admissions Committee. Our faculty lead research dedicated to advancing evidence-based care and provide transformative learning opportunities for students. December 8, 2020 . Lisa Hopp, dean of PNW’s College of Nursing, offers a welcome to our community of learning. Her responsibilities include facilitating effective delivery of curricula in the graduate nursing program, primarily in the clinical courses. Education: DNP, Medical College of Georgia; MS, Troy State University; BSN, Columbus State University; ASN, Columbus State University, Publications: Nurse Educator, Creative Nursing, Perspectives in Learning, Certifications: Family Nurse Practitioner (AACN), Certified Nurse Educator (NLN), Research Interests: Online learning, student engagement, and educational technology, and compassion fatigue in nurse educators, Bonnie Fuller teaches in the nurse educator concentration of the Master of Science in Nursing program in the School of Nursing. We will evaluate your JST and civilian transcript for credit and determine the most efficient path to your chosen degree. McDonald has authored several publications and a book chapter on nursing education. Laura Shenkman began her career at Purdue Global (formerly Kaplan University) in 2009 as an adjunct nursing professor teaching didactic and clinical courses and acting as a course lead. Phone: 765.494.8131 Fax: 765.494.0781 Email: andrisao@purdue.edu Originally from northwestern Arizona, she has traveled the world as a missionary and ethnographic researcher. Westville Campus 1401 S. U.S. 421 Westville, IN 46391 (219) 785-5200 (855) 608-4600. Her main experience was in the intensive care unit and emergency room. She currently teaches several classes for the ADN program. At Purdue Global, she serves as the course lead faculty member for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing directed studies course and teaches many other courses in the curriculum. She is a former chair and current member of the Academic Policies Committee. Westville Mahlan is a licensed registered nurse whose career includes practice and professional certifications in oncology and faith community nursing. Julie Grissom has clinical expertise in the areas of emergency nursing, critical care, adult coronary, and trauma. General Policies. College of Veterinary Medicine ... Veterinary Nursing Program. She teaches pharmacology for nursing and medical/surgical courses. She teaches in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program; other responsibilities include curriculum review, course lead duties, and service on the Academic Policies Committee. Purdue University. brow1997@purdue.edu. The Purdue University School of Nursing curriculum provides each student with a firm foundation in the liberal arts, supportive sciences, and professional education. Education: MS, Grand Canyon University; BS, Plymouth State University, Honors and Achievements: Recognized by former White House Chief of Staff, Andrew Card, for excellence in educational commitment, Memberships: Several Chamber of Commerce memberships and health care associations throughout New England. Metayer also practiced at a local hospital in acute inpatient physical rehab for 10 years. Riecke currently teaches courses in adult health theory and clinical, adult health lab, and capstone lab. Education: DNP, University of Michigan; MSN, Wayne State University; PGC, South University; BSN, Oakland University, Certifications: AANC: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, AANC: Family Nurse Practitioner, ACLS, BLS, Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS), Honors and Achievements: 2020 STTI Experienced Academic Leadership Participant; 2018 Nightingale Excellence in Nursing nominee; 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award (South University); 2014 Nurse Practitioner of the Year (St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital), Research Interests: Integrating virtual reality experiences for skills labs for graduate and undergraduate students, developing orientation and support mechanisms of new nursing faculty, the use of technology in distance learning to promote robust experiences, increasing skills acquisition and persistence. To receive the Purdue Global Program Guide, including associated career paths, please select an area of study. Manning is an elected member of Faculty Senate and member of the Waiver Committee at Purdue Global. Burdi has served as the national director of academic operations at Chamberlain University, where she was responsible for providing leadership to university-wide operational quality initiatives as well as day-to-day oversight of all online post-licensure and graduate program operations. Purdue e-Pubs. Her dissertation focuses on job satisfaction and emotional intelligence among online nursing faculty. PDF. This faculty-led exchange program was developed through a partnership between Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Rakuno Gakuen University College of Veterinary Medicine. Education: RN, University of Nebraska Medical Center; MS, Kaplan University (now Purdue University Global), Certifications: Orthopaedic nursing (National Association of Orthopaedic Nursing), Honors and Achievements: Faculty of the Term Award, Customer Service Awards, Kaplan Way Student Success Award. He enjoys seeing students reach their fullest potential. Important Resources. She has also developed policies and procedures and worked closely with community and statewide primary care providers and policymakers. Her dissertation study focused on the use of the nursing process to address the economic lives of the Roma of Transylvania, Romania, an area where she and her family spent 3 years as missionaries. She has taught courses in online and traditional nursing programs for 10 years including pediatrics, maternal-child, adult health, community health, geriatrics, family practice, advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, and nurse practitioner clinical. As the dean of Purdue Global’s School of Nursing, I lead faculty who are committed to educating nurses to deliver health care that is evidence-based, safe, and sensitive to the culture of the patient, family, and community at large. Education: EdD, East Tennessee State University. In this role, he seeks out and maintains clinical and educational partnerships with health care organizations and systems throughout the state to solve the partner’s training and educational needs while also ensuring their employees are receiving the highest quality training at the most affordable cost. 866-522-7747 Purdue University Northwest > College of Nursing > Faculty-Staff. Prior to joining Purdue Global, Bivens was a faculty member for LPN, RN, and RN-to-BSN programs and also served as coordinator for a high-fidelity simulation center in a face-to-face associate’s in nursing (ADN) program. Purdue University is a Public institution with a campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. The college also is home to such pioneers as Amelia Earhart and seven National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipients, as well as 25 past and present National Academy of Engineering members. Throughout her career in nursing education, she has participated in and led initiatives and committees for curriculum and program development, evaluation, and accreditation. Education: MS, BS, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Certifications: Certified as a 7 Habits of Highly Effective People provider, Publications: The Ethical Impact of Longevity in Competitive Sports, Honors and Achievements: Immediate Impact Award, Eaton Corporation; Team Player of the Year and Excellence in Revenue Award, American Heart Association, Memberships: Business and Professional Women. Strategies for embedding population health concepts into nursing education, Kasey Jordan, Saria Lofton, and Elizabeth Richards. She has previously taught a variety of courses in the University’s undergraduate nursing and medical assisting programs. Angela Owens joined Purdue Global in April 2019. Anderson, Diane DNP, Chatham University. Her 31-year career in maternal-child nursing includes work in the hospital, community, office, and academic settings. Shenkman’s current clinical practice is at the Pender County Health Department in rural North Carolina where she provides primary care and oversees three school based health centers using telemedicine. The Purdue University Northwest College of Nursing requires that all students and faculty members strictly follow universal/standard precautions at all times in the clinical setting. Tina Eslinger-Vaughn currently teaches in the online Master of Science in Nursing program, including specialty courses in the nurse educator track. At Purdue Global, Sheila Rucki is a full-time faculty member in the RN-to-BSN program, subject matter expert for pediatric nursing, and course lead. In addition to Purdue Global's general requirements, you must complete a criminal background check, as required by applicable federal and/or state regulatory agencies. Education: MSN, Western Governors University. Education: MSN, Kaplan University (now Purdue University Global); BSN, Kaplan University (now Purdue University Global); AAS, Prairie State College; ASN, Prairie State College, Publications: Using a Telephone Call to Increase Social Presence in Online Classes, Certifications: Certified Nurse Care Manager (American Board of Managed Care Nursing. Apply Now >, Current Students My focus areas are on a) the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), b) active learning in clinical/post conference, c) simulation in mental health, and d) service learning and diversity. She is a subject matter expert for the nurse educator track and currently chairs multiple committees in service to the University, profession, and public and works as a nurse consultant. Glenna Chickering teaches classes in the School of Nursing. Holian has served on the scholarship committee for the Iowa League of Nursing and became the member director in 2014. Process Evaluation of an Email-based Walking Program with Extension Educators, Elizabeth … Elizabeth Frander has been with Purdue Global (formerly Kaplan University) since 2011. Menu. Deborah Adelman has been a nurse educator and professor of nursing for 26 years. She also serves on several University committees. Having a continued desire to learn and excel in the profession, particularly in the area of healthcare quality improvement, she returned to school and earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Vanderbilt University in 2020, with a major in Executive Leadership. A student’s failure to adhere to standard precautions may result in inability to satisfy the practicum requirements. Elaina Mahlan began teaching for the School of Nursing in 2011. She continues her nursing practice in a community health setting. She has taught a variety of clinicals, labs, and didactic classes in addition to participating in curriculum revision in the nursing courses. She was faculty for 5 years before transitioning to nursing administration, serving as both director of nursing and associate dean of campus nursing. She then worked as adjunct faculty for IU Health under a collaborative effort with the IU School of Nursing while completing a post masters certificate as a Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist. Her previous experience includes 18 years as a medical-surgical nurse. What her students say: You are by far the most inspiring instructor I have ever met (and Purdue has some of the best out there). Education: PhD, William Carey University; DNP, University of South Alabama; MSN, Samford University; BSN, University of Alabama; BS, Samford University. Manning is an RN in the state of Iowa and has worked in both the hospital and clinic setting. He started his clinical career with a diploma in nursing and his academic career at Upsala College earning a degree in psychology, followed by studies at the Tulane University School of Tropical Medicine. Metayer formerly practiced in liaison work and admissions coordinating for a large Maine-based long-term care network. She eventually became an officer in the United States Army Nursing Corps. The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine recognizes three faculty members on the occasion of their retirement this year. Megan Bivens is a full-time faculty member for the RN-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Previously, Dutler spent the beginning of her nursing career in long-term care, where she eventually was the director of nursing. She also periodically works as a nurse consultant for a small assisted living facility educating staff and ensuring they provide superior standards of care and effective treatment. She also did some adjunct clinical for a few terms. She taught as an adjunct instructor at several colleges before becoming a full-time faculty member at Purdue Global (formerly Kaplan University). Prior to joining Purdue Global, Vaughn has worked in a diversity of clinical settings with over 29 years in emergency care services. She has advised and led study abroad programs for nursing and health care students that promote awareness of cultural diversity in health care. Education: Masters of Nursing Education, Purdue Global; Masters of Public Administration, Drake University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Coe College; Registered Nurse, Iowa, Publications: State of Mental Health in Iowa, Certifications: Certified medical-surgical registered nurse, advanced cardiac life support, basic life support, Honors and Achievements: Sigma Theta Tau, PI Alpha Alpha, 100 Great Iowa Nurses, Memberships: Multiculturalism and diversity committee, American Nurses Association, Iowa Nurses Association, American Society of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Research Interests: Pediatric care, multiculturalism and diversity in higher education. She has served on numerous committees and has been part of five international medical mission trips. On behalf of the faculty and staff of the College of Nursing, I wish to welcome you to Purdue University Northwest. Melissa Burdi became dean and vice president of the Purdue University Global School of Nursing in 2020. Cynthia Turner is a faculty member in the School of Nursing graduate programs. She joined the faculty at Purdue University School of Nursing in 2016. She has held additional leadership and faculty positions in nursing education. Allen, Jessica MSN, Walden University. Shell currently teaches graduate nursing courses in the family nurse practitioner program at Purdue Global and is course lead. She boasts a diverse clinical background in health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care management, and health education. She spent 10 years overseas working with medical professionals in relation to U.S. medical customs and medical language as well as teaching English at a Korea university. Education: DHSc, Nova Southeastern University; MSN, Yale University, Honors and Achievements: Freeman Foundation Nurse Scholar Award, Research Interests: Health literacy, depression and health issues of uninsured adults. She is in the research phase of her doctorate degree and is studying ways to enhance nursing faculty retention. Gibson’s past clinical practice was in cardiopulmonary and medical-surgical nursing. Prior to joining Purdue Global, Baumfalk worked in an acute care hospital for 19 years, in numerous capacities from bedside nurse to preceptor and clinical care coordinator. Nursing Diploma, St. Elizabeth School of Nursing. The recognition is given to nursing programs that demonstrate sustained excellence in faculty development, nursing education research, and in student learning and professional development. In this section Announcements; COVID-19; Faculty Profiles; News Articles; News Releases; Student Profiles; View All; Faculty-Staff. Her publications include professional career development resources for Nurses Without Borders, LinkedIn, eLearners, and the Journal of Christian Nursing. Barbara Loguda teaches various undergraduate nursing courses with a special emphasis on medical surgical and intensive care nursing; she uses a variety of teaching strategies to engage the adult learner. Our faculty lead research dedicated to advancing evidence-based care and provide transformative learning opportunities for students. She has been in academia for the past 12 years with the past 6 years in leadership. She facilitates the skills labs for courses she teaches and supervises students in the clinical setting. BSN, St. Joseph’s College. In addition, she assists in numerous labs for nursing students of all levels. Purdue Global's nursing school has helped thousands of working adults advance their careers with our comprehensive online nursing programs. MS, Purdue University, Mental Health Counseling. Turner has 30 years of nursing experience, including 12 years as a nurse practitioner. Tomeka Royster is a full-time faculty member in the graduate nursing program and has taught in the BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. Each flexible program is taught by experienced practitioners and designed for working nurses who manage jobs and families. Search catalog Submit search. Her prior work experiences in practice includes neuro/surgical/trauma intensive care nursing in a level 1 trauma center for 7 years and multiple university instructor roles. Site Map, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Danielle Moore was a clinical instructor for nursing for 6 years before moving into didactic education. 494-4025. adams417@purdue.edu She also been an integral part of various faculty initiatives including curriculum and policy development, course revisions, and preparation for CCNE accreditation. She is currently the family nurse practitioner program lead. 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