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