It is rewarding for me to work with each student as she or he accomplishes a dream to reachout and make a difference in the lives of many many others: to achieve the nurturing and skills to become a nurse or to be a more holistic nurse. Shenandoah provides a nurturing environment for its community to accomplish these dreams.
Education
Ph.D in nursing policy and administration from George Mason University; MSN and BSN in nursing from the Medical College of Virgina; MSB in management from Troy State University. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified by ANCC. Licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Virginia.
Fields of Expertise
Clinical Specialist in Adult Health and Recovery Nursing; Pathophysiology; Healthcare Safety Issues; Health Systems and Management; Policy development
Professional Highlights
Continuing work with the American Nurses Association in recognizing quality and excellence in nursing service by active participation as an appraiser in the Magnet Nursing Services Recognition Program.
Active in District 12 Virginia Nurses Association, recently serving as District President. 2004-2006, I was the VNA Commissioner on Nursing Practice and was active in the Commonwealth. I was elected to the ANA Congress of Nursing Practice and Economics in June 2006 and will serve there until 2010, researching and developing policy that affects all nursing practice in the US.
Personal Highlights
Active in rural community service: Free Medical Clinic development and management Active member of local administrative zoning board of appeals. Enjoy traveling in Europe