Education
Ph.D Nursing, University of California Los Angeles, 2015
Biography
My teaching journey began in 2015 in the Nursing Department at California State University Channel Islands. I am the ADN/RN to BSN Program Director for Track II and course lead instructor for Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice. Through the years, I have had the pleasure of seeing numerous students pass my courses, graduate, and begin their nursing career. I serve on committees at the Department, University and Community levels and my research trajectory is on clinical learning and clinical teaching among students and preceptors in the dedicated education unit at the hospital.
I am a graduate of University of California Los Angeles, School of Nursing where I received my PhD. Shortly after earning an Associate Degree in Nursing at Dutchess Community College in New York, I decided to pursue higher education and received a Bachelor of Science Degree at State University of New York. My quest for Nursing Education continued while attending California State University Los Angeles where I graduated with a Master’s Degree specializing in Nursing Education, and was selected as a scholar for the Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program.
Since 2005 my experience working with acute cardiac patients has greatly informed my teaching practices. My greatest satisfaction has been seeing patients return to quality lives after making lifestyle behavioral changes and receiving medical interventions.
My drive for teaching, service, and research stems from my passion to impact nursing education and improve patient outcomes. Ultimately, my goal is to help facilitate learning among students so that eventually they too can become successful in the nursing profession. Besides my professional life, I enjoy nature, sightseeing, and healthful living.
Representative Courses Taught
- NRS 300 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice
- NRS 301 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice Lab
- NRS 350 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice