Experience and Interests

Teaching and Mentoring Experience

• RN to BSN Program, UW-Stevens Point (2017-present)
• Nursing faculty, Northcentral Technical College (1999-2017)

Research Interest

• Emotional intelligence in healthcare professionals
• Chronic care management
• Moral distress in healthcare
• Compassion fatigue

Professional Experience

• Nurse Captain, United States Air National Guard, Madison, Wis. (1999-2008)
• Nurse Case Manager, Ministry Home Health (1999-2001)
• Director of Health Services, Interim Healthcare (1998-2000)
• Home Health Nurse, Aspirus (1997-1999)
• Unit Nurse, Ministry Healthcare (1993-1997)

Involvement

Campus

• UWSP RN to BSN Advisory Board
• UWSP Clinical Placement Committee
• UWSP School of Health and Wellness Program Director Committee
• UWSP Nursing Club Adviser

Community

• Mid-State Technical College Nursing Advisory Board (2018-present)
• Nicolet Area Technical College Nursing Advisory Board (2018-present)
• Aspirus PAC Community Board Member (2017-present)
• Never Forgotten Honor Flight Volunteer (2018-present)
• Administrators for Nursing Education in Wisconsin Member (2012-present)
• BSN at Home Steering Committee Member (2018-present)

Fun Facts

Last book you read?

I live a Life Like Yours: A memoir by Jan Grue

Best piece of advice ever received?

Carpe Diem (Seize the day)

Favorite Quote?

“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken” – Oscar Wilde

A piece of advice to students pursuing education in your department

Inform yourself of the many different paths in nursing education. Take responsibility for the path that you select and be organized and regimented throughout your schooling to stay on your selected track. However, make sure you do not overload yourself. Schedule your classes so that you have time to breathe and enjoy life. Nursing school will change you, so make sure you are enjoying the ride.