Working with the older adult has been my passion for a long time. I value the stories that they share, and I thrive on the challenges that their health care presents. My practice is as an independent consultant for long-term care. Two other areas of interest are ethics and spiritual care.
Community and Professional Interests
- American Heart Association (Go Red committee member)
- Tobacco Free Coalition
- Parish Nurse
- North Dakota Nurses Association (NDNA), member; Government Relations Committee
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Education
Ph.D. Higher Education (Educational Policy and Administration)
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
M.S. Adult Health Focus, Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification
University of Portland, Portland, OR
B.A. Nursing
Jamestown College, Jamestown, ND
Professional Memberships
Publications
- "To Heck with Grandpa: A Discussion of Elder Abuse"
- PreRN NCLEX Review Course, Educational Resource, Inc. Student Manual: contributor
- Nursing Drug Facts: Facts and Comparisons: Contributor
- Dissertation: "A Framework of Moral Reasoning for the Nurse Practitioner"
Graduate Courses Taught
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Common Health Problems
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