Having experienced nursing in rural and urban settings specializing in intensive care and geriatrics I began teaching nursing. Over the years I have come to love graduate education, particularly teaching nurses to become nurse educators. I teach core courses in the nursing graduate program which includes teaching online courses as well as those in the classroom.
Community and Professional Interests
On Servant Leadership . . .
The Benedictine values are the basis for my understanding of servant leadership within nursing. The model of Jesus washing the feet of the disciples is best followed by living the values of respect for all people, a sense of welcoming others into our lives, the creation of a sense of community and a deep desire to serve. Servant leadership is our hallmark in living the mission of the University of Mary.
Education
D.N.Sc.–Nursing Education
The Catholic University of America,
Washington DC
M.S.N.-Nursing
University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
B.S.N.-Nursing
University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
Professional Memberships
Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing
Publications
Stressors and Coping Skills of Older Rural Women, Rural Nursing ed. Bushe
Stressors of Older Rural Women Midwest Alliance
Graduate Courses Taught
- Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
- Critique and Design of Research
- Teaching Strategies
- Decision Making and Information Management
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