Clinical Expertise:

• Leadership/Administration
• OB Nursing (NCC Certification Inpatient Nursing)
• Adult Medical/Surgical Nursing Care

Research Interest:

• The Culture of Patient Safety [Non-funded research]: Conducted survey on the Culture of Patient Safety with 53% of clinical staff members at Athens-Limestone Hospital during UAH Master's Degree program preceptorship (Spring, 2007) with Patricia Moss, JD, RN; Chief Counsel Athens-Limestone Hospital.

Scholarly Activities:

• Teaching and Learning-What Differences Can Be Measured in Student Outcomes When Active Learning Strategies Are Employed in the Classroom vs. Traditional Learning Strategies?

Education:

• Currently enrolled in Post-Master's Certificate Program in Nursing Education at University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Nursing
• MSN, University of Alabama in Huntsville. Nursing: Leadership in Health Care Systems
• BSN, University of Phoenix, AZ. Nursing
• ASN, DeAnza College, Cupertino, CA. Nursing

Teaching Responsibilities:

• NUR 308L Nursing Care of Adults with Alterations in Health I: Clinical Instructor
• NUR 401L Nursing Care of Adults with Alterations in Health II: Clinical Instructor
• Faculty Advisor to Undergraduate students
• NUR 306 Ethical/Legal Aspects in Health Care: Course Manager
• NUR 403 Family Centered Parent-Infant Nursing: Clinical Instructor

Special Achievements/Awards/Honors:

• Special recognition from Provost Vistasp Karbhari (dated January 15, 2009) for outstanding student evaluations in NUR 401L-12.
• Member of Sigma Theta Tau International, Beta Phi Chapter, Honor Society of Nursing