Experience

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  Aurora university

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2017

  Associate professor of nursing and simulation/lab coordinator

  Currently I an Associate Professor and am moving into the role of Simulation/Lab Coordinator for GWC & Allied Health for Pre-Licensure BSN Program at Aurora University. I recently moved out of my role as a Pre-Licensure Chair and back into a Course Coordinator role for our Principles of Nursing II, so I could get back to the classroom. I also teach NCLEX Review and have taught Principles of Nursing I and Advanced Med/Surg concepts.I Chaired of the Curriculum Committee for the School of Nursing from 2010- 2015. I have also been a Faculty Advisor for our School of Nursing wellness organization called AU Students for Wellness (AUSFW). I served on Faculty Senate for AU in 2012-2013.Prior to my full-time appointment at Aurora University, I taught Health Assessment in the RN-BSN program in the Spring of 2009 at Aurora University and in the summer of 2014 taught Dimensions of Professional Practice in the RN-BSN program. Show less

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  Osf healthcare

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2021

  Director of magnet program, professional development, practice, & research

  Establish and support a department of educators who focus on promoting professional growth and development.

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  Northwest community healthcare

  Oct 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Director, Nursing Professional Practice and Magnet Program

    Jan 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Director, Professional Nursing Practice and Magnet Program at Northwest Community Healthcare

    Oct 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Nursing Excellence Magnet Program Director

    Oct 2019 - Mar 2021
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  Northshore university healthsystem

  Sept 2021 - Jul 2023

  Senior director, nursing excellence & magnet
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  Endeavor health

  Jul 2023 - now

  • System VP Nursing Professional Practice, Development, Advancement, and Excellence

    May 2024 - now

  • AVP, System Nursing Excellence, Magnet, and Nursing Research

    Jul 2023 - Jul 2024