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Melissa has a heart for teaching, and she goes above and beyond to serve her students and ensure get the most out of her classes. She is committed to helping students develop into their full potential, providing experiences tailored to students’ individual interests and specialties. She always has a positive attitude and conveys that in her feedback. Even in her criticisms, she builds students up so they can continue to grow. She cares about her students, and it’s abundantly clear in the extra time she is willing to invest in their education.
Maggie Faber brings light to each day students meet with her. She is always ready to help, and students appreciate the compassion she shows, especially amid the challenges of learning in the pandemic. She has stepped in to assist other faculty members, temporarily teaching their classes and even reading the homework assignments alongside students to ensure they received continuity in their coursework. She is often teaching in the simulation and skills labs. Maggie creates a personal relationship with students and is invested in the success of their academic and professional careers. The faculty advisor for the Student Nurses Association, Maggie is committed to growing the next generation of nurses.
Loren Kelly leads students with a true passion for the community and public health material she teaches. She puts her whole heart into her work, always making time for students to share in class and meet one-on-one. Student engagement brings her genuine joy, and she constantly connects students with opportunities to get involved in community health. Loren is fostering compassionate, conscientious future nurses in her classrooms.
Jennifer has so much to give her students, and it shines through in the way that she teaches and interacts with them. She guides them through clinical rotations with respect and care, always making space to debrief the challenges of the day and pushing them to grow through the nerves of their first rotations. Her students appreciate her adaptability, whether it is adjusting to virtual classes or working with a student’s specific needs. She is a role model of how to provide collaborative care, working with students and hospital staff to help deliver the best care for patients.
Karin works tirelessly to be available for students with questions or who required in-person instruction. Described as a caring and compassionate nurse and educator, she takes an active effort to adapt planned content to be interesting and well fitted to her students' needs. She often stays after class if needed and often comes in early. In addition, Karin tries to find ways to improve the program and ensure equal treatment of all her students. She is open to hearing new ideas and helps guide students in ways that help keep education and quality of nursing care at the center of all her teachings.
Karen is a caring and supportive faculty member and has patience for each person she teaches. She always has a smile or a laugh to cheer you up and constantly supports students during hard times. Karen makes it her mission to make learning fun. She builds trust and confidence in her nursing students, always encouraging them to excel.
Whitny’s students admire her as a do-it-all teacher. As a current DNP student herself, she is intimately in touch with the challenges and frustrations graduate students face. This allows her to thoughtfully craft her lectures and class sessions, even bringing in external lecturers to address specialties outside of her area of expertise. Students say she is adaptable and flexible, and willing to work with students wherever they are and within their schedules. Her clinical knowledge, expertise and humor are always appreciated! She has precepted a wide variety of nursing and medical students in the clinical setting throughout her nursing and advanced practice careers. She particularly enjoys working with students from non-traditional backgrounds.
Tamara inspires her students, instilling in them the confidence to do what they thought they couldn’t. Throughout the challenges of virtual learning, during the pandemic, she was caring, patient and flexible with students. Her feedback allows students to expand their perspectives and approach problems and projects in new ways, making them more well-rounded students. She also works to build collaborative relationships for students, connecting them to community partners and colleagues to help develop professional relationships. Retired from the Air Force, Tamara brings her expertise of caring for families, maternal and children’s health to the classroom.
Director of Alumni Relations
Marlena Bermel, MBA
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