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Infusion Nurse
University of New Mexico
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Tara Clark is an oncology nurse who moved to New Mexico last year to pursue an MSN in Nursing Education at the University of New Mexico (UNM). Originally from Iowa, she enjoys working at the Cancer Center full-time and learning about her new hometown after many years as a travel nurse. She finds purpose in travel, family, and lifelong learning. Her ability to engage students with their individual learning style has set her apart as a preceptor. Her greatest passion in nursing is the ability to empower patients through compassionate and accessible education, and hopes to instill that in her future students.
Unit-Based Educator
University of New Mexico
University Hospitals
Kelly Houlihan was born and raised in Idaho. She is married and has 3 daughters. She has been a nurse for 18 years and a unit-based educator for 7 ½ years. She loves teaching nurses/students, helping new graduated RNs through the onboarding process, and working on UNMH’s progressive care unit. She encourages her students to learn and to ask questions so they can become better nurses. She supports every student that she precepts and enjoys utilizing professional resources to help students learn new skills. When she is not working, she loves reading, camping, and spending time with her family.
Nurse Practitioner
University of New Mexico
University Hospitals
Neurosurgery Clinic
Elizabeth Rodgers provides a safe and supportive learning environment for students, which helps them develop the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in their future careers. Her passion for nursing and education inspires students to strive for excellence in their work and encourages them to explore the boundaries of what is possible in the field of nursing. She provides real-world examples and hands-on experience to ensure students are competent in their clinical skills and become well-rounded professionals who are prepared to take on leadership roles. She builds trusting relationships with students, creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
Director of Alumni Relations
Marlena Bermel, MBA
College of Nursing
1650 University Blvd, Office 3603
1 University of New Mexico