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Connelly, Liane, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNAA, BC, COI
Professor 
Chair
Associate of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (Nursing Education)
PhD (C/I Higher Education) 1997.
Certification in Nursing Administration, Advanced (ANCC)
Certified Online Instructor (COI)

Consultation Areas

  • Leadership and Management 
  • Total Quality Management 
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Education of Adults/Older Adults 
  • Curriculum/Instruction 
  • Gerontology 
  • Health Care Systems 
  • Nursing Informatics 
  • Research 
  • Technology in Education 
Liane Connelly
E-mail: lconnell@fhsu.edu
Benjamin, Mary M, MSN, RN
Instructor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing Education

Consultation Areas

  • Medical/Surgical Nursing
  • Maternal Child Nursing
Mary Benjamin
E-mail: mmbenjamin@fhsu.edu
Doan, Jo Ann, MSN, BSN, RN,C, FF
Associate Professor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing (ANCC)
Master Instructor Denver II
Certification as CPR Instructor (American Heart Association)
Fuld Fellow in Rural Community Health Nursing

Consultation Areas

  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Physical Assessment
  • Medical/Surgical Nursing
  • Patient Education
  • In-Service Education: Denver II
  • Rural Health
Jo Ann Doan graphic
E-mail: jdoan@fhsu.edu
Groth, Billie S., MSN, RN 
Associate Professor 
Coordinator of Formative Nursing 
Diploma in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN Articulation)
Master of Science in Nursing (Maternal-Child)

Consultation Areas

  • Home Health
  • Medical/Surgical Nursing
  • Pediatrics
  • Ethics
Billie S. Groth graphic
E-mail: bgroth@fhsu.edu
Heimerman, Melanie L., BSN, RN 
Instructor 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Consultation Areas

  • Women's Health
  • Critical Care
  • Pediatrics
  • Post Anesthesia Care
Coming Soon!
E-mail: mlheimerman@fhsu.edu

Hober, Christine L., MSN, RN,C
Assistant Professor
Associate Degree in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (Education)
Certification as Medical Surgical Nurse (ANCC)
Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support Instructor

Consultation Areas

  • Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Nursing Care Plan Evaluation
  • Community Health
  • Pediatric Care
  • Adult Care

E-mail: chober@fhsu.edu

Insley, Carolyn, MS, MN, BSN, RN
Associate Professor,
Coordinator, Elderlinks Center of Western Kansas
Diploma in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in General Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
Master of Science (Education/Secondary Education)
Master of Nursing (Medical-Surgical)
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Master Instructor Denver II

Consultation Areas

  • Medical/Surgical Nursing
  • Post Anesthesia Care Nursing
  • Patient Education
  • Cesarean Birth Education
  • Health Assessment
  • Denver II Screening
  • Gerontology
"Carolyn Insley
E-mail: cinsley@fhsu.edu
Kells, Karolyn, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN 
Associate Professor 
Coordinator of Nursing Education Track 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (Medical-Surgical, Nurse Education) 
Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing)

Consultation Areas

  • Distance Education
  • Non-Profit Organizations for Rare Diseases
  • Morbid Obesity
  • Medical/Surgical Nursing
  • Blind or Deaf Clients
  • Perception
  • Rare Diseases
  • Nursing Education
  • Nursing Philosophy
  • Qualitative Research
  • Nursing Theory
Karolyn Kells graphic
E-mail:kkells@fhsu.edu

Koerner, Dianna K., MN, MS, BSN, RN 
Professor 
Coordinator of Recruitment/Advising
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Nursing (Nurse Education)
Master of Science (Guidance and Counseling)

Consultation Areas

  • Stress and Stress Reduction 
  • Techniques 
  • Medical Surgical Nursing 
  • AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases 
  • Human Sexuality/Sexual Dysfunction 
  • OSHA Guidleines 
  • Nursing Ethics 
  • Nursing Education Curriculum Development 
Dianna Koerner graphic
E-mail: dkoerner@fhsu.edu

Manry, Jenny, MSN, BSN, ARNP-FNP, BC,
Assistant Professor 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Nursing
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Certification in ANCC

Consultation Areas

  • Adult Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • Family Practice
  • Electronic Medical Records

E-mail: jamanry@fhsu.edu

Moore, Carol L., PhD, MN, BSN, RN 
Assistant Professor 
Coordinator of Baccalaureate Outreach Delivery
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Nursing
PhD in Education

Consultation Areas

  • Pharmacology 
  • Advanced Gerontology 
  • Advanced Health Assessment 
Carol L. Moore
E-mail: clmoore@fhsu.edu
Morgan, Mary L., PhD, BS, BSN, RN 
Professor 
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Doctor of Philosophy (Physiology)

Consultation Areas

  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Gerontology
Mary Morgan graphic
E-mail: mmorgan@fhsu.edu

Ochs, Dorothy, MSN, BSN, ARNP-FNP, BC
Assistant Professor 
Coordinator of Advanced Nursing
Coordinator of FNP program
Diploma in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (FNP) 
Certification as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner& Family Nurse Practitioner(KSBN) 

Consultation Areas

  • Family Practice 
  • Clinic Settings 
  • Long-Term Care
Dorothy Ochs
E-mail: dochs@fhsu.edu
Riffel, Kimberly (Kim), MSN, RN, CBE, ICCE, CD(DONA)  
Associate Professor 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing

Consultation Areas

  • Epidural Anesthesia
  • Breastfeeding
  • Childbirth Issues
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Parenting/Family Issues
"
E-mail: kriffel@fhsu.edu
Sander, Rebecca, MSN, BSN, RN, AOCN, CCM
Assistant Professor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
Community Health/Education
Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN)
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Consultation Areas

  • High Risk Nursing
  • Case Management
  • Oncology
  • Community Health
  • Medical/Surgical

E-mail: rsander@fhsu.edu
Sanko, Linda, MN, MS,BSN, RN,
Assistant Professor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Education
Master of Nursing
Associate of Arts

Consultation Areas

  • Education
  • Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Nursing Continuing Education
  • Articulation
Linda Sanko
E-mail: lksanko@fhsu.edu
Schmidt, Sally D., BSN, RN
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Quality and Advising
Coordinator of Integrative Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing

Consultation Areas

  • Mental Health
  • NursingPathophysiology
  • Theories of Nursing
  • Outcome Measures for Stroke Clinics
  • Genetics
Sally D. Schmidt graphic
E-mail: sschmidt@fhsu.edu
Sonntag, Anissa L., MSN, ARNP-FNP, BC
Assistant Professor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Certified Family Nurse Pratitioner

Consultation Areas

Anissa Sonntag
E-mail: alsonntag@fhsu.edu
Trible, Karen A., MS, MSN, BSN, RN, CPN
Assistant Professor 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science (Adult and Occupational Education)
Master of Science in Nursing

Consultation Areas

  • Adult and Pediatric Health Nursing
  • Clinical Experience, Adult and Pediatric
  • Philosophy & Research in Diabetes Education
  • High Risk Nursing
Karen A. Trible graphic
E-mail: ktrible@fhsu.edu
Ward Kathleen, MSN, BSN, RN 
Assistant Professor 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing Administration Education

Consultation Areas

  • OB/Postpartum/L & D
  • NICU
  • Education
  • Breastfedding Educator
Kathleen Ward
E-mail: krward@fhsu.edu

Weese, Brenda K., MSN(c), BSN, RN 
Instructor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing Education Candidate

Consultation Areas  

  • Clinical Nursing
  • Lab Coordinator
  • Patient Care
Brenda Weese
E-Mail: bkweese@fhsu.edu 

Willhaus, Janet, MSN(c), BSN, RN 
Program Specialist
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Master of Science in Nursing Education Candidate

Consultation Areas  

  • Clinical Nursing
  • Manikin Simulation
  • Patient Care
Janet Willlhaus
E-Mail: jwillhau@fhsu.edu 

Staff

Diehl, Elaine 
Administrative Specialist
Office of the Chair  
Stroup Hall 129
Department of Nursing 
785/628-4498 
E-mail: ediehl@fhsu.edu  

Education Office Employee   

  • Office Management for the Chair
    • Chair of Office Management Team
        • Budget/Endowment Accounts 
        • Webmaster 
Dechant, Joyce 
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Undergraduate Studies  
Stroup Hall 120B
Department of Nursing 
785/628-4256 
E-mail: jdechant@fhsu.edu
 

Ostrom, Lesley
Administrative Assistant, Graduate Nursing Studies   
Stroup Hall 120B
Department of Nursing 
785/628-4327 
E-mail: lostrom@fhsu.edu 

Lesley Ostrom

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