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Nursing Faculty and Staff
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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E-Mail: bkweese@fhsu.edu
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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
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E-Mail: jwillhau@fhsu.edu
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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
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Dechant, Joyce
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Undergraduate Studies
Stroup Hall 120B
Department of Nursing
785/628-4256
E-mail: jdechant@fhsu.edu
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Ostrom, Lesley
Administrative Assistant, Graduate Nursing Studies
Stroup Hall 120B
Department of Nursing
785/628-4327
E-mail: lostrom@fhsu.edu
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