Amy Ackerson

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Education

• MSN, Missouri State University (2012)
• BSN, South Dakota State University (1998)

Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Teaching

• ALH 116 Medical Terminology

Professional experience

• National League for Nursing
• Missouri League for Nursing
• Missouri Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
• National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing

Presentations

• West Plains Rotary Presenter
• Poster Presentation - Development of Simulation Scenarios for Use in Nursing and Respiratory Therapy for a Rural Two Year University

Research and professional interests

• Simulation Development for Nursing and Respiratory Therapy
• Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Home Health Nursing/Pediatric Infusion Nursing
• Technology in Nursing Education

Campus Service

• Development of Allied Health Simulation Lab
• Faculty Evaluations Committee
• University Assessment Committee
• Faculty Handbook Committee
• Faculty Senate
• Nursing Faculty Organization
• Nursing Scholarship Committee
• Advisory Council
• Nursing Recruitment and Retention
• Nursing Admissions Committee
• Student Advisor

Other interests

• Missionary for Medical Missions to Falmouth-Jamaica
• NFL Football
• Children's Ministries
• Children's Sports

Community Service

• Active member First United Methodist Church
• Co-Coach for West Plains Soccer Association
• Advisory Board for Friendship Circle Preschool
• Pioneer Member Information of "Christ's Closet" Charity
• Food Drive Organizer for Christ's Kitchen
• Children's Choir Director at First United Methodist Church

Awards and honors

• Faculty Merit Award (2011)
• The President's Volunteer Service Award (2010)
• OMC Outstanding Nurse Nomination (2007)

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