Details
Education
- BSN, Southwest Baptist University (2009)
- MSN, Missouri State University (2012)
Teaching
- Simulation Education
- NUR 201 - Nur Sys/Promotion of Mental Health
Professional experience
Professional Interest
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Pediatrics
- Nursing Informatics
Additional Professional Experience
- Missouri State University - Assistant Professor of Nursing 2016 to present
- Missouri State University - Instructor of Nursing 2013 to 2016
- Missouri State University - Lecturer of Nursing 2010-2013
- Ozarks Medical Center - Registered Nurse 2002-2011
- Beverly Healthcare - Director of Nursing 01/2002-07/2002
- Alton School District - School Nurse 08/2000-12/2001
- West Vue Nursing Home - 06/1999-01/2001
- Ozarks Medical Center - Registered Nurse 1994-1999
Campus Service
- Advisory Counsel for Nursing
- Faculty Senate
- Handbook Committee
- Nursing Faculty Organization
- Nursing Scholarship Committee
- Nursing Admissions Committee
- Student Advisor
Professional Organizations
- International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL)
- Missouri League for Nursing
- Missouri Organization for Associate Degree Nurses
- National League for Nursing
- Missouri Health Science Technology Education
- National Organization for Associate Degree Nurses
- Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)
Other interests
Personal Interests
- Family
- Photography
- Outdoors Activities
- Hunting
Community Service
- Volunteer with Faith Assembly
- Local FFA Chapter
- Active Member of Trinity Worship Center
- Coach for Mighty Mite Cheer Team
- Coordinator for the Nursery Ministry at Trinity Worship Center
- Member of West Plains Optimist Club
Favorite Quote
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
— Hilary Cooper