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Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing Administrators

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  Rieneke Holman, PhD, RN

  School of Nursing Chair,
  Professor
  rienekeholman@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Rieneke Holman, PhD, RN
    Professional Profile

    Rieneke Holman has been a nurse since 1997 and has been an educator since 2009. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master’s in Nursing (education emphasis) from the University of Utah. She completed her PhD in Nursing (education emphasis) from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Rieneke’s main area of clinical expertise is women’s health nursing, and her main areas of teaching expertise are women’s health, pharmacology nursing education, and leadership. She has taught in the ADN, MSN, and DNP programs.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Rieneke has taught various lab, clinical, and didactic courses, including fundamentals clinicals and labs, Maternal/Child nursing, and pharmacology in the ADN program. She currently teaches the advanced Pharmacology, Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment course in the Master’s Program, as well as the DNP Projects course. Her research focus is on pharmacology education in pre-licensure nursing programs and the alignment of QSEN competencies to pharmacology education. Rieneke serves on several committees and is currently on the General Education Improvement and Assessment Committee. She is a strong student advocate and has served as the faculty advisor for the National Student Nurses Association chapter both at the local and state levels. She is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the National League for Nursing. She is currently serving as the Chair of the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing.

    Personal Activities
    Rieneke loves to spend time with her husband and three sons at her cabin in Bear Lake. She is also a jigsaw puzzle fanatic and can only open a puzzle between semesters. Lastly, she loves to travel and enjoys trips close to home and internationally.

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  London Draper Lowe, PhD, RN, NHDP-BC

  School of Nursing Associate Chair,
  Professor, Nursing Military Liaison
  ldraper2@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    London Draper Lowe, PhD, RN, NHDP-BC
    Professional Profile

    Dr. Lowe has taught in nursing education since 1995. She originally began teaching for the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, and in 1999 she commenced teaching for 91¶ÌÊÓƵ.
    Additionally, London has over 25 years of clinical experience in Labor & Delivery. In 1986, she started her work in L&D at McKay-Dee Hospital Center (Ogden, Utah), and then continued her clinical career at St. David’s Medical Center (Austin, Texas) from 1992 to 1998. Upon returning to Utah, London resumed her work at McKay-Dee’s L&D unit brining her full circle back to her clinical roots.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Currently, Dr. Lowe is a professor in the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. She is also the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ ATDSON Military Liaison and adviser for Army and Air Force ROTC nursing cadets. In addition, London is the Chair of the Nursing Honors Program.
    London’s areas of research include resilience in nursing, disaster nursing, and anxiety & self-confidence in nursing students. Her areas of expertise include women’s health and the childbearing family, disaster triage, explosives and incendiary devices in mass casualty incidents, the psychological impact of disasters, and caring for vulnerable populations in disasters.
    Dr. Lowe belongs to Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Delta Pi, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing Nu Nu Chapter – serving on the board in various positions over the years. She is also a member of the Utah Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, and the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses.

    Personal Activities
    London loves snowboarding, family trips to the mountains, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and sailing aboard the Schooner Ladona (Rockland, Maine).

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  Tressa Quayle, PhD, RN

  ADN Program Director,
  Associate Professor
  tressaquayle@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Tressa Quayle, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Tressa has been a registered nurse since 2007. She received her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2007, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2009, Master of Science in Nursing Administration in 2013, and MSN Nurse Educator certificate in 2019, all from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Tressa completed her Ph.D. in Nursing Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2022. Tressa began teaching as a full-time nurse educator in 2014 at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Prior to teaching full-time, Tressa worked as a nurse in Labor & Delivery, Post-Partum, and Medical/Oncology at McKay Dee Hospital and Intermountain Medical Center.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Tressa is the Associate Program Director and oversees the ADN and PN-RN nursing programs at six campuses. Tressa teaches in the associate and graduate nursing programs. She has experience teaching lab, simulation, and pharmacology in the ADN program. She teaches statistics, EBP projects, and advanced pharmacology in the graduate program. Tressa is passionate about helping students understand and gain a good pharmacology foundation. Tressa’s research areas include quantitative research, international nursing, and improving prelicensure nursing education. Tressa serves on many committees throughout the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing, the Dumke College of Health Professions, and 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. She also serves on the George E Wahlen Veteran’s Home Advisory Board.

    Personal Activities
    Tressa is married and has four children. Her interests include baking anything and everything, kayaking, fishing, and spending lots of time outdoors raising her family.

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  Tamara Berghout, EdD, RN

  RN-BSN Program Director,
  Professor tamaraberghout@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Tamara Berghout, EdD, RN
    Professional Profile

    Dr. Tamara Berghout graduated from Weber State College as a registered nurse in 1986. Dr. Berghout earned her BSN and MSN (education emphasis) from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ and her Doctoral degree (EdD- education emphasis) from Walden University. She has practiced in a variety of clinical areas, including women’s and children’s care, behavioral health, emergency nursing, and care management. She has also served as a camp nurse for the Boy Scouts of America. She has worked as a nurse in Utah, Idaho, and Wisconsin.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Dr. Berghout has been a nurse educator since 2011 and is a Professor of Nursing and the RN-BSN Program Director at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. She teaches in the BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. Dr. Berghout has conducted research focused on simulation, interprofessional education, and open educational resources in nursing. She has served on various 91¶ÌÊÓƵ committees. Dr. Berghout is a member of the National League for Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, the American Nurses Association, and the Utah Nurses Association. She is passionate about helping nurses to understand the impact they can have on the healthcare system through activism and advocacy.

    Personal Activities
    Dr. Berghout loves to spend time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. In addition, she likes to spend her free time traveling, scuba diving, and quilting.

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  Jodi Waddoups, MSN-Ed, RN

  OHN Director,
  Instructor
  jodiwaddoups2@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Jodi Waddoups, MSN-Ed, RN
    Professional Profile

    Jodi Waddoups, MSN-Ed, RN, graduated with her ADN in 1994. Jodi received her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from Western Governor’s University. She is expected to complete the DNP-Ex Leadership program at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in Spring 2025. Before joining the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing in December of 2022, Jodi worked as a Nurse Professional Development Specialist for HCA Mountain Division, where she developed and implemented education for medical/surgical, rehab, occupational health, and wound care nurses. Jodi has experience in Intermediate Care, Trauma, Pediatrics, Ambulatory Surgical Care, Case Management, Safety & Risk, Nursing Leadership, and Nursing Education.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Jodi is the Director of the Post-Baccalaureate Occupational Health Nursing Program and teaches in the ADN program. Jodi is passionate about supporting nurses and nursing students to become empowered, develop a professional voice, and acquire resiliency tools. She also has a passion for Type-1 diabetes education and community support. Jodi is a Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing member. She also holds memberships in the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN), American Nurses Association (ANA), Utah Nurses Association (UNA), The Intermountain Nursing Professional Development (INPD), the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD), and the American Medical Surgical Nursing Association (AMSN). Jodi is currently the Utah Nurses Foundation (UNF) President, whose mission is supporting Utah nurses and nursing students.

    Personal Activities
    Jodi enjoys spending time with her husband, their six children, their spouses/partners, and four grandchildren. Her hobbies include Cricut crafting, kayaking, flower gardening, listening to music, and reading/listening to books and podcasts. Her favorite quotes are from The Man in the Arena, Theodore Roosevelt, and Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson.

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  Anne Kendrick, DNP, RN, CNE

  MSN Program Director,
  Assistant Professor
  annekendrick@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Anne Kendrick, DNP, RN, CNE
    Professional Profile

    Anne Kendrick has been a nurse since 2002. She received her Associate of Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ (91¶ÌÊÓƵ) and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Leadership and Management from Western Governors University. Anne also completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Executive Leadership at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Anne’s clinical expertise is in acute care, where she worked for many years at McKay-Dee Hospital in Medical/Oncology and Intermediate Care, including being a unit educator. She teaches in the MSN and DNP programs and serves as the MSN program director.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Anne has taught various lab, simulation, didactic, and online courses with expertise in simulation. In the MSN program, she teaches graduate writing, nursing informatics, and scholarly projects in the MSN and DNP programs. Her research interest includes the use of simulation to enhance nursing education. Anne serves on various committees throughout the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing, Dumke College of Health Professions, and 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Anne belongs to Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Society for Simulation in Healthcare, and the National League of Nursing. She is also a member of the Utah Nurses Association and American Nurses Association.

    Personal Activities
    Anne enjoys running, the outdoors, and traveling with her husband and three children. Their favorite place is the Oregon Coast.

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  Carrie Watkins Jeffrey, PhD, RN

  DNP Program Director,
  Associate Professor
  carriejeffrey@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Carrie Jeffrey, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Carrie Watkins Jeffrey has been a registered nurse since 2013. Nursing is her second career after spending 10 years in the health, wellness, and fitness education field. She earned her AAS in Physical Education from Ricks College (BYU-Idaho) in 1998, her BSN-RN at Minnesota State University in 2013, her MSN in Nursing Education at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in 2017, and her PhD in Nursing Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. She started teaching full-time at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in 2017. Carrie worked as a Cardiac/Pulmonary, Medical/Surgical, and Float RN for the Mayo Clinic in Mankato, MN, before moving to Utah. She then worked in Labor & Delivery at McKay Dee Hospital and subsequently took a position as a clinic OBGYN RN at Wasatch OBGYN.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Carrie currently teaches in the MSN and DNP programs and is the DNP Program Director, though she also has an extensive background in working with ADN students in clinical, skills lab, simulation, and didactic courses. Her research interests include curriculum design and implementation, leadership in nursing, clinical education, anxiety/self-care/mental health of nurses, and various women's health issues. Carrie is the Chair of the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Curriculum Committee, and she serves on various committees for the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. She is a proud member of the National League for Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau.

    Personal Activities
    Carrie is married to Dr. Aaron Jeffrey, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist and the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Counseling and Psychological Services Center Director. They have four amazing children, one awesome son-in-law, and three of the cutest grandchildren in the world. Carrie enjoys reading, running, hiking, golfing, eating, home improvement projects, and spending most of her free time with her family.

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  Tyandra Perez, MSN, RN, CNE

  ADN Assistant Director,
  Assistant Professor
  tyandraperez@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Tyandra Perez, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Tyandra Perez received her Associate of Science Degree in Nursing in 2005 and a Bachelor of Science Degree in 2006 from Brigham Young University-Idaho. She received her Master of Science in Nursing Education from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in 2017 and is currently enrolled in the DNP-Executive Leadership program at Weber State. Ty began teaching for Weber State in 2020. Prior to teaching full-time at Weber State, she worked as a registered nurse in Rehabilitation, Long-term Care, Pediatrics, and Medical/Surgical units at various facilities. She worked for ten years at Primary Children’s Hospital in her main area of clinical expertise, a level IV NICU.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Ty teaches primarily in the ADN and RN-BSN programs. She has served on the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing curriculum and testing committee, as the testing committee co-chair, as the capstone and clinical coordinator, and as the faculty development co-chair. Her research interests include transitioning from student nurse to practicing RN, preceptor training, medication error reporting, and incorporating just culture. She is a member of the National League for Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International and serves on the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ curriculum committee.

    Personal Activities
    Ty is married and has four children: one son and three daughters. She enjoys cheering on her kids at soccer games, dance events, and tumbling competitions. Ty loves to travel and is always planning her next vacation. Some of her favorite adventures have been in Guatemala, San Diego, and the Caribbean.

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  Heather Clark, DNP, RN, CNE

  PN-RN Assistant Director,
  Professor
  heatherclark2@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Heather Clark, DNP, RN, CNE
    Professional Profile

    Heather has been an RN since 2006 and an educator since 2011. She earned her BSN, MSN, and DNP from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Her nursing experience includes long-term care, medical-surgical, mom-baby, homecare, and hospice. In 2010, she was awarded the “Excellence in Nursing Award” from Intermountain Homecare. In 2021, her DNP project was recognized as an idea that made a difference for Intermountain Homecare & Hospice. Additionally, she received the “Scholastic Achiever” award from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in 2021. In 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, she successfully passed the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Heather has taught in the ADN, BSN, and MSN programs. In the ADN program, she has taught patient-centered care courses, clinical, skills lab, simulation, and capstone students. In the BSN program, she has taught evidence-based research, complex patient-centered care, forensic nursing, leadership, and management. Within the MSN program, she has taught scholarship into practice and residency courses. Heather has published articles and presented at conferences on the use of simulation for education, perfectionism in nursing, burnout, and coping in the healthcare professions.
    
    Heather co-created an upper-division course on healthcare professional burnout offered to any student at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. She is a member of the NLN and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She is also a member of the Utah Medical Reserve Corps and assisted with vaccination clinics for the Bear River Health Department.
    
    She enjoys being a volunteer and participating in community events, including being a board member for the Sigma Theta Tau Nu Nu chapter, assisting with the first aid merit badge for Boy Scout groups, community flu shot clinics, community health and wellness events, disaster drills for local hospitals, Hospice holiday gift baskets, and volunteering for several years for the Northern Utah Trauma Conference.

    Personal Activities
    Heather enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. She enjoys exercising, playing softball, coaching her kids' sports teams, being outdoors, and traveling.

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  Ann Rocha, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC

  DNP-FNP Assistant Director
  Associate Professor
  annrocha@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Ann Rocha, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC
    Professional Profile

    Ann Rocha comes to 91¶ÌÊÓƵ with many years of nursing experience including 20 years on active duty with the US Navy Nurse Corps (1972-1993). Graduating from a diploma program in 1972, Ann has gone on to earn various degrees including her terminal degree of PhD Nursing from the University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, in 2014. Obtaining 2 of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) roles of Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Ann joined the faculty at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing, in 2016.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    While having taught in a variety of programs and courses, Ann's first love is maternal/child, and obstetrics. Ann is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, American Nurses Association, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Ann teaches in the BSN, MSN, and DNP degree programs.
    Ann wrote her doctoral dissertation on incivility in nursing and the implications for patient safety. As a guest speaker on nursing incivility, Ann is passionate about protecting and educating vulnerable nursing populations, such as students and those returning to the profession, on incivility and preventing errors in patient care that occur when nurses do not collaborate effectively.

    Personal Activities
    Ann has been married to Joseph Rocha since 1975; they met while both on active duty with the military. Ann and Joe have 3 children who have traveled the world thanks to Uncle Sam! The Rochas continue to pursue traveling and look forward to more trips around the world!

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  Chelsea Pike, DNP, RN, CNE

  DNP-ExL Assistant Director,
  Assistant Professor
  chelseapike@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Chelsea Pike, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Chelsea Pike received her RN from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in 2012. She received her BSN from Western Governors University in 2018 and her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Western Governors University in 2019. She then earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership in 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Chelsea joined the Weber State Faculty in 2020 and is happy to be teaching in the same program where she discovered her love and passion for nursing. Her clinical experience is in pediatrics, with her first job at Primary Children’s Hospital in the float pool, where she spent most of her time in the PICU. After that, she worked at Primary Children’s inpatient psychiatric unit at Wasatch Canyons and then at a pediatric clinic in Salt Lake City.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Chelsea teaches courses in the ADN and DNP programs. She serves as co-chair of the curriculum committee and as co-chair of NRSG 2300. Chelsea loved nursing school as a student and loves helping students have a positive learning experience. Her passion for pediatrics guided her DNP project in implementing a care process model for pediatric celiac disease. In addition to teaching, she serves on the board for the Sigma Theta Tau Nu Nu Chapter.

    Personal Activities
    Chelsea and her husband have three grown children and one amazing, special-needs grandson. They are empty-nesters and are finding joy in new adventures. She and her husband are from tiny towns in southeastern Washington State, but after a few decades here, they are finally starting to think of Utah as their home. She loves road trips, The Office, sunshine, baking, traveling, and spending time with her immediate and extended family.

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Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing Faculty

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  Charlotte Andrus, MSN, RN

  Instructor
  charlotteandrus@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Charlotte Andrus MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Charlotte has been a registered nurse since 2020. She is a proud Wildcat, and received her ADN (2020), BSN (2021), and MSN (2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ), all through 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Charlotte has worked in various areas of nursing including long-term care, postpartum, and labor and delivery. Charlotte joined Weber State in 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. She is excited to be able to educate nursing students, and introduce them to the world of nursing.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Charlotte teaches in the ADN program, primarily 3rd and 4th semester students. Her research project for her MSN focused on providing a free or reduced cost prenatal educational class for the community. Charlotte’s research interests include prenatal care, birth trauma, breastfeeding, and mental health.

    Personal Activities
    Charlotte is married and has two wonderful children. In her free time, she enjoys reading, camping, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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  Kristi Bailey, MSN, RN, OCN

  Instructor
  kristileebailey@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Kristi Bailey, MSN, RN, ONC
    Professional Profile

    Kristi Ann Bailey has been a registered nurse since 2016, receiving her Associate of Science in Nursing from Utah State University Eastern, where she was ADN student of the year. Kristi received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in 2020 and her Master of Science in Nursing in 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, also from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Kristi obtained her Oncology Nursing Certification during her many years at Huntsman Cancer Institute in the Bone Marrow Transplant and Hematologic Malignancy Unit. Kristi is a Certified Forensic Nurse and has worked with sexual assault and interpersonal violence victims. She has worked in various areas of nursing, including labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn child, and home health and hospice.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Kristi teaches lab, capstone, clinical, and NCLEX prep in the AND program, primarily for 3rd and 4th-semester students. Her professional interests and research involve caring for oncology caregivers, CAR-T cell therapy for hematologic cancer patients, and nursing retention. Kristi is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society Intermountain Chapter, the American Nursing Association, and the International Myeloma Foundation. She is excited to share her love of nursing with her students.

    Personal Activities
    Kristi is married and has three boys and one beautiful granddaughter. She loves spending time with her family and granddaughter. She enjoys traveling, camping, reading, and playing with her dogs.

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  Suzanne Ballingham-Tebbs, MSN, APRN–FNP

  Instructor
  sballingham@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Suzanne Ballingham-Tebbs, MSN, APRN–FNP
    Professional Profile

    Suzanne Ballingham-Tebbs was a RN for 20 years, graduating from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ and working in the NICU and O.R. She then went back to school at Westminster College for her Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and has practiced as a FNP for the past 20 years, in a pediatric clinic, and has been teaching in the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ nursing program.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Suzanne has been teaching in the nursing program for the past 16 years. She currently teaches in the ADN, BSN and FNP program. Her specialty is pediatrics and she’s been lucky as a FNP to works in pediatrics. She loves teaching pediatrics but also enjoys teaching throughout the lifespan and visiting students in their clinical rotations.

    Personal Activities
    In her spare time she loves to spend time with her 7 kids and 9 grandkids. She also loves to golf and plays on the Weber State league with other nursing staff. She also loves to travel and cruise! She and her husband enjoy long trips on their Goldwing motorcycle, and have been to some fun places like the Calgary Stampede and Sturgis in South Dakota. The more time they travel the better!

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  Joyce Barra, PhD, RN 

  Assistant Professor
  joycebarra@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Joyce Barra, PhD, RN
    Professional Profile

    Dr. Joyce Barra has been a nurse since 1970. She started as a diploma graduate in New York, graduating in 1970 from the Albany Medical Center School of Nursing, Albany, New York. She earned a BSN at Northern Illinois University, completed an MS in Nursing Education at the University of Utah, and finished with a PhD in Teaching and Learning from the University of Utah. Dr. Barra has worked in all variations of medical-surgical nursing, including ICU, and has taught every aspect of the nursing curriculum except OB. Along the way, she was the Director of the Salt Lake Community College Nursing Program for four years, interim Dean for one year, and taught there for 17 years. She has been an adjunct instructor at the University of Utah and Brigham Young University, and for over 20 years, she has had her own educational consulting business.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Dr. Barra currently teaches in the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ graduate program. She teaches the Leadership & Management residency, educator, and DNP Project courses. Her research is in care management. Additionally, she has volunteered for the Accrediting Commission for Nursing Education for 17 years.

    Personal Activities
    Dr. Barra’s interests include traveling—especially in Italy, quilting, yoga, cooking (she is a great fan of The Great British Baking Show), and entertaining her grandchildren. Her three children keep her active and supremely happy. Husband too!

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  Tricia Borges, MSN-Ed, RN

  Instructor
  triciaborges@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Tricia Borges, MSN-Ed, RN
    Professional Profile

    Tricia has been a nurse since 2014, primarily in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Critical Care. She became a nursing instructor in 2017. She obtained a Master of Science in Nursing Education from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in 2018. 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) program welcomed Tricia as a Nurse Educator in 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Prior to nursing and teaching, Tricia worked as a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), where she found a love of pharmacology and took a step into the world of research with epinephrine auto-injectors.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Tricia currently teaches pharmacology for the acute care setting and how to maintain patient safety with high-risk medications. She is able to use her certification as a simulation facilitator to enhance students’ knowledge and abilities within simulated scenarios. Tricia engages in hands-on learning within the skills laboratory where she can apply her research of utilizing a flipped classroom approach to enhance skill retention.

    Personal Activities
    Tricia and her husband have a very active lifestyle with the help of their two children who bring a new adventure to each day. Utah’s four seasons, mountains, and reservoirs help to diversify her adventures of cycling, hiking, swimming, and snowboarding.

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  Eric Bottelberghe, MSN, RN, CARN

  Instructor
  ericbottelberghe@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Eric Bottelberghe MSN, RN, CARN
    Professional Profile

    Eric Bottelberghe received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (2015) and Masters of Science in Nursing Education (2018) from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Eric also holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees (2011) in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Utah State University. He has experience in Long-term Care, Home Health Care, Hospice, Addiction, and Mental Health. He holds Addictions Nursing Certification (2021).

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Eric currently teaches across the ADN and BSN program. Eric has an interest in the emerging field of psychedelic assisted therapy. He is currently receiving training from California's Institute of Integral Studies in psychedelic research and therapy and the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic studies (MAPS) in their MDMA assisted psychotherapy training program.

    Personal Activities
    Eric is married and has four children. He enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with his beautiful wife.

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  Monica Bottelberghe, MSN, RN

  Assistant Professor
  monicabottelberghe@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Monica Bottelberghe MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Monica has worked in healthcare since 1995, ultimately completing her MSN degree in 2014. Monica has over a decade of experience working with neonates and laboring mothers and has been an educator since 2015. She has also received training as a Clinical Sexologist from the International Institute of Clinical Sexology. Other educational trainings include Somatic Therapy and Somatic Stress Release.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Monica currently teaches across the ADN and BSN programs. She has taught throughout every semester in the ADN program in either didactic, lab, simulation, or clinical. Monica has fulfilled several important roles while working in Weber's Nursing Program, including heading the Evaluation Committee and Testing Committee and placing students as the Capstone Coordinator.

    Personal Activities
    Monica is married and has four children. She enjoys reading, hiking, foraging, crafts, painting, and making her husband do yard work.

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  Amy Buckway, EdD, RN

  Associate Professor
  amybuckway1@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Amy Stegen Buckway, EdD, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Amy has been a Registered Nurse since 1994 and has worked in long-term care, hospice/home health, and acute care, and served with the Air Force Reserves. Amy started in nursing education in the early 2000s and came to Weber State in 2014. She received her doctorate in education in 2020.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Amy enjoys teaching leadership, oncology, end-of-life care, and policy. She is an active member of Sigma and belongs to the Utah Nurses Association.

    Personal Activities
    Amy is married and they share five children. When she is not at work, you can find her caring for her animals or working in the garden. She enjoys traveling and playing with her grandbabies.

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  Kathleen Paco Cadman, PhD, RN, CNE, CPH

  Professor
  kathleencadman@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Kathleen Paco Cadman, (she/her), PhD, RN, CNE, CPH
    Professional Profile

    Kathleen Paco Cadman has taught nursing at Weber State since 2013. Prior to earning her PhD from UNLV in 2018, she studied Global Health at Johns Hopkins University, nursing at Weber State, and studio art at Graceland University. She has lived and worked in Honduras, China, Guatemala, Nepal, India, and Belize; and has done research throughout Central America and Sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to her degrees, she has Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) and Certified Public Health (CPH) credentials.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Kathleen primarily teaches undergraduate and graduate population health courses, as well as for the Honors Program. Her research examines global health infrastructures, addresses health disparities, and explores social determinants of physical and mental health.

    Personal Activities
    Kathleen and her family are avid travelers. She has been to all 50 states, all seven continents, and more than 140 countries so far. She rode her bicycle from Florida to California in 2010, from Canada to Mexico (Pacific Coast) in 2014, and the length of the Underground Railroad (Gulf of Mexico to the Canadian border) in 2021. She is a certified yoga instructor (RYT200) who loves painting, concerts, home improvement projects, microbreweries, and exploring the great outdoors with her husband, son, and their two rescue-doodles.

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  Caitlin Campbell, PhD, RN

  Instructor
  caitlincampbell2@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Caitlin Campbell, PhD, RN
    Professional Profile

    Cailin Marley Campbell has been a registered nurse since 2013, receiving her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Her professional experience includes work in trauma-burn nursing, school nursing, camp nursing, and case management. In 2018, Dr. Campbell returned to UAB to pursue her PhD in Nursing. She graduated in 2022 and worked on a grant with the TriService Nursing Research Program, developing a Joint Professional Practice Model for the military nursing force. In 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, she joined the faculty at Weber State, teaching in the ADN and DNP programs.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Dr. Campbell’s research interest focuses on the nurse work environment and enabling nurses to provide better quality patient care. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, among other organizations, and serves as a peer-reviewer for several nursing journals. At Weber State, she teaches courses in the ADN and DNP programs. She has also lectured in BSN and PhD classes at Samford University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

    Personal Activities
    Dr. Campbell loves to spend time traveling and spending time outdoors with her family and dogs.

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  Taun Carver, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC

  Instructor
  tauncarver@weber.edu 

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  Nikki Fender, MSN, RN

  Instructor
  belindafender@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Nikki Fender, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Nikki has been a registered nurse since 2018. Nikki received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Salt Lake Community College. Later, she went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2019) and her Master of Science in Nursing Education (2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ) from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Nikki completed her MSN-Ed residency in the ADN program at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ during the Spring semester of 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, then started teaching adjunct at Weber State during the summer semester of 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ before becoming a full-time faculty member in Fall semester 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Nikki’s clinical expertise is in pediatrics and community health nursing. She worked on the Children’s Medical Unit at Primary Children’s Hospital and served as the New Parent Support Program Nurse on Hill Air Force Base. Nikki has a true passion for continued growth through life-long learning as a nurse and an educator. She aims to share her passion of lifelong learning by creating a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Nikki teaches skills lab, simulation, clinical, capstone, and didactic courses in the ADN program. She has taught in 1st semester, but now primarily teaches 3rd and 4th semester courses. She currently serves on the curriculum committee for Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. The research she has conducted has been centered around type I diabetes and perinatal depression and anxiety. Nikki would like to continue her research efforts and has a particular interest in increasing nurse/faculty retention, process improvements, community health, and fairness in nursing education.

    Personal Activities
    Nikki is married and has one fur baby. She loves spending time with her pup, family, and friends. In her free time, Nikki enjoys game nights, paddleboarding, camping, concerts, and riding ATVs.

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  Amber Fowler, DNP, RN

  Instructor
  amberfowler2@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Amber Fowler, DNP, RN
    Professional Profile

    Amber Fowler received her ADN in 2006 from Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Troy, NY. She later obtained her BSN and Master of Nursing Education from Western Governors University. Dr. Fowler completed her DNP at Grand Canyon University in 2021. Amber’s clinical expertise is in cardiac care and PACU. However, she has also worked in intermediate care, legal nursing, and as a traveling nurse. She currently works in invasive cardiology PRN. Her biggest passion is fostering a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and creating a culture that inspires a safe learning environment.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Amber has been working in nursing education since 2017. She has taught in ADN, BSN, MSN, MEPN, and Doctoral programs. She currently teaches in both the ADN and Doctoral programs at Weber State. Amber belongs to Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and Alpha Chi National Interdisciplinary Honor Society. She serves annual medical missions with HUGS Foundation, fixing cleft palates and microtia. With HUGS she has traveled to Ecuador, Vietnam, and Guatemala. Amber is also on the board of the Utah Nurses Foundation.

    Personal Activities
    Amber enjoys sunrise kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking, gardening, and road trips to explore new places. Amber also enjoys exploring local hole-in-the-wall restaurants with her kids.

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  Trish Gibbs, DNP, RN, CNE

  Assistant Professor
  trishgibbs@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Trish Gibbs, MSN, RN, CNE
    Professional Profile

    Trish Gibbs has been a nurse since 2009, primarily in Med/Surg and Critical Care. She has been a nursing instructor at Weber State since 2018. Trish is a proud Wildcat who completed her undergrad and graduate studies at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. In addition to her degrees, she obtained her Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credentials through the National League for Nursing. Trish’s favorite thing about teaching is sharing her passion for the nursing profession, helping students develop coping strategies they can carry with them throughout their careers, and seeing their progress as they grow as clinicians.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Trish currently teaches in the ADN and graduate nursing programs. Trish’s current field of research focuses on health promotion, mental health, and trauma. She is a certified yoga instructor (RYT500) and volunteers to provide trauma-informed yoga workshops for survivors of interpersonal violence. Trish also enjoys volunteer opportunities offered through her membership in Sigma Theta Tau International.

    Personal Activities
    Trish loves new adventures and making memories! If you have recommendations, she welcomes them! She enjoys working out, skydiving, paddleboarding, horseback riding, spa days, and cheering on the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Wildcats at football games.

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  Jaylynn Gold, MSN, RN, CNE, C-EFM

  Associate Professor
  jaylynngold@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Jaylynn Gold, MSN, RN, CNE, C-EFM
    Professional Profile

    Jaylynn Gold has been a registered nurse since 1995. She earned her MSN in 2006 and began teaching for 91¶ÌÊÓƵ at that time. She is a certified nurse educator, credentialed through the National League of Nursing. She also is certified in electronic fetal heart monitoring. Since 1995, she has worked in medical/surgical, rehab, home care and hospice, labor and delivery, NICU, and medical detox. She was awarded the "Excellence in Nursing" award from Intermountain Healthcare in 2020.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Jaylynn is an assistant professor on tenure track in the ADN and BSN programs. Her research interests are in simulation development and mental health nursing. She belongs to Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing and serves on the board. She is also a member of the National League of Nursing, Utah Nurses Association, and American Nurses Association.

    Personal Activities
    Jaylynn is married to Nephi Gold, and together they have 6 children. She loves spending time with her husband, children, and grandson. She also loves reading historical fiction novels.

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  Valerie Gooder, PhD, RN, NHDP-BC

  Professor
  valeriegooder@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Valerie Gooder, PhD, RN, NHDP-BC
    Professional Profile

    Valerie Gooder has been a nurse since 1981. She started her nursing career as a staff nurse in adult medical/surgical units and quickly transitioned to adult critical care. Valerie worked in Intensive Care Units in Wyoming, Washington State, and Utah. In 1992 she enrolled in graduate school and earned a Master's in Nursing Informatics from the University of Utah. Valerie completed her Ph.D. in Nursing at the University of Utah in 2001. During her doctoral studies, she served as a teaching assistant for a doctoral-level statistics course. Before coming to Weber State, Valerie was the Clinical Information Systems Manager for Intermountain Healthcare at McKay-Dee Hospital. She was heavily involved with quality improvement and transitioning to the new facility.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Valerie is a Professor of Nursing at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ and teaches in the BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. She previously served as the first director of the MSN program. Her areas of interest include informatics, disaster nursing, critical care, patient safety, quality improvement, and statistics. She is a certified National Disaster Healthcare Professional (NDHP) through the American Nursing Association. Disaster nursing is a key interest of hers, and she participates in the Weber County Medical Reserve Corps and sits on the Advisory Board.

    Personal Activities
    She grew up on a ranch in Wyoming and has two daughters with whom she spends much of her time. She enjoys hiking, gardening, sewing, reading, and playing with her German shepherd. She is passionate about nursing and loves teaching.

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  Kasey Grubb, DNP, RN, CNE

  Assistant Professor
  kaseygrubb@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Kasey Grubb, MSN, RN, CNE
    Professional Profile

    Kasey has been a registered nurse since 2013. She has a lot of pride in 91¶ÌÊÓƵ! She graduated from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s RN, BSN, and MSN programs. She is a certified nurse educator credentialed through the National League for Nursing, and she is pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Nursing Practice Leadership through 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Kasey has had experience in many areas of nursing, including Medical, Surgical, Orthopedics, and BMT units. She also worked in the GI Lab, Postpartum, and Informatics Nursing. She currently practices as Nursing Instructor and in the Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Kasey currently teaches in the ADN program for the Weber State Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. Her professional interests include NCLEX testing, leadership, health promotion and prevention, healthcare fairness, and healthcare policy. Kasey is the faculty co-chair for the Weber State Chapter National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), and is a faculty board advisor in the Utah SNA Chapter. She is on the board of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Nu Nu Chapter and enjoys serving in the community.

    Personal Activities
    Kasey loves to spend time with her husband, children, large extended family, friends, and two cats. In addition, she enjoys traveling, National Parks, Yellowstone, the beach, hiking, skiing, reading, and being outside in this beautiful world.

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  Cathy Harmston, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

  Associate Professor
  catherineharmston@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Cathy Harmston DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
    Professional Profile

    Cathy Harmston is an Associate Professor at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ (91¶ÌÊÓƵ) Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. She has been an educator at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ since 2017. She graduated with her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Salt Lake Community College, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, her Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Utah, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Cathy spent 10 years working as an emergency room nurse prior to pursuing her BSN and MSN. Since obtaining her MSN she has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in the family practice, internal medicine, and pain management settings. Currently, she provides primary care on a part-time basis in a rural family practice clinic.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Cathy teaches primarily in the RN-BSN and BSN-DNP FNP programs. She participates in professional organizations such as the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Utah Nurse Practitioner (UNP), and Sigma Theta Tau’s Nu Nu chapter. In the past, she has served as the UNP Legislative Chair. She has also served on DOPL’s Division of Online Prescribing, Dispensing, and Facilitation Licensing Board. Cathy is credentialed as an FNP through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and she is licensed in both Utah and Idaho.

    Personal Activities
    Cathy and her husband Nate have six children. A native of Ogden, Cathy enjoys golf, reading, and traveling to tropical locations.

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  Janelle Harvey, MSN, RN, C-EFM

  Instructor
  janelleharvey@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Janelle Harvey, MSN, RN, CNE, C-EFM
    Professional Profile

    Janelle Harvey has been a registered nurse since 2004. She is a certified nurse educator, credentialed through the National League of Nursing. She is also certified in electric fetal monitoring. Since 2004, she has worked in postpartum, labor and delivery, a clinical adjunct instructor for 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, labor and delivery educator, and IV infusion. She began teaching full-time for 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in 2020.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Janelle is currently teaching in the ADN program – primarily 3rd and 4rd semester students. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing and serves on the board. She is also a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is currently in 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Doctorate of Nursing Practice- Family Nurse Practitioner Program.

    Personal Activities
    Janelle is married to Jeremy Harvey who also works for Weber State in the IT department. Together they have 3 children, 1 girl and 2 boys. She enjoys being with her family, reading, hiking, exercising, and traveling.

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  Suzy Heugly, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

  Assistant Professor
  susanheugly@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Suzy Heugly, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
    Professional Profile

    My background in the art of nursing began in 2006 when I graduated from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ as a Registered Nurse. I spent approximately 10 years working in a variety of areas including several years as a trauma nurse in the Emergency Department at Mckay Dee Hospital. I evolved into being a Primary Care Provider in 2015 when I graduated, and was licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

    Along with practicing in healthcare, I began the role of educator in 2014 as a Clinical Instructor and was hired in 2017 to the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing as a full-time faculty member. I graduated from the Doctorate of Nursing Practice program at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in April 2022. My tenure track began July of 2021.

    While I have knowledge and experience in many areas of nursing, my expertise lies in Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, Medical/Surgical/Clinical Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner/Evidence Based Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice/Nurse Leader

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    My career goals have always been to serve as an ambassador of health by delivering high-quality patient care to my community, as well as guiding aspiring nursing students with their educational ambitions. Working as a Family Nurse Practitioner in pain management and family medicine has allowed me to develop a refined skill set while being exposed to a variety of disease modalities and a diverse spectrum of age groups – from pediatrics to geriatrics. I have advanced expertise and training in critical care nursing coupled with trauma nursing. I value education and have demonstrated the capabilities to excel in both classroom education and practical application while graduating number one in my class with the academic excellence award from the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ nursing program and with a 4.0 GPA and high honors in both my MSN Nurse Practitioner and Doctorate Programs. Serving as an educator for the Annie Taylor Dee College of Nursing has allowed me to gain valuable leadership and mentoring skills along with cultivating the teaching abilities that are essential when shaping future healthcare providers.

    As an educator, I use many kinds of pedagogical skills to encourage student learning. Students often learn best in a safe, welcoming environment that makes them more confident in expressing ideas, asking questions and telling you about their needs. That helps to create that environment by making students feel that they're treated equally, no matter their race, gender, ability or background. It requires intentional effort by educators to help students overcome barriers to learning. It can also enrich the classroom experience for students by giving them access to a broader set of perspectives. I proactively aim to assimilate this in numerous ways to all of my courses.

    Personal Activities
    Most importantly, I am married with four children. My husband (whom I still refer to as my boyfriend) is the love of my life and we have been married for over two decades. My children are the jewels of my existence and have followed in my footsteps with either healthcare or teaching. My oldest (daughter) is a Nurse Practitioner (NP), my second (son) is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine. My third (daughter) is an Elementary School Teacher. My youngest (son) is currently going to Medical School. I also have several grandchildren that make my world go around!!

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  Tiffany Hood, PhD, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE, CNOR

  Assistant Professor
  tiffanyhood@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Tiffany Hood, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Dr. Tiffany Hood has been a nurse since 2000 and an educator since 2013, starting adjunct, and becoming full-time in 2020. She has worked in multiple clinical environments, specializing in adult mental health, pediatric surgical, adult and pediatric cardiology, Level 1 and Level 2 operating room, Level 1 emergency/trauma nursing, and was also a cardiology educator at Primary Children’s Hospital. Dr. Hood started her education at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing, immediately followed by a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She then completed a Master of Science in Nursing Education Degree at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, and a PhD in Nursing Education from the University of Northern Colorado.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Dr. Hood currently teaches in the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ ADN and DNP programs. Her research is in student nurse psychological distress and trauma in the clinical setting, student psychological safety, student nurse preparation and support, clinical judgment in simulation, disaster preparedness, second victim in nursing, and end of life issues. Additionally, she is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Nu Nu Chapter, Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society, the American Nurses Association, the Utah Nurses Association, the National League for Nursing, and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

    Personal Activities
    Dr. Hood’s interests include going to the gym, sewing, crafting, wakeboarding and waterskiing, snowboarding and snow skiing, camping, travelling, anything outdoors, trying new foods, and spending time with her husband and four children, and family and friends.

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  Michael Humphrey, DNP, WHNP-BC, FNP-C

  Instructor
  michaelhumphrey@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Michael Humphrey DNP, WHNP-BC, FNP-C
    Professional Profile

    Mike joined the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing, following retirement from a 22.5-year career in the United States Air Force (2001-2024). Mike has been a registered nurse since 2012 and a nurse practitioner since 2019. He received his BSN from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2012, and his DNP from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland in 2019. Mike is a dual nationally certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). In addition to his experience as a nurse practitioner, he has worked in labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn nurseries. Prior to becoming a nurse, he was a firefighter for 10 years and has extensive knowledge/experience in emergency management and hazardous response. He was also an EMT.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Mike teaches primarily in the DNP program. He loves helping students understand the pathophysiology behind concepts and how to think outside the box. Mike is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. His research interests focus on broadening knowledge about disease's distinct impact on women’s bodies and expanding healthcare providers' ability to help all women thrive.

    Personal Activities
    Mike was born and raised in Nebraska and has lived all over the country during his career in the military, along with several deployments to the Middle East. His final assignment was to Hill Air Force Base in Utah, and he decided to make Utah home. He met his wife while they were in high school and they have 3 children. Mike enjoys spending time with family and friends. He considers himself a lifelong student and loves learning new skills and concepts. He also enjoys reading, traveling, lifting weights, hiking, fishing, and nearly anything outdoors.

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  Michael Johnson, MSN, RN

  Instructor
  michaeljohnson6@weber.edu

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  Laura Jones, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE, NPD-BC

  Assistant Professor
  laurajones4@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Laura Jones, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
    Professional Profile

    Laura Jones has been a nurse since 1992 and received her ADN, BSN, and MSN-Ed degrees from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Laura spent 15 years working in several local emergency departments but also has clinical experience in pediatrics, rehab, gerontology, medical-surgical float pool, and newborn ICU. Laura held several leadership roles starting in 2009, but given the opportunity to teach, she found a passion for nursing education in 2016. Her most recent acute care healthcare experience was as a clinical educator for MountainStar Healthcare, where she coordinated the new graduate nurse residency program and provided educational opportunities for clinical staff and registered nurses.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Laura started teaching at Weber State in July of 2020. She teaches in the ADN & BSN programs and is a DNP student. She is an active member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, and the Association for Nursing Professional Development. She also teaches basic, advanced, and pediatric life support (BLS, ACLS, PALS) as an instructor for the American Heart Association.

    Personal Activities
    Laura is married, and her husband is also a Registered Nurse. They have a blended family of 7 children. In her spare time, she likes to travel, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time at her cabin in Bear Lake.

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  Maegan Jones, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

  Instructor
  maeganjones@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Maegan Jones, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
    Professional Profile

    Maegan has been a registered nurse since 2006 and a nurse practitioner since 2021. She received her ADN in 2006, BSN in 2009, MSN in 2018, and DNP-FNP in 2021. All of her nursing studies were completed at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Maegan has worked in various settings as an RN including med/surg, intermediate care/step down ICU, postpartum, same day surgery/PACU, case management, and leadership on an inpatient nursing unit. She has worked in primary care as a nurse practitioner with a strong emphasis on obesity medicine.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Maegan teaches in the ADN program, primarily in 3rd and 4th semesters. She loves helping students understand the pathophysiology behind concepts to help with the learning process. Maegan is a member of the American Nurses Association, Utah Nurses Association, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Utah Nurse Practitioners Association, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing – Nu Nu chapter, and the Obesity Medicine Association. Her research interests include obesity care and reducing weight stigma.

    Personal Activities
    Maegan was born and raised in Ogden, Utah and loves being involved in the Ogden community. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves Disneyland and tries to visit a few times each year. Maegan considers herself a lifelong student and loves learning new skills and concepts. She also enjoys reading, hiking, jogging, and riding her ebike.

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  Jon Kelly, MNA, MAP, RN

  Associate Professor
  jkelly@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Jon Kelly, MNA, MAP, RN
    Professional Profile

    Jon Kelly has been a nurse since 1990 and joined the ATD SON in 2000. He began his nursing education at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ with an Associate Degree in Nursing. He previously graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Jon completed a Masters in Nurse Anesthesia at the Mayo Clinic School of Health Related Sciences. Jon also completed a Masters of Arts in Psychology in Stress Management from North Central University. Jon has worked in multiple clinical environments, specializing in emergency medicine and critical care medicine. He worked as a Nurse Anesthetist at Sisters of Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas and was on their vascular / trauma team. Jon enjoys teaching in the ADN, BSN, and the Graduate Program. He enjoys teaching all areas of the curriculum but loves the science portions of nursing education (pharmacology, pathophysiology).

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Jon currently teaches in the ATD School of Nursing in the BSN and the Graduate Program. He teaches courses in Leadership, Health Care Policy, Coping in Your Profession, and Pathophysiology. His research is in student nurse perfectionism, creative simulation in the community, stress, and coping among healthcare workers. He is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, American Associational for Men in Nursing, and National League for Nursing.

    Personal Activities
    Jon’s interests include mountain biking, reading, camping, hunting, dogs, and trading currencies.

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  Hannah Knight, MSN, RN

  Instructor
  hannahknight@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Hannah Knight, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Hannah has been a registered nurse since 2014. She received her ADN in 2014, BSN in 2015, and MSN in 2022. All of which she attended 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Most of Hannah’s clinical experience is in endoscopy at McKay-Dee Hospital, but it also includes Neuro Rehab and long-term care. In 2022, Hannah received the Nursing in Excellence award from Intermountain Health due to her focus and dedication to assuring nursing students on her unit received the best experience possible. Hannah started as an adjunct for Weber State in the Spring of 2024 and began as a full-time faculty member in the Summer of 2024.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Hannah is currently teaching in the ADN program. She teaches didactic, lab, and clinical in varying semesters. She is a course chair for N2200 and serves on the curriculum committee. Hannah loves to watch students as they progress through their program and become more confident in their skills and knowledge.

    Personal Activities
    Hannah is married, and she and her husband have three wonderful kids: two daughters and one son. She and her family love to boat in the summer, ski in the winter, and travel (which usually includes a trip to Disneyland or two). Hannah also loves to play soccer, bake/cook, and spend time with her family.

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  Bailey Larsen, MSN, RN

  Instructor
  baileylarsen1@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Bailey Larsen, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Bailey has been a registered nurse since 2019. Bailey received her associate degree in nursing in 2019, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2020, and Masters of Science in Nursing Education in 2021; all from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Bailey starting teaching adjunct at Weber State in 2020 and became full-time faculty in 2022. Bailey’s clinical expertise is in critical care and she is still currently practicing as a registered nurse in an Intensive Care Unit. In 2022, she received the “Preceptor of the Year” award from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Bailey’s hope as an educator is to empower future nurses to become life-long learners so they can continue to improve an evolving healthcare field.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Bailey teaches in the ADN program – primarily 1st, 3rd, and 4th semester students. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing. The research she conducted for her Master’s degree was related to Mentorship in critical care units for new graduate nurses. She hopes to continue to do more research related to critical care nursing as she furthers her education.

    Personal Activities
    Bailey is married with one daughter. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, baking sourdough, and playing golf.

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  Connie Merrill, MSN, RN

  Assistant Professor
  constancemerrill@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Connie Merrill, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Connie Merrill started her formal career as an RN in the Spring of 2012. Connie spent five years as an RN at McKay-Dee Hospital, serving in many roles including Assistant Manager for the Joint and Spine Unit and Case Manager for the Medical/Oncology Unit. During her time as an Assistant Manager, she had the opportunity to mentor new staff on the unit and teach preoperative Joint and Spine classes to patients preparing for surgery. Connie received her Associate of Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. She later received her Masters Degree in Nursing Leadership and Management from Western Governors University. Connie has been teaching as a full-time educator since January 2017.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Connie is an assistant professor on tenure track and teaches in the ADN program, primarily 1st and 4th semesters, and the BSN program. She is passionate about helping students understand and gain a good foundation in nursing during their 1st semester in the program. Connie serves on many committees throughout the school of nursing and the university. Her professional interests include student success in learning skills in a laboratory setting and safe nurse-to-patient ratios in the healthcare setting. Connie is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Utah Medical Reserve Corp, and the Utah Nurses Association.

    Personal Activities
    Connie is married and has four children; three crazy, busy boys and a precious little girl who is loved by all who meet her. Her interests include baking and decorating cakes, visiting national parks with her family with their current favorite being Glacier National Park, and attending her son’s soccer games, hip hop recitals, and tumbling classes. She loves Disneyland and the Southern California beaches (her children all believe that playing in the ocean any time of the year is the best).

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  Michele Morrill, MSN, RN

  Instructor
  michelemorrill@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Michele Morrill MSN, BSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Michele received her RN in 2014 and her BSN in 2015, both from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. In 2018, Michele received her MSN from Western Governors University. She has a background in Med/Surg Intermediate Care, Home Health, Clinical Coaching, PACU & Case Management.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Michele has experience teaching in all semesters of the ADN program with a focus on Lab, Simulation, Clinical and Patient-Centered Nursing 1. She also works as the Simulation Coordinator supporting Lab and Simulation faculty as needed. She serves on the Curriculum committee and as co-chair for NRSG 2300.

    Personal Activities
    Michele was born and raised in Utah. She has 4 great kids. She loves to spend her free time traveling to new places, being outdoors and reading. She also enjoys singing with the Weber State Alumni choir.

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  Emily Murray, MSN, RN

  Instructor
  emilymurray2@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Emily Murray, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Emily has been a registered nurse since 1996. She received her associated degree from Ricks College. She later earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Education from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. She started teaching at Weber State in 2022. Emily has worked as a nurse in various adult and pediatric units. She primarily worked in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Utah and Nevada. She still currently works in an adult Intermediate Care/Medical/Surgical unit. Emily has also served as a volunteer EMT First Responder since 2020.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Emily has taught various skills lab, simulation, clinical, and didactic courses in the ADN program. She primarily teaches first and second semester courses. She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing and the National League for Nursing. Emily’s research interests include diabetes, nutrition, and wellness promotion.

    Personal Activities
    Emily and her husband have four sons and two daughters. She is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending her kids’ sporting events, lifting weights, reading, and hiking.

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  Kyra Neeley, MSN, RN, CNE

  Instructor
  kyraneeley@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Kyra Neeley, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Kyra Neeley has been a registered nurse for 16 years. She graduated from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ with her ADN in 2004. She then worked in Float Pool and the Emergency Department at McKay-Dee hospital for 12 years. She went back to 91¶ÌÊÓƵ for her BSN in 2016 and then proceeded to get her MSN in Nursing Education in 2018. She continued to work in the Emergency Department during this time as their educator. She continues to work in the Emergency Department to this day. Teaching is Kyra’s first love and Emergency Medicine is her second. Kyra became a Nursing Instructor with 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in the spring of 2020.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Kyra currently teaches in the ADN program at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. She primarily teaches 2nd, 3rd, and 4th semester students. She currently teaches 2351 clinical, 2551 lab, 3200 Complex Patient Centered Care, and 3350 Professional Practice Capstone. She loves working with students in every aspect and takes great joy in seeing them progress and learn.

    Personal Activities
    Kyra is married to Richard who is active in the United States Air Force. She has one 13 year-old daughter whose name is Ava. She also has a very cute and friendly black lab named Peta. She spends all of her free time with her family and enjoys camping, paddle-boarding, biking, crocheting, and cooking.

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  Melissa NeVille, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE

  Professor
  mneville@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Mellissa Neville-Norton, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE
    Professional Profile

    Dr. Melissa Neville Norton is a Brady Presidential Distinguished Professor and a full-time faculty member in the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing since 2010. Melissa received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees from the University of Utah. As a certified pediatric nurse practitioner (CPNP), Melissa is passionate about improving health access and outcomes, and her current clinical practice focuses on providing care to vulnerable and underserved populations in urgent and primary care since 2001. In her academic role, Melissa helped advance graduate-level nursing education through leadership and participation in developing graduate courses and programs. She has extensive experience coordinating the development of nursing graduate programs, distance learning, and curriculum design, including systems leadership, evidence-based practice, scholarly foundations for graduate students, and curriculum design for nurse educators. Her efforts included co-creating the MSN educator residency and the MSN and DNP quality improvement projects that incorporated distance learning and high-impact student learning experiences. Melissa received the Weber State Presidential Teaching Excellence Award for these efforts to advance graduate nursing education.

    Dr. Melissa NeVille Norton currently serves as director of the Office of Graduate Studies and chair of the Graduate Council, leading the university's graduate studies initiatives. Melissa’s previous leadership positions included two services as director of the MSN program, during which the program gained national recognition, being ranked in FORTUNE’s Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs and receiving Princeton Review’s 2022 Best Online Nursing School Master’s Programs. Additionally, Melissa served as Program Director for Weber State’s first doctoral program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Together with experienced graduate faculty, they established two regionally accredited DNP program options, gaining regional and national attention for their efforts. Melissa also has experience in programmatic and national accreditation leadership, having served as a peer evaluator for the Accreditation Commission for Nursing Education (ACEN) and evaluation chair of the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. Melissa’s leadership in nursing accreditation spans over a decade of service coordinating and leading nursing accreditation efforts at the Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels. As the former two-term chair of the Appointment, Promotion, Academic Freedom, and Tenure (APAFT) committee, Melissa coordinated the implementation of a university-wide adoption of the end-of-course evaluation process and streamlined tenure document, earning her Weber State’s Faculty Governance Award.

    Dr. Melissa NeVille Norton has co-authored peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on leadership, curriculum mapping, faculty peer review, DNP-PhD collaboration, and quality improvement in higher education. She has presented her research and translational efforts regionally, nationally, and internationally. Current research and translational interests focus on graduate accelerated degree pathways, graduate simulation experiences, early development of graduate student scholarship competencies, graduate simulation, enhancing faculty academic experiences, and faculty belonging. She also enjoys many activities, including hiking, cycling, scuba diving, yoga, and meditative practice. She is a lifelong learner, believing learning new things is the best adventure.

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  Deon Openshaw, MSN, TNCC RN

  Assistant Professor
  deonopenshaw@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Deon Openshaw, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Deon Openshaw has been a nurse since 1991. She earned her AND, BSN and MSN at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Deon has worked in various aspects of the health care delivery system including medical-surgical nursing, gerontology, oncology, and community/public health. She has been a nurse educator since 2008 in varied and multiple levels of nursing levels of nursing curricula at colleges/universities in Utah and 91¶ÌÊÓƵ.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Deon is currently teaching in the Associate Degree and Bachelor of Science in nursing programs. She is a member of the American Nursing Association and the American Holistic Nursing Association. Deon received the Excellence in Clinical Mentoring of Nursing Students from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the National League for Nursing in 2013. She has been on the board of directors for Utah Certified Nursing Assistants.

    Personal Activities
    Deon is married and has 7 children and 13 grandchildren. Her and her husband enjoying leave on a farm. She enjoys traveling and exploring new areas of the world.

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  Angela Page, DNP, APRN,
  PPCNP-BC

  Assistant Professor
  angelapage@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Angela Page, DNP, APRN, PNP-BC
    Professional Profile

    Angela Page became a registered nurse in 1983. Beginning with her ADN from Brigham Young University (BYU), she continued at BYU to obtain a BSN with an emphasis in Family Advanced Practice Nursing in 1985. Wanting to specialize, she finished her Master’s degree in 1990 from BYU in Pediatric Advanced Practice Nursing. Angela graduated in 2021 with the first cohort of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students. Her DNP studies focused on developing school-based health in Utah. She has experience in a variety of clinical settings from rural hospital nursing, adult critical care, NICU, to pediatric primary care, community health and school nursing. Her passion revolves around improving health care delivery for children within a family, school, and community setting. She is also enthusiastic about nurturing the next generation of advanced practice nurses, especially as it relates to a family-centered approach to health promotion and disease prevention.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Angela joined the ATDSON Faulty in 2017 with the first cohort of FNP students. She enjoys teaching pediatrics class and lab & physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning for the FNP students. She loves working with DNP students as they develop their quality improvement projects, as well as teaching in the bachelors and associate degree nursing programs. She is a member of The National Association of Pediatric Nurses and Practitioners (NAPNAP), SIGMA International Honor Society, and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). She earned an eLearning Certificate from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in 2018 and a microcredential from The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) for Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in the Classroom in 2022. In 2022, she also began her tenure experience toward full professor striving for excellence in the areas of university-level teaching, scholarship, and service.

    Personal Activities
    Angela loves being with her husband, 6 children, and grandchild; taking walks with their dog, and working in the garden and caring for their chickens and donkeys. She enjoys making music with her family, discovering her roots in family history research, keeping up with current events in politics, and serving in her church and community.

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  Stefanie Pease-Romero, MSN, RN

  Instructor
  stefaniepeaseromero@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Instructor
    Professional Profile

    Stefanie Pease-Romero has been a Registered Nurse since 2006. She received her Associate of Nursing in 2005 and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2007 from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ (91¶ÌÊÓƵ). She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Leadership and Management from Western Governors University in 2013. Stefanie began teaching for Weber State in 2024.  Prior to teaching full-time at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, she worked as a Registered Nurse for many years at McKay-Dee Hospital in Intermediate Care, in Medical/Oncology as a unit educator and championed Simulation-Based Education in various roles within the Intermountain Simulation Consortium.  She has held the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) designation from the Society of Simulation in Healthcare since 2019.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Stefanie teaches simulation, lab, clinical, and NCLEX preparation in the ADN program. Stefanie’s research interests include experiential learning to improve patients’ self-care and clinical outcomes, innovation, and psychological safety in Simulation-Based Education. Stefanie has published articles and presented at conferences on the noval use of simulation for patient education and systematic program evaluation.

    Stefanie received the Innovator of the Year award from the Sigma Theta Tau, Nu Nu Chapter in 2017. 

    Personal Activities
    Stefanie loves to spend time with her family enjoying the outdoors, playing board games and traveling. She especially loves camping, mountain biking, snowboarding, and eating delicious meals with friends and family.

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  Mary Anne Reynolds, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC

  Professor
  maryannereynolds@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Mary Anne Reynolds, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC
    Professional Profile

    A native of Ogden, Dr. Reynolds earned her ADN from Weber State, BSN and PhD in nursing from the University of Utah and completed her MS in nursing from the University of California, San Francisco. She is board certified as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and has a strong critical and cardiac care background.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Dr. Reynolds has taught nursing for many years. Before returning to Weber State, she was the program coordinator for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Northern Arizona University. She also coordinated the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist tract at Idaho State University. She helped implement the RN to BSN program at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in the early 1990s. She has held faculty positions at Washington State University and the University of New Mexico. Her current clinical practice and research interests include adult health issues relating to palliative care and community based interventions. Recent scholarship activities have looked at Palliative Care Needs of Young and Middle Aged Adults and Improving Heart Health in Native Americans. Her research has been funded by the Oncology Nursing Foundation, American Nursing Foundation, Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association, and the Center for American Indian Resilience. She is an active member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, and the Oncology Nursing Society.

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  Jessica Robison, MSN-Ed, RN

  Instructor
  jessicarobison1@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Jessica Robison, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Jessica Robison earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Education Promotion with a Health Science emphasis in 2015 from Utah State University. In 2017 she obtained and ADN degree from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ and a BSN with Psychology minor in 2018 from the same institution. After finalizing an MSN-Ed degree from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in December of 2020, she began instructing in 2021. Her healthcare experience started in 2012 as a Certified Medical Assistant and covers a wide range of disciplines including cardiac clinic, pediatric clinic, urgent care, family practice, medical/surgical care, correctional nursing and leading unit practice guidelines, along with Joint Commission readiness.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Jessica is currently an instructor for the ADN program. She teaches pharmacology, lab, simulation, clinical and capstone courses. She is involved as a course co-chair, faculty committee member of the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ National Student Nurses’ Association and volunteers with the Medical Reserve Corp of Bear River. Jessica is a member of the Utah Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, National League for Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International- Nu Nu and Alpha Beta Xi chapters.

    Personal Activities
    Jessica enjoys exploring local, national and international locations with her husband. She loves her mini home zoo of 3 dogs and 3 cats and wishes she could take her 4lb pomchi to class to provide animal therapy for stressed nursing students. Her hobbies include any activity that inspires creation; including, but not limited to sewing, crocheting, paper crafting, watercolor, hand lettering, floral arrangement, baking, cooking and anything else that sparks joy.

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  Sandra Silva, MSN, RN

  Instructor 
  sandragarcia@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Sandra Garcia MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Sandra received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and her Master's in Nursing (education emphasis) from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Sandra's main area of clinical expertise is home health and hospice, rehabilitation, and long-term care, and her primary area of teaching expertise is patient-centered care. She teaches in the ADN program.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Sandra has taught lab, clinical, and didactic courses in the ADN program. Her research focuses on nursing interventions for patients with autism spectrum disorder and fall prevention in long-term facilities. Sandra is a strong proponent and promoter of cultural competence among nurses. She is currently working on education research emphasizing Emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions. Sandra served as the co-chair of the Annie Taylor Dee Nursing School EDI committee. She is a active student advocate and a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the National League for Nursing.

    Personal Activities
    Sandra loves spending time with her family and friends and exploring the great outdoors. In addition, she has a passion for traveling, learning, and interacting with cultures around the world, writing, reading, gardening, cooking, and informally teaching Spanish.

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  Kimber Simons, MSN, RN

  Instructor
  kimbersimons@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Kimber Simons, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Kimber Simons has been a nurse since 2019. She received both her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing Education (2019) and her Master's degree in Nursing (education emphasis) (2021) from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. After obtaining her MSN-Ed, she began teaching as an adjunct at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in the Summer of 2022 before becoming a full-time faculty member in the Fall of 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Kimber started her Doctor of Nursing Practice program in 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Kimber's main area of clinical expertise is women's health nursing. She worked as a Well-Baby nurse and cross-trained to postpartum before transferring to the NICU. She became the women's center educator before becoming a full-time faculty member at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Kimber teaches in the ADN program, is passionate about education and the nursing profession, and is excited to share these passions with new nursing students.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Kimber teaches various lab, simulation, clinical, capstone, and didactic courses in the AND program. Kimber started serving on the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing evaluation committee in 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. She has focused her research on women's health, mainly the golden hour after term healthy delivery and the golden hour after premature delivery. Kimber will continue her research throughout her educational profession and through her Doctorate of Nursing Practice program.

    Personal Activities
    Kimber loves to spend time with her husband and two children. She has a daughter, who is her oldest, and a son. Kimber and her family enjoy amusement parks and water parks. Kimber and her family enjoy camping and spending long days on a boat or riding jet skis at the lake. Lastly, she loves to travel and enjoys trips close to home and internationally.

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  Holli Sowerby, EdD, RN, CNE

  Professor
  Evaluation Committee Chair
  hollisowerby@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Holli Sowerby, EdD, RN
    Professional Profile

    Dr. Holli Sowerby has worked as a nurse in long-term care, home health, and assisted living. She received her ADN, BSN, and MSN from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ and completed her Doctorate with Walden University. Her professional practice was mostly in home health. She has been faculty at four institutions and spent some time in administration. Holli believes that nurses should be committed to ongoing education and life-long learning.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Holli is an associate professor in the RN-BSN and MSN programs. Her doctoral research was regarding recent graduates’ perception of the efficacy of simulation. She belongs to Sigma theta Tau and has served on the board of STTI, Nu Nu Chapter.

    Personal Activities
    Holli is an avid quilter and loves spending time listening to books and working on her current quilting project.

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  JoAnn Spencer, MSN, RN, CCRN-K

  Instructor
  joannspencer@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    JoAnn Spencer, MSN, RN, CCRN-K
    Professional Profile

    JoAnn Spencer, MSN, RN has been a part of the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing, full time since 2019. She is a graduate of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ with an Associate Degree in Nursing (1983) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1989 (the first BSN class at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ), and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Walden University in 2009. JoAnn worked for over 25 years in the McKay-Dee Intensive Care Unit. She continues with an active CCRN certification. Prior to becoming a faculty member at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ School of Nursing, she worked as an Evidence-Based Nursing Consultant researching and developing evidence-based practice standards for Intermountain Healthcare in SLC, Utah. She now feels fortunate to share her extensive nursing experience teaching the ADN and BSN students at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    JoAnn teaches in the BSN and ADN programs. She has been a clinical Instructor at the Ogden Weber Applied Technology College and adjunct faculty for 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, DATC and the University of Utah. She has participated in many research projects including the ARDSNET Trial, ALTA Study – NIH ARDSNET study, EDEN/OMEGA-NIH ARDSNET study. JoAnn is an active member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, and serves on the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ SON Curriculum Committee.

    Personal Activities
    JoAnn’s passions are spending time with family and Maltese’s, walking, body pump, reading (especially historical fiction), traveling, anything NYC, and watching students grow and develop into nurses! The greatest profession ever!!

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  Mitchell C. Standing, MSN, RN

  Instructor
  mitchellstanding@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Mitchell C. Standing, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Mitchell Standing has been a registered nurse since 2013. He has worked in medical, surgical, telemetry, pediatric, detox, and NICU floors as a float staff RN for 3 years and has been working in the emergency department since 2016. Mitchell has been involved in student education for most of his career. He found a love for training the next generation of nurses by taking preceptors and clinical students, and then running clinicals until he joined Weber State as a full time faculty. Mitchell received his Associates, Bachelors, and Masters of Nursing from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Mitchell currently teaches in the ASN program at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ School of Nursing. His research was in utilizing telecommunications to distribute health information to rural areas. He belongs to Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing Nu Nu Chapter and currently serves on the board.

    Personal Activities
    Mitchell loves hiking, skiing, rock climbing, and paddle boarding with his family in the majestic Utah mountains. He also has interest in traveling, especially for international healthcare purposes.

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  I. Marlene Summers, MeD, MSS, MSNED, RN

  Instructor
  marlenesummers@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    I. Marlene Summers, MeD, MSS, MSNED, RN
    Professional Profile

    Marlene was born and raised in southeastern Idaho. She is the youngest of four in her immediate family. She is a graduate of Ricks College, Weber State College/University, Utah State University, the United States Army War College, and Westminster College. She served her country for 33 years in the Army uniform and commanded units at company, battalion, and brigade levels. In the twilight of her career she deployed for a year in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She is a member of the Honor Guard for Veterans of Foreign Wars.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Marlene has taught more than 45 years in multiple capacities. Her students have ranged from 6 months to 86 years of age. As a public educator she was able to bring certification programs in CPR and Advanced First Aid to one of the local high schools. After 12 years in public education, she returned to Weber State to acquire both an Associate and Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She was employed more than 30 years with Intermountain Healthcare at McKay-Dee Hospital. Twenty-four of those years were spent as a Clinical Nurse Educator and Regional Education Consultant. Her clinical experience is in cardiac care.

    Personal Activities
    Marlene is proud to be a Charter member of the Nu Nu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing. She has served on the Chapter’s Board of Directors for over a decade in nearly every leadership position. She has been involved in the Nu Nu Chapter earning four consecutive Key Chapter awards and has presented internationally for the organization. Intrigued by multiple types of complementary modalities, she has earned and sustained credentials as a Qualified Therapeutic Touch Practitioner and Reike Master. She serves on the Board of Directors for Therapeutic Touch International Association. Driving her boat at sun rise, waterskiing, participating in the annual Huntsman Senior Games with her sister and niece, and watching family members and her students grow and excel are her passions.

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  Samantha Tietjen, MSN, RN

  Instructor
  samanthatietjen@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Samantha Tietjen, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Samantha has been a nurse since 2018, primarily in Medical/Oncology and end of life care and still practices in Medical/Oncology. She received her ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certification in 2021. Samantha completed her studies at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Her passion for teaching lies in empowering students to develop a life-long enthusiasm for learning and creating a culture of safety in learning.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Samantha teaches in the ADN program. She primarily teaches first and second semester in clinical, lab, simulation and didactic settings Samantha’s research interests include oncology, patient teaching, how nurses are educated, and end of life care. Samantha hopes to continue her research as she furthers her education.

    Personal Activities
    Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and pet cat. When she is not at work you can find her hiking, white water rafting, reading, doing puzzles, and gardening.

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  JoAnn Tolman, DNP, RN, CNE

  Assistant Professor
  joanntolman@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    JoAnn Tolman, DNP, RN, CNE
    Professional Profile

    JoAnn Tolman holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ and teaches in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs of the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. She is a Certified Nurse Educator and serves on the Board of Directors for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Nu Nu Chapter. JoAnn joined 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in 2020, bringing years of nursing experience from a long career with a healthcare organization.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Her research interests include strengthening professional nursing organizations to improve healthcare globally.

    Personal Activities
    She enjoys outdoor adventures like boating, paddle boarding, walking, and biking.

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  Jamie Wankier Randles, MSN, RN

  Associate Professor
  jamiewankier@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Jamie Wankier, MSN, RN
    Professional Profile

    Jamie Wankier Randles started her formal career as an R.N. in 2001. Jamie spent fifteen years as an R.N. at Primary Children’s Medical Center, serving in many roles and as the Unit Educator for the Neuroscience Trauma Unit, responsible for new hire orientation and education and developing classroom and one-on-one education for new and existing staff. Jamie has two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Utah, including her B.S.N. She received her M.S.N. degree from Weber State School of Nursing and is working on her doctoral degree in education
    For five years, Jamie served as the Graduate Program Clinical Coordinator with the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. She currently serves as the New Faculty and Faculty Development Fellow for the Weber State Center of Excellent in Teaching and Learning.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Jamie brings comprehensive experience in teaching, learning, coaching, and mentoring to her faculty role. She has taught various clinical and didactic courses as adjunct faculty for five years and then as a full-time faculty member at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ since 2012. Jamie teaches primarily in the B.S.N. and M.S.N. programs.
    An outstanding teacher, Jamie is the recipient of the W.S.U. Presidential Teaching Excellence Award in 2021 and the Nurse Educator of the Year award from the Sigma Theta Tau Nu Nu Chapter in 2020. She has served as a board member and president of both the Weber State Faculty Staff Association and a board member and President of the Sigma Theta Tau Nu Nu Chapter.
    Jamie has volunteered and coached for a local training organization since 2008, empowering individuals to enhance their personal and business lives in positive methods. In addition, she earned a certificate in nurse coaching, which involves personal and health-based coaching.

    Personal Activities
    Jamie is married with one son, two step-children, and two grandkids. She loves the mountains and spends all her free time exploring trails with her husband, her kids, and her collection of dogs. When not in the mountains, you can find her in her yard or garden.

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  Nancy Weston, DNP, RN, CNE

  Assistant Professor
  nancyweston@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Nancy Weston MSN, RN, CNE
    Professional Profile

    Nancy has been an RN since 1989 and a nursing educator at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ since 2017. She completed her RN at Weber State College, BSN at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, MSN in nursing education from Western Governors University, and is on track to graduate with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Leadership degree from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in 2023 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Her clinical nursing experience includes working in physical rehabilitation, long-term care, and over twenty years in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Her DNP focused on promoting inclusive nursing care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer patients.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Nancy is an instructor in the ADN program, teaching skills in lab, simulation, clinical, capstone, and complex patient-centered nursing care, and has taught pharmacology for nurses. She is a Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Nu Nu chapter member.

    Personal Activities
    Nancy is serving a service mission with her husband for their church. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping in her RV, traveling outside of the United States, experiencing different cultures, and spending time on a beach or in the water. In her free time, she also enjoys photography, digital scrapbooking, and growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers in her yard.

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  Stephanie Wheatley, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

  Instructor
  stephaniewheatley1@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Stephanie Wheatley MSN, APRN, FNP-C
    Professional Profile

    Stephanie is a 91¶ÌÊÓƵ (91¶ÌÊÓƵ) Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing instructor. She joined the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ team in 2021 and teaches graduate and undergraduate nursing courses. She has been a Registered Nurse since 1991, beginning with an ADN degree and completing a BSN at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in 1994. Over the years, her nursing practice has encompassed various nursing areas, including cardiothoracic intensive care, medical/surgical intensive care, home health, hospice settings, and assisted living facility nursing management. In 2016, she returned to 91¶ÌÊÓƵ to achieve her dream of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She graduated with the first cohort of students in 2018. Her practice as an FNP was launched at Martindale Clinic (Odyssey House of Utah) in Salt Lake City. She is passionate about providing integrated primary care to clients with mental health and substance use disorders.

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Stephanie teaches the following FNP courses: advanced physical assessment/diagnostic reasoning, skills/procedures lab, clinical rotations, and mental health for primary care. She teaches BSN students in mental health: the complex role of healthcare professionals, scholarship for evidence-based practice, and population health courses. She also teaches ADN students in lab and clinical courses. She is a member of the peer review committee.
    Stephanie is a member of the Utah Nurses Association (UNA), American Nurses Association (ANA), the Utah Nurse Practitioner’s Association (UNP), and Sigma Theta Tau Nu Nu Chapter. She is an active member and credentialed as a nurse practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

    Personal Activities
    Stephanie was born and raised in Utah and has lived and worked in California, Texas, Georgia, and New York for a total of ten years. Utah's lifestyle, nature, and people drew her young family back in 2002. She loves all things outdoors--hiking, paddle boarding, four-wheeling, road-tripping, and gardening. She also loves to create with sewing, embroidery, floral arranging, and home decorating. Her most favorite thing is spending time with her husband and their growing family of four children, spouses, a grandson, a grand-dog, and their own black lab doggie.

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  Kris Williams, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

  Professor
  kwilliams@weber.edu

  • Professional Profile

    Kris Williams, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
    Professional Profile

    Dr. Kris Williams began her nursing education at Weber State College earning her Associate Degree in Nursing. She completed her Doctor of Nurse Practice from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2012. Dr. Williams has been teaching at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ since 1991 with a short reprieve taken to complete her growing family. In addition to her full-time teaching responsibilities, Dr. Williams currently works as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a local clinic, providing acute and chronic care to newborns through older adult populations. “Being able to provide clinically competent care to improve the lives of patients is so satisfying and much more rewarding that I ever imagined.”

    Teaching/Research/Related Activities
    Dr. Williams teaches in the RN to BSN and Nurse Practitioner Programs. Currently a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, as Dr. Williams feels being active in organizations is an important part of professionalism.

    Personal Activities
    Kris and her husband, have six sons and many grandchildren. Together, she and her husband love to travel, explore exotic places and spend time with family.

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