SCHOLAR DIRECTORY

Inquisitive by nature, I am committed to life-long learning and the application of that knowledge in the service of others. Prior to my current career as an Educational Nurse Coordinator, I worked in a steel mill for twenty-seven years. While working at the steel mill, I also attended college classes and pursued a part-time military career in the Michigan Army National Guard as a Military Police Officer. Presently, I am a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Reserve and support Battalion Staffs as an Observer/Controller-Trainer. Initially, I earned an Associate Degree in Nursing and was awarded a Honor’s Scholarship. I then continued my studies at Wayne State University and earned a Presidential Scholarship. I completed a Bachelor Degree in Psychology and then continued my nursing studies in an accelerated BSN-MSN program. In 2003, I began my nursing career with the University of Michigan Healthcare System. While working as an Operating Room Registered Nurse, I completed my Acute Care Nurse Practitioner M.S. degree and then post-graduate studies for certification as a Nurse Educator. As a student in the University of Michigan Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program, I will exploit my opportunities as a Jonas Veterans Healthcare Scholar and apply transformational leadership skills in the realm of nursing. I am learning new skills in implementation science and how to conduct sound, scientific research. I have a hunger to: effectively implement these skills, enhance patient care and workplace safety, and serve as a nursing leader and scientist.