Affiliated Departments
Educational Background
- B.S., Goshen (Ind.) College, 1968
- M.N., Wichita (Kan.) State University, 1980
Hesston College Nursing Faculty Member 1974-75, 1978-81 and 1984 to Present
Personal Statement
"I truly enjoy being a faculty member in the nursing
program. We have the opportunity to work together as we learn to know
each student and to participate in the student's education. Hesston
College is a great place to develop the skills, knowledge, and
attitudes that are vital for caring for others.
"My hope is
that students can relate to a great variety of people; that they can
provide the encouragement and care that each person's needs. One of my
joys as a teacher is to see Hesston College graduates working as
effective and skilled registered nurses."
Professional Affiliations
Courses Taught
- Nurs 102 - Nursing II (maternal-newborn and pediatric nursing)
- Nurs 200 - Nursing III (mental health nursing)
- Nurs 109 - Test-Taking Skills for Nurses (an on-line course)
In Addition …
How did you choose to study nursing?
After I
worked as a nurse aide in high school, I began to be interested in
nursing. I wasn't sure what area I wanted to study in college but I
decided on nursing from among English, home economic, and nursing. Even
then teaching seemed to be a big interest for me.
What are your favorite courses to teach?
I like to teach classes that also have hospital clinical experience
with the classroom learning. Mental Health Nursing is one of my
favorites.
What do you like about them?
Teaching students in the clinical area gives the opportunity to teach and to learn to know the students as individuals.
How does your background and educational experience shape your teaching at Hesston?
I worked for five years as a nurse in various clinical settings. (I
have worked as a registered nurse in the hospital, nursing home, and
clinic during the years I was also teaching at Hesston College). I
enjoyed being a nurse but I experienced a renewed sense of profession
when I began teaching nursing. Studying for a master in nursing and
taking post-graduate courses at Wichita State University during a
sabbatical gave me new knowledge and inspiration for nursing and
nursing education.
What do you most want to know about prospective students?
Their interests and experiences. What inspires them to their interest in a career in nursing?
How do you connect with students in the program?
I like to interact with students outside of class, in the hallway, to
ask about their lives and interests. My office door is usually open and
I am available for students to come in and talk.
What do prospective students need to know about Hesston’s learning environment?
The faculty and staff are supportive of students at Hesston College. We
want to assist them to learn and to grow in knowledge, abilities, and
attitudes. Becoming acquainted and working alongside other students is
a bonus for nursing students. The nursing faculty want to assist
students to become great nurses.
Where do alumni go and what do they do after Hesston?
Most nursing students begin working in hospitals or clinics as
registered nurses. Students continue to study for bachelor's degrees in
nursing or further degrees after they leave Hesston College.