Assistant Professor and Chair, Health Services Program at University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions - Evansville, Indiana, United States
The College of Nursing and Health Professions offers thirteen educational programs in Dental Assisting , Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Food and Nutrition, Health Services, Health Administration, Nursing (Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice), Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Radiologic Imaging, and Respiratory Therapy.Graduates of all of our programs successfully pass the national or state licensure examination for each discipline and are employed by health care organizations throughout the country.The College has a global influence in health, health care, and health care education with over 1100 students from 31 states enrolled in online undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs; over 650 students enrolled in on-campus undergraduate programs; over 1200 health care professionals representing all US states, all provinces of Canada and 58 additional countries completing online certificate programs; and over 2000 health care professionals completing continuing education programs held on the USI campus.To prepare our graduates for the challenges of the rapidly changing health care delivery system, our educational goals focus on critical thinking and creative problem solving. Additional goals include the use of evidence-based practice protocols, effective communication, cultural sensitivity, systems leadership for quality care, and health policy.Faculty expertise in each discipline guides students by providing a supportive learning environment that is challenging and creative. Cutting-edge technology for all of the programs provides students with a learning environment that simulates the experiences the student will encounter in the practice setting.