Ph.D. in Nursing – Wayne State University 2007
M.S. – Rush University 1994. Specialization as Clinical Nurse Specialist in Oncology
B.S. – Texas Woman’s University 1990. Major: Nursing. Minor: Biology
M.S. – University of North Texas 1985. Sport Psychology and Motor Learning
B.S. in Ed. – Central Michigan University 1977. Majors: Recreation and Social Sciences. Minor: History

Research Interests

Family caregivers of persons with cancer
Compassion Fatigue
End of Life Issues
Pain and Symptom Management
Parish Nursing

Clinical Experience

Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Pain Clinical Nurse Specialist
Research Nurse in Oncology
Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Coordinator
Palliative Care
Parish Nurse

Linda Thiel
Associate Professor of Nursing

University of Detroit Mercy
E-mail: thiellm@udmercy.edu
Phone: (616) 632-2196

Education

Ph.D. – The Catholic University of America 1997
MSN – Purdue-Calumet University 1987
FNP -- Family Nurse Practitioner, Certificate – Purdue-Calumet University 1985
BSN – Purdue-Calumet University 1985
Associate Degree (nursing) – Delta College 1973

Experience

Medical and Surgical
Critical Care
Home Health
Clinical Instructor
Primary Care (Family Nurse Practitioner)
FNP Program Director
Nurse Manager
Nurse Director/Administrator (long term care)
Nurse Consultant and Mentor.

Research Interests

Breast Cancer Screening and Detection
Translation of Evidence into Nursing Practice
Survey and Instrument Development
Gerontology
Spirituality

Clinical Interests

Translation of Evidence to the Bedside
Mentorship
Gerontology

Kristy Bashore

M.S.N., R.N.

Instructor for University of Detroit McAuley School of Nursing

Office: 206 C Albertus Hall

Email: bashorkl@udmercy.edu

Phone: (616) 632-2887

Education

Current Ph.D. Candidate in Nursing Education - University of Nevada Las Vegas
MSN – Teaching Indiana Wesleyan University 1997
B.S. in Health Studies – Western Michigan University 1987
ADN – Lansing Community College 1980

Bio

Started teaching at UDM in 1997. Prior to that, taught as the community college level. Clinical work at both Pine Rest and Forest View for psychiatric nursing. Clinical work at Lansing General, MSU Clinical Center, teaching prenatal classes for OB/GYN nursing.

Kristi Jo George

MSN, APRN-BC, FNP, CAFCI

Assistant Professor of Nursing

University of Detroit Mercy/Aquinas College

Email: georgekj@udmercy.edu

Phone: (616) 632-2184

Education

Current Ph.D. Candidate in Nursing Education/Educational Studies – Eastern Michigan University
Acupuncture Certification 2009 - Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Inc.
MSN/FNP-BC 2001 - Michigan State University
BSN 1989 - UM-Flint
RN 1986 - Hurley School of Nursing Diploma

Experience

Assistant Professor of Nursing, 2005-present (previously at UM-Flint, 2005-2010); Nurse Practitioner, Hurley Bariatric Center, care and management of all post-operative bariatric patients, including general surgery, 2002-current; Nurse Practitioner certified in acupuncture (private practice), 2009-current; Lecturer, nutrition/nursing leadership, Baker College, 2002-2004; Nurse Practitioner, family practice, 2001-2002; Clinical instructor, Hurley School of Nursing Diploma Program, med/surg/oncology, 1992-1995.

Other Positions Held

Med/surg RN specializing in oncology care; home care; quality assistance coordinator; physician services/recruitment; trauma outreach coordinator; NHTSA certified instructor; nurse manager, oncology/med-surg.

Becky Nauta

M.S.N., R.N., CNML

Instructor for the McAuley School of Nursing

University of Detroit Mercy

Office: 102 Albertus

Email: nautaba@udmercy.edu

Phone: (616) 632-2911

Education

MSN – Indiana Wesleyan University 2010
BSN – University of Detroit Mercy 2007
RN – Butterworth School of Nursing 1980

Experience

Pediatric nursing, labor and delivery nursing, hospice.