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Robi Thomas
Ph.D., RN
Associate Professor of Nursing
Chairperson of the Grand Rapids Campus
E-mail: thomasrl@udmercy.edu
Phone: (616) 685-1421
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| Education |
- 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
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| Research Interests |
- Family caregivers of persons with cancer
- Compassion Fatigue
- End of Life Issues
- Pain and Symptom Management
- Parish Nursing
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| 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
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Linda Thiel
Associate Professor of Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
E-mail: thiellm@udmercy.edu
Phone: (616) 632-2196 |
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| 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
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| 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.
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| Research Interests |
- Breast Cancer Screening and Detection
- Translation of Evidence into Nursing Practice
- Survey and Instrument Development
- Gerontology
- Spirituality
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| Clinical Interests |
- Translation of Evidence to the Bedside
- Mentorship
- Gerontology
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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 |
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| 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
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| 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. |
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Melissa Bouws
M.S.N., R.N.
Assistant Professor
University of Detroit Mercy
Office: Albertus 206C
Email: cechmr@udmercy.edu
Phone: (616) 632-2197 |
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Education |
- PhD - University of Nevada Las Vegas:, Expected completion in December 2012
- MSN – Michigan State University 2007
- BSN – Hope College 1995
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| Experience |
- Medical Surgical staff nursing with a focus in oncology
- Saint Mary's Health Care 1995-2009
- Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant, 1998-2000
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| Area of Research Interest |
| Presently in doctoral study at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, working on her Ph.D. in nursing with a focus on nursing education. Her area of research interest is nursing faculty retention and recruitment, and role theory and its implementation with nurse transitions from clinician to educator, as well as nursing student to registered nurse. |
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Suzanne Keep
Ph.D, (c) R.N.
Assistant Professor
College of Health Professions
McAuley School of Nursing
Office: Albertus 203
Email: keepsm@udmercy.edu
Phone: (616) 632-2823 |
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| Education |
- Current Ph.D. Candidate in Nursing - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- MSN - Wayne State University 1987
- BSN – Nazareth College 1979
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| Experience |
- Hospice
- Home Health
- Community Health
- Parish Nursing
- Foot Care Ministry with the Homeless.
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| Area of Interest |
Health promotion and physical activity. |
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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 |
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| 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
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| 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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Education |
- MSN – Indiana Wesleyan University 2010
- BSN – University of Detroit Mercy 2007
- RN – Butterworth School of Nursing 1980
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| Experience |
Pediatric nursing, labor and delivery nursing, hospice. |
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