Faculty and Staff

Susan Wilkinson, PhD, RN, CNS

Department Head and Associate Professor of Nursing
Office: VIN 269
Phone: (325) 942-2224

Education
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin
MSN, Incarnate Word College
BSN, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Nursing Experience:
Medical Surgical Nursing, Intensive Care, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Cardiac Rehabilitation

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Adult Health graduate courses, The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:
Predictors of Exercise Relapse in Individuals with Cardiovascular Disease
Women's Health, Cardiovascular Disease, Physical Activity

Kathryn E. Artnak, PhD, RN, CNS

Associate Professor of Nursing
Office: VIN 276
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 262
Personal Web Page: http://www.angelo.edu/faculty/kartnak/

Education
Ph.D., The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
MSN, Catholic University of America
MA in Bioethics & Health Policy, Loyola University
BSN, Ball State University

Certification:
CNS Cardiovascular Nursing

Nursing Experience:
United States Navy Nurse Corps
Shannon Medical Center, ICU
Shannon Medical Center, Clinical Ethics Consultant

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Theory, Research, Health Policy, Professional Roles of the Clinical Nurse Specialist

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:
Research interests include qualitative methodology, policy and access to health care issues at the end of life, advance care planning, and effective learning strategies in the online learning environment.

David J. Crowther, PhD, RN

Associate Professor of Nursing
Phone: (325) 942-2224

Education
Ph.D., University of Texas Medical Branch
MSN, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
BSN, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
SRN, Macclesfield, England
RMN, Manchester, England

Nursing Experience:
Psychiatric nursing at various levels and in various clinical and educational settings has been a constant over my career thus far. Heavy involvement with educational technologies, techniques and pedagogies from the early 1990’s onwards has now come full circle in my present role.

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Evidence-Based Practice, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Management anjd Nursing Informatics.

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:
Document preparation for publication of dissertation findings regarding graduate student nurses’ perceptions of their online learning experiences. Pursuing post-graduate Healthcare or Nursing Informatics online programs.

Pamela W. Darby, RN, MSN, CNS

Assistant Clinical Professor
Office: VIN 278
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 256

Education
MSN, Angelo State University
BSN, Texas A&M Corpus Christi
ADN, Angelo State University

Certification:
Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nursing Experience:
Thirty plus years in different specialties – intensive care, ambulatory care, medical-surgical, chemotherapy, acute coronary, internal medicine, cardiac rehabilitation and now teaching.

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Medical-Surgical Nursing and Diagnosing and Management Topics in the Masters program.

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:
I have planned two advance practice nursing symposiums since coming to ASU. I like to see new changes in nursing that help promote good nursing care. With updates in medical issues, I believe it is important for nurses to keep updated yearly with new advanced and evidence-based practices

Mona M. Dawson, MSN, RN, GNP-C

Assistant Clinical Professor
Office: VIN 282
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 253

Education
MSN, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
BSN, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
ADN, Victoria College

Certification:
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Nursing Experience:
Floor Nurse (LTC)
Nurse Consultant (LTC)
Director of Nursing (LTC)

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Long Term Care / Geriatrics

Tracy Fielder, BSN, RN

Clinical Instructor
Office: VIN 280
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 263

Education
BSN, Angelo State University
ADN, Angelo State University

Certification:
CNOR

Nursing Experience:
Adolsecent Psych, Peds, School Nursing, Operating Room

Primary Teaching Specialties:
First year clinical

Nancy Grafa

Office Coordinator
Office: VIN 268
Phone: (325) 942-2224

Beverly J Greenwald, PhD, RN, FNP

Associate Professor of Nursing
Phone: (325) 942-2224

Education
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
MSN, Georgia College and State University
BA, Jamestown College
BA, Valley City State College

Certification:
Certified Gastroenterology RN

Nursing Experience:
I have done about every type of nursing in every type of setting. I work in an endoscopy lab and do legal nurse consulting. I am on several editorial boards for peer-reviewed nursing journals, and am active on the Research Committee of the Society for Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA).

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Management, Research, and Family Nurse Practitioner courses

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:
My research focus is on colorectal cancer awareness, but I have a variety of interests. I have 2 research publications on biofilm development. My next research project will be done with the SGNA Certifying Board on the benefits of certification. I am also planning to write a series of health care books for the lay-public.

Rosy Hester, MSN, RN, CNS-BC

Assistant Clinical Professor
Office: VIN 237
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 271

Education
MSN, Angelo State University
BSN, Angelo State University
Diploma in Nursing, Riverside Hospital School of Professional Nursing

Certification:
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Medical Surgical Nursing, Board Certified

Nursing Experience:
Medical Surgical
Home Health
Renal Dialysis
Perioperative
Nursing Staff
Development and Clinical Education
Outpatient Infusion Clinic

Advanced nursing practice in local Women's Health Clinic at West Texas Medical Associates with Dr. Hajovsky

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Medical Surgical Nursing

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:

• Methods for enhancing hospital nurses’ compliance with safety and quality standards to minimize negative patient outcomes.
• Developed an education program for first year AASN students on conducting evidence based practice literature searches, completing annotated bibliographies, and writing APA formatted papers (with Mona Dawson).
• Establishment of Infusion Clinic at Shannon Medical Center

Trish L. Hutchinson, EdD, C-RPD

Associate Professor of Nursing
Office: VIN 278
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 247
More about Dr. Hutchinson

Education
Post-doctoral work, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital
EdD, Univeristy of Georgia
MA, Western Carolina University
BA, Western Carolina University

Certification:
Certified – Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program Director Cert No. 195 ACSM

Nursing Experience:
Direct cardiopulmonary patient care: LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital 1982-83, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Doctors Memorial Hospital, 1983-85, Atlanta, Georgia; Beth Israel Hospital 1987-90, New York, New York
Phase III cardiac rehabilitation supervision – Angelo Community Hospital 1990-94, San Angelo, TX; Shannon Medical Center, 1994-95, San Angelo, TX.

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Biostatistics, Computer Applications, Research Methods

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:

• Hutchinson, T.L. and Beene, C. “Gender differences in body satisfaction and academic success of college men and women.” American College of Sports Medicine 52nd Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee. June 1-4, 2005.
• Cerda, A. and Hutchinson, T.L. “Body mass index (BMI) of West Texas elementary school children.” American College of Sports Medicine 52nd Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee. June 1-4, 2005.
• Beene, C. and Hutchinson, T.L. “Relationship between body image, body type preference, and academic success in college men and woman.” American College of Sports Medicine 42nd Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-4, 2005.
• Skinner, R., Usrey, K., Pape, M., and Hutchinson, T.L. “Reproducibility of pelvic neutral in the geriatric population.” Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference/Student Conclave, Austin, Texas. October 7-9, 2004.
• Patton, K.E., Mason, C.R., Leight, J., and Hutchinson, T.L. “The effect of wheelchair tilt on head control in cerebral palsy.” The Division for Early Childhood The 20th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families, Chicago, Illinois. October 5-8, 2004.
• Immekus, D. and Hutchinson, T.L. “A review of the literature: The tendinosis/tendonitis paradigm.” The Academyhealth 2004 Annual Research Meeting, San Diego, California. June 6-8, 2004.
• Kuykendall, C.A. , Hutchinson, T.L. and Bloebaum, A.P. “Effects of high voltage pulsed current on bacterial viability: An in-vitro study.” Wound Healing Society 14th Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Atlanta, Georgia, May 23-26, 2004.
• Hutchinson, T.L., Morales, S., and Huckert, K.F. “Body Profiles of rural West Texas Elementary School Children.” Texas Dietetic Association, Dallas, Texas. April 3, 2004.
• Cegles, K.A. and Hutchinson, T.L. “Steps in the faculty development process: how hard can this be?” American Physical Therapy Association-Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February, 2004.

Virginia Lester, RN, MSN

Assistant Professor of Nursing
Office: VIN 291-A
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 266

Education
MSN, Incarnate Word College
BSN, The University of Texas at Austin/Galveston

Certification:
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Medical-Surgical Nursing (Inactive Status)

Nursing Experience:
34 years teaching in LVN and AASN Programs
5 years ICU/CCU Staff Nurse

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Medical Surgical – Fundamentals – Perinatal Loss - Diabetes – Mental Health

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:
Write for various nursing texts –NCLEX Test Questions, Death/Dying, Diabetes, Psychiatric Nursing, Care Planning, and review other authors works in texts for publishers. Perry, Potter. Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques. Chapters: 31-Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy; 10-Exercise and Ambulation. (7th ed) Elsevier, Inc.: St. Louis, MO [reviewed September 2007]

Justin Louder, MA

Instructional Technology Specialist & Lecturer
Office: VIN 164
Phone: (325) 942-2630
More about Mr. Louder

Education
EdD (In Progress), Texas Tech University
MA, Angelo State University
BA, Angelo State University

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Nursing Computer Applications
Basic Statistics

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:
My background is in communication and communication technology, so my research centers around those areas. I am also very interested in online education, learning, and the design of online courses.

Corine Martinez, MSN, RN

Assistant Clinical Professor
Office: VIN 281
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 252

Education
MSN, Angelo State University

Nursing Experience:
Psychiatric nursing at various levels and in various clinical and educational settings has been a constant over my career thus far. Heavy involvement with educational technologies, techniques and pedagogies from the early 1990’s onwards has now come full circle in my present role.

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Evidence-Based Practice, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Management anjd Nursing Informatics.

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:
Document preparation for publication of dissertation findings regarding graduate student nurses’ perceptions of their online learning experiences. Pursuing post-graduate Healthcare or Nursing Informatics online programs.

R. Kelly Michael, MN, PNP-BC

Assistant Clinical Professor
Office: VIN 279
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 245

Education
MSN, Medical College of Georgia
BSN, Medical College of Georgia

Certification:

• Certificate in Nursing Education (In Progress), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Registered Professional Nurse
• Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Nursing Experience:
University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, North Carolina, Clinical Instructor
Robeson Community College, Lumberton, North Carolina, Nursing Instructor
Developmental and Psychological Center, Greensboro, North Carolina, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
Athens Regional Physician Services, Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, Georgia, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care Pediatrics
First American Homecare, Athens, Georgia, Registered Nurse – Home Health Care
Barrow Medical Center, Winder, Georgia, Registered Nurse - Pediatrics
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, Georgia, Registered Nurse – Medical/Cardiology

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Pediatrics.

Paul Osmanski, MSN, RN

Assistant Clinical Professor
Office: VIN 274
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 260

Education
MSN, UTHSC, San Antonio
BSN, Angelo State University
ASN, Angelo State University

Nursing Experience:
Medical Surgical Nursing (including hospital, home health, and assisted living).
Maternal/Child Nursing

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Medical-Surgical Nursing and Critical Care Nursing Elective.

Linda Ross, DNP, MS, RN

Assistant Clinical Professor
Office: VIN 229
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 259

Education
MS, The Texas Woman's University
BSN, Baylor University

Certification:

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
• Fellow of The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (HCQM) with sub-specialty certification in risk management.
• Licensed agent for general lines - life, accident, health & HMO Insurance.

Nursing Experience:
Administration/management, risk management, quality improvement, medical/surgical nursing.

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Management/leadership, healthcare trends and issues and community health.

Annalisa Santiago

Office Coordinator
Office: VIN 268
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 248

Susan Schultz, MSN, RN, CNS

Assistant Clinical Professor
Office: VIN 279
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 255
More about Ms. Schultz

Education
MSN, Angelo State University
BSN, Northern Illinois University

Certification:
Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nursing Experience:
8 yrs – SAISD as Health Occupations instructor, school nurse, and Health Services Coordinator; prior to that, various pediatric and medical/surgical positions in Houston and San Angelo hospitals.
APRN in women's health at WTMA since Fall 2006

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Pediatrics, Adolescent Health

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:

• Sleutel, M., Schultz, S., & Wyble, K. (2007). Nurses’ views of factors that help and hinder their intrapartum care. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing,36:203-211.
• Co-presenter - Sigma Theta Tau International 37 th Biennial Convention, Toronto Canada-Wayfinding: Adolescent Self-Expressions of Health-Risky Behavior
• Poster Presentation - ASU Student Research Showcase - Wayfinding: Adolescent Self-Expressions of Health-Risky Behavior

Tiffany Schut

Office Coordinator
Office: VIN 268
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 289

Martha Sleutel, PhD, RN, CNS

Associate Professor
Office: VIN 272
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 258
More about Dr. Sleutel

Education
PhD in Parent Child Nursing from University of Texas at Austin
MSN in Perinatal Nursing from University of Utah
BSN from University of Texas at El Paso

Certification:
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Perinatal Nursing

Nursing Experience:
Risk Management, Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, Postpartum and Nursery

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Evaluation, instrumentation and measurement, Women’s Health, Perinatal, Issues and Trends, and Health Policy

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:

• Scale construction and survey design online and distance education
• All aspects of perinatal care
• Implementation of research into practice
• Women's health
• Online learning
• Instrumentation and measurement
• Qualitative study of factors that influence intrapartum nursing care
• A 3-phase Delphi study of online learning
• Development and testing of the labor support scale

Martha Tafoya, MSN, RN

Assistant Clinical Professor
Office: VIN 275
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 261

Education
MSN, U.T. at El Paso
BSN, Angelo State University
ASN, Rio Hondo College, California

Nursing Experience:
30 years in nursing, 10 years in academics
Continue to work at Shannon Medical Center (PRN) as admission nurse (started in 2003)

Primary Teaching Specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Pharmacology
• First Year Nursing
• Medical Spanish

Reserach Interests:
Retention of Minority Students

Betty Taylor, BSN, RN, COCN

Resource Learning
Office: VIN 246
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 273

Education
BSN from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas

Certification:
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care

Nursing Experience:
I have worked in pediatrics, urology, orthopedics, med-surg, and long term care. I was the manager of an orthopedic unit for four years and then managed a skilled nursing unit for five years.

Primary Teaching Specialties:
At ASU, I teach in the skills lab. In the hospital setting, I teach ostomy care.

Dr. Molly J. Walker, PhD, RN, CNS

Associate Professor and Graduate Advisor
Office: VIN 232
Phone: (325) 942-2060, Ext. 246

Education
PhD, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
MSN, University of Texas at El Paso
BSN, Texas Christian University

Nursing Experience:
Medical Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics, ICU Step Down and Intermediate Care
Telemetry Cardiac Rehabilitation

Primary Teaching Specialties:
Research, Professional Role Development, Cardiovascular Geriatric Nursing, and On-Line Education

Recent / Current Projects and Research Interests:

• Current research: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Identification of Women in Community Health Screening and Subsequent Outcomes Related to Physical Activity funded by ASU Faculty Research Guild
• Reviewer for new research textbook for Prentice Hall Health Publishing Co.
• Social cognitive behavioral interventions for cardiovascular risk reduction and health promotion in older adults and women in underserved and rural environments