Doctoral Fellowship, 1993, Nursing Advanced Research Design and Statistical Analysis, University of Kansas
Post-Masters Certificate, 1997, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Missouri
MA, 1987, Nursing, Child Health, University of Iowa
BSN, 1983, Washburn University
Teaching
Direct Graduate Thesis and Non-Thesis Projects
Supervise Internships
Directs study away trips
Research and professional interests
Health of vulnerable populations
Child health
Awards and honors
Florence Nightingale Memorial Award , Southwest Missouri Nurses Association for accomplishments in education and furthering the profession of nursing, 2007
Outstanding Thesis Advisor Award, Missouri State University, 2002
Research Award, Missouri Nurses Association, 2001
Alumni Fellow, Washburn University, award recognizing outstanding alumni, 2001
University Teaching Award, Missouri State University, 1999