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Faculty member designations * Graduate faculty /** Graduate service faculty
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Faculty members may be addressed at their respective offices at:
Department of Nursing
Pittsburg State University
1701 South Broadway
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762-7514
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*Mary Carol Pomatto,
EdD, APRN-CNS
University Professor and Chair
102 McPherson
620-235-4431
mpomatto@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Environmental Health
Leadership/Administration/Education
Strategic Planning and Organizational Development
Hardiness and Workplace Factors
Public Policy and Funding of Education and Healthcare
Governmental Relations
Shared Governance
Maternal Child Health
Compliance Issue
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NURS 482
Research in Nursing
NURS 760/761
Nursing and Health Care System Management
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Nursing and Health Care System Management Practicum
NURS 850
Curriculum Development
NURS 854
Teaching Strategies Practicum
NURS 855
Teaching Strategies
NURS 856
Education Practicum
NURS 865
Strategic Development
NURS 866
Administration Practicum
NURS 893
Nursing Research Seminar
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Linda Bitner,
RN, MSN, APRN-BC
Instructor
116 McPherson HaLL
620-235-4439
lbitner@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Gerontology
Reminiscence Therapy
End of Life Issues
Mental Health: Child (Adolescent)/ Developmental Psych
Simulation
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NURS 205
Certified Nurse Aide
NURS 405
Health Alteration in Older Adults
NURS 470
Nursing the Psychiatric/Mental Health Client
NURS 470
Nursing the Psychiatric/Mental Health Client Practicum
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Judith A. Coltharp,
RN, MSN, APRN
Instructor
114 McPherson Hall
620-235-4437
jcolthar@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Maternal Child Healthcare
Transcultural Healthcare
Leadership Education
Simulation/Medical Education Technology
Learning Resource Center
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NURS 265
Health Promotion Disease Prevention
NURS 320
Health Assessment
NURS 452
Nursing the Childbearing Family
NURS 446
Transcultural Health Care Practicum
NURS 457
Nursing the Child and the Childbearing Family Practicum
NURS 521
Leadership in Nursing
NURS 599
Internship in Nursing
Coordinator: IAAELinda Bitner, RN, MSN, APRN-BC
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Gena Coomes,
MSN
Instructor
112 McPherson Hall
620-235-4440
gcoomes@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Hardiness and Academic Performance Among Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students
Acid Base Imbalances
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NURS 410
Nursing the Adult Medical Surgical Client
NURS 410
Nursing the Adult Medical Surgical Client Clinical Practicum
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Deborah Fischer,
RN, MSN
Instructor
124 McPherson Hall
620-235-4442
dfischer@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Pallative and End of Life Care
Gerontology
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NURS 300
Foundations of Nursing Practice Practicum
NURS 405
Health Alterations in Older Adults
NURS 410
Nursing the Adult Medical Surgical Client Clinical Practicum
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Kristi Frisbee,
RN, BSN, MSN
Instructor
121 McPherson Hall
620-235-4434
kfrisbee@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Evidence Based Practice - Nursing Techniques
Dosage Calculation
Infection Control and Antibiotic Resistant Microbes
Patient Safety
Teaching Strategies
Simulated Clinical Experiences in Nursing Education
Simulation Design
Women's Health
HPV and Cervical Cancer
Childbirth Preparation
Healthcare Teaching in the Community Setting
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NURS 302
Techniques for Nursing
NURS 502
Community Nursing Practicum
NURS 599
Internship in Nursing
Health Simulation Center
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*Cheryl K. Giefer,
PhD,APRN
Professor
113 McPherson Hall
620-235-4438 or 620-724-3366 (cell)
cgiefer@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Caregiver Stresse-Portfolios
Interdisciplinary Gerontology
Emergency Care
Simulation Education
Use of Student Response Systems in Education
Patient Satisfaction of Nurse Practitioners
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NURS 205
Certified Nurse Aide
NURS 301
Professional Nursing Seminar
NURS 712
Issues and Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice
NURS 806
Primary Care I
NURS 807
Primary Care I: Practicum
NURS 812
Primary Care II
NURS 813
Primary Care II: Practicum
NURS 828/829
NURSE PRACTITIONER PRECEPTORSHIP I AND II
NURS 890 Research Thesis
NURS 891 Research Problem
Spring 2011 Sabbatical
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Jennifer Harris,
MSN, FNP-C APRN
Instructor
106 McPherson Hall
620-235-4447
jharris@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Thesis: Patient Satisfaction with ARNP's: A Replication Study
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NURS 300
Foundations in Nursing Practice
NURS 390
Pathophysiologic Bases of Nursing
NURS 525
Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing
NURS 599
Internship in Nursing
NURS 807
Primary Care I Practicum
NURS 809
Advanced Pathophysiology
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**Michele L. Hart,
MS, RN
Instructor
123 McPherson
620-235-6520
mhart@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Didactic Instruction and Simulation
Training and Orientation of New Staff Members
Leadership/Administration/Change
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NURS 300
Foundations in Nursing
NURS 300
Foundations in Nursing Clinical Practicum
NURS 320
Health Assessment Clinical Practicum
NURS 525
Advanced Medical Surgical
Nursing of the Adult Client
Clinical Practicum
NURS 525
Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing of the Adult Client - Guest Lecturer and Clinical Practicum
NURS 525
Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing of the Adult Client - Online Course
NURS 599
Internship in Nursing Practice
NURS 760/761
Nursing and Health Care System Management
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Nursing and Health Care System Management Practicum
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*Amy Hite, DNP,
APRN, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor
111 McPherson Hall
620-235-6528
ahite@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Kansas Action Coalition for the Future of Nursing
Establishment of Osteoporosis Services for Southeast Kansas
Feasibility Study for a DNP Program at PSU
Female Athlete Triad
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Speciality
Contract Negotiations for APRNs
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in the College Population
Legal Nurse Consulting
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NURS 302
Techniques for Nursing
NURS 320
Health Assessment
NURS 320
Health Assessment - Online
NURS 521
Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing - Online
NURS 525
Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing of the Adult Client
NURS 525
Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing of the Adult Client - Online
NURS 599
Internship in Nursing Practice
NURS 803 Advanced Health Assessment**Michele L. Hart, MS, RN |
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**Karen Johnson,
RN, MSN, FNP-C
Instructor
108 McPherson
620-235-6187
kajohnso@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Empowerment and Job Satisfaction in Nurse Practitioners in Southeast Kansas
Utilizing Student Response Systems for Active Learning in Baccalaureate Nursing Courses
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NURS 410
Nursing the Adult Medical Surgical Client
NURS 807
Primary Care I Practicum
NURS 809
Advanced Pathophysiology
NURS 813
Primary Care II Practicum
NURS 828
Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship I
NURS 829
Nurse Practitioner
Preceptorship II
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SanDee McChristy,
RN, MSN, FNP-C
Instructor
125 McPherson
620-235-6519
smcchris@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Pain Management
Dosage Calculations
Diabetes Patient Teaching
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NURS 300
Foundations of Nursing Practicum
NURS 320
Health Assessment Practicum
NURS 440
Pharmacology in Nursing I
NURS 441
Pharmacology in Nursing II
NURS 302
Techniques for Nursing
NURS 502
Community Nursing Practicum
NURS 599
Internship in Nursing |
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*Barbara R. McClaskey,
Ph D, RNC, MN, APRN
Professor
122 McPherson
620-235-4443
bmcclask@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Infant Development
Human-Animal Bond
Child-Pet Interaction
Chronic Illness in Children
Transcultural Healthcare and Culturally Respectful Care
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NURS 312
Neonatal Resuscitation
NURS 390
Pathophysiologic Bases of Nursing
NURS 452
Nursing the Childbearing Family
NURS 457
Nursing the Child and Childbearing Family Practicum
NURS 445/446
Transcultural Health
Care and Practicum
NURS 723
Client/Family Health: Theory, Assessment, Promotion
NURS 724
Client/Family Health: Practicum
NURS 809
Advanced Pathophysiology
NURS 830
Family Process/Management of Acute Emergent Illness
NURS 831
Family Acute: Practicum
NURS 835
Family Process/Management of Chronic Illness
NURS 836
Family Chronic: Practicum
NURS 840
Management of Families Within the Health Care System Practicum
NURS 890/891
Research Thesis/Problem
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Amanda Perkins,
MSN
Instructor
109 McPherson
620-235-4412
aperkins@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
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*Janis Schiefelbein,
RNC, PhD
Associate Professor
107 McPherson
620-235-4441
jschiefe@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Self-efficacy for learning online technologies and student satisfaction
Preschool children fears with healthcare interventions
Job satisfaction in Nursing
Outcomes: E-health Interventions & E-health Communication
CPAP and Technology Dependent Patients
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UGS 100
Freshman Experience
NURS 303
Introduction to Public Health - Online
NURS 304
Transitions into Baccalaureate Nursing
NURS 320
Health Assessment
NURS 482
Reaseach in Nursing
NURS 482
Research in Nursing - Online
NURS 502
Community Nursing
NURS 502
Community Nursing - Online
NURS 800
Theories in Nursing Practice
NURS 854/855
Teaching Strategies/Teaching Strategies Practicum
NURS 890
Research Thesis
NURS 891
Research Problem
NURS 892 Research Methods in Nursing
NURS 893 Nursing Reseach Seminar
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Tracy Stahl,
BBA, MBA, BSN, MSN, FNP-C
Instructor
105 McPherson
620-235-4445
tstahl@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
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NURS 300
Foundations of Nursing Practice
NURS 300
Foundations of Nursing Practice Practicum
NURS 457
Nursing the Child and the Childbearing Family PracticumSanDee McChristy, RN, MSN, FNP-C |
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Karen Tompkins-Dobbs,
MSN
Instructor
120 McPherson
620-235-6121
ketompki@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Drug Addiction
Gerontology
End of Life
Simulation
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NURS 405
Health Alterations in Older Adults
NURS 405
Health Alterations in Older Adults Practicum
NURS 405
Health Alterations in Older Adults - Online Course
NURS 470
Nursing the Psychiatric Mental Health Client
NURS 502
Community Nursing Clinical
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Susan Wachter,
RN, MN
Instructor
115 McPherson
620-235-4444
mwachte1@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Self-esteem in Breastfeeding Women
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NURS 301
Orientation to Nursing
NURS 440
Pharmacology in Nursing I
NURS 452
Nursing the Childbearing Family
NURS 457
Nursing the Child and Childbearing Family Practicum
NURS 462
Nursing the Child and Family
NURS 521
Leadership
in Nursing (Online Course)
NURS 599
Internship in Nursing
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Laura Handshy,
RN, BSN
Health Simulation Center/Learning Resource Center Coordinator
132 McPherson
620-235-4433
lhandshy@pittstate.edu
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Peggy Totman
Administrative Specialist
101 McPherson
620-235-4431
ptotman@pittstate.edu |
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Jennifer Parker
Senior Administrative Assistant
101 McPherson
620-235-4332
jennpark@pittstate.edu |
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Student Workers:
LaKota McCune
101 McPherson
620-235-4431 |
Student Workers:
Alixandra Dennis
132 McPherson
620-235-4433 |
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