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Courses Taught
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*Mary Carol Pomatto, EdD, ARNP-CNS
Chairperson 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 Organizational Crisis Preparedness Maternal Child Health Compliance
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NURS 482 Research in Nursing
NURS 760 Nursing Management
NURS 761 Nursing Management Practicum
NURS 850 Curriculum Development
NURS 854 Teaching Strategies Practicum
NURS 855 Teaching Strategies
NURS 856 Education Practicum
NURS 865 Strategic Planning
NURS 866 Administration Practicum
UGS 100 Freshman Experience
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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 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
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*Sharon Bowling, Ph.D
Professor 115 McPherson 620-235-4435 sbowling@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
HIV/AIDS in Rural Population Behavioral Change: Intervention that works Organic Brain Syndrome Sensory Perception Alzheimer Disease Cultural Care of the Elderly Locus of Control & Primary Prevention in the Elderly.
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NURS 405 Health Alterations in Older Adults
NURS 470 Psychiatric/Mental Health
NURS 723 Client/Family Health Assessment/Promotion
NURS 724 Client/Family Health Practicum
NURS 890/891 Research Thesis/Problem
NURS 892 Research Methods in Nursing
NURS 893 Nursing Research Seminar
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Judith A. Coltharp, RN, MSN, ARNP
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 300 Foundations in Nursing Practice
NURS 320 Health Assessment
NURS 452 Nursing Child and the Childbearing Family
NURS 457 Nursing Child and the Childbearing Family Practicum
NURS 521 Leadership in Nursing
NURS 599 Internship in Nursing
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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 410 Nursing the Adult Medical Surgical Client Lecture
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 Clinical
NURS 599 Internship in Nursing
Health Simulation Center
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*Cheryl K. Giefer, Ph.D., FNP-C, CS
Professor 106 McPherson Hall 620-235-4438 or 620-724-3366 (cell) cgiefer@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
e-Portfolios Interdisciplinary Gerontology Emergency Care Simulation Education Use of Student Response Systems in Education
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NURS 205 Certified Nurse Aide
NURS 300 Foundations of Nursing Practice
NURS 405 Health Alterations in Older Adults (Online)
NURS 525 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing
NURS 525 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing (Online)
NURS 712 Issues and Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice
NURS 803 Advanced Health Assessment
NURS 804 Advanced Health Assessment Practicum
NURS 806 Primary Care I
NURS 807 Primary Care I: Practicum
NURS 812 Primary Care II
NURS 813 Primary Care II: Practicum
NURS 890 Research Thesis
NURS 891 Research Problem
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Jennifer Harris, MSN, FNP-C ARNP
Instructor 114 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 302 Techniques in Nursing
NURS 525 Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing
NURS 599 Internship in Nursing
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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 Clinical Practicum
NURS 320 Health Assessment Clinical Practicum
NURS 410 Nursing the Adult Medical Surgical Client Clinical Practicum
NURS 521 Leadership and Management Functions in Nursing
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
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Karen Johnson, RN, MSN, FNP-C
Instructor 120 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 813 Primary Care II Practicum
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SanDee McChristy, RN, MSN
Instructor 125 McPherson 620-235-6519 smcchris@pittstate.edu
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*Barbara R. McClaskey, Ph D, RNC, MN, ARNP
Associate Professor 107 McPherson 620-235-4443 bmcclask@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Infant Development Human-Animal Bond Child-Pet Interaction Chronic Illness in Children Transcultural Healthcare Culturally Respectful Care by Nursing Students
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NURS 312 Neonatal Resuscitation
N390 Pathophysiologic Bases of Nursing
NURS 452 Nursing the Childbearing Family
NURS 457 Nursing the Child and Childbearing Family Practicum
NURS 445 Transcultural Health Care
NURS 446 Transcultural Health Care Practicum
NURS 605 Independent Study in Transcultural Nursing
NURS 723 Client/Family Health: Theory, Assessment, Promotion
NURS 724 Client/Family Health: Practicum
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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Janis Schiefelbein, RNC, PhD
Associate Professor 109 McPherson 620-235-4441 jschiefe@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
FAMTIEC/Care - Caregivers Technology Dependent Patients and their Caregivers Preschool children fears with healthcare interventions Job satisfaction in Nursing Outcomes: E-health Interventions & E-health Communication Hardiness CPAP and Technology Dependent Patients
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NURS 265 Health Promotion Disease Prevention - Online Course
NURS 304 Transitions into Baccalaureate Nursing
NURS 320 Health Assessment
NURS 482 Reaseach in Nursing
NURS 482 Research in Nursing - Online Course
NURS 502 Community Nursing
NURS 502 Community Nursing - Online Course
NURS 800 Theories in Nursing Practice
NURS 818 Advanced Pharmacology
NURS 890 Research Thesis
NURS 891 Research Problem
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**Susan M. Seglie, RN, MSN, ARNP, F.N.P.-C
Associate Professor Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator 105 McPherson 620-235-4445 sseglie@pittstate.edu
"The Go-rilla Link" For Nurses by Nurses Newsletter
Areas of Interest
Diabetes Management and Education Women's Health Care Exercise Related to Health issues Health Promotion
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NURS 265 Health Promotion Disease Prevention
NURS 521 Leadership and Management in Nursing
NURS 806 Primary Care I
NURS 807 Primary Care I: Practicum
NURS 812 Primary Care II
NURS 813 Primary Care II: Practicum
NURS 828 Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship I
NURS 829 Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship II
NURS 890 Research Thesis
NURS 891 Research Problem
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Karen Tompkins-Dobbs, MSN
Instructor 124 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 Clinical
NURS 405 Health Alterations in Older Adults - Online Course
NURS 502 Community Nursing Clinical
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Annette VanAnne, MSN, FNP-C, CNM
Instructor 111 McPherson 620-235-6528 avananne@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Nurse Mid-Wifery Breastfeeding Education Health Simulation
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NURS 300 Foundations in Nursing Practice Clinical
NURS 302 Techniques for Nursing
NURS 440 Pharmacology in Nursing
NURS 457 Nursing the Child and Childbearing Family Clinical
NURS 462 Nursing the Child and Family
NURS 525 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical
Health Simulation Center
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Susan Wachter, RN, MN
Instructor 123 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
NURS 452 Nursing the Childbearing Family
NURS 457 Nursing the Child and Childbearing Family Clinical
NURS 462 Nursing the Child and Family
NURS 521 Leadership in Nursing (Online Course)
NURS 599 Internship in Nursing
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Tamara Simon, MSN, ARNP
HSC-LRC Coordinator 132 McPherson 620-235-4433 tlsimon@pittstate.edu
Areas of Interest
Simulation Food Allergies Online Learning E-Portfolio
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NURS 314 Healthcare Terminology and Dosage Calculations - Online Course
NURS 525 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing of the Adult Client - Online Course
NURS 502 Community Nursing Clinical
N599 Internship in Nursing
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Peggy Totman
Administrative Assistant 101 McPherson 620-235-4431 ptotman@pittstate.edu
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Jennifer Willey
Senior Administrative Assistant 101 McPherson 620-235-4332 jwilley@pittstate.edu
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Student Workers:
Jessica Snider
101 McPherson 620-235-4431
Alixandra Dennis
132 McPherson 620-235-4433
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