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| Amerio, Rita, MSN, RN |
| Rank: |
Assistant Professor |
| Title: |
Director of Undergraduate Studies |
| E-Mail: |
ameriori@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5340 |
| Education: |
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA |
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MSN, St-Xavier University, Chicago, IL |
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BSN, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL |
| Teaching Interests: |
Nursing Fundamentals, Physical Assessment |
| Clinical Interests: |
Medicaland Surgical Areas |
| Teaching Interests: |
Nursing Student Retention |
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|
| Sue Barrett, Ph.D., PMHNP (BC) RN |
| Rank: |
Professor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
sue3542@gmail.com |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5877 |
| Education: |
BSN, Rush University |
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MS, Rush University |
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Ph.D., University of Illinois, Chicago |
| Teaching Interests: |
Healthcare Outcomes, Human Resource Management, Quality Improvement,
Organizational Theory , Health Information Management |
| Clinical Interests: |
Consulting,
Quality Improvement,
Healthcare Management |
| Teaching Interests: |
Quality Improvement,
Instrument Development,
Organizational Performance |
| |
|
| Sheila Berkemeyer, RN, MSN |
| Rank: |
Instructor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
berkemsh@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5356 |
| Education: |
BSN, University of Michigan |
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MSN, Wayne State University |
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|
| Kathleen
Blanchfield, Ph.D., MPS |
| Title: |
Associate Professor |
| E-Mail: |
blanchka@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5445 |
| Education: |
MS, Loyola University, Chicago, IL |
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Ph.D., Nursing Administration, Chicago, IL |
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MS, St. Xavier College, Chicago, IL |
| |
BSN, Loyola University, Chicago, IL |
| Teaching interests: |
Nursing Administration and Leadership Classes,
Parish Nursing and Spiritual Support and
Fiscal Integrity |
| Research interests: |
Spiritual Support and Parish Nurse Ministry |
| |
|
| Patricia Braida, RN, MSN |
| Rank: |
Instructor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
rmbraida@aol.com |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5358 |
| Education: |
BSN, Marycrest College |
| |
MSN, Loyola University, Chicago |
| Certification: |
CPR Instructor,
ACLS Instructor |
| Teaching Interests: |
Medical/Surgical Nursing |
| Clinical Interests: |
Medical/Surgical Nursing,
Critical Care Nursing,
Coronary Care Nursing |
| Teaching Interests: |
Quality of Life Issues of the Phase II Cardiac Rehab Patient,
Use of Medications for Dyslipidemia |
| |
|
| Stacie Elder, PhD, RN |
| Title: |
Associate Professor |
| E-Mail : |
elderst@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5896 |
| Education; |
PhD, Barry University, Florida |
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MS, Northern Illinois, IL |
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BSN, Aurora University, IL |
| Clinical Interests: |
Critical care nursing |
| Research Interests: |
Baccalaureate Essentials, specifically, end-of-life issues
in a quality nursing program. |
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|
| Linda Elsik, RN, MS |
| Rank: |
Assistant Professor |
| Title: |
Coordinator of RN/BSN and Allied Health Program |
| E-Mail: |
elsikli@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5897 |
| Education: |
BSN, Loyola University, Chicago |
| |
MS, Northern Illinois University |
| Teaching Interests: |
Physical Assessment,
Fundamentals of Nursing |
| Clinical Interests: |
Medical/Surgical Nursing |
| |
|
| Kathleen Fitzgerald |
| Rank: |
Professor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
fitzgeka@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5163 |
| Education: |
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago |
| |
MS, University of California, San Francisco |
| |
BSN, Loyola University of Chicago |
| Teaching Interests: |
Nursing Research, Theory & Evidenced-based Practice |
| Clinical Interests: |
Nutrition, gastroenterology and oncology
|
| Research Interest: |
Evidence-based practice in the clinical setting |
| |
|
| Julie Foote
|
| Title: |
Secretary |
| E-Mail: |
footeju@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5040 |
| |
|
| Gedzyk-Nieman, Stephanie, MSN, RNC |
| Rank: |
Instructor |
| E-Mail: |
gedzykSt@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 826-5719 |
| Education: |
BSN - University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa |
| |
MSN - Lewis University, Romeoville, IL |
| |
|
| Mary Hasse, MS, RN, JD |
| Title: |
Assistant Professor |
| E-Mail : |
hassema@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5645 |
| Education: |
JD, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, IL |
| |
MS, Rush University, Chicago, IL |
| |
BSN, Catholic University, Washington, DC |
| Certification: |
Certified mediator, Center for Conflict Resolution,
Clinical Specialist in Child and Adolescent Nursing |
| Teaching Interests: |
Child, Adolescent and adult psychiatric nursing,
family dynamics, professional issues and professional
development, legal and ethical issues in healthcare |
| Clinical Interests: |
Psychiatric nursing, family therapy, home health,
Nursing, consultation |
| |
|
| Rachel Hudson |
| Title: |
Advisor: RN/BSN & BAC/BSN Programs |
| E-Mail: |
hudsonrg@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5147 |
| |
|
| Elissa Isaacson, RN, Ed.D. |
| Rank: |
Professor Emeritus |
| |
|
| Barbara A. Kakta, RN, Ed.D. |
| Rank: |
Professor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
kaktaba@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5647 |
| Education: |
BSN, Illinois Wesleyan University |
| |
MSN, University of Wisconsin, Madison |
| |
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University |
| Teaching Interests: |
Curriculum Development,
Nursing Research,
Education:al Outcomes |
| Clinical Interests: |
Education:al Strategies,
Student Learning Outcomes |
| Research Interests: |
Instrument Development,
Outcome Assessment |
| |
|
| Eleftheria
Terry Karapas, MS, RN |
| Title: |
Instructor |
| E-Mail: |
karapael@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5335 |
| Education: |
MS, Rush University, Chicago, IL |
| |
BSN, Rush Univesity, Chicago, IL |
| Certification: |
Pain Management Nursing |
| |
|
| Deborah Kornacker, RN, MS |
| Rank: |
Instructor |
| Title: |
Assistant Professor |
| E-Mail: |
ddlmm5@aol.com |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5346 |
| Education: |
BSN, Saint Xavier University, Chicago |
| |
MS, Rush University |
| Certification: |
Certified Childbirth Education: |
| Teaching Interests: |
Obstetrical Nursing,
Childbirth Education:,
Pediatric Nursing,
Health Promotion across the Lifespan,
Physical Assessment |
| Clinical Interests: |
Perinatal Nursing,
Women's Health,
Children: Infant to Adolescents |
| Research Interests: |
Health promotion in all age groups,
Women's Health issues,
Teaching Stragegies/Student Outcomes |
| |
|
| Kathy
Lisak |
| Title: |
Adult & Graduate Programs Assistant |
| E-Mail: |
lisakka@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5355 |
| |
|
| Marie Lozano |
| Title: |
Secretary – RN/BSN Program |
| E-Mail: |
lozanoma@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5363 |
| |
|
| Donna Martin, MSN, RN |
| Title: |
Instructor |
| E-Mail: |
martindo@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5369 |
| Education: |
MSN, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL |
| |
MS, St. Francis University, Joliet, IL |
| |
BSN, Loyola University, Chicago, IL |
| Certification: |
Certified Diabetes Educator,
Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse,
CPR Instructor |
| |
|
| Pamela A. Martyn-Nemeth, Ph.D., RN |
| Rank: |
Associate Professor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
martynpa@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5421 |
| Education: |
BSN, Saint Xavier University, Chicago |
| |
MS, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
| |
PhD, Loyola University Chicago |
| Teaching Interests: |
Nursing research, health policy, and medical/surgical nursing |
| Clinical Interests: |
Adolescent and adult health |
| Research Interests: |
Adolescent obesity, cardiovascular risk factors associated with diabetes, psychosocial correlates of eating behavior. |
| |
|
| Katherine McDannel, RN, MSN |
| Rank: |
Instructor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
mcdannka@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5585 |
| Education: |
BSN, University of Illinois |
| |
MSN, Loyola University, Chicago |
| Certification: |
Childbirth Educator |
| Teaching Interests: |
Women and Children's Healthcare |
| Clinical Interests: |
Women's Health,
Perinatal Nursing,
High-risk Perinatal Populations |
| Research Interests: |
Perinatal Nursing |
| |
|
| Anne McShane, RN, MSN |
| Rank: |
Instructor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
mcshanan@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5376 |
| Education: |
BSN, Lewis University |
| |
MSN, Loyola University, Chicago |
| Teaching Interests: |
Children, Infant to Adolescent |
| Clinical Interests: |
Children, Infant to Adolescent |
| |
|
| Maureen Moore, RN, MS |
| Rank: |
Assistant Professor |
| Title: |
Coordinator of Retention |
| E-Mail: |
moorema@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5646 |
| Education: |
BSN, Loyola University, Chicago |
| |
MS, Rush University |
| Certification: |
ACLS |
| Teaching Interests: |
Critical Care, Leadership |
| Clinical Interests: |
Critical Care,
School Nursing,
Parish Nursing |
| Research Interests: |
Respiratory,
Spirituality,
Occupational Lung Disease,
School Health Issues |
| |
|
| Melanie Obispo-Young, MSN, RN |
| Rank: |
Instructor |
| E-Mail: |
obispome@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5721 |
| Education: |
BSN - University of Santo Tomas |
| |
MS - New York University |
| |
|
| Loretta Paver |
| Title: |
Assistant to the Undergraduate Director |
| E-Mail: |
paverlo@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5041 |
| |
|
| Nanci Peek, MSN, RN |
| Rank: |
Instructor |
| Title: |
Coordinator of Continuing Education: |
| E-Mail: |
peekna@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5455 |
| Education: |
MSN, Lewis University |
| |
BSN, St. Mary's College |
| |
|
| Ellen Renna, RN, MSN |
|
Rank: |
Assistant Professor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
rennael@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5352 |
| Education: |
BSN, Saint Xavier College, Chicago |
| |
MSN, Lewis University |
| |
|
| Peggy Rice, Ed D, APRN, BC |
| Rank: |
Professor |
| Title: |
Dean |
| E-Mail: |
ricepe@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5245 |
| Education: |
BSN, Benedictine University |
| |
MS, Northern Illinois University |
| |
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University |
| Certification: |
Clinical Specialist Community Health Nursing |
| Teaching Interests: |
Community/Public Health,
Health Promotion |
| Clinical Interests: |
Community Health,
Homelessness |
| Research Interests: |
Visual literacy issues with Teaching Tools for Multicultural clients |
| |
|
| Marlene Rosenberg, RN, CS, Ed.D. |
| Rank: |
Professor Emeritus |
| E-Mail: |
marlene@ricis.com |
| |
|
| Michele Scott |
| Title: |
Secretary - Undergraduate Department |
| E-Mail: |
scottmi@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5359 |
| |
|
| Daisy Sherry, Ph.Dc., CNP |
| Rank: |
Assistant Professor |
| Title: |
Co-Coordinator Adult Nurse Practitioner Program |
| E-Mail: |
sherryda@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5249 |
| Education: |
University of Illinois at Chicago |
| |
MSN, University of Illinois at Chicago |
| |
BSN, University of Illinois at Chicago |
| Certification: |
Advanced Practice
Nurse, Certified Nurse
Practitioner |
| |
|
| Janice Smith, RN, DNSc |
| Rank: |
Professor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
smith.janice.m@att.net |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5648 |
| Education: |
BS, DePaul University |
| |
MS, Northern Illinois University |
| |
DNS Rush University |
| Certification: |
Title: 73 School Nurse Certification |
| Teaching Interests: |
Community Health Nursing |
| Clinical Interests: |
Adults with Mental Retardation,
Special Needs Populations |
| Research Interests: |
Concept of Spirituality |
| |
|
| Gwen Svoboda, RN, MS, Ed.D, Professor |
| Rank: |
Professor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
gwensvoboda@sbcglobal.net |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5345 |
| Education: |
BSN, Saint Xavier University, Chicago |
| |
MSN, Purdue University |
| |
Ed.D, Northern Illinois University |
| Certification: |
Certified Nephrology Nurse |
| Teaching Interests: |
Professional Foundations,
Leadership,
Adult Health,
Continuing Education: |
| Clinical Interests: |
Nephrology,
Adult Health |
| Research Interests: |
Nursing Student Mentorship,
Adult Teaching/Learning Strategies,
Minimum Education: for Entry into Practice |
| |
|
| Lynn Tappella |
| Title: |
Secretary – Graduate Office |
| E-mail : |
tappellly@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5997 |
| |
|
| Jane Trainor, RN, MSN |
| Rank: |
Instructor |
| Title: |
Coordinator of BAC-BSN |
| E-Mail: |
nursemll@aol.com |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5887 |
| Education: |
BSN, Creighton University |
| |
MS, DePaul University |
| Teaching Interests: |
Medical/Surgical Nursing |
| Clinical Interests: |
Medical/Surgical Nursing |
| |
|
| Kathleen
Ulivi, RN, MSN |
| Title: |
Assistant Professor |
| E-Mail: |
ulivika@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5353 |
| Education: |
|
| Certification: |
Board Certified Pain Management,
Oncology Certified Nurse,
State of IL CAN Instructor with Alzheimer’s Module,
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support,
Pediatric Advanced Life Support |
| Gail
Vitale, RN, CS, MS |
| Rank: |
Assistant Professor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
gavitale@comcast.net |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5344 |
| Education: |
BSN, University of Cincinnati |
| |
MS, California State University, Fresno |
| Certification: |
Clinical Specialist in Gerontological Nursing |
| Teaching Interests: |
Gerontology,
Adult Health,
Healthcare Law |
| Clinical Interests: |
Adult/Geriatric Acute Care |
| Research Interests: |
Medication Use in Elderly,
Elderly Legal/Ethical Issues,
Elderly Autonomy/Self Determination |
| |
|
| Mary Elizabeth Wilber, RN, MSN |
| Rank: |
Instructor |
| Title: |
Director of Health Care Recruitment |
| E-Mail: |
wilberbe@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5889 |
| Education: |
BSN, University of Michigan |
| |
MSN, Loyola University, Chicago |
| Teaching Interests: |
Leadership |
| Clinical Interests: |
Leadership |
| |
|
| Ruth A. Whims |
| Title: |
Secretary - Dean's Office |
| E-Mail: |
whimsru@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5350 |
| |
|
| Nan J. Yancey, RN, MSN, Ph.D. |
| Rank: |
Professor |
| Title: |
Faculty |
| E-Mail: |
yanceyna@lewisu.edu |
| Phone: |
(815) 836-5878 |
| Education: |
BSN, The Ohio State University |
| |
MSN, Villanova University |
| |
Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago |
| Teaching Interests: |
Adult Health,
Nursing Research,
Nursing Education:,
Nursing Theory,
Leadership,
Professionalism |
| Clinical Interests: |
Adult Health,
Cardiology |
| Research Interests: |
Quality of Life,
Transition into Practice for New BSN Graduates,
Quality of professional life for the working nurse. |
