Head of department

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Brenda Petersen, PhD, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CPNP-PC

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Associate Dean, School of Nursing

Chief Nurse Administrator

Interim Chair, Occupational Therapy Program (2023-2024)

 

Faculty

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Debra Gillespie PhD, RN, CNE

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Assistant Professor of Nursing

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Jeffrey Hutchins DNP, AGPCNP-BC

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  • Clinical Assistant Faculty in Nursing
  • Director of APRN Nursing Programs
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Leslie Larsen, MSN, RN

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  • Lecturer in Nursing
  • Director of Undergraduate Nursing Education
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Paula V. Nersesian, PhD, MPH, RN, CNE

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Associate Professor of Nursing

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Jill Olausson PhD, MSN, BSN

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  • Assistant Professor of Nursing
  • Director of Online Nursing Programs
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Suzanne Parkman PhD, RN, CNE

SHE | HER | HERS

Assistant Professor of Nursing

 

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Carla Randall PhD, RN, CNE

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Professor of Nursing

 

Staff

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Libby Bahi

SHE | HER | HERS

Coordinator of Graduate Nursing Education

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Tammy L. Berry

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Administrative Specialist - Nursing Faculty and Coursework Support

Gavin Blair

Healthcare Laboratory Manager

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Brandon Blount

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Administrative Specialist, School of Nursing

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Lindsay Larsen

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Coordinator of Nursing Student Services

Laurie Lentz

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Associate Director of Advising

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Danielle Letourneau, MFA

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Coordinator of Online Nursing Programs

Acting Chair of the Classified Staff Senate

Sarah Powelson

Director of Healthcare Simulation and Interprofessional Education

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Netty Provost, PhD

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Coordinator of Undergraduate Nursing Education

Director of Lewiston/Auburn Campus

 

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Stacey Whitney

SHE | HER | HERS

Clinical Placement Coordinator of Nursing