Nursing Faculty/Staff Directory
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Kerri ChapmanAssistant Professor of Nursing
Phone: 563.589.3249 Email: KSChapman@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 304D University Science Center
Linda HansonAssociate Professor of Nursing
Phone: 563.589.3434 Email: LHanson@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 304A University Science Center
CREDENTIALS / BIO
- MSN, Allen College
- MSED, Capella University
- BS, Allen College
Areas of work:
I have worked for over 40 years in a variety of healthcare settings. I have worked in the areas of medical/surgical nursing, obstetrics, and the emergency department. I also have worked for the last 20 years in academia. I have taught in the Practical Nursing, Associate, and bachelor's nursing programs. For seven years I worked in administration overseeing nine health-related programs.
Research Interest:
My area of interest is in nursing education. Nursing is forever changing, and this requires adjustments to what and how we educate future nurses.
Something personal:
My husband and I are blessed to have two daughters and four beautiful grandchildren. We enjoy spending time with family and exploring northeast Iowa where we hope to retire someday.
Lisa KragenbrinkAssistant Professor of Nursing
Phone: 563.589.3573 Email: LKragenbrink@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 309B University Science Center
CREDENTIALS / BIO
- MSN, Clarke University
- BSN, University of Iowa
Areas of work:
I have worked in a variety of medical-surgical areas, transplant surgery, oncology, same-day surgery, and outpatient clinic areas. I also worked as a nursing supervisor and clinical administrator manager along with being a nursing educator. Areas of research interest include active learning strategies in the clinical setting, and I have recently started looking at the role of the nurse in the healthcare of the LGBTQ community.
Something personal:
I love being outside, hiking, biking, canoeing in Canada, and traveling to National Parks. I am a new pet owner of a golden doodle, and I am working on getting him to sit still in a canoe. I enjoy taking pictures and have won some awards, in the past, for pictures I have taken related to healthcare.
Jackie MeyerDepartment Head; Professor of Nursing
Phone: 563.589.3403 Email: JRMeyer@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 304D University Science Center
CREDENTIALS / BIO
- PhD, Villanova University
- MSN, University of Iowa
- BSN, Clarke University
Areas of work:
I have worked for over 30 years in many different healthcare settings. My clinical practice includes inpatient experience in a rural critical access hospital, as well as in urban obstetric units. I have also worked in a variety of community-based settings including a county public health agency where my practice included service to children, the elderly, and those with brain health issues. I also served as the administrator of a school-based youth services program, and the director of a hospital-based home health and hospice program.
Research Interest:
My areas of research interest are social determinants of health in primary care settings and support for clinical adjunct nursing faculty.
Something personal:
I am blessed to have been married to my husband, Dave, for over 40 years. We have four kids and 4 grandkids. I love to read, play volleyball and golf, listen to live music, spend time with family and spoil those beautiful grandbabies of mine!
Beth NeyenAssistant Professor of Nursing; Lab and Simulation Coordinator.
Phone: 563.589.3789 Email: BNeyen@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 309C University Science Center
CREDENTIALS / BIO
- MSN, Clarke University
- BSN, Clarke University
- Associate in Nursing, Iowa Methodist
Areas of Work:
I have worked for over 28 years in a variety of settings. I started my career in cardio/pulmonary nursing. I then moved to critical care nursing, floating between ICU and cardiac unit. I have been in a rural setting for over 20 years now and in academia for over 10 years.
Research Interest:
I am interested in clinical and simulation settings. I have researched simulation and hope to get my certification in simulation. I also have studied and am certified in medical/surgical nursing.
Something personal:
I have been married to my husband for 27 years and we have 4 beautiful daughters. I am very committed to my family, community, and church. I keep busy outside of work attending all the sports and fine art events that my children are in. I also volunteer in my community and church.
Holly SinnoAdministrative Assistant in the Nursing Department
Phone: 563.589.3500 Fax: 563.589.3572 Email: HSinno@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 304 University Science Center
Credentials
- BA, Clarke University
Kristine SteinbeckAssistant Professor of Nursing
Phone: 563.589.3740 Email: KSteinbeck@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 309D University Science Center
CREDENTIALS / BIO
- MSN, Walden University
- BSN, Valparaiso University
Areas of Work:
I have worked in 10 different states in acute adult healthcare settings for over 33 years. My areas of expertise include general medical/surgical and neuroscience and neurosurgery nursing. I currently still work at MercyOne Dubuque Health Care Center. I have worked in academia over the last 11 years.
Academia Interest:
I have a strong interest in debriefing for simulation. Simulation is a strong teaching tool and debriefing in meaningful ways enriches the learning experience. I also enjoy creating diverse teaching tools that include other disciplines across campus.
Personal:
I have three sons (one in college, and two in high school) that keep me juggling sports and other school activities. I also enjoy adventurous traveling, auctions, antiquing, and coffee shops.
Mary B. TobinProfessor of Nursing
Phone: 563.589.3239 Fax: 563.589.3572 Email: MTobin@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 304A University Science Center
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, University of Iowa
- MA, University of Iowa
- BSN, Iowa Wesleyan College