Stephen F. Austin State University

Dr. Glenda Walker, RN, DSN - Director Office: 110A Phone: 936.468.7705 E-mail: gwalker@sfasu.edu

Dr. Walker received her BSN from Troy State University in Troy, Alabama. Dr. Walker received her MSN, with a specialty in psychiatric nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and her DSN from the University of Alabama in Birmingham with a specialty in Community and Rural Health. Dr. Walker has held numerous administrative positions including Interim Director of Graduate and Mental Health Program in Nashville, Tennessee; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota; Associate Dean of Community and Clinical Affairs at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Walker has over 30 publications including peer reviewed articles, chapters in books, and a book, See Spot Run: Lessons for Life. Dr. Walker has received numerous research grants at the federal and state levels. For the last ten years, Dr. Walker has focused on studies which identify variables associated with retention in nursing programs. Three of those grants have been funded by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Dr. Walker's primary clinical practice focus has been in the area of family violence with a particular focus on childhood sexual abuse. Favorite quote: What does not destroy one makes one stronger.

Carol Athey, MSN, RN, CNOR - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 160 Phone: 936.468.7720 E-mail: atheycj@sfasu.edu

Carol Athey has over 30 years of nursing experience with the majority of those years in perioperative nursing. She graduated from Angelina College with an ADN in 1981. She returned to school and earned her BSN here at SFASU in 2005. Encouragement from SFA nursing faculty motivated her to complete her MSN in nursing education at UT Texas at Tyler in 2008. She currently teaches Basic Care of the Adult Client, Complementary and Alternative Therapies, and Perioperative Nursing.
Favorite Quote: "All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives." - Dalai Lama

Erin Bailey, DNP, MSN-FNP-BC, RN - Assistant Professor Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 144 Phone: 936.468.7733 E-mail: baileyerin@sfasu.edu

Erin Bailey was born and raised in Nacogdoches. She earned her Bachelor's in nursing here at SFASU in 2000; her Master's in nursing from Texas Tech and UT Tyler in 2006, and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Missouri Kansas City in 2011. Her teaching specialty is Children and Women's Health and Nursing Capstone. She is also a Family Nurse Practitioner in a local primary care clinic.
Favorites: the beach, anything outdoors, spending time with her kids

Susan Ballard, RN, MSN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 164 Phone: 936.468.7721 E-mail: ballardsr@sfasu.edu

Ms. Ballard received her Associate Degree in Nursing from William Buchannan School of Nursing at Texarkana, Texas in December of 1979. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from University of Arlington in 1987. In April of 2008 she completed her Masters of Science in Nursing at the University of Walden in Baltimore, Maryland.

At the present, she is pursuing a Doctoral of Nursing Practice at the University of Walden in Baltimore. Ms. Ballard has spent the last eight years working in the academic field. The past five years she has taught basic nursing at the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing at Stephen F. Austin State University. At the present she serves as the President of Omincron Eta, the STTI chapter for the School of Nursing here at SFASU.

Sara Bishop, Ph.D, RNC-OB,CNE - Associate Professor Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 154 Phone: 936.468.7730 E-mail: bishopse@sfasu.edu

Dr. Sara Bishop earned her BS in Nursing from Indiana State University, her MS in Health Professions (Health Administration focus) from Texas State University, and her PhD in Nursing Research from Texas Woman's University. Sara has been a nurse educator for over 20 years. She began her clinical career in the U.S. Army as a perinatal nurse, an area in which she continued to practice as a civilian. Sara currently teaches Care of Women and Children I and Nursing Research. Her research interests include qualitatively exploring violence in the perinatal period, student retention, and simulation in nursing education.

Quote to live by: If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place. (Margaret Mead)

Anita Dawn Barnes, DNP,RN,FNP-BC - Assistant Professor Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 122 Phone: 936.468.7707 E-mail: adbarnes@sfasu.edu

Dawn Barnes is a life-long resident of East Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana prior to obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Tyler. Continuing her education, she obtained a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas with a focus as a Family Nurse Practitioner. In 2010, Dr. Barnes completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Barnes has taught nursing for over 12 years. Teaching has provided a wonderful opportunity for her to grow as a nurse practitioner and pass her knowledge on to the next generation of nurses. Her philosophy is "Teaching makes me a better provider and being a better provider helps make me a better teacher."

Angel Brewer, RN, MSN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 120 Phone: 936.468.7714 E-mail: breweral@sfasu.edu

Angel Brewer has 30 years of varied experience in all areas of nursing except critical care. During the past ten years, Angel has taught nurses, patients, and students as a nursing educator. She has practiced nursing in IL, IN, TX, KY, FL, and TN. Angel started her career as an emergency medical technician and nursing assistant after graduating from high school. She later graduated with her ADN from Thornton Community College/Illinois in 1983, her BSN from the University of TX Medical Branch/Galveston in 1991, and her MSN in Nursing Education from Grand Canyon University /Arizona in 2010. Angel has recently returned to TX after 20 years and currently teaches Medical-Surgical Nursing.

Della Connor, PhD, FNP-BC, RN - Assistant Professor Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 128 Phone: 936.468.7713 E-mail: connorde@sfasu.edu

Della Connor was born in South Dakota and raised in Montana. She came to Texas in 1980 to attend college and after that made Texas her home. She earned Bachelor in nursing from Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, her Master Degree in Nursing, as a Family Nurse Practitioner at UTMB in Galveston, Texas, and recently earned her PhD in Nursing from the University of Texas at Tyler. She has taught nursing for 11 years at the baccalaureate level. She has been a FNP for the last 12 years practicing in practically every opportunity a FNP has! She has worked part-time for the last 5 years with a local nephrology group, conducting chronic kidney disease educational sessions and rounding on dialysis patients. Her nursing interests include nephrology and dialysis, nutrition and fitness, motivation and coaching for nursing education success. She currently teaches Community Nursing at SFASU.
Personal Favorite Quote: "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, "I'll try again tomorrow." Mary Anne Radmacher, American writer

Wendy Donnell, RN, MSN - Clinical Instructor and Simulation Lab Coordinator Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 144 Phone: 936.468.7727 E-mail: wldonnell@sfasu.edu

Wendy Donnell is a native East Texan and a proud SFA alumnus. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from SFASU in 1993 and a Master of Science in Nursing with an education emphasis from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2005. Mrs. Donnell has been an instructor at SFASU since 2004 and has taught Basic, Medical-Surgical, Pharmacology, and Community nursing courses as well as online pathophysiology. Currently Mrs. Donnell is the coordinator of the simulation lab and assists faculty in writing, programming, running, and evaluating simulations. Mrs. Donnell is a PhD student at the University of Texas at Arlington. Her research interests are Autism, simulations in nursing education, and nursing student retention.

Greta "Gina" Haidinyak MEd, MSN, JD, RN - Associate Professor and Assistant Director Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 106 Phone: 936.468.7735 E-mail: ghaidinyak@sfasu.edu

Greta Haidinyak has been a registered nurse for 42 years. She received her diploma in nursing from Wilson School of Nursing in North Carolina; she received a diploma in nurse anesthesia from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and is currently an inactive CRNA; she received her BSN and MEd degrees from SFASU, her MSN degree from Northwestern State University in Louisiana, and her JD degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston. She is a former assistant district attorney in Nacogdoches County. She has taught both criminal justice and nursing at SFASU and has been at her present position since 1998. She relaxes by playing golf.

Christine Harper, RN, MSN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 150 Phone: 936.468.7731 E-mail: harpercj@sfasu.edu

Christine Harper is a native East Texan, who earned her BSN from UT Austin in 1974, MS from UT Tyler in 1981, and MSN in Psychiatric Mental Nursing from Texas Woman's University in Dallas in 1992. She worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Director of Nursing at Rusk State Hospital for 12 years, and has taught at the diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate levels. She teaches Mental Health I and II, and is a level coordinator. She is also active in several community organizations across East Texas.

Tammy Harris, DNP, FNP-BC, RN - Assistant Professor Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 144 Phone: 936.468.7719 E-mail: trobinson@sfasu.edu

Dr. Tammy Harris is originally from Kansas City, Missouri but earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1993. She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing at The University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston in 1996 as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Harris received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2011. Her research focused on developing clinical judgment in nursing students.
Dr. Harris has taught for over 18 years and is the course coordinator for N-307 Health Assessment. She also chairs the Student Affairs Committee and supervises admissions for the SFA nursing program. In addition to her teaching responsibilites she continues to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She enjoys many outdoor activities and serves on a medical mission team which provides healthcare in Central America.
Personal favorite quote: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Henry David Thoreau

Janice Hensarling, PhD, FNP-BC, RN - Assistant Professor Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 146 Phone: 936.468.7732 E-mail: jhensarling@sfasu.edu

Dr. Janice Hensarling is interested in research in Community Health, Family Health, Family Support, Diabetes. She attended the following educational institutions, Texas Woman's University, 2009, PhD; UTMB Galveston, 1996, MSN-FNP; SFASU, 1988, BSN; Angelina College, 1976, ADN.

Shelly Hunt, MSN, RN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 170 Phone: 936.468.7709 E-mail: shunt@sfasu.edu

Shelley Hunt began her nursing career upon graduating with her Associate Degree in Nursing from Texarkana College in 2006. She went on to complete the RN to MSN track at the University of Texas at Tyler receiving her Master of Science in Nursing Education in 2010. For the past six years she has worked in Labor and Delivery at Nacogdoches Medical Center with experience in pediatrics, medical-surgical, nursery, and postpartum, as well. She feels blessed to share her passion in nursing with her students by currently teaching Nursing Care of Women and Children II and instructing students in the lab in Assessment Across the Lifespan. In addition to nursing and teaching, she has a passion for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for which she has volunteered for over ten years. She also finds joy serving on medical mission trips to Ecuador. Her life and career are inspired by the following:
"It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving."~Mother Teresa Proverbs 3:5-6, 16:3

Rosemary Juarez Educational Background: Administrative Secretary Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 110 Phone: 936.468.7705 E-mail: rjuarez@sfasu.edu

Rosemary began working at SFASU in 1996 after working as a business office supervisor for twenty years for GTE Telephone Services. Rosemary is the Administrative Assistant for Dr.Glenda Walker, Director for the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing.

Michelle Klein, BBA, MSN, RN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 148 Phone: 936.468.7716 E-mail: kleinmp@sfasu.edu

Michelle Klein earned a Bachelor's of Business Administration in finance from Texas Tech University, a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch, and a Master of Science in nursing from the University of Texas. She is the course coordinator and part of an amazing team of instructors for N306 Basic Nursing Care of Adult Clients. She serves as chair of the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing Curriculum Committee and is on the College of Science and Math Academic Council.

Laura Logan MSN, RN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing, Room 172 Phone: 936.468.7723 E-mail: loganlm1@sfasu.edu

Laura Logan is a native Texan. She earned her Bachelor in nursing at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas and her Master of Science in Nursing at Texas Christian University. Laura has taught nursing for several years and has been a nurse since 1988. Her specialization is critical care nursing. Currently teaching Care of the Complex Client and Family Violence brings great fulfillment professionally and personally.

Personal favorite quote: "Education is not filling a bucket but lighting a flame."-William Butler Yeats

Regina Low, MSN, RN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 180 Phone: 936.468.7724 E-mail: lowrd1@sfasu.edu

Regina is second generation to teach at SFA following her father, Sergeant Major Gene Low, who taught in the ROTC program. She received her Diploma in nursing degree from Texas Eastern School of Nursing, Bachelor & Master of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in Sacramento. Being a nurse since 1979, Regina's specialization is critical care and geriatric nursing. Since 2005 she has taught Care of the Complex Client and Healthy Aging. Favorite Bible Verse: "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

Cindi McCarley, RN, DSN - Associate Professor Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 152 Phone: 936.468.7717 E-mail: cmccarley@sfasu.edu

Dr. Cindi McCarley is a native of San Antonio, Texas. She came to college at Stephen F. Austin State University after high school and never left. She obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Angelina College in Lufkin, TX; a Bachelor's in Nursing from University of Texas at Tyler, TX; a Master in Nursing Education in Critical Care from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La; and a Doctorate of Nursing from University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, TX. Her major research interest is pulmonary medicine and in the past has worked closely with area hospitals to coordinate a Better Breathers club, a support group for people with chronic lung disease. Dr. McCarley has worked in the Critical Care area since 1977 and has taught advanced medical surgical nursing at Stephen F. Austin since 1990. She also coordinates Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training for the East Texas area health care professionals and serves on various School and University level committees. Dr. McCarley is married with 4 boys and one precious grandson.

Debra McCarthy, MSN, CNM, RN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 116 Phone: 936.468.7745 E-mail: mccarthyde@sfasu.edu

Debra McCarthy is from the Houston area and relocated to Nacogdoches in June, 2012. She received her BSN and MSN from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Debra is a certified nurse-midwife and worked in Labor and Delivery in Conroe, Texas for twelve years before obtaining certification as a nurse-midwife. In addition to providing women's health care, Debra served as the clinic director for the Montgomery County Health Department for several years. She is currently teaching Nursing Care of Women and Children I. Debra finds inspiration from Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

Susan McDonald, PhD, CPNP, CNS, RN - Assistant Professor Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 178 Phone: 936.468.7725 E-mail: mcdonaldsm@sfasu.edu

Susan McDonald was raised in New York City and received her Bachelor degree in Nursing from Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Pace University in Pleasantville, NY with a maternal-child clinical nurse specialist focus. She obtained a post-master's pediatric nurse practitioner certificate at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She received a PhD in nursing from the University of Texas at Tyler. Her dissertation research examined the lived experiences of Mexican-heritage mothers caring for overweight preschool children. She teaches Nursing Care of Women and Children I and Nursing Research.

Karen Migl, PhD, RN - Assistant Professor Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 162 Phone: 936.468.7729 E-mail: kmigl@sfasu.edu

Karen Migl has lived in Nacogdoches since 1981. She received her BSN from the University of Alabama. She received her WHNP from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas and then went on to receive her MEd in Education: Guidance and Counseling , from Stephen F. Austin State University. She earned a MSN at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Nursing Administration. In 2009 she received her PhD from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Her dissertation title was: The Lived Experiences of Prenatal Stress and Mind-Body Reflections of Post-Partum Women. Her heart bleeds purple for SFA!!

Marcia Nelson, , MS, RN, CNM, IBCLC - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 118 Phone: 936.468.7718 E-mail: nelsonmd@sfasu.edu

I was born and raised in Houston, Texas but spent almost every weekend and summer growing up in East Texas. I am proud of my Texas heritage and I am a member of the Stone Fort Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT). I earned my Bachelor of Science from Texas Woman's University in 1980. After graduation, I worked at Jefferson Davis Hospital in Houston, which at the time was the second busiest maternity center in the nation and housed the first hospital based nurse-midwifery birthing center. As you can imagine, as a young L&D nurse, seeing how nurse-midwives normalized labor and delivery in a busy intercity county facility made a huge impression on me. In 1985, I graduated from the first Certified Nurse-Midwifery class at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. As a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), I worked for the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and was the clinic director for the UTMB clinic in Nacogdoches, Texas. On March 3, 1991, I conducted the first Certified Nurse-Midwife birth at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. While working at UTMB, I received my Master of Science from the University of Stony Brook at Stony Brook, New York in 1996. I have also been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 1995; I am passionate about breastfeeding and human lactation. I have a devoted husband and two exceptional children that were both born at home. I retired from UTMB on January 17, 2011 after 25 years of service. While waiting for the opportunity to teach nursing students at SFASU I continued to work as Certified Nurse-Midwife caring for women and delivering babies in a free standing birthing center in Dallas, Texas. Today, I continue serving the woman and children of East Texas as a practicing Certified Nurse-Midwife and I consider it a privilege to be teaching baccalaureate nursing students at SFASU.

Amy Owen, MSN, RN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard & Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing, Room 156 Phone: 936.468.7744 E-mail: owenam1@sfasu.edu

Amy McBeth Owen is a life-long Texan from west Texas. Beginning as a nurse aide, then an LVN, earning her BSN from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and her MSN-focus in Nursing Education from Texas Woman's University, she continues to be a student now by working toward her PhD through the University of Missouri-Kansas City. As a first generation college graduate, Amy has a sincere dedication to student success and continually searches for teaching methods and necessary supports for students who may be struggling in the nursing program. With a clinical background in Critical Care combined with her devotion to improving student outcomes, teaching first semester students is her first choice as an educator. Education is all a matter of building bridges.
Ralph Ellison

Dr. Rose Powell, PhD, RN - Associate Professor Office: Richard and Dewitt School of Nursing Room 166 Phone: 936.468.7728 E-mail: powellrm@sfasu.edu

Dr. Powell is a transplant to Texas. She earned her BSN at Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, her MN at Wichita State University, Wichita, KS and her PhD at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. She has been nursing since 1978 and has taught nursing for several years. Her specialization is Medical/Surgical Nursing and Nursing Administration. Dr. Powell is currently teaching Leadership & Coordination of Care, and SFA 101 Freshman Seminar. Personal favorite quote: "To keep a lamp burning, we have to put oil in it."- Mother Teresa

Dianne Proctor, BSN, RN - Academic Advisor for Nursing Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 100 Phone: 936.468.7702 E-mail: proctordw@sfasu.edu

Dianne Proctor grew up in Houston and received her BSN from Texas Women's University in Denton and Houston. After graduation she worked in both hospitals and a doctor's office until moving to Nacogdoches in 1972. She worked at Memorial Hospital and then became the Teacher/Coordinator of the Health Occupation Program for Nacogdoches ISD. While at the high school, Dianne earned her Master's Degree at SFASU in Secondary Education, Supervision. She retired from NISD in June of 2004 and became Academic Advisor for the School of Nursing in October of 2004.

Christopher Ryan, MSN, BSN, RN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 124 Phone: 936.468.7726 E-mail: ryanc@sfasu.edu

Christopher Ryan earned his Bachelor in nursing at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. He worked for nine years as a critical care nurse before continuing school and obtaining his Master Degree. Mr. Ryan earned his Master of Science in nursing from Texas Woman's University where he specialized in Adult Health as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Mr. Ryan then worked as an Education Manager, Clinical Analyst, Director of Quality, Director of Staff Development, and Director of Infection Control before joining the faculty of SFA in 2009. He currently teaches Nursing Care of the Young Adult to the Elderly as well as Special Problems.

Kathryn Scott, BS Ed, MS Ed - Senior Secretary Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 102 Phone: 936.468.7703 E-mail: scottk@sfasu.edu

Kathryn Scott graduated from Lufkin High School in 1962. In 1983, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from SFASU in Elementary Education; in 1984, she completed her Master of Education degree in Secondary Education, also from SFASU. Kathryn began teaching at Nacogdoches High School in 1984, teaching Office/Business Education classes 19 years through the Career and Technology Education Department of NISD. She earned her Vocational Teaching Certification from North Texas State University in Denton. After leaving NHS in July, 2004, she immediately began working for SFA in the UC Bookstore. In March, 2005, she moved to the Senior Secretary position for the School of Nursing. Kathryn serves as a liaison for the nursing students in the maintenance of student records and data tracking, and works closely with the faculty.

Joanie Selman, RN, MSN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 174 Phone: 936.468.7726 E-mail: selmand@sfasu.edu

Joanie is a native East Texan, originally from the Jasper-Newton area. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology and Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Stephen F. Austin State University. After working as an ICU nurse for several years, she returned to school and earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Tyler. Joanie is currently teaching Medical-Surgical Nursing. Her special interest is the use of simulation as a learning tool to enhance student learning. She serves on the simulation committee and is active in the development of simulations using high fidelity mannequins. Her philosophy of education includes the belief that learning is a partnership between the teacher and the student and is based on mutual respect. Outside of teaching, Joanie enjoys traveling and working with preschool children at church. Her favorite quote is "Tell me, I will forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand." -- Confucius.

David Smith, RN, MSN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 142 Phone: 936.468.7722 E-mail: Smithdavid1@sfasu.edu

David Smith initially attended Panola College to achieve his Associate Degree in Nursing. He then went on to attend and received the following:
Bachelor of Science Natural Science Mountain State University
Bachelor of Science Nursing Western Governors University
He obtained his Master of Science in Nursing in Education aty Western Governors University. He is currently investigating terminal degree programs to begin one within the next few semesters.
Nursing experience includes: Rehab, Nursing Management, Employee Health, and Infection Control.
David loves to cook, work in the garden, and spend time with family.

Katy Trotty, BSN, RN - Simulation Coordinator Office: Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 133 Phone: 936.468.7742 E-mail: carrollka1@sfasu.edu

Katy Trotty grew up in the small Southeast Texas town of Kountze, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2011. After graduation Katy began working as a Registered Nurse on the pediatric unit at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital where she gained experience in the care of medical surgical, pediatric, and post-partum patients. She also served as charge nurse on her unit. Katy hopes to begin working on her Master of Science in Nursing Education through University of Texas at Tyler in the Spring of 2013. Katy is currently working in the Simulation Lab scheduling, setting up, and breaking down simulations and continuing to work part time at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She also serves on the School of Nursing Simulation Committee and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. As a first generation college graduate, Katy has a passion for nursing education and student retention. Personal Favorite Quote: "Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words." -St. Francis of Assisi

Sally Thompson, MSN, RN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 142 Phone: 936.468.7715 E-mail: Thompsonsa3@sfasu.edu

Sally Thompson received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman's University in 2004. She focused her nursing practice in the areas of pediatrics, newborn, and women's health services. Upon earning her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas at Tyler, she began teaching in the Women and Children course as well as the Health Assessment Lab at the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing.

Sherry Van Meter MSN, PMHNP,WHNP, BC, RN - Clinical Instructor Office: Richard & Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing, Room 126 Phone: 936.468.7708 E-mail: savanmeter@sfasu.edu

Sherry Van Meter is a Stephen F. Austin Nursing Alumni. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. She is currently working on her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Sherry has been teaching nursing for several years and has been a nurse since 1996. Her specialties are mental health and women's health. She currently teaches Nursing Care in Promotion of Mental Wellness as well as Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Mental Health Needs. Sherry enjoys the opportunity to make a difference in the education of future nurses and promote the field of mental health nursing.
Personal favorite quote: "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."- Albert Einstein