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Hyungsook Yoo, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN Clinical Instructor of Nursing and Lecturer Email: yoos@plu.edu Professional Biography Education PhD, Nursing, Chung-Ang University, South Korea MS, Nursing, Chung-Ang University, South Korea BS, Nursing, Chung-Ang University, South Korea Biography Substantial and progressive education and experience in the medical field as a registered nurse, researcher, lecturer, and unit manager, providing knowledge, skills, expertise in:  Primary care expertise in ICU/ER

Kayla Harvey, PhD, MSN, PNP-BC Assistant Professor of Nursing Phone: 253.535.7672 Email: kayla.harvey@plu.edu Biography Biography After many years of experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner in the critical and acute care setting, I have expanded my practice into research in order to better understand and support families during a pediatric hospitalization.  I enjoy sharing my clinical experience and researcher insight as faculty working with nursing students at PLU. Education  PhD

Greg Kidwell, MSN, AGACNP-BC Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: kidwelgt@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, University of New Mexico, College of Nursing , 2016 MSN, Nursing Care of the Acute Adult, University of Texas Health Science Center, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences , 1999 BSN, Nursing, Austin Peay State University, 1992 BS, Health & Physical Education, Austin Peay State University, 1978 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise

for Advance Practice Nurse Prescribers (5th ed., pp. 867-875) (F.A. Davis Company 2019) After an attempt: Caring for the suicidal patient on the medical-surgical unit. Chapters pp. 163-168 (MEDSURG Nursing, 20(4) 2011) Selected Presentations American Association of Colleges of Nursing Doctoral Education Conference, Psych for primary care: An innovative course for FNP students., Coronado, CA (2023) American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference, Is it really schizophrenia: Exploring the

Tara West, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC Clinical Instructor of Nursing Phone: 253-535-7344 Email: twest@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Murray State University, 2008 BSN, Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, Agusta, 2002 Biography I began my nursing career as an active duty army nurse working in Med/Surg. I gained experience also working in ER, ICU, and Deployment Health/Preventive Medicine. Following leaving active duty in 2007, I returned to school to

. Schwinck has experience in teaching both undergrad and graduate students. Dr. Schwinck is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Sigma Theta Tau International, Emergency Nurses Association, Army Nurse Corps Association, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Education Dr. Schwinck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Pacific Lutheran University, a Master’s Degree in Nursing as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse

many different areas you can work.  My first interest was caring for orthopedic patients and now I am passionate about educating the next generation of nurses to use evidence based nursing care to provide holistic, safe and competent care to patients. Education BSN from Russell Sage College  MSN from University of North Carolina at Greensboro Teaching Areas: Clinical instructor for Adult Medical Surgical Nursing and Lab Instructor for Nursing Competencies Scholarly Interests: Psychomotor Skills

Lorena Sprecher Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: sprechl@plu.edu Biography Biography Lorena Sprecher, an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, currently serves as adjunct faculty, guiding students in the N308 lab. Her diverse career journey began with a four-year tenure in an Adult ICU, which laid the foundation for her nursing expertise. Driven by her passion for healthcare, she decided to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing, ultimately becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. Her career then led

over 12 years. I worked in acute care med/surg nursing before transitioning into education. I taught for 8 years at a small college in Helena, MT and have experience in all aspects of nursing education. Teaching student nurses is my passion and I am so excited to be joining the team of excellent faculty at PLU. In my spare time I love fly fishing, kayaking and traveling with my family. Currently serving on the Montana Board of Nursing as a Simulation Task Force Member and Presenter

Lindsey Nelson Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: nelsonla@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Bachelors , Psychology, Washington State University , 2009 Masters, Nursing , Pacific Lutheran University, 2019 Biography I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State in 2009. I graduated from PLU’s Entry Level of Master’s of Science of Nursing in 2019. Upon graduation I accepted a residency in a Cardiac ICU. After a few years in the ICU, I transitioned to an