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  • Assistant Professor of Social Work | Department of Social Work | rwinnett@plu.edu | 253-535-7144 | Dr.

    Expertise Health Care Health Care and Homelessness Mental Health in Adult Populations Substance Use in Adult Populations Health Care Social Work From A Global Perspective Selected Publications Homeless and Hospitalized: A Case Study of Intervention to Support Collaborative Behavior and Safety (2024) The Experiences of Hospital Social Workers Who Care for Homeless Patients: A Phenomenological Study (2022) Books Navigating Human Service Organizations: Essential Information for Thriving and Surviving in

  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | wolfercb@plu.edu | 253-535-8559 | For over thirty five years I have been a Registered Nurse and I have had a variety of nursing jobs caring for Adult Medical-Surgical patients.

    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

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  • Professor of Religion | Religion | hammerej@plu.edu | 253-535-7225 | Erik Hammerstrom has had a deep affinity with Buddhism since he was young and has spent his entire adult life in its study.

    Teaching and Practice of Avataṃsaka Buddhism in Twentieth-Century China (Columbia University Press, Sheng Yen Series in Chinese Buddhist Studies 2020) : View Book The Science of Chinese Buddhism: Early Twentieth - Century Engagements (Columbia University Press, Sheng Yen Series in Chinese Buddhist Studies 2015) : View Book Biography Erik Hammerstrom has had a deep affinity with Buddhism since he was young and has spent his entire adult life in its study. At PLU, he teaches a variety of classes that all

  • Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing | riley.stumpf@plu.edu

    Riley Stumpf Assistant Professor of Nursing Email: riley.stumpf@plu.edu Professional Education BSN, Nursing , Cleveland State University, 2016 MPH, Global Health, University of Washington, 2023 DNP, Nursing, University of Washington, 2023 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Labs and Clinicals NURS 316 and NURS403 Selected Presentations Student Outstanding Work Award Candidate APHA, Alternative to discipline as an intervention to address substance use disorder among nurses licensed in Alaska, APHA

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  • Lecturer | School of Nursing | swims@plu.edu | Dr.

    Stephany Wims DNP, ARNP, AGNP-PC Lecturer Email: swims@plu.edu Professional Biography Education ADN, Nursing, Tacoma Community College , 2004 BSN, Nursing, University of Washington , 2012 DNP, Nursing, University of Washington , 2018 Biography Dr. Wims is an Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner.  She has been a Registered Nurse (RN) since 2004, and an ARNP since 2018.  She has experience in adult critical care, both as a bedside nurse and as a critical care educator.  She also has experience in

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  • Professor of Psychology | Department of Psychology | moritsjn@plu.edu | I am a community psychologist and a clinical psychologist by training.

    populations and how their experiences broaden our understanding of a psychology for all. “Kindness that catches us by surprise brings out the best in our natures.” –Bob Kerry “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” – John Wooden

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  • Visiting Assistant Professor of Education | School of Education | rizzardi@plu.edu | 301-788-8270 | Jonathan M.

    and wellness, stewardship for student populations in juvenile detention centers and drug rehabilitation facilities, and creating alongside youth in the foster care system. Their scholarship unpacks how acts of education, maturation, and coming-of-age intersect with theatre and public performance in the early twentieth century United States, and unravels queer readings of teaching and learning as mechanisms of citizen-making in the theatrical past. Rizzardi hopes to use theatre scholarship to

  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | twest@plu.edu | 253-535-7344 | I began my nursing career as an active duty army nurse working in Med/Surg.

    pursue my MSN as a FNP, completing my degree in December 2008. As a nurse practitioner I have practiced in settings such as primary care, long term care, urgent care, and worked extensively with military and veteran populations. I am married and have a daughter and son that both love to play soccer. In my free time I love to travel and just spend time with my family.

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  • Director of Graduate Programs and Associate Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing | schwinjl@plu.edu | 253.535.7682 | Dr.

    . 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

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | kidwelgt@plu.edu | Military Education Command General Staff College Combined Arms Staff and Service School Nurse Manager Leadership Development Course Combat Care Casualty Course Army Nurse Corps Critical Care Nursing Course .

    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

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