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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | athompson@plu.edu | Alicia grew up in the state of Maine and moved to Tacoma to attend Pacific Lutheran University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Social Work.

    Alicia Thompson, MSN, RN, CNL Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: athompson@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University Bachelors, Social Work, Pacific Lutheran University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Cardiology, Critical Care, Corrections Currently teaching NURS401 Care of Complex Conditions Biography Alicia grew up in the state of Maine and moved to Tacoma to attend Pacific Lutheran University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Alicia then

  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | nelsonla@plu.edu | I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State in 2009.

    outpatient clinic setting in a Cardiology clinic doing triage and education. I currently work as a triage and advice Nurse for multiple primary care clinics. My clinical and educational areas of interest include critical care medicine, functional medicine and of course cardiology.

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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 .

    the Baghdad ER and the Stop the Bleeding 31 st Combat Support Hospital, The Come as You Are War, Stories of the Baghdad ER and the Stop the Bleeding 31 st Combat Support Hospital, National Teaching Institute, Anaheim, CA (May 2006) Biography 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

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | kerschmk@plu.edu | I began my nursing career in Critical Care and have a passion for nurturing critically ill patients/families at their most vulnerable times.

    Michaela Pulley, MSN, RN Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: kerschmk@plu.edu Office Location:Ramstad Hall - Room 308 Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing , Pacific Lutheran University BSN, Nursing , Pacific Lutheran University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Pathophysiology/Pharmacology courses Biography I began my nursing career in Critical Care and have a passion for nurturing critically ill patients/families at their most vulnerable times. I have worked in nursing education within

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing and Lecturer | School of Nursing | yoos@plu.edu | 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, Med-Surg/Psychiatric/School Training/teaching field/student nurses Management of critical care units/ acute care setting/ general ward/home care/school health Nursing language: NANDA, NIC, NOC Nursing data management: Linkage Database on NANDA, NIC, NOC Research methodology: Quantitative/Qualitative .

    , Med-Surg/Psychiatric/School Training/teaching field/student nurses Management of critical care units/ acute care setting/ general ward/home care/school health Nursing language: NANDA, NIC, NOC Nursing data management: Linkage Database on NANDA, NIC, NOC Research methodology: Quantitative/Qualitative

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | sprechl@plu.edu | Lorena Sprecher, an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, currently serves as adjunct faculty, guiding students in the N308 lab.

    her to the realm of cardiology, where she worked as a Nurse Practitioner in both inpatient and outpatient settings until 2019. It was during this time that she discovered her true calling in aesthetics. Since the summer of 2023, she has been a member of the PLU community, sharing her knowledge and basic nursing skills with her students. She finds immense satisfaction in teaching and supporting new students during their clinicals, witnessing their remarkable progress in a short span of time

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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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  • Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing | kayla.harvey@plu.edu | 253.535.7672 | 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: University of Washington, Doctor of Nursing Science Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN): University of California, San Francisco, Pediatric Primary Care/Critical Care Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): University of Florida, Gainesville, BSN Teaching Areas Lead faculty for NURS 360, Nursing Research course, Baccalaureate program, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington. Lead faculty for NURS 702, Nursing Informatics course, Doctoral program, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington. Pediatric clinical instructor NURS 380, Baccalaureate program, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington. Scholarly Interests  My current research interests include exploring the psychological sequelae of the pediatric medical traumatic stress of a hospitalization on parents and young children and examining the function of the attachment system in the presence of a life-threatening event.  Current Practice Part-time faculty for the BSN and DNP programs at PLU.

    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

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | noglerla@plu.edu | Arisa (she/her) has worked in acute care as a Registered Nurse since 2012.  Her experience includes work in acute mental health, the operating room, hospice, and progressive care.  She hopes to help students understand the importance of compassionate care, and navigate the ethical and moral questions underlying equitable nursing care delivery. .

    Arisa Nogler, MSN, BA, RN Clinical Instructor of Nursing She/Her Email: noglerla@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University BA, English, Evergreen State College AA, South Puget Sound Community College Biography Arisa (she/her) has worked in acute care as a Registered Nurse since 2012.  Her experience includes work in acute mental health, the operating room, hospice, and progressive care.  She hopes to help students understand the importance of

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | palmersm@plu.edu | Nursing experience: Inpatient acute rehab, med/surg, Care Management (hospital, community, transitional care), Administration, ACO, Community Health .

    Sarah Jemley, RN, MSN, ACM, CMAC Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: palmersm@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Bachelors , History, University of Washington, 2003 MSN, Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 2010 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Care Management Quality Improvement Change Management Social Drivers of Health Project Management Leadership Biography Nursing experience: Inpatient acute rehab, med/surg, Care Management (hospital, community, transitional care), Administration