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Barbara James Professor and Dean Office: Herin Hall #201 Hours: By Appointment Only Phone: 423-236-2942 Email: bjames@southern.edu Classes: NRSG 520 Health Promotion Across the Lifespan, NRSG 531 Research Seminar, NRSG 596/598 Project/Thesis Bio: I have lived in 8 states, but call TN home. My husband, David, and I, along with our adult children are all graduates of SAU. I’m proud to say there are many generations of nurses in my family: great-grandmother, mother, sister, and daughter. Hobbies are reading, table games, walking, and travel. Education: 2001 DSN University of Alabama at Birmingham Occupational Health/ Nursing/Education 1991 MSN University of Texas at Arlington Adult Nursing/Education 1974 BS Southern College Clinical: Medical-surgical, particularly orthopedic, oncology, & telemetry; long-term care Professional Memberships: Sigma Theta Tau – rho Iota chapter, American Nurses Association/TN Nurses Association, National League for Nursing, Southern Nursing Research Society, National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, National Wellness Institute Interests: Health promotion, Long-term care, Oncology, Occupational health Bible Verse: “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye” -Ps 32:8 |
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Pamela Ahlfeld Associate Professor, Undergraduate Program Coordinator Office: Herin Hall #206 Hours: As Posted Phone: 423-236-2948 Email: pahlfeld@southern.edu Classes: NRSG 322 Transitions in Professional Nursing, NRSG 556 Family and Community Systems Bio: Member of the SON faculty since 1990. Married to Micheal, who is Director of Operations for MacSource Foods. Have two adult children, a granddaughter (Kayla) and two grandsons (Kaden and Lucas). Education: Southern Missionary College-BS in Nursing, Georgia State University-MS in Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing Clinical: Psychiatric Nursing Professional Memberships: American Nurses Association, Tennessee Nurses Association, Sigma theta tau (rho iota chapter) Interests: Mental Health Issues, Professionalism in Nursing, Legal Issues in Nursing Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 |
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Desiree Batson Professor Office: Herin Hall #216 Hours: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Thurs Phone: 423-236-2967 Email: drbatson@southern.edu Classes: Advanced Assessment, Nurse Educator Assessment, Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced Pathophysiology, Research Seminar, Project/Thesis Education: University of TN, Nursing PhD 2004 University of WI, Nursing MSN 1996 Southern College, Nursing BSN 1977 Clinical: Adult Health, Women’s Health Professional Memberships: Sigma Theta Tau Interests: Adult Health Bible Verse: |
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Judy Dedeker Assistant Professor Phone: 423-236-2945 Email: dedekerj@southern.edu Classes: Childbearing Family, Nursing Practicum, Herbal Therapy Bio: I was born in Poona, India and have lived the rest of my life here in Collegedale. I enjoy camping, gardening and spending time with my family. This past year I completed two triathlons as the swimmer portion of a team. Education: I have completed all three of my nursing degrees here at SAU, but in 5 year increments. 1986, 1991, 2006. Clinical: Experience includes med/surg, peds, plastic surgery, EENT, outpatient surgery, IV team and ER. Professional Memberships: AWHONN, Sigma Theta Tau, NLN Interests: The eduation of nursing students and the different ways they learn. Bible Verse: Too many to list. |
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Bonnie Freeland Associate Professor Office: Herin Hall #215 Hours: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Mon, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Tues Phone: 423-236-2968 Email: freeland@southern.edu Classes: Primary Care of Children Bio: I have been married 22 years to my husband, Chris. We have one daughter, Katie, who is a freshman here at Southern. She is taking Mass Communications with a photography emphasis. I am an avid animal lover with three cats: Mittens, Midnight, and Sherbert and one dog: Ginger. I have been to 47 of the 50 states and hope to get to the last three in the next year or two – Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Education: Graduated from Southern in 1979 with as AS in Nursing, Graduated from Southern in 1982 with a BS in Nursing. Graduated in 2002 from UTC with a Master’s in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner emphasis, planning to graduate in May 2008 from University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner emphasis (DNP-FNP) Clinical: Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Neonatal Intensive Care, Currently a Family Nurse Practitioner at a pediatric walk-in clinic Professional Memberships: AANP, NAPNAP, NLN, STTI Interests: Music–Piano, Voice; Travel, Reading Bible Verse: Phillipians 4:13 |
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Holly Gadd Graduate Program Coordinator, Professor Office: Herin Hall #208 Hours: By Appointment Wed, Thurs, Fri Phone: 236-2961 Email: hgadd@southern.edu Classes: NRSG 527 Nursing Research: Foundations of Evidence-based Practice, NRSG 531 Research Seminar, NRSG 561 Primary Care of Adults, NRSG 563 Primary Care Role Development, NRSG 562 & 566 Practicum: Primary Care of Adults I & II, NRSG 571 & 573 Practicum: Primary Care of Families I & II, NRSG 596 Nursing Project, NRSG 598 Thesis Bio: I was born and raised on a dairy farm in up-state New York, the middle child of five children. I am married to H. Robert Gadd, Jr., an accountant and native of Tennessee. We both enjoy teaching at Southern Adventist University and living in this area of the country. We have two boys, Barry and Greg. Education: I completed an AS degree in nursing at Atlantic Union College in 1975; a BS in nursing at Andrews University (1979); and an MSN, with emphases in Nursing Education and Adult Health, from Loma Linda University (1983). A post-masters Family Nurse Practitioner certificate was obtained from Midwestern State University in 1996. Finally, a PhD was earned at Texas Woman’s University in 2000. Clinical: A variety of medical-surgical and critical care jobs provided a broad background of clinical experiences during the first 20 years of my profession. At this time, I work regularly in the emergency department and in other primary care settings as a Family Nurse Practitioner in order to maintain clinical currency and a high level of clinical expertise. Professional Memberships: AANP, ACNP, ANA, CANAP, NLN, NONPF Interests: Music, Outdoor activities with family and friends, Gardening, Reading Bible Verse: Psalm 91 |
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Pamela Gammenthaler Office: Herrin Hall #205 Hours: Posted Phone: 423-236-2939 Email: pgammenthaler@southern.edu Classes: Pediatric Nursing, Applied Statistics for the Health Professional, Leadership/Management for Nursing Bio: Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, father was in education and we moved frequently. Lived in Oklahoma, Singapore, Maryland, New York, Maine, Wisconsin and Washington with family. Married with four boys. Moved here from Houston, TX. Education: Graduated from Wisconsin Academy, Walla Walla College and Loma Linda University School of Nursing Clinical: My nursing clinical experience has been Pediatric Intensive Care and Level II nursery. Professional Memberships: N-OADN Interests: Reading, Traveling Bible Verse: John 3:16 |
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Lorella Howard Associate Professor Office: Herin Hall #203 Phone: 423-236-2951 Email: lhoward@southern.edu Classes: Fundamentals of Nursing I & II Bio: I was born in Ohio, have gone to school in Michigan, Illinois, and Tennessee. I met my husband, Larry here at Southern. We have 3 young adult children: Loren, Landon, and Ladonna. I love living in the woods, enjoy gardening (whatever the deer don't eat!) and have several cats and two dogs. My husband went back to graduate school at ETSU just after our children were born, then ended up in medical school. He is in Internal Medicine, concentrating mainly on older adults. I love Tennessee and plan to stay here. I am a southerner by choice, not by birth!? Education: I went to Andrews University for pre-nursing, then to Hinsdale Hospital School of Nursing. After working one year as an RN, I returned to Andrews, then came to Southern to finish my BS in Nursing. I started working immediately after graduation as a clinical instructor, then went to Vanderbilt University for my Masters in Nursing, returning again to Southern to teach. While we were away for 10 years for my husband to go to graduate school and med school, I took one year of graduate courses toward a physiology degree at East Tennessee State University. I presently am taking one course a semester toward becoming an Adult Nurse Practitioner. Clinical: I have worked mainly in general medical-surgical nursing, with some oncology experience. I especially enjoy the patient undergoing a diagnostic work-up or those with unusual symptoms. Professional Memberships: Sigma Theta Tau International, National League for Nurses (NLN) |
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Bonnie Hunt Assisting Students to Achieve Professionally Office: Herin Hall #231 Phone: 236-2956 Email: bhunt@southern.edu Classes: Bio: Education: Clinical: Professional Memberships: Interests: Bible Verse: |
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Jaclynn Huse Assistant Professor Office: Herin Hall #209 Hours: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Mon, Wed, Fri Phone: 423-236-2987 Email: jhuse@southern.edu Classes: Adult Health II Bio: I began teaching at Southern in the fall of 2003 and I am now going on my fifth year of teaching Adult Health II. I am married to Larry (a computer programmer) and we have one daughter, Shelby, who is seven years old and a second grader at AW Spalding. Education: Currently, I am working on my doctorate full-time in nursing education from the University of Northern Colorado with a tentative graduation date of May 2010. I graduated with my AS in nursing in 1993, my BSN in nursing in 1994 along with my MRS, my MOM in 2000, and my MSN in nursing education in 2003. Clinical: Before teaching, I worked in an ICU environment for 6 years and then began teaching clinical for Southern in the adult medical-surgical areas. During this time, I also received experience in the ER in a level one trauma center downtown Chattanooga. Adult Health II is an adult medical-surgical course. Professional Memberships: ANA, International AIDS Society Interests: Spending quality time with my family, Painting, Cross-stitching, Decorating cakes, Scrapbooking Bible Verse: John 3:16 |
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Cindy Johnson Assistant Professor Office: Herin Hall #218 Hours: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Wed, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM Thurs Phone: 423-236-2953 Email: cindyj@southern.edu Classes: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Senior Practicum Bio: Born & raised in Maryland. Moved to Chattanooga/Collegedale in1996. Married for 15 years to Tim Johnson. Two daughters, Jessica & Ashley, both attend A.W. Spalding. Pets include 2 dachshunds, a cat and a hamster. I enjoy bird watching, hiking, photography, cooking, & reading. Education: Graduated from Highland View Academy in Hagerstown MD. Attended Southern College of SDA in 1982 – 1984, graduated from Chattanooga State Technical College with AS in nursing in 1990. Graduated from SAU in 2007 with Master’s of Science in Nursing Education Clinical: Emergency Room, Coronary Care Unit, Intensive Care Units, Cardiac Home Health, Peri-Operative Nursing Professional Memberships: Theta Tau International-Honor Society of Nursing, American Nurses Association, Tennessee Nurses Association, American Heart Association – BLS Instructor Interests: Adult Health, Critical Care, Wellness Bible Verse: 2 Cor. 1:3, 4, Psalm 139 |
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Sylvia Mayer Associate Professor, Consortium Coordinator Office: Herin Hall #222 Hours: Posted on Office Door Phone: 423-236-2943 Email: smayer@southern.edu Classes: Community Health Nursing, Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention Bio: Sylvia Mayer graduated twice from Southern Adventist University with both A.S. and B.S. nursing degrees. She received her M.S. degree in Community Health Nursing & Education from San Jose State University in San Jose, California. Sylvia’s nursing experience includes patient and in-service education, home health, community liaison and speaker, nurse educator for Southern, Pacific Union College, California State University, Sacramento, East Central University in Oklahoma and consultant for the California Department of Corporations in the Health Services Plan Division. Prior to joining the faculty at SAU Sylvia was curriculum coordinator and medical writer for the Lifestyle Center of America in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Since fall, 2004, Sylvia has been teaching Community Health Nursing in the School of Nursing—for the second time. Previously, she taught Community Health at Southern Adventist University from 1981-1984. Sylvia is married to Dr. Harold Mayer, also a faculty at Southern Adventist University, and has 4 sons. Taylor, their 6’4” youngest, will be a junior at Collegedale Academy this coming fall. Education: AS Nursing-Southern Adventist University, BS Nursing-Southern Adventist University, MS Community Health Nursing and Education-San Jose State University Clinical: Community Health Nursing Professional Memberships: Association of Community Health Nurse Educators, NLN, Sigma Theta Tau - Rio Iota Chapter, Tennessee Public Health Association Interests: My family, Getting to know students individually, Reading, Church & Community involvement for health Bible Verse: "…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." -Philippians 1:6 |
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Christine Moniyung Associate Professor Office: Herin Hall #204 Hours: Posted on office door Phone: 423-236-2954 Email: cmoniyung@southern.edu Classes: NRSG 305 Adult Health 3, NRSG 309 Nursing Seminar Education: Andrews University, BS 1990 Andrews University, MS 1997 Clinical: Adult Critical Care Professional Memberships: Sigma Theta Tau, Rho Iota Chapter Interests: Reading, travelling Bible Verse: Proverbs 3, 4-6 |
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Beth Snyder Assistant Professor Office: Herin Hall #207 Hours: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Mon, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tues, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Wed Phone: 423-236-2950 Email: snyder@southern.edu Classes: NRNT125A and B Bio: I spent the first 10 years of my life in India then moved to Berrien Springs, Michigan where I stayed until completing college. I married Keith Snyder the evening of our graduation day, then moved to Washington State for 4 years. When my husband completed his doctorate in Biology, we took a call to serve as missionaries at Universitas Advent Indonesia. Nine years later we moved to Southern and have been here since then. We have three children: Jodi (19), Noelle (17) and Ivan (10). Education: BS in Dietetics from Andrews University in 1982. MS in Home Economics with an emphasis in Nutrition from Washington State University in 1985. Clinical: Wellness and Education Interests: Vegetarianism, Wellness Bible Verse: Numbers 14:18 |
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Shirley Spears Title Office: Hours: Phone: Email: Classes: Bio: Education: Clinical: Professional Memberships: Interests: Bible Verse: |
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Jillian Wills Associate Professor Office: Herin Hall #217 Hours: See schedule posted on door Phone: 423-236-2959 Email: jwills@southern.edu Classes: NRSG 328 Nursing Assessment, NRSG 365 Transcultural Nursing, NRSG 497 Research Methods in Nursing Bio: I was born near Birmingham, Alabama and lived in the Birmingham area for nearly 30 years. I lived in Huntsville, AL for 7 years before moving to Collegedale, TN in 2007. I have been married for 12 years to Darryl Wills, and have one daughter, Clarke. My hobbies are reading and playing scrabble. Education:I attended Southern Adventist University (Southern College) from 1989-1991. I continued at Samford University in Birmingham, AL and graduated with my AS degree in Nursing in 1993. In 1998, I received my BS degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I returned to Samford University in Bimingham, AL and completed my MSN degree in Nursing Education in 2001. Clinical:I have had various hospital experiences which include: oncology, pediatrics, medicalsurgical care, renal care, cardiac intensive care and medical intensive care. Nursing education experience includes diabetes education and staff development. I have taught at the college level for 7 years. Professional Memberships:Sigma Theta tau (International Honor Society of Nursing), Phi Kappa Phi (Honor Society) Interests: Nursing Education, Transcultural Nursing Bible Verse: “And It shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” -Isaiah 65:24 |