Shelly Wells, Ph.D, MBA, MS, APRN-CNS, ANEF
Charles Morton Share Trust Division of Nursing Chair
Professor of Nursing

• Office Carter Hall Administration -Alva 
• Phone 580-327-8489
• scwells@nwosu.edu 

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

• Ph.D in Nursing - University of MO- Kansas City
• MBA - University of MO- Kansas City
• MS in Nursing - University of MO- Kansas City
• BS in Nursing - Graceland College - Lamoni, IA

LICENSURE:  

•  Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Missouri
•  Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma
•  Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Oklahoma

 First came to NWOSU in the: July  of 2012

 TEACHING COMPETENCIES:

• 30+ years of teaching experience in Nursing at BSN, MSN, and DNP/PhD levels as well as Staff Development in acute care facilities. 
• ​20+ years of experience in Distance Education  including online teaching. Specialty areas include Adult Nursing, Leadership, Health Policy and Ethics, Health Care and Labor Economics, and Role Specialization. 

 RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:

• Health Policy and Health Care Workforce issues 

 CAREER HIGHIGHTS:

• Introducing hundreds of students to the rewarding profession of Nursing.
• Receiving the Nightingale Award of Nursing Excellence from the Oklahoma Nurses Association
• Induction as a Fellow in the NLN Academy of Nursing Education
• Governor's appointment to the Health Care Workforce Subcommittee of the Economic Development Council

Leslie Collins, DNP, MS, RN
Charles Morton Share Trust Division of Nursing Assistant Chair
Assistant Professor of Nursing

• Office Carter Hall 100- Alva 
• Phone 580-327-8496
• lncollins@nwosu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing- NWOSU 2008
• Masters of Science with an emphasis in Nursing Education- The University of Oklahoma 2012
• Doctor of Nursing Practice- Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit 2015

LICENSURE:

• RN in the State of Oklahoma since 2008

First came to NWOSU in the Summer of 2010

TEACHING COMPETENCIES:

• Introduction to Nursing Care and Skills
• Skills laboratory for Adult Health I
• Nursing Care of the Family
• Research Utilization
• Professional Issues in Nursing
• Nursing Leadership-RN to BSN program
• Research Utilization- RN to BSN program

RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:

• Incivility in Nursing and Nursing Education
• Simulation in Nursing Education

CAREER HIGHIGHTS:

• John Barton for Distinguished Teaching and Service award recipient- 2016
• Northwestern Greatest Student Involvement Service Award- 2015
• Served on the American Nurses Association Professional Panel- 2014-2015
• Faculty Champion in Obstetrics from the University of Oklahoma- 2014 

Hazle Courtney Ballina, DNP, APRN-CNP, FNP-C   
Wisdom Family Foundation Doctoral Program for Rural Nursing Practice Program Director
Assistant Professor

• Office Carter Hall 203- Alva 
• Phone 580-327-8497
• hcballina@nwosu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

 EDUCATION:

• 2017  D.N.P., Samford University, Nursing Administration and Education Concentration
• 2012  M.S.N., Metropolitan State University, Family Nurse Practitioner
• 2004  B.S. in Nursing, University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire

Certificates

• Family Nurse Practitioner- AANP exp. 2022
• Coach Approach to Management- University of St. Thomas, 2016
• Mini-MBA- University of St. Thomas, 2016
• Mini-Masters of Project Management- University of St. Thomas, 2016

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• RN: Minnesota, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• APRN: Minnesota, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

TEACHING COMPETENCIES:

• Online course development

• Clinical competency training

• RN to NP transition to practice

RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:

Publications and Presentations

• Ballina, C. (2015). The saga of the sore throat. Contemporary Clinic, 1, http://contemporaryclinic.pharmacytimes.com/journals/issue/2015/2015-vol1-n1/the-saga-of-the-sore-throat  
• Ballina, C. (2017). Using Chief Complaints to Determine Appointment Durations in a Primary Care Clinic. Poster session presented at the DNP Project Poster Presentations, Birmingham, AL.  

Interests

• Operational efficiencies
• Patient engagement
• Standardization of clinical guidelines

Career Highlights

• Received the Unsung Hero award from the Convenience Care Association
• Participates in a variety of both professional and community volunteer boards
• Opened a clinic in her home town of New Richmond, WI to serve uninsured and underinsured in the area

KeEra Byrd, MSN, RN
Instructor of Nursing

• Office Alva/Woodward Campuses
• Phone 580-327-8498
• kmbyrd@nwosu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

• Currently pursuing DNP, Walden University 
• 2018 MSN in Nursing Education, West Governors University 
• 2015 BSN, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX

LICENSURE:

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CALS

First Came to NWOSU in August 2020

TEACHING COMPETENCIES:

• Medical Surgical
• Women's Health

RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:

• Student Engagement
• Simulation in Nursing Education
• Recruitment and Retention

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Sigma Theta Tau International, 2015

Amanda Clepper, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing

• Office Carter Hall 102- Alva
• Phone 580-327-8495
• adclepper@nwosu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

• 2021  DNP Educational Leadership, American Sentinel University
• 2015 MSN Nurse Education, University of Oklahoma
• 2013 BSN, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
• 2004 LPN, Autry Technology Center

LICENSURE:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

First came to NWOSU in the August of 2016

TEACHING COMPETENCIES:

• Medical Surgical
• Critical Care

RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:

• Leadership in Nursing
• Simulation
• Patient Safety
• Medication Administration & Drug Calculation Competency
• Student Engagement

CAREER HIGHIGHTS:

• Outstanding Senior Award for BSN from NWOSU, 2013
• Honor Graduate of Combat Medic Course for the ARMY National Guard, 2009

 

Tamika Dowling, DNP, FNP-c, PCCN
Assistant Professor of Nursing

• tddowling@nwosu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Education:

• 2018 DNP, South University
• 2016 MSN FNP,  South University
• 2008 BSN, Norfolk State University
• 2001 B.S. Criminal Justice, Old Dominion University

Licensure:

• Nurse Practitioner – Licensed – Florida, Oklahoma, California and Minnesota

Teaching Competencies:

• Traditional and Online (Synchronous and Asynchronous). Taught on all levels.

Research/Scholarly Interest:

• Trichomonas Vaginalis Scholarly DNP Project 2018
• Women’s Health
• Storytelling as Nursing Pedagogy

Career Highlights

• CEU Development. Mentorship. Community Service

Denise Floyd, MSN
Instructor of Nursing

• Office Enid Campus
• Phone 580-213-3161 
• ddfloyd@nwosu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

• 2018  MSN, Grand Canyon University
• 2015  BSN, Oklahoma Panhandle State University

LICENSURE:

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Oklahoma

TEACHING COMPETENCIES:

• Adult Health III
• Critical Care Nursing

RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:

• Methods of Early Mobilization in the Critical Care Patient
• Use of technology to Provide Education and Care to Rural Communities

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Critical Care bedside nursing at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
• Critical Care Director at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
• Service Excellence award 
• Member of PICC line team
• Member of Open Heart Recovery Team

Yvette Lowery, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing

• Office Carter Hall 201- Alva
• Phone 580-327-8500 
• yrlowery@nwosu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

• 2015: Doctor of Nursing Practice, South University
• 2004: Master of Science in Nursing, Jacksonville University
• 1996: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Norfolk State University

Certificates:

• (AANP) Family Nurse Practitioner exp. 2025
• AACN: Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse exp 2022
• ENA: Certified Emergency Nurse exp 2022

LICENSURE:

• RN: Florida, California, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Massachusetts
• APRN: Florida, California, Washington, Arizona, Oregon, Oklahoma, Louisiana

TEACHING AND COMPETENCIES:

• Experience with undergraduate nursing students, graduate nursing students for masters traditional tracks and students pursing doctoral studies.

• DNP studies and mentoring
• RN to NP transition to practice
• Online course development
• Community project management

RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:

Publications:

https://biogenericpublishers.com/pdf/JBGSR.MS.ID.00036.pdf

https://biogenericpublishers.com/

Blog Posts

https://minoritynurse.com/the-minority-nurse-faculty-shortage/

https://minoritynurse.com/a-plea-to-all-organizations-colleges-universities-and-schools-of-nursing/

Textbook Reviews:

Reviewer For Emergency Nurses Association (ENA): (January, 2016)

Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum Textbook Reviewer (7th Ed.):

Chapters 18:  (Genitourinary Emergencies)

Chapter 23:  (Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies)

ENA:  Sheehy’s Emergency Nursing, Sixth Edition  Full Textbook Review (May 2016)

Introduction to Health Behavior Theory, Second Edition by Hayden (8/2016)

Kendig: Women’s Health in Primary Care, 1e! (10/2017)

Dains: Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care, 6^th ed. (January 2018)

Fenstermacher: Practice Guidelines for Family Nurse Practitioners, 5e/Manuscript Review (4/2018)

ENA: Sheehy’s Manual of Emergency Care 7e (2/2019)

AACN: Core Curriculum for High Acuity, Progressive and Critical Care Nursing 7e (5/2019)

4/2021: Richardson. (2021). Emergency nursing: A comprehensive curriculum for advanced practice providers. Elsevier.

4/2021 Zaccagnini, M and Pechacek, J. (2021).The doctor of nursing practice essentials: A new model for advanced practice nursing (4th ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning

1/2022: Richardson. (2021). Emergency nursing: A comprehensive curriculum for advanced practice providers. Elsevier.

Peer Review Publication:

Huge Cervico-Thoracic Thymoma Associated with Liver Metastasis : A Rare Case Report.”- (August 2020)

Analysis of Breast Milk for Vertical Transmission of COVID-19: A Case Report.” (August 2020)

Research/ Scholarly Interests:

• 4/2021 Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated South East Regional Conference (Virtual) Presentation: Increasing Minority Nursing Faculty
• 3/2021: Sigma Theta Tau Partner in Quality Matters Conference Poster Title: DNP Committee Member Selection
• 2/2021: 4th Annual Toxicology Education Day (OU Medicine Conference) (virtual) Presentation: Bites and Stings
• Minority Faculty Shortage (abstract selected). Transcultural Nursing Society October 2020 (Selected July 2020).
• The Misuse of Pap smear Alone for Cervical Cancer Screening Sigma Theta Tau Regional Virtual Conference (May 2020).
• LOOM Technology Accepted by WASC Conference (conference cancelled due to COVID 19 (April 2020)
• Minority Faculty Shortage (abstract selected).World Nursing Conference 2020 (May 2020).
• REACH “RN’s Educating at Churches”, Grapevine,Texas, National Student Nurses Conference 2008.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• 2021 NONPH Diversity Committee Member
• 2021 Co-Chair for Research Committee DOC’s (DNP’s of Color)
• 2020 Peer Evaluate for ACEN
• 2020 Associate Editor for Glowing Lamp Publication for Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc.
• 2020 Scholarship Chair for Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc.
• 2019-2020 Nomination for Career Success Stars :The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (CTE)

Jennifer Mahieu, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing

• Office Carter Hall 101- Alva
• Phone 580-327-8494
• jlmahieu@nwosu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

• 2015: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Duquesne University
• 2004: Masters of Science in Nursing, University of Phoenix
• 1996: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, NWOSU

LICENSURE:

• 1996: Registered Nurse ~ Oklahoma

TEACHING COMPETENCIES:

• Began my career as a nurse educator at NWOSU fall 1998 and have coordinated and/or taught many courses throughout the curriculum over these years.

RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:

• Student Success in Nursing

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Making a difference in nursing education
• Becoming the Student Success Advisor at NWOSU
• Joining the Oklahoma Board of Nursing NCLEX Pass Rate Task Force
• Being inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
• Induction to the Northwest Oklahoma Honor Society of Nursing
• Joining The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Heidi Ritchie, MS, RN
Instructor of Nursing

• Office Enid Campus
• Phone 580-213-3159
• hrritchie@nwosu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

• MS with Emphasis in Nursing Education - University of Northern Colorado, 2003
• BSN –Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1998
• Diploma in Nursing – Bryan Memorial Hospital, 1996

LICENSURE:

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Oklahoma
• BLS & ACLS Current
• Maintains a clinical practice as a RN in Cardiac Rehab

TEACHING COMPETENCIES:

• Returned to teaching Full-Time at NWOSU Fall 2018
• Adult Health I, II, III
• Pathophysiology
• Dysrhythmias

RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:

• Use of Technology in the Classroom
• Cardiac Nursing
• Leadership
• Mentoring of New Nurses and Faculty

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Outstanding Faculty- Enid Campus – Northwestern Oklahoma State University 2007-08
• Graduate Dean’s Citation for Excellence- University of Northern Colorado 2003
• Phyllis Drennan Award for Outstanding Graduate Student:  Nursing Education – University of Northern Colorado 2003 

Pat Thompson, DNP, APRN-CNP, FNP-C
Associate Professor of Nursing

• Office Carter Hall 104- Alva
• Phone 580-327-8490
• prthompson@nwosu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

• St. Louis University: Doctor of Nursing Practice, 2013
• Pittsburg State University: Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, 2007
• University of Kansas: Master of Science in Nursing, 1989, Emphasis: Community Health Nursing
• West Chester State College, West Chester, PA: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1976

LICENSURE:

• RN and APRN Licenses: Oklahoma and Kansas
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Certified as a U.S. Dept. of Transportation Examiner for Commercial Driver’s License Physicals

First came to NWOSU in the fall of 2016

TEACHING COMPETENCIES:

Developed and Taught:

• Program Orientation
• Advanced Pathophysiology
• Evidence Based Practice and Scholarship in Advanced Practice Nursing
• Role Development for the DNP
• Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
• Theory for Evidence-Based Advanced Nursing Practice
• Primary Care of Families- Adult, Didactic and Practicum
• Primary Care of Families- Pediatrics, Didactic and Practicum
• Primary Care of of Families- Women, Didactic and Practicum
• DNP Project, Parts 1 and 2

Developed:

• NURS6132 Advanced Holistic Assessment
• Gerontology in Primary Care, Didactic and Practicum
• DNP Project, Parts 3 and 4
• DNP Practicum in Family Nursing

RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:

• Online Education
• Primary Care of Clients Across the Lifespan
• Healthcare Disparities

CAREER HIGHIGHTS:

• Clinical experience in medical-surgical, psychiatric, emergency department, and cardiovascular intensive care, and hospice settings
• Moved to Kansas in 1979 to set up and direct a health department and home health agency
• Employed in associate degree nursing education, full- and part-time, 1983-2006; Director of the program 1998-2006. Served in state leadership roles for A.D.N. nurse educators
• Began full-time career as a family nurse practitioner in 2007. Currently employed one day a week by a federally-qualified heath center (a federal safety net clinic)

Jean Wahlgren, MSNE, RN
Ketterman Lab Coordinator

• Office Enid Campus
• Phone 580-213-3157
• jcwahlgren@nwosu.edu 

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

• 2009: Master of Science in Nursing Education, Southern Nazarene University
• 1973: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Nebraska

LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION:

• Registered Nurse, State of Oklahoma, Active
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, American Heart Association, December 2015, Active

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Ketterman Lab Coordinator, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Enid Campus, August 2015-Present
• Full-time Sophomore Nursing Instructor, Northern Oklahoma College, Enid Campus, August 2008-July 2015
• Adjunct Sophomore Nursing Instructor, Northern Oklahoma College, Enid Campus, September 2001-July 2008
• RN Supervisor/MDS Coordinator/CNA Instructor, The Carmen Home, Carmen, OK 1995-2001

RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:

• Research November 2009 “Number of Simulations nursing Students Need to Progress One Level on the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric”
• Simulation conferences and webinars provide current insight for structuring activities and events in the Ketterman Lab.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Sigma Theta Tau International, December 2009
• Honor Society of Nursing, Southern Nazarene University, December 2009
• Distinguished Achievement, Southern Nazarene University, December 2009
• Distinguished Adjunct Faculty, Northern Oklahoma College, 2005
• Appreciation for Dedicated and Devoted Service, The Carmen Home, 2001

Pam Hess
Charles Morton Share Trust Divison of Nursing Administrative Assistant

• Office Carter Hall Administration- Alva
• Phone 580-327-8493
• prhess@nwosu.edu

EDUCATION:

• Associate of Arts Degree-Dodge City Community College

HOBBIES:

• Attending athletic events
• Entertaining family
• Going to movies 

FAMILY:

• Husband - Tony Hess
• Sons - Lane and Dalton

UNIVERSITY SERVICE:

• Staff Council
• Athletic Advisory Council

Melissa Brown, M.Ed
Wisdom Family Foundation Doctoral Program for Rural Nursing Practice Administrative Assistant

• Office Carter Hall 103- Alva
• Phone 580-327-8442
• mbrown@nwosu.edu

EDUCATION

• M.Ed. Adult Education Management & Administration 
• B.A. History 

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Brown, M., Brown, R. S., & Nandedkar, A. (2019). Transformational Leadership Theory and  Exploring the Perceptions of Diversity Management in Higher Education. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 19(7), 1-10.

Brown, M., Brown, R. S., & Nandedkar, A. (2019, April 11-14 ). Transformational Leadership Theory and Exploring the Perceptions of Diversity Management in Higher Education Presentation.  International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines Conference, Dallas, Texas.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE (committees, clubs, etc.)

• Staff Council Committee
• Pearson Test Administrator
• ACT Test Administrator
• Phi Alpha Theta 

HOBBIES

I enjoy reading, movies, traveling, zoos, baseball, basketball, soccer, spending time with family and my dogs.

FAMILY 

Married to Dr. Roger S. Brown; two fur babies Chei and Shadow.