School of Professional Studies
Division of Nursing Faculty and Staff
Dr. Leslie Collins, Chair
Leslie Collins, DNP, MS, RN
Charles Morton Share Trust Division of Nursing Chair
Associate Professor of Nursing
- Office Carter Hall Nursing Administration Office- Alva
- Phone 580-327-8489
- lncollins@nwosu.edu
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: 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 HIGHLIGHTS:
- 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
Heidi Ritchie, BSN Program Director
Heidi Ritchie, MS, RN
BSN Program Director
Instructor of Nursing
- Office Enid Campus
- Phone 580-213-3159
- hrritchie@nwosu.edu
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
Dr. Shelly Wells, RN-to-BSN Program Director
Shelly Wells, Ph.D, MBA, MS, APRN-CNS, ANEF
RN-to-BSN Program Director
Professor of Nursing
- Office Carter Hall 101 -Alva
- Phone 580-327-8496
- scwells@nwosu.edu
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: 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 HIGHLIGHTS:
- 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
Dr. Hazle Courtney Ballina, DNP Program Director
Hazle Courtney Ballina, DNP, APRN-CNP, FNP-C
Wisdom Family Foundation Doctoral Program for Rural Nursing Practice Program Director
Associate Professor of Nursing
- Office Carter Hall 104- Alva
- Phone 580-327-8497
- hcballina@nwosu.edu
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
Dr. KeEra Byrd
KeEra Byrd, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Office Carter Hall 102-Alva/Office 137-Woodward Campuses
- Phone 580-327-8498
- kmbyrd@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- 2022 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: 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
Denise Floyd
Denise Floyd, MSN
Instructor of Nursing
- Office Enid Campus
- Phone 580-213-3161
- ddfloyd@nwosu.edu
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
Crystal Gillett
Crystal Gillett, RN
Instructor of Nursing
- Office Enid Campus 102
- Phone 580-213-3156
- csgillett@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- Master of Science with an emphasis in Nursing Education- Northeastern State University, Expected 2023.
- 2017 BSN, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- 2014 Associates Degree in Nursing, Northern Oklahom College
- 2012 Associates Degree in Applied Science, Surgical Technology, Northern Oklahoma College, 2012
LICENSURE:
- Registered Nurse (RN)- Oklahoma 2014
- Certification: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TEAM
First Came to NWOSU: August 2022
TEACHING COMPETENCIES:
- Critical Care Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:
- Developing confidence in new nurses
- Simulation in Nursing
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Critical Care Nursing
Esmeralda Herrera
Esmeralda Herrera, RN
Instructor of Nursing
- Office Enid Campus
- Phone 580-213-3158
- eherrera@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- Associates of Science in Pre-Baccalaureate Nursing May 2008
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing-NWOSU 2011
- Masters of Science in Nursing Education-SWOSU Expected May 2023
LICENSURE:
- RN in the State of Oklahoma since 2011
First Came to NWOSU: Fall 2023
RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTEREST:
- Transforming Clinical Teaching
- Holistic Assessment
- Succeeding as a Nursing Student
Dr. Gwyneth Holderby
Gwyneth Holderby, DNP, APRN-CNP
Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Office Carter Hall 202-Alva
- Phone 580-327-8491
- glholderby@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- 2014 DNP, Oklahoma City University
- 2011 BSN, Oklahoma City University
LICENSURE:
- RN in state of Oklahoma-2009
- APRN in state of Oklahoma-2014
TEACHING COMPETENCIES:
- Nursing Care in the Community
- Over 1,000 hours of precepting DNP students
RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:
- Holderby, G. (2014) Overcoming Barriers to Wellness: The Experience of the Obese Adult in a Rural Community
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Serving rural Oklahomans as a Family Care APRN for the past nine years
Dr. Jennifer Mahieu
Jennifer Mahieu, DNP, MSN, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing
- Office Carter Hall 100- Alva
- Phone 580-327-8494
- jlmahieu@nwosu.edu
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
Dr. Latesha Reed
Latesha Reed, MSN, MBA, PMHNP, FNP
Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Office Carter Hall 201-Alva
- Phone 580-327-8500
- ltreed@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- DNP(Doctor of Nursing Practice)- University of New Hampshire
- MBA- CSU Dominguez Hills
- Post Masters PMHNP- Regis College
- MS in Nursing- Samual Merritt University
- BA in Spanish Arts
LICENSURE:
- Registered Nurse (RN)- California, Oklahoma, Arizona, New York, Tennessee, Florida, Nevada, Minnesota, New Jersey
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)- California, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, Arizona, Tennessee, New Jersey, Florida, Washington, Nevada, Minnesota
TEACHING COMPETENCIES:
- 7+ years of teaching experience in Nursing at graduate and undergraduate levels as well as Staff Development in telehealth organizations.
- Experience in Distance Education inlcuding online teaching. Speciality areas include community health, leadership, health policy and ethics, psychiatric medication and substance abuse.
RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:
- Expanding the scope of the primary care clinician
- Increasing access to medical care for underserved areas
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Introducing hundreds of students to the rewarding profession of Nursing.
- Recipient of the Nurse Corps scholarship
- Recipient of the Northeast Health Care Quality Foundation/Robert A. Aurilio Scholarship
- Recipient of the Dolores Jones RN Scholarship
Dr. Krista Tilley
Dr. Krista Tilley, DNP, MS, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Office Carter Hall 203- Alva
- Phone 580-327-8490
- kmtilley@nwosu.edu
EDUCATION:
- 2017: DNP, Samford University
- 2013 MS, University of Oklahoma
- 1997 ADN, Wenatchee Valley College
- 1995 BS, Eastern Washington University
LICENSURE:
- Registered Nurse, Mutlistate
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
TEACHING COMPETENCIES:
- Nursing Care in the Community
- Nursing Care in Mental Health
- Role Transition
- Concepts in Nursing
- Fundamentals in Nursing
- Med/Surge Nursing
RESEARCH/SCHOLARLY INTERESTS:
- May 2017- Transition-to-practice nurse ressidency program: A gap analysis. Poster Presentation. DNP Poster Presentation, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Nominated for John Barton Distiguished Teaching and Service Award, 2019
- Outsanding Student Association Award, University of Oklahoma, 2013
- Academic Achievement Award, University of Oklahoma, 2013
Jean Wahlgren
Jean Wahlgren, MSNE, RN
Ketterman Lab Coordinator
- Office Enid Campus
- Phone 580-213-3157
- jcwahlgren@nwosu.edu
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
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
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
- Currently pursuing Ed.D of Leadership and Higher Education, St. Edwards University
- 2019: M.Ed. Adult Education Management & Administration , Northwestern Oklahoma State University
- 2017: B.A. History, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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.)
- 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; One fur baby Shadow.