College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Nursing

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    College Mission

    The mission of the College of Nursing & Health Sciences is to educate individuals to become health care professionals committed to health related practice, leadership, and service. The programs provide undergraduate and graduate education in health science professions.

    College Vision

    Our vision is to be the premier College of Nursing and Health Sciences in the Midwest, educating graduates to serve a global and diverse society.

    College Values - I CARE

    Our guiding values are Integrity, Caring, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

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    Certificate

    Certificate

    Nurse Educator Certificate
    Certificate

    The Nurse Educator Certificate Program is a fall start only program that prepares nurses to teach in a nursing education program or healthcare setting. Program includes 12 credit hours of online, graduate-level coursework and a 48-hour practicum with a highly-qualified nursing education faculty member.

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    School Nurse Certificate Program
    Certificate
    Make a Greater Impact

    Are you a caring, passionate individual looking to become a certified school nurse? If so, the Ashland University School Nurse program is for you.

    School nurses are leaders who bridge the gap between healthcare and education. This post-bachelor’s certificate program consists of online coursework and...

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    Undergraduate

    Undergraduate

    RN to BSN (online)
    Undergraduate
    Increase Your Impact

    Are you a registered nurse looking to advance your career or increase your earning potential? Today, many employers are requiring nurses to be bachelor-prepared. In fact, the Institute of Medicine recommends that 80% of nurses have their BSN by 2020, so there’s no better time than now...

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    Accelerated (Second Degree) BSN Program
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSN

    Have you already earned a bachelor’s degree in another field, but you’re interested in a career in nursing? Ashland University’s Accelerated Nursing Program can prepare you to practice the art and science of professional nursing on an accelerated level.

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    Athletic Training
    Undergraduate
    AFTER THE FALL 2020 SEMESTER, THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS
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    Dietetics
    Undergraduate
    Making Your Mark in a Nationally Ranked Dietetics Program

    Are you passionate about healthy eating and interested in counseling others about nutrition to improve their well-being?

    Look no further than Ashland University’s nationally ranked Dietetics program. You’ll find it’s one of the top nutrition programs in the United States...

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    Exercise Science
    Undergraduate
    Elevating Exercise Science

    Are you interested in helping individuals of all ages become healthier and happier through exercise, rehabilitation, and nutrition? Consider the Exercise Science program offered by Ashland University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

    The Exercise Science program is a comprehensive major that provides invaluable opportunities for...

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    Nursing, Advanced Entry Program
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSN
    Jump Starting Your Next Chapter

    Are you an ambitious high school student who has already earned transfer college credit and/or college credit plus? Are you looking to get a head start on your nursing journey?

    The Advanced Entry Nursing program at the Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health...

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    Nursing, Traditional BSN
    Undergraduate
    Degree Type: BSN
    Starting Your Nursing Career

    The traditional BSN program at Ashland University, built on a century of excellence, prepares you to practice the art and science of professional nursing.

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    Graduate

    Graduate

    BSN to DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner
    Graduate
    Furthering Family Care

    Are you a practicing nurse looking to provide comprehensive primary healthcare to patients throughout their lifespan? The Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Practitioner track prepares you for advanced primary care practices from infancy to adulthood.

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    BSN to DNP, Health Systems Leadership
    Graduate
    Proactively Leading Healthcare Forward

    Are you looking to make a difference in the healthcare environment?

    The BSN to Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Health Systems Leadership track prepares you for an executive leadership and management role that focuses on creating or redesigning healthcare systems to improve and guide...

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    Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
    Graduate
    Degree Type: MS

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    Masters of Science in Applied Exercise Science
    Graduate

    Are you interested in furthering your degree in exercise science? The Masters of Science in Applied Exercise Science program at Ashland University is a unique online program designed to advance the skills and knowledge of current exercise professionals.

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    MS/MSN to DNP, Advanced Practice
    Graduate
    Advancing Your Clinical Practice

    Are you looking to achieve the highest level of practice? Consider the MS/MSN to DNP, Advanced Practice program at Ashland University. This online track prepares you for an advanced level of patient care with a greater degree of autonomy.

    What to Expect in the Advanced...
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    MSN to DNP, Health Systems Leadership
    Graduate
    Mastering Healthcare Leadership

    Are you an Advanced Practice nurse looking to advance your leadership role?

    The MS/MSN to Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Health Systems Leadership track prepares you for an executive leadership and management role that focuses on creating or redesigning healthcare systems to improve and guide...

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    School Nurse Certificate Program
    Graduate
    Make a Greater Impact

    Are you a caring, passionate individual looking to become a certified school nurse? If so, the Ashland University School Nurse program is for you.

    School nurses are leaders who bridge the gap between healthcare and education. This post-bachelor’s certificate program consists of online coursework and...

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    Online-Adult

    Online-Adult

    RN to BSN (online)
    Online-Adult
    Increase Your Impact

    Are you a registered nurse looking to advance your career or increase your earning potential? Today, many employers are requiring nurses to be bachelor-prepared. In fact, the Institute of Medicine recommends that 80% of nurses have their BSN by 2020, so there’s no better time than now...

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    Nurse Educator Certificate
    Online-Adult

    The Nurse Educator Certificate Program is a fall start only program that prepares nurses to teach in a nursing education program or healthcare setting. Program includes 12 credit hours of online, graduate-level coursework and a 48-hour practicum with a highly-qualified nursing education faculty member.

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    School Nurse Certificate Program
    Online-Adult
    Make a Greater Impact

    Are you a caring, passionate individual looking to become a certified school nurse? If so, the Ashland University School Nurse program is for you.

    School nurses are leaders who bridge the gap between healthcare and education. This post-bachelor’s certificate program consists of online coursework and...

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Nursing Faculty

Berryman
Dr. Jeri Berryman
Assistant Professor of Nursing
270, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6830 / jberryma@ashland.edu

  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2013 and serves as assistant professor  

  • Teaches courses on Health Assessment, Health Foundations II, Complex Health Alterations, Advanced Simulation, Nurse Educator Certificate Post-Master’s Program, Doctoral Student EBP Faculty Mentor  

  • Research areas include nurse-physician communication, using simulation to research Inter-professional collaboration patterns and effect on patient satisfaction  

  • Other experiences include United States Air Force; Electoral Delegate, STTI Rho-Nu-At-Large Chapter #419; Vice-President, Nurses Christian Fellowship Faculty Adviser; OhioHealth: Mansfield Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Education

  • Indiana Wesleyan University, D.N.P., and M.S.N. in Nursing Education
  • Ohio State University, B.S.N.
  • Regents College, A.D. Nursing
  • North Central Technical College, LPN
Assistant Professor Valerie Burris, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC
Dr. Valerie Burris
Health Systems Leadership Program Director, Assistant Professor of Nursing
276, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6879 / vburris@ashland.edu

  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2010 and serves as assistant professor of Nursing as well as Health Systems Leadership Program Director

  • Teaches courses on Maternal/Newborn Health; Trends & Issues in Global Health; Capstone Preceptorship; DNP Role & Interprofessionalism; Healthcare Delivery, Quality & Safety; Health Policy & Advocacy  

  • Research areas include post adoption depression, infertility and intimate partner violence

Education

  • Indiana Wesleyan University, D.N.P.
  • Kent State University, M.S.N.
  • Ohio State University, B.S.N.
Patricia Clayburn, MS, RN Clinical Assistant Professor, Director, Accelerated Nursing Program
Patricia Clayburn
Clinical Assistant Professor, Director, Accelerated Nursing Program and Advanced Entry Nursing Program
175, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6833 / pclayburn@ashland.edu
  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2010 and serves as clinical assistant professor of Nursing as well as director of the Accelerated Nursing Program and Advanced Entry Nursing Program
  • Research areas include peer mentoring, psychiatric nursing, classroom teaching strategies, learning styles, communication, relationship influencing learning and learning environments

Education

  • Walden University, M.S.,
  • Med Central College of Nursing, B.S.N.
Jada L. Craze, MSN, RN, Clinical Assistant Professor
Jada Craze
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
186, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6846 / jcraze@ashland.edu
  • Nursing experience - MedCentral Health Systems, staff nursing Med/Surgical and Coronary Stepdown/ICU 
  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2010 and serves as clinical assistant professor of Nursing 
  • Teaches courses on Health Foundations, Advance Simulation, Coordinate Senior Capstone Preceptorship, and Advance Cardiac Life Support 
  • Other experience includes: Missions-Juan Tomas, D.R.; Camp Nurse- Royal Family Kids Camp; Member-STTI Rho-Nu-At-Large Chapter #419, Faculty Advisor-Student Nurses Association.  

Education

  • Walden University, M.S.N.
  • MedCentral College of Nursing, B.S.N.
  • Bowling Green State University, B.A.
Crum
Dr. Tracy Crum
Assistant Professor of Nursing
183, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6837 / tcrum@ashland.edu
  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2018 and serves as Assistant professor of Nursing

Education

  • Ashland University, D.N.P.
  • MedCentral College of Nursing, B.S.N.
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S. Ed.
Melessa Starnes Damoff, MSN, RN, Clinical Assistant Professor
Melessa Starnes Damoff
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
173, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6804 / mdamoff@ashland.edu
  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2010 and serves as clinical assistant professor of Nursing
  • Research areas include psychiatric mental health and community service learning
  • Teaches courses  in Impact of Chronic Illness, Psychiatric Mental Health, Community & Global Health and Capstone Preceptorship

Education

  • Walden University, M.S.
  • Ashland University, B.S.
  • North Central Technical College, ADN
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Jo Hanna D’Epiro Ph.D., MPH, PA-C
Director of Didactic Education, Clinical Assistant Professor
131, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6831 / jdepiro@ashland.edu
  • Joined: June 2020
  • Teaches: Clinical Medicine, Clinical Skills
  • Research Interest: Use of technology for continuing education and lifelong learning
  • Clinical Practice Areas: Eating Disorders, Women’s Health, Preventative Care

Education

  • The Ohio State University- Ph.D. in Workforce Development and Education
  • The Ohio State University- Masters in Public Health
  • Alderson-Broaddus University- Bachelors of Science, Medical Science (PA)
Laura Gilmore, MS, RN, Clinical Assistant Professor
Laura Gilmore
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, Simulation Center Director
274, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6835 / lgilmore@ashland.edu
  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2010 and serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Simulation Lab Director 
  • Teaches Adult Health Concepts and Adult Health Concepts Simulation Lab  
  • Faculty Advisor, Health Professions Collaborative Living Learning Community  
  • Currently attending Ashland University, pursuing Doctor of Nursing Practice degree

Education

  • Walden University, M.S.N.
  • The University of Toledo, B.S.N.
Hostetler
Dr. Theda (Jody) Hostetler
Director, Online Nurse Educator Certificate Program, Assistant Professor of Nursing
209, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6871 / thostet3@ashland.edu

  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2015 and serves as assistant professor of Nursing and as director of the Online Nurse Educator Certificate Program

  • 17 years, nursing education program experience-P.N., B.S.N., R.N. to B.S.N., D.N.P.

  • 3 years, PN administrator-high school and adult nursing education programs

  • 4 years, state board of nursing: consultant/regulatory surveyor of nursing programs

  • 14 years, healthcare: staff educator, director of nursing, nursing home administrator

Education

  • Carlow University, D.N.P.
  • Kent State University, M.Ed.
  • Ashland University, B.S.N.
  • North Central State College, A.D.N.
  • Wayne Adult School of Practical Nursing, P.N.
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Melissa Irwin DMSC, PA-C
Physician Assistant Program Director, Chair of Department of Medical Sciences, Clinical Assistant Professor
134, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6829 / mirwin5@ashland.edu
  • Joined: July 2019
  • Teaches: Clinical Medicine- Endocrinology content, PA Practice, and Professionalism
  • Research Interest: Telehealth and prevention of chronic disease
  • Clinical Practice Areas: Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Education

  • University of Lynchburg Doctorate of Medical Science -PA Education Focus
  • Drexel University-Master of Health Science – Physician Assistant
  • University of Dayton- Bachelors of Science in Biology
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Caitlin Jones MS-PAS, PA-C
Director of Clinical Education, Clinical Assistant Professor
132, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6849 / cjones71@ashland.edu
  • Joined: July 2020
  • Teaches: Clinical Medicine – Behavioral Medicine content, Patient Assessment, Clinical Skills, SCPE rotations
  • Research Interest: Yoga and mindfulness therapy in the treatment of anxiety and depression
  • Clinical Practice Areas: General Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Integrative Medicine

Education

  • Ohio Dominican University, Master of Science in PA studies
  • The University of Akron- Bachelors of Science in Biology
Kehres
Deana Kehres
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
277, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6839 / dkehres@ashland.edu
  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2014 and serves as clinical assistant professor of Nursing 
  • Teaches Adult Health Concepts, Individual Health 
  • Nationally Certified as an Advanced Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist 
  • Practice areas include adult oncology, medical surgical, pulmonary and sleep medicine  
  • Other experiences include: Veteran of the United States Air Force, Air National Guard, Certification Advocate for the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, Member of the Oncology Nursing Society, Co- Faculty Advisor, for Nurses Christian Fellowship, Contingent nurse for OhioHealth and Richland Pulmonary

Education

  • The University of Akron, M.S.N.
  • Ashland University, .B.S.N.
  • North Central State College, A.D.N.
uanita Reese Kline, PhD, RN, CNS, Chair, Nursing Department, Director, Traditional Nursing Program, Associate Professor
Dr. Juanita Reese Kline
Chair of the Nursing Department, Director of theTraditional Nursing Program, Associate Professor of Nursing
110, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6811 / jkline6@ashland.edu
  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2010
  • Nursing Department Chair and Traditional Program Director
  • Associate Professor of Nursing teaching Pathophysiology / Pharmacology I & II; Health Assessment; Medical-Surgical Nursing; Capstone Preceptorship
  • Clinical background in Medical-Surgical Nursing and Critical Care
  • Research areas:  academic integrity among nursing students; academic misconduct among nursing students 
  • Student adviser to student nurses enrolled in Traditional Nursing Program
  • Served on the Ohio League for Nursing’s Board of Directors; Ohio Board of Nursing’s Educational Advisory Council; Independent Living Center of North central Ohio’s Board of Trustees; Member Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and recipient of Award for Excellence in Nursing Education through Rho Nu Chapter at Large; former Academic Dean of MedCentral College of Nursing; Served as member on several university and college committees.

Education

  • Kennedy Western University, Ph.D.
  • The Ohio State University, M.S. Acute Care/Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • The Ohio State University, B.S.N.
Julie Lehrer, DNP, RN, Professional Instructor
Dr. Julie Lehrer
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, FNP Director of the DNP program
178, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6842 / jlehrer@ashland.edu
  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2016 and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
  • Teaches courses in Primary Care, practice management, DNP scholarly project
  • Research areas include professional quality of life and compassion fatigue among advanced practice nurses
  • Lead the first College of Nursing Mission Trip to St. Marc, Haiti in 2018
  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2004

Education

  • Case Western Reserve University, D.N.P.
  • Medical College of Toledo, M.S.N.
  • Kent State University, B.S.N.
Jill Matthes Reiter, DNP, RN, CHSE, Professional Instructor
Dr. Jill Matthes
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Assessment Coordinator
185, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6827 / jmatthe2@ashland.edu
  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2016 and serves as assistant professor of Nursing and the Assessment Coordinator
  • Teaches courses on Pediatrics, Genetics, Nursing Concepts
  • Research areas include mindfulness, as a teaching strategies, health promotion and patient safety
  • Certified in Healthcare Simulation Education (CHSE)
  • Other experiences Sigma Theta Tau, Rho-Nu- At-Large #419, STTI Governance committee, Mentoring Advisor, Faculty Advisor, INACSL committee chair

Education

  • Case Western Reserve University, D.N.P.
  • Walden University, M.S.
  • Kent State University, B.S.N.
Elise Mollohan
Elise Mollohan
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
215, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6876 / emolloha@ashland.edu
  • Joined the College of nursing as a full-time faculty member in August of 2018.
  • Faculty co-advisor for the SCRUBS Society.
  • NLN Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).
  • Quality Matters certified peer reviewer.
  • Currently a candidate for a Ph.D. in nursing at the University of Akron.
  • Clinical background in emergency nursing, quality care coordination, and management.
  • Teaches Complex Health Alterations, Leadership and Management in Health Organizations, and Pathophysiology/Pharmacology 1 & 2.
  • Research interests: Plant-based diets for managing and preventing chronic disease; relationships between culture, diet, and health.

Education

  • Indiana Wesleyan University, M.S.N. - Nursing Education
  • The University of Akron, B.S.N.
Teresa Moorman
Teresa Moorman
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
208, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6873 / tmoorman@ashland.edu
  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2018 and serves as Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Teaches Nursing Concepts and Values, Health Foundations I & II, Nursing Capstone
  • Faculty Advisor, Health Professions Collaborative Living Learning Community
  • Research interests include chronic pain and quality of life, fatigue, critical care, faculty wellness
  • Nursing Experience:
    • Medical-Surgical and Critical Care Nurse educator
    • Coronary and Cardiovascular Intensive Care
    • Progressive Care Unit
    • Geriatric Psych

Education

  • Western Governors University, M.S.N
  • Malone College, B.S.N
  • Wayne County Schools Career Center, P.N.
J. Owens
Dr. Jackie Owens
Associate Professor of Nursing, Director of the RN to BSN Program
207, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6865 / jowens2@ashland.edu

  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2003 

  • 16 years, nursing education program experience-RN-BSN, MS, DNP

  • Certified Nurse Educator since 2012

  • Experienced in curriculum development: web-based or web-assisted 14 nursing courses

  • Research areas include pedagogical strategies, editing/student publication, virtual worlds, disaster response

  • Journal and book publications related to online and face-to-face teaching strategies

  • International, national and regional presentations on topics related to nursing education

  • Editor-in-Chief of OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing; scholarly journal of the American Nurses Association

  • Mentor for many graduate students pursuing careers in nursing education

Education

  • Kent State University, Ph.D., M.S.N.
  • Ashland University, B.S.N.
  • Diploma, Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Sharon See, MSN, RNC-OB, Clinical Assistant Professor
Sharon See
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
174, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6828 / ssee@ashland.edu
  • Joined Ashland University faculty in 2010 and serves as clinical assistant professor of Nursing
  • Research areas include poverty and vulnerable populations

Education

  • Otterbein College, M.S.N.
  • MedCentral College of Nursing, B.S.N.
  • A.D. in Nursing, North Central State College
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Marje Silcox
Service Excellence Project, Clinical Preceptor Coordinator, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
172, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6808 / msilcox@ashland.edu

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