This is my first year as the Program Coordinator for the Practical Nursing program. As a graduate of the program myself I am excited to have the opportunity to come back to my roots and be able to share my knowledge for future nurses.  I am very excited to turn a new chapter in my nursing educator career with the Waynesville School of Practical Nursing. My nursing background consists of Phlebotomy/lab, Long term care, Hospice, Labor and Delivery, and Nurse Education. I earned my Masters in Nursing Education in 2019, paving the way to become a nurse educator and reaching my goal as the Director of the best nursing program in Pulaski County.

I have been a Registered Nurse for 23 years. My husband is retired military, so I have worked in several different places throughout the course of his military career. Eventually, he served his last duty station here and this is where we stayed as I have family in this area. I earned my BSN from the University of Central Missouri to start my nursing career. Since that time, I have worked in medical/surgical nursing, orthopedics, neuro, and ICU. I worked ICU for many years. Then once the worst of Covid had passed and we were all trying get to a new normal, I opted to take my nursing career in a different path where I am now an instructor with the WCC Practical Nursing
program. I look forward to educating and empowering our future nurses.

I recently moved to the area and live with my husband and two boys.  This is my first year at the Waynesville Career Center, teaching in the Practical Nursing Program. I earned my Associate’s Degree from St. Charles Community College and my Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Missouri.  I have been a Registered Nurse for 20+ years.  I have worked in several areas of nursing.  In a hospital setting, I have worked in Med- Surg, Infusion, Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum and Nursery. In a clinic setting, I have worked in General Surgery, OB/GYN and as a Childbirth Educator and as a Lactation Counselor. I have also worked as a school nurse.  I am excited and look forward to teaching the next generation of amazing nurses!

This is my third year as the Practical Nurse Secretary for the Waynesville School of Practical Nursing. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Westminster College in Fulton, MO, and I am very excited to be apart of the WCC nursing team. My husband and I now have the great pleasure of raising our son and daughter in our hometown of Crocker. If you have any questions about our program or how to apply, I can be reached at 573-842-2515.