Dr. Janice S. Williams, RN;CDE
Professor of Nursing and Program Director

Education and Certification:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
 
Masters of Science in Nursing - University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
 
Bachelor of Science & Associate of Science in Nursing - Union University, Jackson, TN
 
Nationally Certified as Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Clinical Specialist in Med-Surg Adult Health (ACNS-BC)
Parish Nursing Certificate
Serves on Skaggs Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees

Over 19 years in nursing education.
Favorite teaching content: critical thinking, leadership, pathophysiology and natural health.

Research and Scholarly Interests:
Critical Thinking in Nursing Education
Diabetes Education
Leadership/Mentoring

Education:
Zion Benton High School, Zion, Il.
Ozarks Technical Community College – Customer Service Training

Previous Experience:
15 years at Victory Memorial Hospital, Waukegan, IL, Administrative Assistant to Vice President of Patient Services.
8 years at Skaggs Regional Medical Center, Branson, MO, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Patient Services.

• Chaired the hospital’s “Rewards and Recognition” Committee. Program focus was employee recognition.
• Served as member of the Ethics Committee for eight years.
• Participated in the development of “Service Excellence” Committees whose focus was on patient, customer and employee satisfaction.
• Developed customer service education programs.
• Implemented online intranet hospital policy/procedures

Jamie Adam, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing

Education and Certification:
Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidate (DNPc) - Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH , Graduate May 2009

Masters of Science in Nursing – Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS

Associate of Science in Nursing - Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN

Nursing Experience
Adult Surgical; Pediatrics; Intensive Care; Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (in TN)

Teaching Experience
Health Assessment; Psych Mental Health; Professionalism in Nursing online; Adult Med-Surg (adult care) Clinical

Research and Scholarly Interests:
The role of depression and self-efficacy in diabetes management
Transcultural nursing curriculum

Lisa Silva Chase RN; MSN
Assistant Professor of Nursing

Education and Certification:

Masters of Science in Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health) - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

Diploma in Nursing – Burge School of Nursing

Nursing Experience: Medical Intensive Care Unit
Emergency Room

Research and Scholarly Interests:
Rapid screening for suicidal ideation
Incorporating a biblical worldview in nursing practice
Use of humor and media selections to enhance learning

Amy G. Danford, RN, MSN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nursing Learning & Technology Coordinator

Education and Certification:
Master’s of Science in Nursing – University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Certified Exercise Specialist – American College of Sports Medicine

Nursing Experience:
Over 17 years of experience in all aspects of cardiac care, including telemetry and step-down, prevention and disease management, education/staff development, and rehabilitation. Roles ranging from direct care provider to clinical educator to manager.

Research and Scholarly Interests:
Health Promotion
Leadership Skills
Simulation in Nursing Education

Chelsia Harris, RN, MSN, FNP-BC    
Assistant Professor of Nursing

Education:
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR

Professional Certification:
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)

Nursing Experience:
Adult and Pediatric Medical-Surgical; Outpatient Cardiology; Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Family Practice/Occupational Health)

Research and Scholarly Interests:
Non-Contact Normothermic Wound Therapy (NNWT) in Stage III and IV Pressure Ulcers
Autoimmune Disorders

Education and Certification:
Masters of Science in Nursing - Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO

Diploma in Nursing - St. John’s School of Nursing, Springfield, MO

Nursing Experience:
10 years of hospital experience including Medical/Surgical, Obstetrics, Emergency Room, and Management
3 years of home health and hospice experience
2 years as a nurse educator

Research and Scholarly Interests:
Preceptorship
Humor and Education
Critical Thinking

Diane Smith
dsmith@cofo.edu

Diane Smith, RN, MSN
Assistant Professor of Nursing

Education
Masters of Science in Nursing, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO
Diploma in Nursing, Burge School of Nursing, Springfield, MO

Nursing Experience
Inpatient Psychiatric, Quality Improvement, Case Management, Public Health 

Teaching Experience
Community and Public Health Nursing
Trends, Issues, and Ethics
Epidemiology and Communicable Disease Prevention

Research and Scholarly Interests
Communicable Disease Prevention, Preceptorship, End of life issues

Charlotte Ward
cward@cofo.edu

Dr. Charlotte Ward, Ph.D.
Professor of Nursing (Pediatrics)

Education
Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2002
MS, Texas Women's University, Maternal-Child Health CNS, 1978
BA, Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri, 1976
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Memphis TN, 1972

Nursing Experience
Over 30 years pediatrics experience

Research and Scholarly Interests
Sibling grief, pain management, very low birth weight infants