Jul 20, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

School of Nursing


3008 Human Health Building • (248) 364-8733 • Fax (248) 364-8740  (map)
www.oakland.edu/nursing
 

Dean:
Christopher Lance Coleman, Ph.D., R.N., MPH, FAAN, PMHCNS-BC, University of California


Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Faculty Affairs:
Carrie Buch, Ph.D., R.N., Wayne State University
 

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Program:
Deana Hays, D.N.P., R.N., FNP-BC, Oakland University
 

Assistant Dean:
Julianne Purcell, Ed.D., Oakland University
 

Nurse Practitioner Program Director:
Carolyn Tieppo, D.N.P., R.N., CPNP-PC, PSN, Oakland University

 

Forensic Nursing Program Director:
Brenda Dzierzawski, M.S.N., SANE-A, Oakland University

 

DNP-NA Program Director:
Linda McDonald, D.N.A.P., CRNA, University of Michigan-Flint

 

PM-DNP Program Director:
Carolyn Tieppo, D.N.P., R.N., CPNP-PC, PSN, Oakland University
 

Interim Ph.D. Program Director:
Ronald (Ron) J. Piscotty Jr., Ph.D., R.N., NI-BC, CNE, FAMIA, University of Michigan
 

Director of advising and Student Services:
April Thomas-Powell, Ph.D., Oakland University
 

Director of Clinical Operations and Experiential Learning:
Antionette Trevino, M.S.N., R.N., ONC, Western Governors University
 

Director of Nursing Laboratories:
Diane Noack, M.S.N., R.N., Oakland University
 

Simulation Coordinator:
Rachael Olson, M.S.N., R.N., Spring Arbor University

Professors emeriti:
Frances C. Jackson, Ph.D., R.N., Wayne State University
Mary Mittelstaedt, Ph.D., R.N., Michigan State University
Cherly Riley-Doucett, Ph.D., R.N., Wayne State University
Darlene Schott-Baer, Ph.D., R.N., Wayne State University
Justine J. Speer, Ph.D., R.N., University of Minnesota
Diane R. Wilson, Ph.D., R.N., Michigan State University
Carol S. Zenas, Ph.D., R.N., University of Michigan

Ascension Providence Rochester Endowed Professorship in Nursing:
Toni Glover, Ph.D., GNP-BC, ACHPN, University of Florida

Maggie Allesee Endowed Professor in Gerontology:
Karen Dunn, Ph.D., R.N.,  FGSA, Wayne State University

Professors:
Christopher Coleman, Ph.D., R.N., MPH, FAAN, PMHCNS-BC, University of California
Karen Dunn, Ph.D., R.N., FGSA, Wayne State University
Suha Kridli, Ph.D., R.N., University of Missouri, Columbia

Associate Professors:
Carrie L. Buch, Ph.D., R.N., Wayne State University
Patricia Cameron Ph.D., R.N., CHPN, Wayne State University
Deana Hays, D.N.P.,  R.N., FNP-BC, Oakland University
Toni Glover, Ph.D., GNP-BC, ACHPN, University of Florida
Mary Golinski, Ph.D., CRNA, Wayne State University
Claudia Grobbel, D.N.P., R.N., CNL, Oakland University
Meghan A. Harris, Ph.D., R.N., Wayne State University
Anne Hranchook, D.N.P., CRNA, Oakland University
Zorica Kauric-Klein, Ph.D., R.N., Wayne State University
Julie Kruse, Ph.D., R.N., University of Michigan
Sarah E. Newton, Ph.D., R.N., University of Michigan
Julia Paul, Ph.D.,  R.N., ACNS-BC, NP, CCRN, CWS, NP, Wayne State University
Ron Piscotty, Ph.D., R.N., FAMIA, University of Michigan
Laura Pittiglio, Ph.D., R.N., Wayne State University

Assistant Professors:
Rebecca Boni, Ph.D., R.N., AGCNS, University of Nevada
Olga Ehrlich, Ph.D., R.N., CHPN, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Ellen Gajewski, Ph.D, M.S.N., R.N., CNE, ACNS-BC, Oakland University
Erin Kennedy, D.N.P., R.N., Wayne State University

Assistant Professor of Practice:
Lynda Poly-Droulard, Ed.D., M.S.N., M.Ed, R.N., CNE,  Wayne State University

Instructors of Practice/Full-Time Adjunct Instructors:
Andrea Bittinger, D.N.P., CRNA, Oakland University
Teresa Chahine, M.S.N., R.N., PMHNP-BC, Wayne State University
Nicole Clark, D.N.P., APRN, FNP-BC, Oakland University
Raji George, D.N.P., FNP-BC, Wayne State University
Cheniece Harris, D.N. P., R.N., Walden University
Margaret Kennedy, M.S.N., R.N., FNP-BC., Oakland University
Patrick Kennedy, D.N.P., R.N., ACNPC-AG, Wayne State University
Linda McDonald, D.N.A.P., CRNA,  University of Michigan-Flint
Carly Miller, D.N.P., R.N., FNP-BC, Oakland University
Renee Mirovsky, D.N.P., M.S.N., R.N., ANP-BC, Oakland University
Katie Mysen, D.N.P., APRN, FNP-BC, Oakland University
Lori Shannon, D.N.A.P., CRNA, University of Michigan-Flint

 

 

Special Instructors:
Kelly Berishaj, D.N.P., R.N., ACNS-BC, SANE-A, Oakland University
Kimberly Holka, D.N.P., MSN, MSA, R.N., CNE, APHNC, Case Western Reserve University
Rachael Olson, MSN, RN, Spring Arbor University
Kathleen Spencer, D.N.P., M.S.N., M.A., R.N., ACNS-BC, CNE, Oakland University
Carolyn Tieppo, D.N.P., R.N., CPNP-PC, PSN, Oakland University

Visiting Instructors:
Malgorzata Baumann, D.N.P., APRN, ACNP-AC, CNOR, Wayne State University
Michele Childs, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CWOCN University of Michigan, Flint
Brenda Dzierzawski, MSN, RN, SANE-A, Oakland University
Priscilla Everett, M.S.N., R.N., Wayne State Universitye
Kelly Morrow, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, University of Colorado
Amanda Novak, M.S.N., R.N., CPN, Walden University
Nicole West, MSN, RN, Ferris State University
Iryna Wolberg, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, RN, Oakland University

Special Lecturers:
Melissa Alfonsi, MSN, RN, University of Toledo
Tiffany Calderon, D.N.P., R.N., CCRN, Wayne State University
Kim Finch, M.S.N., R.N., University of Phoenix
Joann Lake, B.S.N., R.N., Ohio University
Penelope Kresmery, M.S., R.N., University of Michigan
Florence Mansaray, M.S.N., R.N., Chamberlain School of Nursing
Leia Morse, MSN, RN, Oakland University
Carmina Pouncy, D.N.P., R.N., A.A.S., Chamberlain University
Sharon Ruthenberg, D.N.P., M.S.N., R.N., Jacksonville University
Rachel Yusko, D.N.P., R.N. Regis College

Lecturers:
Colleen Beauchamp, RPh, MS, CRNA, Wayne State University
Holly Franson, DNP, CRNA, University of St. Augustine
Stefanie Glasgow, DNP, CRNA, DePaul University

 

 

Programs

Doctoral:

Master’s:

Post-Master’s Graduate Certificates:

Graduate Certificates:

Board of Visitors

The Board of Visitors (BOV)  for the School of Nursing is composed of community leaders from the greater Detroit area. The BOV assists the School of Nursing with fundraising, and they provide scholarships for students.  

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-master’s APRN certificate programs at Oakland University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The Nurse Anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.