School of Nursing

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

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

Associate Dean:
Carrie Buch, Ph.D., R.N., Wayne State University

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

Assistant Dean:
Michele St Denis, B.A., Oakland University

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

Forensic Nursing Program Director:
Kelly Berishaj, D.N.P., R.N., ACNS-BC, AFN-C, SANE-A, Oakland University

CNL Program Coordinator:
Claudia Grobbel, D.N.P., R.N., CNL, Oakland University

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

PM-DNP Program Coordinator:
Carly Miller, D.N.P., R.N., FNP-BC, Oakland University

Ph.D. Programs Director:
Laura Pittiglio, Ph.D., R.N., Wayne State University

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

Director of Clinical Services:
Kathryn Goodes, MPA, BS, Oakland University

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

Simulation Coordinator:
Stephanie Vallie, M.S.N., R.N., Indiana 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:
Judy Didion, Ph.D., R.N., Duquesne University
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
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
Patricia, Cameron Ph.D., R.N., CHPN, Wayne State University
Olga Ehrlich, Ph.D., R.N., CHPN, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Elizabeth Eisenhauer, Ph.D., R.N., University of Michigan
Ellen Gajewski, Ph.D, M.S.N., R.N., CNE, ACNS-BC, Oakland University
Deana Hays, D.N.P., R.N., FNP-BC, Oakland University
Cheryl Jusela, D.N.P., NP-BC, ANP-C, University of Michigan
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
Laura Rodgers, D.N.A.P., CRNA, CHSE, University of Michigan-Flint
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
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
Stephanie Vallie, M.S.N., R.N., Indiana University

Visiting Instructors:
Gosha Baumann, D.N.P., APRN, ACNP-AC, CNOR, Wayne State University
Priscilla Garrett, M.S.N., R.N., Wayne State University
Shawn Levitt, B.S.N., M.H.S.A., M.B.A., R.N., FACHE, CPHQ, Oakland University

Special Lecturers:
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
Amanda Novak, M.S.N., R.N., CPN, Walden 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

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

Programs

Doctoral:

Master’s:

Post-Master’s Graduate Certificates:

Graduate Certificates:

Forensic Nursing, Graduate Certificate

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.