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Nursing Faculty and Staff
Nancy Brauhn, R.N., Ph.D.
Professor of Nursing
212 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1542 nbrauhn@mtmercy.edu
B.S.N., University of Iowa
M.A., Loras College
Ph.D., University of IowaPsychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Chemical Dependency
Communication
Family Systems
Genetics
Marital and Family TherapyStarting as an operating room nurse, Nancy has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including general surgical, pediatrics, neuro-surgical and psychiatric. In addition, she is a licensed marital and family therapist and has a part-time counseling practice.
[top]Shara Lu Crary, B.S.N., M.S.N.
RN to BSN Coordinator
205 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1501 lcrary@mtmercy.edu
B.S.N. – Mount Mercy College
M.S.N. – Clarke CollegeLu has experience in newborn and adult ICU settings. Her continued experience includes public health nursing, including correctional nursing.
[top]Melissa (Lissa) Ellis, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Lecturer, Nursing
221 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1570 mellis@mtmercy.eduB.S.N., University of Iowa
M.S.N., University of Iowa
Adult Medical-Surgical
Lissa started on a Cardiac Telemetry Unit and spent some time as a Nurse Clinician and Nurse Manager of a Medical Unit. Her area of specialty is Adult Medical-Surgical.
[top]Linda Groepper, R.N., M.S.N.
Associate Professor of Nursing
221 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1521 groepper@mtmercy.edu
M.S.N., University of Nebraska
B.S.N., Morningside CollegeInstructional Development Specialist
Director of the Clinical Simulation LaboratoryLinda facilitates curricular integration of technology, including the development and coordination of lab preparation required for the nursing courses. She also supports staff development in the use of instructional technology. Linda has over 20 years of experience with diploma and baccalaureate nursing students.
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Carol Heim, M.A., R.N.
Associate Professor of Nursing
207 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1537 cheim@mtmercy.edu
B.S.N., Mount Mercy College
M.A., University of IowaMedical-Surgical
Carol's clinical experience includes general medical, cardiac telemetry, surgical urology/gynecology and general surgical nursing.
[top]Amy Lippert, B.S., M.S.N.
Lecturer
216 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1516 alippert@mtmercy.edu
B.S.N., Mount Mercy College
M.S.N., University of PhoenixNeonatal Intensive Care
Amy’s clinical experience includes working in the pediatric unit, pediatric intensive care unit, and neonatal intensive care unit. Amy was also a member of the neonatal transport team.
[top]Julie McIntosh, B.S.N., M.S.N.
218 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1518 jmcintosh@mtmercy.edu
B.S.N., Coe College
M.S.N., University of PhoenixNursing Education
Pediatrics
Julie’s experience includes pediatrics, PICU, NICU, and home healthcare. She has functioned in both a leadership and supervisory role. Her areas of interest include pediatrics, pediatric intensive care, nursing education, and client and family education.
[top]Diane Mulbrook, R.N., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
218 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1518 dmulbroo@mtmercy.edu
B.S., Iowa State University
M.A., University of IowaMedical-Surgical
Critical Care
CardiacDiane began working on a cardiac step down unit. While working on her M.A., she worked on a cardiac intensive care floor, and while at Mount Mercy, Diane worked on-call in a general medical-surgical intensive care unit.
[top]Cathy Penn, R.N., M.A.
Associate Professor of Nursing
213 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1513 cpenn@mtmercy.edu
B.S., Mount Mercy College
M.A., University of IowaAdult Medical-Surgical
Rehabilitation
Quality ImprovementCathy has been a clinical nurse specialist for medical nursing division, nurse manager for in-patient rehabilitation unit and the supervisor for physician-hospital quality improvement initiatives.
[top]Malinda Poduska, M.S.N., R.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
217 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1517 mpoduska@mtmercy.edu
B.S., Mount Mercy College
M.S.N., Drake UniversityMedical-Surgical
GerontologyMalinda's experience includes medical-surgical nursing, telemetry nursing and adminstrative roles in long-term care. Her areas of interest include transcultural nursing, rural health and parish nursing.
[top]Mary Lou Saindon, BSN, RN
Technical Specialist
Clinical Simulation Lab
230 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1528 msaindon@mtmercy.edu
[top]Audrey Sheller, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Senior Lecturer
206 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1502 asheller@mtmercy.edu
B.S.N., Marycrest College
M.S.N., University of Missouri – ColumbiaAudrey’s experience includes working on a medical/renal transplant/oncology unit. She also has experience with med/surg, pediatric and obstetrics, and has held CNS and Nurse Manager positions.
[top]Mary Tarbox, Ed.D., R.N.
Professor and Chair, Department of Nursing
227 Donnelly 319-368-6471 mtarbox@mtmercy.edu
B.S.N., Mount Mercy College
M.S.P.H., University of Minnesota, School of Public Health
Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia UniversityPublic Health Nursing
Following a brief experience in pediatric nursing, Mary completed her Master's in Public Health Nursing and has enjoyed working in the community with a variety of clients. Her research interest is in nursing education, nursing history and standardized nursing language.
[top]Michelle Vande Berg M.S.N., A.R.N.P., C.F.N.P.
219 Donnelly 319-363-1323 mvandeberg@mtmercy.edu
B.S.N., Mount Mercy College
M.S.N., Clarke College
Michelle’s background in nursing includes in-patient nursing care in pediatric and pediatric intensive care settings. In addition, she currently works as a nurse practitioner and coordinator of health promotion centers in both an elementary and a middle school setting.
[top]Diane Wiesenfeld, R.N., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
211 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1519 wiesenfe@mtmercy.edu
B.S.N., University of Iowa
M.A., University of IowaAdult Health
Medical
Neurology
Neurosurgery
OncologyDiane's past nursing experience includes family planning; neuro, cardiovascular, thoracic and general surgery; medical and respiratory ICU, CCU; general medical and surgical, neurology and oncology. Her current interests are neurology, neurosurgery, oncology and research utilization in clinical practice.
[top]Sharon Yearous, M.S.N., A.R.N.P., C.P.N.P., N.C.S.N.
208 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1538 syearous@mtmercy.edu
B.S.N., University of Iowa
M.S.N., University of IowaPediatrics
Pediatric Critical Care
School Health
AdolescentsSharon's experience includes pediatric in-patient nursing in the intensive care unit, pediatric cancer and bone marrow transplant and pediatric surgical settings.Sharon also has experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner in a school-based Health Promotion Center (high school setting).
[top]Roberta Bean, Nursing Department Secretary
228 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1510 rbean@mtmercy.edu
[top]Ann Pasker, Student Information Assistant
228 Donnelly 319-363-1323 ext. 1506 apasker@mtmercy.edu
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Nursing Department Resources
Nursing Major
Nursing Department
Nursing Faculty
Clinical Simulation Laboratory4-year Course of Study
Nursing Handbook
(Also on reserve at Busse Library)
Nursing Student Physical Examination Form (pdf)
Kappa Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau
RN to BSN
