She returned to academia after 20+ years as a nursing professional, both in the military and in the private sphere. She holds a MBA in Health Services Management from Golden Gate University, a MN in Medical/Surgical Nursing/Education from UCLA, and a BSN from Texas Women�s University. She is currently completing her PhD in Nursing at George Mason. She has presented her educational work at professional conferences and at Mason and brings to her students the on-the-ground experiences of her years in the field.