She primarily teaches didactic and clinical medical-surgical nursing courses. Prior to her appointment as Assistant Professor in 2014, she served as the Simulation Lab instructor, overseeing the skills lab and simulations from January 2009 through August 2014 for both the generic and RN to BSN tracks. Colleen currently serves as faculty advisor for the Red Cross Club. Her experience includes teaching in vocational and baccalaureate nursing programs, as well as extensive practice experience in ER, home care, ICU, neurology, GYN post – surgical care, and management. Colleen obtained her BSN from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, her master’s in Nursing with a focus in Nursing Administration from UCLA, and a doctorate of Nursing Practice from Western University of Health Sciences.