Kathleen Masters D.N.S., R.N. Professor
The University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing
601.266.5899
Kathleen.Masters@usm.edu EDUCATION:
Year Degree University/Emphasis Area
2001 D.N.S. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Community Health Nursing / Consultant Role 1992 M.S. The University of Southern Mississippi
Major: Community Health Nursing Minor: Nursing Administration 1985 B.S.N. Northern Kentucky University
1981 A.D.N. Northern Kentucky University 1979 Diploma Free Gospel Bible Institute ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1993-present The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Nursing/College of Nursing 2014-2015 Promoted to Professor, effective beginning 2014-2015 academic year.
University of Southern Mississippi, College of Nursing
2007-2014 Associate Professor, University of Southern Mississippi, School of Nursing/College of Nursing
2012-present Director, Transitional Programs, Department of Collaborative Care
2010-2012 Associate Director, University of Southern Mississippi, School of Nursing 2007- 2009 Associate Director for Undergraduate Programs
University of Southern Mississippi, School of Nursing
2007-2008 Promoted to Associate Professor, effective beginning 2007-2008 academic year. Tenured, effective beginning 2007-2008 academic year
2006-2007 Interim Associate Director for Undergraduate Programs University of Southern Mississippi, School of Nursing
2001-2007 Assistant Professor, The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Nursing. Promoted: April, 2001; tenure track, non-tenured.
1993-2001 Instructor. The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Nursing Appointment: August, 1993; non-tenure track.
1992-1993 Faculty. Jones County Junior College
NON-ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1993-1994 Staff Nurse (part-time), South Mississippi Home Health, Inc., Laurel, MS 1986-1992 Staff Nurse, South Mississippi Home Health, Inc., Laurel, MS
1985-1986 Staff Nurse (ICU & Telemetry Unit), South Central Regional Medical Center 1985 Staff Nurse (Adult Oncology), Boca Raton Community Hospital, Boca Raton, FL. 1982-1985 Staff Nurse (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant),
Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH
1982 Staff Nurse (General Pediatrics), University of Kentucky Medical Center, 1981-1982 Staff Nurse (Pediatrics/Infant Unit), Children’s Hospital Medical Center,
Cincinnati, OH SCHOLARSHIP:
I. BOOKS
Author—Non-Edited Peer Reviewed Books:
Masters, K. (2015). Nursing Theories: A Framework for Professional Practice (2nd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. (32 chapters)
Masters, K. (2012). Nursing Theories: A Framework for Professional Practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers (ISBN: 9780763772376). (29 chapters)
Author—Edited Peer Reviewed Books:
Masters, K. (2013). Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice (3rd ed.), Jones and Bartlett Publishers (ISBN: 9781449691509).
***(see authored book chapters below as part of this 3rd edition book; book not counted in publications)
Masters, K. (2009). Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice (2nd ed.), Jones and Bartlett Publishers (ISBN: 9780763756031).
**(see authored book chapters below as part of this 2nd edition book; book not counted in publications)
Masters, K. (2005). Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice. Jones and Bartlett Publishers (ISBN: 0763726036).
*(see authored book chapters below as part of this 1st edition book; book not counted in publications) Chapters in Books:
Masters, K. (2014). Models and theories focused on goals and functions. In J. Butts & K. Rich (Eds.) Philosophies and theories in advanced nursing practice (2nd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
***Masters, K. (2013). Framework for professional nursing practice. In K. Masters (Ed.), Role
development in professional nursing practice (3rd ed.), Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
***Masters, K. (2013). Role of the professional nurse in patient education. In K. Masters (Ed.),
Role development in professional nursing practice (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and
***Masters, K. (2013). Evidence-based professional nursing practice. In K. Masters (Ed.), Role
development in professional nursing practice (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Masters, K. (2011). Theories focused on goals and functions. In J. Butts and K. Rich (Eds.),
Philosophies and theories in advanced nursing practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
** Masters, K. (2009). Framework for professional nursing practice. In K. Masters (Ed.), Role
development in professional nursing practice (2nd ed.), Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
**Masters, K. (2009). Role of the professional nurse in patient education. In K. Masters (Ed.),
Role development in professional nursing practice (2nd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and
Bartlett.
**Masters, K. (2009). Evidence-based professional nursing practice. In K. Masters (Ed.), Role
development in professional nursing practice (2nd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
*Masters, K. (2005). Framework for professional nursing practice. In K. Masters (Ed.), Role
development in professional nursing practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
*Masters, K. (2005). Role of the professional nurse in patient education. In K. Masters (Ed.),
Role development in professional nursing practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
II. REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES International/National Journals:
Masters, K. (in press). Implementation of a generic baccalaureate concurrent enrollment
program: Increasing the percentage of nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level. Nursing
Education Perspectives. (24% journal acceptance rate)
Masters, K. (2014). A journey toward integration of simulation in a baccalaureate nursing curriculum: Journal of Nursing Education, 53(2), pp. 102-104.
DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20131209-03 (20% journal acceptance rate)
Masters, K. (2005). Development and utilization of an educator developed community assessment board game. Nurse Educator, 30(5).
Masters, K. (2005). A student home visiting program for vulnerable community-dwelling older adults. Journal of Nursing Education, 44(4).
III. OTHER PUBLICATIONS Print Technical Reports:
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Nursing Self-Study Report: Self-Study Report for Continued Accreditation of BSN and MSN Programs and Initial Accreditation of DNP Program prepared for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and Mississippi
Institutions of Higher Learning.March, 2012; (Masters, K. 75%).
Non-Print Media:
Masters, K. (2013). PowerPoint slide shows (15 chapters) for Masters, K. (Ed.). Role
Masters, K. (2013). Instructors test bank (15 chapters) for Masters, K. (Ed.). Role Development
in Professional Nursing Practice (3rd ed.). Jones and Bartlett. [On-line]
Masters, K. (2013). Web links with summaries (15 chapters) for Masters, K. (Ed.). Role
Development in Professional Nursing Practice (3rd ed.). Jones and Bartlett. [On-line]
Masters, K. (2011). PowerPoint slide shows (29 chapters) for Masters, K. Nursing Theories: A
Framework for Professional Practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. [On-line]
Masters, K. (2011). Instructors test bank (29 chapters) for Masters, K. Nursing Theories: A
Framework for Professional Practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. [On-line]
Masters, K. (2011). Web links with summaries (29 chapters) for Masters, K. Nursing Theories: A
Framework for Professional Practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. [On-line]
Masters, K. (2011). Student quizzes and discussion questions (29 chapters) for Masters, K.
Nursing Theories: A Framework for Professional Practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones and
Bartlett. [On-line]
Masters, K. (2009). PowerPoint slide shows (15 chapters) for Masters, K. (Ed.). Role
Development in Professional Nursing Practice (2nd ed.). Jones and Bartlett. [On-line]
Masters, K. (2009). Instructors test bank (15 chapters) for Masters, K. (Ed.). Role Development
in Professional Nursing Practice (2nd ed.). Jones and Bartlett. [On-line]
Masters, K. (2009). Web links with summaries (15 chapters) for Masters, K. (Ed.). Role
Development in Professional Nursing Practice (2nd ed.). Jones and Bartlett. [On-line]
Masters, K. (2005). PowerPoint slide shows (19 chapters) for Masters, K. (Ed.). Role
Development in Professional Nursing Practice. Jones and Bartlett. [On-line] Available:
http://nursing.jbpub.com/catalog/0763726036/supplements.htm
Masters, K. (2005). Instructors test bank (19 chapters) for Masters, K. (Ed.). Role Development
in Professional Nursing Practice. Jones and Bartlett. [On-line] Available:
http://nursing.jbpub.com/catalog/0763726036/supplements.htm
Masters, K. (2003). Development of Community Assessment Board Game for instructional purposes (Proposed manufacture of board game to publisher as supplement to textbook. Not published but several copies produced by faculty for classroom and consulted via e-mail with faculty from several other Schools of Nursing who were interested in using the game in their courses.)
Masters, K. (2003). PowerPoint slide shows (26 chapters) for Lundy, K.S., & Janes, S. (Eds.). Essentials of Community Health Nursing. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. [On-line] Available: http://communitynursing.jbpub.com/essentials/powerpoint.cfm
Masters, K. (2001). PowerPoint Slide Shows (42 chapters) for Lundy, K. S., & Janes, S. (Eds.). Community health nursing: Caring for the public’s health. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. [On-line] Available: http://communitynursing.jbpub.com
IV. PRESENTATIONS
Professional Audience, National Presentations:
2013 Masters, K. The Concurrent Academic Progression in Nursing Pathway. Poster presented at the American Association of Collegiate Nursing (AACN) Baccalaureate Education Conference in New Orleans, LA. November 21, 2013.
2013 Masters, K. Development of Simulation and Debriefing Experiences Designed to
Enhance Nursing and Dietetic Student Skills in Interprofessional Collaboration. Poster
presented at the American Association of Collegiate Nursing (AACN) Baccalaureate Education Conference in New Orleans, LA. November 21, 2013.
2013 Invited Presentation related to NCSBN Simulation Study at the ATI National Nurse Educator Summit (4/7-4/10) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Co-presenters include: Jennifer Hayden (NCSBN), Kathleen Masters (University of Southern Mississippi),
Linda Fluharty (Ivy Tech Community College), Pam Anthony (Metropolitan Community College), and Sandy Swoboda (Johns Hopkins University). Presented two sessions. 2012 Masters, K. The Development and Implementation of an Innovative Concurrent
Enrollment Program to Increase Access to Baccalaureate Nursing Education Through a Partnership Between a University School of Nursing and Community College School of
Nursing. Poster presented at American Association of Collegiate Nursing (AACN)
Baccalaureate Education Conference.
2010 Newton, R. & Masters, K. Simulation: The Next Generation podium presentation at Drexel Simulation Conference, Simulation in Healthcare: Where No One Has Gone Before. (50%)
Professional Audience, State Presentations:
2008 Masters, K. Co-presenter of continuing education roundtable session, Teaching and
Using Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing. Mississippi Nurses Association Convention
2008; Presenters in order of appearance on program—Janie Butts, Kathleen Masters, Evadna Lyons, Charlotte Gore, Cindy Welch, Kathy Johnson, and Mary Hossley; state-level presentation; 1.3 CE CREDIT OFFERED
2007 Masters, K. Co-presenter - podium
Evidence-Based Practice in Teaching and Practice. Mississippi Nurses Convention 2007;
Tupelo, MS; co-presenter – Janie Butts; state-level presentation; 1.3 CE CREDIT
2002 Masters, K. Sigma Theta Tau Research Day poster presentation: The Effect of Education that is Modified to Accommodate for Age Related Barriers in Elderly Home Health Patients with Congestive Heart Failure.
Professional Audience, Local Presentations:
2012 Masters, K. USM College of Nursing participation in NCSBN Simulation Study presented during local radio program interview.
2010 Masters, K. USM College of Nursing Living and Learning Community presented during local television news program interview.
2006 Masters, K. Gaming Makes Learning Fun. Co-presenter USM SON Brown Bag Luncheon, Hattiesburg, MS April 3, 2006.
2002 Masters, K. Presentation of Research: The Effect of Education that is Modified to
Accommodate for Age Related Barriers in Elderly Home Health Patients with Congestive
Heart Failure. Guest Presenter at Delta State University School of Nursing Sigma Theta
Tau Research Day, Cleveland, MS, November, 2002.
2001 Masters, K. Presentation of Research: The Effect of Education that is Modified to
Accommodate for Age Related Barriers in Elderly Home Health Patients with Congestive
Heart Failure. USM College of Nursing Brown Bag Luncheon, Hattiesburg, MS.
2000 Masters, K. Age Related Barriers to Learning. (Workshop conducted in seven home health agency sites in Mississippi).
V. BOOK, INSTRUMENT, GRANT OR SOFTWARE REVIEWS
2011 Textbook Chapter Reviewer: Chapter 7: Expertise of the Compassionate Nurse in
Community-Based Care in Community Health Nursing: An Alliance for Health. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
2011 Textbook Chapter Reviewer: Chapter 8: Validity and Reliability in Epidemiology and Environmental Health in Community Health Nursing: An Alliance for Health. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
2009 Textbook Reviewer: Lundy, K. S., & Janes, S. (Eds.). (2009). Community health nursing:
Caring for the public’s health. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
2009 Content Expert in research study conducted by colleague (Harrison, E.) to determine the psychometric properties of The Faculty Advisor Evaluation Questionnaire.
2009 Textbook Chapter Reviewer (10 chapters): Langford, R. & Young, A. (2012). Making a
difference with Nursing Research. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Publishers.
2008 Textbook Chapter Reviewer (5 chapters). Norwood, S.L. (Ed.). (2010).Research Essentials:
Foundations for Evidence-Based Practice. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
2008 Textbook Chapter Reviewer (6 chapters): George, J. B. (Ed.). (2010). Nursing theories:
The base for professional nursing practice (6th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
2008 JournalManuscript reviewer Family and Community Health, 31(4).
2000 Textbook Reviewer: Lundy, K. S., & Janes, S. (Eds.). (2001). Community health nursing:
IV.PROPOSALS
Proposals Funded by External Agency:
2011 Masters, K. (Grant author and PI). Expanding Enrollment in Baccalaureate Nursing
Education in South Mississippi through a Dual Enrollment Program no cost extension
(July 1, 2011- June 30, 2012) approved by HRSA with $248,714 spending authority and 25% salary release.
2010 Masters, K. (Grant author and PD). Site Application for the National Council State
Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Simulation Study. Application submitted to NCSBN. Award
amount: $275,489. Selected for participation. Funded with 50% salary release. Additional responsibilities for economic modeling data added to the project Spring 2013.
2008 Masters, K. (Grant author and PI). Expanding Enrollment in Baccalaureate Nursing
Education in South Mississippi through a Dual Enrollment Program funded by HRSA
with 25% salary release. Grant funded for year one, July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 for $153,757.00. Grant funded for year two, July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 for $159,166.00. Grant funded for year three, July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 for 163,076.00. Total funding over three years equals $480,999.00.
2007 Masters, K. (Grant author and PI). Expanding Enrollment in a Baccalaureate Nursing
Program in South Mississippi funded July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 for $258,130.00
by HRSA. Grant funded for year two, July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 for $318,697.00. Grant funded for year three, 2009-2010 for $317, 617.00. Total funding over of three years equals $894,444.00. Funded with 25% salary release.
Proposals Funded by Internal Agency:
2012 Masters, K. Development of Simulation and Debriefing Experiences Designed to
Enhance Nursing and Dietetic Student Skills in Interdisciplinary Collaboration. USM
Summer Grants for the Improvement of Instruction funded for summer 2013 for $10,800. 2003 Masters, K. Implementation of a student nurse home visiting program to a vulnerable
elderly population who are no longer eligible for reimbursable home visits and to provide
nursing students with home visiting experience. Funded: USM Summer Grants for the
Improvement of Instruction $9,250. Proposals Submitted (not funded):
2012 Masters, K. (Grant author). The Development and Implementation of a Concurrent Enrollment Completion Program (CECP) through Community College Partnerships to
Increase Access to BSN Education in Mississippi submitted Concept Summary to The
Bower Foundation. Total amount requested: $235,079. Not funded.
2011 Masters, K. (Grant author). Grant proposal entitled: ExpandingEnrollment in a
Baccalaureate Nursing Program in South Mississippi through a Faculty Associate Model
of Clinical Teaching submitted to Health Resource and Service Administration (HRSA).
2010 Masters, K. (Grant author). Grant proposal entitled: Development of a Simulation Hospital Unit to Increase Capacity in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program in South
Mississippi submitted to Health Resource and Service Administration (HRSA). Total
amount requested: $226,549. Recommended for funding; not funded.
2009 Masters, K. (Grant author). Grant proposal entitled: ExpandingEnrollment in a
Baccalaureate Nursing Program in South Mississippi through a Faculty Associate Model
of Clinical Teaching submitted to Health Resource and Service Administration (HRSA).
Total amount requested: $733,560. Recommended for funding but not funded.
2009 Masters, K. (Grant author). Competitive continuation grant proposal entitled: Expanding
Enrollment in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program in South Mississippi submitted to Health
Resource and Service Administration (HRSA). Total amount requested: $749,104. Not funded.
2009 Masters, K. (Sole grant author). Grant proposal entitled Development and Implementation
of an Accredited Registered Nurse Residency Program for New Graduates written for
Forrest General Hospital submission to Health Resource and Service Administration (HRSA) with the Southern Miss School of Nursing partnering as a sub award contract. Total amount requested for USM sub award on grant: $94,800. Not funded.
Research Proposals
2009 Masters, K. (PI). Research proposal submitted and approved by USM Institutional Review Board entitled, “Impact of Freshman Level Discipline Specific Course on Student Success.” Data collection begun in Spring 2010 and will continue through Spring 2015. 2004 Masters, K. Patient Education with Older Adults: A Synthesis of Published Research
funded Spring 2004 by Gamma Lambda Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau: $500.00. Research completed and manuscript submitted 2006. Manuscript submitted; not published.
Dissertation:
Masters, K. (2001). The Effect of Education that is Modified to Accommodate for Age Related
Barriers in Elderly Home Health Patients with Congestive Heart Failure. Doctoral
Dissertation, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans. Honors:
2010 Nominated for College of Health Faculty Mentor Award 2007 Nominated for the USM Applied Research Award
May, 2001 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. May, 2001 Excellence in Writing Award, LSUHSC.
May, 1988 Nominated for South Mississippi Home Health Nurse of the Year
SERVICE:
I. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE National:
2013-present Training and testing completed. Application submitted to become HRSA Grant Reviewer. Accepted as HRSA Grant Reviewer on 02/06/2013.
2013-present Member of Review Panel for Journal of Nursing Education
State:
2013-2014 Member of Academic Progression Sub-Committee of State Education Redesign 2010-2012 Mississippi Deans and Directors Council of Schools of Nursing (MCDD) 2010-2012 Accreditation Review and Evaluation Committee for Mississippi Council of
Deans and Directors of Schools of Nursing (MCDD) 2010-2012 Statewide Education Redesign Committee (MCDD)
2007-2009 Accreditation Review and Evaluation Committee for Mississippi Council of Deans and Directors of Schools of Nursing
2007 Nominating Committee for Mississippi Council of Deans and Directors of Schools of Nursing
2006-2009 Mississippi Deans and Directors Council Local:
2010 USM, School of Nutrition & Dietetics Advisory Board 2010 Forrest General RN Residency Council
2002-2004 Chair Publicity/Editor Newsletter, Gamma Lambda Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
1998-2001 Member Eligibility Committee, Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Lambda Chapter Memberships:
2012-present National League of Nursing (NLN) membership
1997-present Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
1997-present American Nurses Association and Mississippi Nurses Association II. UNIVERSITY SERVICE
University-Wide Committee, Elected:
2013-present Grade Review Council (term 2013-2017) 2013-present Academic Council (term 2013-2016) 2011-2012 Academic Council, Chair
2010-2011 Academic Council, Chair Elect 2010-2011 Faculty Senate
2009-2012 Academic Council
2002-2003 Library Service Committee 2001-2004 Faculty Senate
2001-2004 Academic and Governance Faculty Senate Standing Committee 2001-2002 Honors Council
University-Wide Committee, Appointments:
2014-2015 General Education Curriculum Assessment Committee, Chair 2014-2015 Strategic Planning Council
2013-2014 Quality Enhancement Program Topic Selection Task Force, Chair 2013-2014 Institutional Leadership Team (ILT) for SACSCOC Reaffirmation 2013-2014 General Education Curriculum Assessment Committee, Chair-elect 2013-2014 Textbook and Course Materials Advisory Committee, Chair
2012-2013 Textbook and Course Materials Advisory Committee, Chair-elect 2012-2014 Textbook and Course Materials Advisory Committee
2012-2013 Committee Member for the Nell Suggs Scholarship Award 2011-2012 University eLearning Committee
2010-2011 Academic Governance Committee (subcommittee Faculty Senate) 2010-2011 Assessment and Evaluation Committee (subcommittee Faculty Senate) 2009-2012 General Education Curriculum (GEC) Committee of Academic Council 2009-2010 Capstone Review Subcommittee of Academic Council
2009-2010 Elections Committee of Academic Council 2006-2012 University Assessment Committee
2004 Summer Grants for the Improvement of Instruction Selection Committee III. COLLEGE SERVICE
College-Wide Committee, Elected:
2012-present College of Nursing College Advisory Council (CAC) (term 2012-2015) 2009-2010 College of Health Curriculum Committee
2006-2008 College of Health Curriculum Committee College-Wide, Appointments:
2014 (summer)Member College of Nursing Strategic Planning Task Force (external stakeholders) 2014-present Member College of Nursing Workload/Teaching Load Task Force
2013-present College of Nursing New Building Committee 2012-present College of Nursing Textbook Coordinator 2012-present New Faculty Mentor
2012-2013 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee/BSN Curriculum Revision IV. SCHOOL OR DEPARTMENT SERVICE
School or Department Committee, Elected:
2013-2014 Promotion Committee, Department of Advanced Practice Nursing 2012-2014 Personnel Committee, Department of Collaborative Nursing Care 2012-2013 Personnel Committee, Department of Advanced Practice Nursing 2008-2011 Personnel Committee, School of Nursing
2008-2009 Personnel Committee, Chair
2004-2005 School of Nursing Curriculum Committee 2004-2005 School of Nursing Section II, Chair 2002-2004 Library Committee, Chair
2001-2004 Nominating Committee, Chair 2000-2001 Nominating Committee 1998-2002 Library Committee Member
1996-2000 Admission, Progression, Retention, Recruitment Committee, Secretary 1994-2000 Admission, Progression, Retention, and Recruitment Committee 1993-1994 Faculty Student Affairs
School or Department Committee, Appointments:
2012-2013 CNC Search Committee Representative (Associate Dean Search) 2012-2013 Faculty Search Committee for Nurse Anesthesia Program
2010-2012 Program Evaluation Committee, Ex-Officio
2010-2011 Faculty Search Committee, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics 2010-2011 Tenure and Promotion Committee, Department of Public Health (CoH) 2009-2011 Living and Learning Community Advisory Board, Chair
2006-2009 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, ex-officio
2006-2009 Admission, Progression and Retention Committee, ex-officio 2005-2009 Community Health/Psych Nursing Special Interest Group (SIG)
2008-2009 Core Nursing Special Interest Group (SIG)
2007-2008 School of Nursing Faculty Search Committee, Chair 2005 School of Nursing Faculty Search Committee 2005 School of Nursing Steering Committee
2002 RN to BSN Program, Coordinator for Hattiesburg Campus V. COMMUNITY SERVICE
2004-2008 Home visits with disabled and homebound elderly in the local community through nationally grant-funded “Faith in Action” organization
2004 To Hattiesburg with Love community construction project 1998-2008 Regional Science Fair Judge
2001-2002 Local school board member
2001-2002 North Forrest High School Allied Health Advisory Committee 1995-2006 American Red Cross Volunteer