Professor
Education and Training
DNP, 2008 - Nursing, Healthcare simulation, University of San Francisco
MBA, 1991 - Business, University of LaVerne
BS, 1987 - Healthcare Administration, University of LaVerne
ADN, - Nursing, Napa Valley College
Biography
I am a nurse leader who spent the first half of my career in hospitals in nursing administration and the second half in academia. My faculty practice and research interest is in clinical simulation and I lead the California Simulation Alliance (www.californiasimulationalliance.org). My experience is in nursing leadership and I am certified as a nurse executive through the American Organization for Nursing Leadership. I have 3 Fellow designations: FAAN, FSSH, and FAONL.
I have been at UCSF since 2021 having been at USF for the past 12 years leading their Executive Leadership DNP Program. I have held leadership positions as the President of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, Treasurer of AONL and President of ACNL and I remain an active member in all three professional organizations. I am an author of 3 books and numerous book chapters in both healthcare finance and simulation. My latest book, "Financial and Business Management for the DNP has just launched into the 3rd edition.
I have been at UCSF since 2021 having been at USF for the past 12 years leading their Executive Leadership DNP Program. I have held leadership positions as the President of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, Treasurer of AONL and President of ACNL and I remain an active member in all three professional organizations. I am an author of 3 books and numerous book chapters in both healthcare finance and simulation. My latest book, "Financial and Business Management for the DNP has just launched into the 3rd edition.
Associated Programs
- BSN Entry to DNP — Advanced Nursing Focus
- Post-Master's Entry to DNP — Leadership Focus
Publications
Leaders and Managers: The Synergy to Revolutionize Front-Line Leadership.
Publication Year
2026
Advancing Nursing Practice: Emerging Care Models, Leadership Strategies, and Workforce Sustainability.
Publication Year
2026
The Significance of Simulation: Organization and Education Outcomes.
Publication Year
2024
Nursing Leadership: Building a Culture of Collaboration.
Publication Year
2024
Approach to graduate nursing education pedagogy and learning transition.
Publication Year
2024