Nursing Faculty/Staff Directory
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Kerri ChapmanAssistant Professor of Nursing
Phone: 563.589.3249 Email: KSChapman@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 304D University Science Center
![Linda Hanson](/media/People/Hanson_Linda_2019.jpg)
Linda HansonAssociate Professor of Nursing
Phone: 563.589.3434 Email: LHanson@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 304A University Science Center
CREDENTIALS / BIO
- MSN, Allen College
- MSED, Capella University
- BS, Allen College
Areas of work:
I have worked for over 40 years in a variety of healthcare settings. I have worked in the areas of medical/surgical nursing, obstetrics, and the emergency department. I also have worked for the last 20 years in academia. I have taught in the Practical Nursing, Associate, and bachelor's nursing programs. For seven years I worked in administration overseeing nine health-related programs.
Research Interest:
My area of interest is in nursing education. Nursing is forever changing, and this requires adjustments to what and how we educate future nurses.
Something personal:
My husband and I are blessed to have two daughters and four beautiful grandchildren. We enjoy spending time with family and exploring northeast Iowa where we hope to retire someday.
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Lisa KragenbrinkAssistant Professor of Nursing
Phone: 563.589.3573 Email: LKragenbrink@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 309B University Science Center
CREDENTIALS / BIO
- MSN, Clarke University
- BSN, University of Iowa
Areas of work:
I have worked in a variety of medical-surgical areas, transplant surgery, oncology, same-day surgery, and outpatient clinic areas. I also worked as a nursing supervisor and clinical administrator manager along with being a nursing educator. Areas of research interest include active learning strategies in the clinical setting, and I have recently started looking at the role of the nurse in the healthcare of the LGBTQ community.
Something personal:
I love being outside, hiking, biking, canoeing in Canada, and traveling to National Parks. I am a new pet owner of a golden doodle, and I am working on getting him to sit still in a canoe. I enjoy taking pictures and have won some awards, in the past, for pictures I have taken related to healthcare.
Jackie MeyerDepartment Head; Professor of Nursing
Phone: 563.589.3403 Email: JRMeyer@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 304D University Science Center
CREDENTIALS / BIO
- PhD, Villanova University
- MSN, University of Iowa
- BSN, Clarke University
Areas of work:
I have worked for over 30 years in many different healthcare settings. My clinical practice includes inpatient experience in a rural critical access hospital, as well as in urban obstetric units. I have also worked in a variety of community-based settings including a county public health agency where my practice included service to children, the elderly, and those with brain health issues. I also served as the administrator of a school-based youth services program, and the director of a hospital-based home health and hospice program.
Research Interest:
My areas of research interest are social determinants of health in primary care settings and support for clinical adjunct nursing faculty.
Something personal:
I am blessed to have been married to my husband, Dave, for over 40 years. We have four kids and 4 grandkids. I love to read, play volleyball and golf, listen to live music, spend time with family and spoil those beautiful grandbabies of mine!
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Beth NeyenAssistant Professor of Nursing; Lab and Simulation Coordinator.
Phone: 563.589.3789 Email: BNeyen@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 309C University Science Center
CREDENTIALS / BIO
- MSN, Clarke University
- BSN, Clarke University
- Associate in Nursing, Iowa Methodist
Areas of Work:
I have worked for over 28 years in a variety of settings. I started my career in cardio/pulmonary nursing. I then moved to critical care nursing, floating between ICU and cardiac unit. I have been in a rural setting for over 20 years now and in academia for over 10 years.
Research Interest:
I am interested in clinical and simulation settings. I have researched simulation and hope to get my certification in simulation. I also have studied and am certified in medical/surgical nursing.
Something personal:
I have been married to my husband for 27 years and we have 4 beautiful daughters. I am very committed to my family, community, and church. I keep busy outside of work attending all the sports and fine art events that my children are in. I also volunteer in my community and church.
Holly SinnoAdministrative Assistant in the Nursing Department
Phone: 563.589.3500 Fax: 563.589.3572 Email: HSinno@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 304 University Science Center
Credentials
- BA, Clarke University
![Kristine Steinbeck](/media/People/Steinbeck_Kristi_2018.jpg)
Kristine SteinbeckAssistant Professor of Nursing
Phone: 563.589.3740 Email: KSteinbeck@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 309D University Science Center
CREDENTIALS / BIO
- MSN, Walden University
- BSN, Valparaiso University
Areas of Work:
I have worked in 10 different states in acute adult healthcare settings for over 33 years. My areas of expertise include general medical/surgical and neuroscience and neurosurgery nursing. I currently still work at MercyOne Dubuque Health Care Center. I have worked in academia over the last 11 years.
Academia Interest:
I have a strong interest in debriefing for simulation. Simulation is a strong teaching tool and debriefing in meaningful ways enriches the learning experience. I also enjoy creating diverse teaching tools that include other disciplines across campus.
Personal:
I have three sons (one in college, and two in high school) that keep me juggling sports and other school activities. I also enjoy adventurous traveling, auctions, antiquing, and coffee shops.
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Mary B. TobinProfessor of Nursing
Phone: 563.589.3239 Fax: 563.589.3572 Email: MTobin@dbq.edu Department: Nursing Office: 304A University Science Center
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, University of Iowa
- MA, University of Iowa
- BSN, Iowa Wesleyan College