Nursing Faculty member Connelly, Liane, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNAA, BC, COI
E-mail: lconnell@fhsu.edu
Professor
Chair
Associate of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (Nursing Education)
PhD (C/I Higher Education) 1997.
Certification in Nursing Administration, Advanced (ANCC)
Certified Online Instructor (COI)
Consultation Areas

• Leadership and Management
• Total Quality Management
• Critical Thinking
• Education of Adults/Older Adults
• Curriculum/Instruction
• Gerontology
• Health Care Systems
• Nursing Informatics
• Research
• Technology in Education

Nursing Faculty member Doan, Jo Ann, MSN, BSN, RN,C, FF
E-mail: jdoan@fhsu.edu
Associate Professor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing (ANCC)
Master Instructor Denver II
Fuld Fellow in Rural Community Health Nursing
Certified Online Instructor (COI)
Consultation Areas

• Critical Care Nursing
• Physical Assessment
• Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Patient Education
• In-Service Education: Denver II
• Rural Health

Nursing Faculty member Groth, Billie S., MSN, RN
E-mail: bgroth@fhsu.edu
Associate Professor
Coordinator of Formative Nursing
Diploma in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN Articulation)
Master of Science in Nursing (Maternal-Child)
Consultation Areas

• Home Health
• Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Pediatrics
• Ethics

Nursing Faculty member Heimerman, Melanie L., BSN, RN
E-mail: mlheimerman@fhsu.edu
Instructor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Consultation Areas

• Women's Health
• Critical Care
• Pediatrics
• Post Anesthesia Care

Nursing Faculty member Hober, Christine L., MSN, RN, C
E-mail: chober@fhsu.edu
Assistant Professor
Associate Degree in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (Education)
Certification as Medical Surgical Nurse (ANCC)
Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support Instructor
Consultation Areas

• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Nursing Care Plan Evaluation
• Community Health
• Pediatric Care
• Adult Care

Nursing Faculty member Insley, Carolyn, MS, MN, BSN, RN
E-mail: cinsley@fhsu.edu
Associate Professor, Coordinator, Elderlinks Center of Western Kansas
Diploma in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in General Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science (Education/Secondary Education)
Master of Nursing (Medical-Surgical)
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Master Instructor Denver II
Consultation Areas

• Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Post Anesthesia Care Nursing
• Patient Education
• Cesarean Birth Education
• Health Assessment
• Denver II Screening
• Gerontology

Dee Johnson Johnson, Harrolyn M.
E-mail: hmjohnson8@fhsu.edu
Instructor
Master of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Liberal Arts
Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate
Hospice Administrator Certificate

Nursing Faculty member Kells, Karolyn, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN
E-mail: kkells@fhsu.edu
Associate Professor
Coordinator of Nursing Education Track
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (Medical-Surgical, Nurse Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing)
Consultation Areas

• Distance Education
• Non-Profit Organizations for Rare Diseases
• Morbid Obesity
• Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Blind or Deaf Clients
• Perception
• Rare Diseases
• Nursing Education
• Nursing Philosophy
• Qualitative Research
• Nursing Theory

Nursing Faculty member Koerner, Dianna K., MN, MS, BSN, RN
E-mail: dkoerner@fhsu.edu
Professor
Coordinator of Recruitment/Advising
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (Nursing Education)
Master of Science (Guidance and Counseling)
Consultation Areas

• Stress and Stress Reduction
• Techniques
• Medical Surgical Nursing
• AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Human Sexuality/Sexual Dysfunction
• OSHA Guidleines
• Nursing Ethics
• Nursing Education Curriculum Development

Nursing Faculty member Manry, Jenny, MSN, BSN, ARNP-FNP, BC
E-mail: jamanry@fhsu.edu
Assistant Professor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Nursing
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Certification in ANCC
Consultation Areas

• Adult Care
• Pediatric Care
• Family Practice
• Electronic Medical Records

Nursing Faculty member Moore, Carol L., PhD, MN, BSN, RN
E-mail: clmoore@fhsu.edu
Assistant Professor
Chair
Coordinator of Baccalaureate Outreach Delivery
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Nursing
PhD in Education
Consultation Areas

• Pharmacology
• Advanced Gerontology
• Advanced Health Assessment

Nursing Faculty member Morgan, Mary L., PhD, BS, BSN, RN
E-mail: mmorgan@fhsu.edu
Professor
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Doctor of Philosophy (Physiology)
Consultation Areas

• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Pathophysiology
• Gerontology

Nursing Faculty member Ochs, Dorothy, MSN, BSN, ARNP-FNP, BC
E-mail: dochs@fhsu.edu
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Advanced Nursing
Coordinator of FNP program
Diploma in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (FNP)
Certification as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner & Family Nurse Practitioner(KSBN)
Consultation Areas

• Family Practice
• Clinic Settings
• Long-Term Care

Nursing Faculty member Riffel, Kimberly (Kim), MSN, RN, CBE, ICCE, CD(DONA)
E-mail: kriffel@fhsu.edu
Associate Professor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Consultation Areas

• Epidural Anesthesia
• Breastfeeding
• Childbirth Issues
• Teen Pregnancy
• Parenting/Family Issues

Nursing Faculty member Sander, Rebecca, MSN, BSN, RN, AOCN, CCM
E-mail: rsander@fhsu.edu
Assistant Professor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
Community Health/Education
Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN)
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Consultation Areas

• High Risk Nursing
• Case Management
• Oncology
• Community Health
• Medical/Surgical

Nursing Faculty member Sanko, Linda, MN, MS,BSN, RN
E-mail: lksanko@fhsu.edu
Assistant Professor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Education
Master of Nursing
Associate of Arts
Consultation Areas

• Education
• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Nursing Continuing Education
• Articulation

Nursing Faculty member Schmidt, Sally D., BSN, RN
E-mail: sschmidt@fhsu.edu
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Quality and Advising
Coordinator of Integrative Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Consultation Areas

• Mental Health
• NursingPathophysiology
• Theories of Nursing
• Outcome Measures for Stroke Clinics
• Genetics

Nursing Faculty member Sonntag, Anissa L., MSN, ARNP-FNP, BC
E-mail: alsonntag@fhsu.edu
Assistant Professor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Certified Family Nurse Pratitioner

Nursing Faculty member Trible, Karen A., MS, MSN, BSN, RN, CPN
E-mail: ktrible@fhsu.edu
Assistant Professor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science (Adult and Occupational Education)
Master of Science in Nursing
Consultation Areas

• Adult and Pediatric Health Nursing
• Clinical Experience, Adult and Pediatric
• Philosophy & Research in Diabetes Education
• High Risk Nursing

Nursing Faculty member Ward Kathleen, MSN, BSN, RN
E-mail: krward@fhsu.edu
Assistant Professor
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing Administration Education
Consultation Areas

• OB/Postpartum/L & D
• NICU
• Education
• Breastfedding Educator

Nursing Faculty member Willhaus, Janet, MSN(c), BSN, RN
E-mail: jwillhau@fhsu.edu
Program Specialist
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Master of Science in Nursing Education Candidate
Consultation Areas

• Clinical Nursing
• Manikin Simulation
• Patient Care

Wyatt, Chavonne

Nursing Faculty member Diehl, Elaine
E-mail: ediehl@fhsu.edu
Administrative Specialist
Office of the Chair
Stroup Hall 129
Department of Nursing
785/628-4498
Office Management for the Chair

• Chair of Office Management Team
• Budget/Endowment Accounts
• Webmaster

Dechant, Joyce
E-mail: jdechant@fhsu.edu
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Undergraduate Studies
Stroup Hall 120B
Department of Nursing
785/628-4256

Nursing Faculty member Ostrom, Lesley
E-mail: lostrom@fhsu.edu
Administrative Assistant, Graduate Nursing Studies
Stroup Hall 120B
Department of Nursing
785/628-4327