Campus Directories

Laurel Ash, DNP, CNP, RN

Ash, Laurel J

Position: Chair Graduate Nursing/ NP Director, Associate Professor, NSG

Email: lash@css.edu

Education: University Of Minnesota-Bachelor of Science Nursing, College of St. Catherine-MSN, Adult and Gero NPCertificate, Pediatric NP Cerficate- Rush University- Doctor of Nursing Practice

Recent Publication: Cowrote Chapter 6 Interprofessional Collaboration in (2021) edition of The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials

Biography: Dr. Ash is an associate professor and serves as the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Department and Nurse Practitioner Director since January 2020. Prior to that, she was the East Market Lead for Essentia Health NP/PA Transition to Practice program and a family nurse practitioner in Proctor and other East Market clinics. Over the years, she has been a member of the Essentia Primary Care Department, the System Peer Review Council and a representative on the Essential APRN/PA council. Dr. Ash has taught multiple courses for DNP APRNs at CSS over her tenure. Her 2005 DNP Project was entitled "Developing a Population Based Student Health Services" and resulted in the formation of the Well U program at CSS. She also developed the Cardiovascular Prevention Clinic for employees at CSS and served as the first primary care NP in the nurse-run Student Health Services at CSS. Other practice sites have included Eldercare and Urgent Care at Essentia Health. Dr. Ash began her NP practice at Allina in Northfield Family Practice. She has contributed to book chapters, done podium and break out presentations on multiple topics.

Courses recently taught: All clinical courses in the FNP track including Pediatrics, Adult, and Older Adult. DNP project courses and supporting DNP course (Evidenced Based Practice, Heatlh Program Evaluation) . Dr. Ash is co-developing Introduction to the DNP course for new cohort Summer 2021.

Cynthia Brown, DNP, RN, PHN, RDN

Cynthia Brown’s clinical focus is in public health, nutrition, and substance use disorders. Her professional interests include community/public health, working with underserved & vulnerable populations, service-learning, chemical dependency/addiction, and the harm reduction model. She is also involved in various service-learning initiatives in local and global settings.

Heather Conito, DNP, MSN, RN, PHN

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice (Healthcare Leadership), The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota, 2024
Master of Science in Nursing Education, Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota, 2011

Biography:

Dr. Heather Conito holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from The College of St. Scholastica, along with a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Nursing Education from Walden University. She is deeply committed to advancing nursing education through creative and innovative teaching strategies, high-fidelity simulation, and the development of engaging online learning environments.

Clinically, Dr. Conito brings extensive experience as a registered nurse in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, as well as outpatient Community Internal Medicine. Her work in telehealth—particularly in telephone triage—has shaped her expertise in accessible, patient-centered care. Across her roles, she is driven by a dedication to improving learning experiences and strengthening clinical outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Emily Davis, MS, APRN, CNM

Emily Davis, MS, APRN, CNM is an Assistant Professor in the traditional undergraduate nursing department. She joined the faculty team in 2018. She holds an M.S. in nurse-midwifery from Bethel University, B.S. in nursing from The College of St. Scholastica, and a B.A.S. in psychology from the University of Minnesota, Duluth.

Her interests in nursing are focused in maternal-child health with experience delivering care in both the hospital and birth center settings, as well as within the community as a public health nurse. Working as a prenatal educator is what initially sparked her interest to pursue nursing education and she is excited to be at the college focusing primarily in maternal-child health related content areas.

Gina Diaz, DNP, RN

Education:

The College of Saint Scholastica - Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Nursing, 2015

The College of Saint Scholastica - Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate, 2011

The College of Saint Scholastica - Master of Arts in Nursing (Adult Nurse Practitioner Track), 2007

Philippine Christian University-Mary Johnston College of Nursing- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1982

Biography:

Dr. Diaz is an Associate Professor in the Traditional Undergraduate (TUG) Nursing at the Duluth campus. Her clinical background includes critical care nursing, geriatric nursing, and transcultural nursing. She developed the Philippines Capstone for senior nursing students and the lead faculty for this international clinical experience.

Dr. Diaz is a recipient of the Max H. Lavine Award for Teaching Excellence 2017 from The College of St. Scholastica.

Patricia Earley, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Experience:

Experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Nurse Practitioner; Extensive (>20 yrs) clinical experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Has broad experience with populations across the lifespan providing preventative care, evaluation and treatment of episodic illness, and chronic disease management.
My teaching philosophy focuses on application of didactic knowledge to clinical practice; didactic coursework is conducted on-line and in classroom setting; much emphasis is on individual and group case reviews, critical thinking, and clinical documentation technique. Future plans include incorporating more simulation exercises into clinical practicum courses and standardized assessment.

Education:

Doctor of Nursing Practice, College of St. Scholastica 2019
Master of Science, Nursing, University of Alaska-Anchorage 1996
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, University of Alaska-Anchorage 1987

Certifications:

Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center

Professional Affiliations:

Member, American Nurses Association
Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Mary Gdula, MSN, FNP-C

Education: University of New Mexico - MSN 2000 Suomi College - AD nursing 1995 Bradley University - BA International Studies and Political Science 1988 Biography: Mary moved to Duluth in the fall of 2017 with her husband and teenage daughter after living in Utah, NM, and Arizona since 1995. She has over 20 years of experience providing direct patient care in multiple different rural settings. Currently at St Scholastica she has taken on an administration role in the School of Nursing as a grant manager for the graduate nursing department, which is a new and exciting challenge.

Lynn Gevik, APRN, CNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Experience

Lynn Gevik brings over 30 years of nursing experience to her role as Assistant Professor in the Graduate Nursing Department at The College of St. Scholastica. In her academic role, Lynn teaches and mentors students in both the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) programs. Her areas of interest include rural mental health access, healthcare policy and advocacy, and advanced practice nursing education.

Her advanced practice roles have spanned inpatient psychiatric consultation, emergency psychiatric care, outpatient psychiatry, hospital medicine, and long-term care, with clinical experience at Mayo Clinic Health System and Essentia Health. She has also served as Chief Operating Officer for a regional healthcare organization, deepening her expertise in leadership and health systems operations. She is also the owner of Hope Psychiatry, an outpatient psychiatric practice in Minnesota https://www.hopeinmn.com

Education

· Post-Master’s Certificate, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – The College of St. Scholastica
· Post-Master’s Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner – The College of St. Scholastica
· Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner – The College of St. Scholastica
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing – The College of St. Scholastica

Certifications and Licenses

· Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
· Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
· Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), State of Minnesota
· Registered Nurse (RN), State of Minnesota

Candace Ginsberg, MAN, PNP, FNP, PHN, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing

My areas of interest have always been family nursing, underserved populations, and trans-cultural nursing. In the past ten years I've added climate change as a pressing concern. These passions reveal themselves in the stories I share with students - helping them connect to the very real needs of our patients within the larger context of family, community, political/economic realities, and the globe. I have taken students to Belize several times to connect them to direct service learning projects in a transcultural setting but I also recognize that all students need the opportunity to build hands-on skills in public health - even in the on-line environment. When not adjunct teaching, I unwind by writing, spending time with friends, and being replenished by the presence of wind and sky over Lake Superior.

Byron Herdman, DNP, APRN, CNP

Position: Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing

Email: bherdman@css.edu

Education:

Doctor of Nursing Practice (2020). The College of St. Scholastica

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2015). The College of St. Scholastica

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (2013). University of Minnesota

Licensure/Certification:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner, Minnesota Board of Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board

Biography: Dr. Byron Herdman is an Assistant Professor in the graduate nursing programs of the School of Health Professions. His nursing background includes critical care, cardiology, case management and medical/surgical nursing in both urban and rural settings. He also has experience in rural emergency medical services and the fire service. Most commonly, Dr. Herdman teaches advanced pathophysiology, advanced health assessment and advanced health management courses. In addition to teaching full-time at CSS, Dr. Herdman maintains a rural family medicine practice in central Minnesota.

Rena Herheim, MSN, RN

Education:
St. Cloud State University- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2008

Sacred Heart University- Master of Science in Nursing (Education Track), 2014

Biography:

Assistant Professor Herheim has focused much of her career in education on various methods to enhance learning in undergraduate nursing students. Her primary educational role has been focused on facilitating student learning in medical-surgical theory, skills, and clinical courses. She is interested in continued research on how to improve lab activities and simulation experiences.

Recent achievements (awards/publications/honors):

In 2015, Assistant Professor Herheim’s research article, “Collaborative Classroom Simulation (CCS): An Innovative Pedagogy Using Simulation in Nursing Education” was published in the National League for Nursing journal, Nursing Education Perspectives. She also presented the research findings at the Nuts and Bolts for Nurse Educators Conference 2014 in Minneapolis, MN. Her current research efforts are focused on designing a collaborative research project on how to best utilize the “flipped classroom” approach when educating baccalaureate nursing students.

Courses:

NSG 3600 Introduction to Nursing Practice (Lab)
NSG 3870 Health Transitions II
NSG 3871 Integrative Lab I
NSG 4661 Integrative Lab II
NSG 4880 Nursing Capstone (Lab)
Has taught various medical-surgical, mental health, and leadership type courses, labs, and clinical rotations.

Michelle Hoffmann, MSN, RN, HNB-BC

Michelle is an assistant professor in the traditional undergraduate nursing program. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nursing Education from Bethel University and a Bachelor of Science degree in both Nursing and Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. She has been a nurse since 2001 and joined St. Scholastica as faculty in 2019.

Her clinical background includes care of adult and pediatric populations in both the acute care hospital and community settings at the Children's Hospital of Minneapolis, Mayo Clinic, and Essentia Health, with a special emphasis on integrative nursing and cardiovascular care. After working in direct patient care, she transitioned into the nursing leadership professional development role to provide educational programs to support the work of nurses in the acute care setting. Her work in this role has placed her in a unique position to help provide educational insights that help prepare nursing graduates with the skills needed to transition to practice. She has been a conference speaker on the topics of precepting, simulation and integrative holistic nursing and has a passion for promoting holistic care for both the client and the nurse. Her most recent presentation was at the 2023 International Society of Simulation in Health Conference. When not teaching she enjoys time with her family, the great outdoors and a perfectly brewed cup of tea.

Sherry Johnson, DNP,APRN,CNP,CNS,

Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing

Clinical Practice: Infectious Disease Associates, St. Luke's Hospital and Clinics, Duluth, MN

International Travel Clinic, St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, MN

Areas of interest include: Preventive care/Immunizations, Hepatitis C, and HIV, and complex case management that includes outpatient antimicrobial therapy aa well as prior authorization of expensive treatments. I am also interested and support independent practice for APRN's, healthcare reform, and the promotion of nurses as scholars.

Margaret Kalina, RN, PhD

I graduated from the University of Minnesota with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master's in Public Health. I received a doctorate in business from Capella University. I have taught from CSS for many years as an online instructor for the RN to BSN program. My day job is chief nursing officer at Alomere Health in Alexandria, MN.

Donna Karch, PhD, PMP

Donna Karch is an Adjunct Instructor with the school of Business and Technology teaching online courses in the Masters Arts in IT Leadership and Masters of Science in Project Management. Her academic interests include project management, project leadership, knowledge management, and portfolio management. Dr. Karch holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology Project Management, a MS in Technology Management/Project Management, and a BS in Information Systems Management, as well as a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute. She is also principle owner/photographer of Karch Photography & Graphic Design. In her spare time, Dr. Karch enjoys golfing, traveling, photography, and riding her 2014 Harley-Davidson Triglide.

Rebecca Kastanek, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Centracare Health System, Saint Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN Advanced Practice Provider, ARPN, DNP July 2016- present Clinical practice setting in acute rehabilitation in the hospital and clinic setting with primary focus on Brain injury, stroke, general neurological dysfunction College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN Adjunct Nursing faculty December 2016- present Provide online and clinical instruction to DNP and BSN students. Provide clinical instruction for BS-RN undergraduate level students within the acute care hospital setting

Allison Lesmann, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC,FNP-C

Dr. Lesmann is a proud College of St. Scholastica graduate and was extremely honored to be hired as an adjunct instructor in the RN to BS program. She has been an adjunct instructor since 2014 and strives to make a positive impact on all of her students.

Dr. Lesmann has been a nurse for 25 years and currently works full time in an outpatient pediatric clinic in Minot, ND. She feels extremely passionate about preventative and holistic care for the pediatric population she serves.

She is married and has 3 boys and 2 fur babies. In her spare time, she runs and listens to audiobooks.

Barbara Mason, MSN, RN

SueAnne Mattson, MA, RN, CHSE

Education:

College of St. Scholastica

Bachelor in Nursing, 1991
Master of Arts, Nursing, 2001

Biography:

Sue Mattson has worked in a variety of healthcare institutions as a staff nurse and nurse practitioner in the acute care setting, a nurse practitioner in ambulatory care, and an assistant professor in both the traditional and post-baccalaureate undergraduate nursing programs. She uses this knowledge and experience to prepare future professional nurses to work in dynamic and complex care environments. She integrates the use of technology, hands-on skills, the Benedictine values to engage students and to prepare baccalaureate nurses to provide holistic care. She is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator. Ms. Mattson is a champion for Interprofessional Education and collaborates with disciplines of medicine, pharmacy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and social work from both CSS and UMD.

Recent Achievements:

Sue Mattson received the Excellence Award in Advising and Mentoring in 2018, the Equal Access award in 2016 and the Daisy Award in 2015. She has presented at several national interprofessional and simulation conferences, most recently at the NEXUS Summit in 2018. She has been nominated for multiple Daisy awards and the Tassie McNamara award. She is currently conducting research and publication regarding interprofessional education experiences.

Courses:

Professional Nursing Theory (sophomore, junior and senior level)
Health Continuum Theory and skills/ simulation labs (sophomore, junior and senior level)
Interprofessional Education (ISPE and FIPCC)
Pathopharmacology for Nursing Practice

Susan McCoy, Ed.D., MSN-Ed., RN

My nursing career began as a nurse corps officer in the U.S. Navy specializing in critical care. I also have worked in the area of community health nursing and forensic nursing. I have been teaching at the community college and university level for 25 years (both live and online).

Sara McCumber, DNP,APRN, CNP, CNS, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, ACNS-BC, CHSE, FAANP

Education: DNP, University of Minnesota; Post Master's Adult & Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, The College of St. Scholastica ; M.S, Public Health Nursing, University of Minnesota; B.S. Community Health Education, University of Minnesota; Diploma, St. Luke's School of Nursing

Biography: Dr. McCumber has been teaching at St. Scholastica since 2003. Her interests include: geriatric and chronic health care; dementia care: primary mental health care; interprofessional teaching; care coordination; active learning strategies including telehealth and simulation; and nurse advocacy and health policy development. Dr. McCumber has had active leadership positions at local, state and national nursing organizations for the past 40 years including the ANA, ANA-PAC, ANCC, GAPNA, MNA, MNORN and MNNP. Dr. McCumber maintains a clinic practice at Essentia Health Neurology with adults with memory disorders. Other clinical practice has included Long Term Care, Convenient Care, Correctional Health Care/Public Health. Dr. McCumber has made over 100 peer-reviewed and invited presentations locally, state wide and nationally.

Recent Achievements:

Schipper, L.; Fay, V.: McCumber, S. (2019). Primary care in long-term care sites: Long-term care sites as appropriate clinical placements for primary care nurse practitioner students. Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association: Washington, DC

McCumber, S. (2020 & 2018). Suggested preceptor preparation for role & Suggested teaching guidelines for preceptors. In Gerontology resources for APRN preceptors and students (6th ed). Pitman, New Jersey: Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.

McCumber, S. (2018). Ecumen scholars: 2018 home care externship manual. Shoreview, MN: Ecumen.

Donovan, M. L. & McCumber, S. (2015). Interprofessional collaborative practice: Dementia case studies engage nurse practitioner and occupational therapy students. Journal of Nursing Education.

Train New Trainers (TNT) Primary Care Psychiatry (PCP) Fellowship. (2021).

National Community Service Award. (2020). Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.

Certificate- Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing. (2019). National Hartford Center for Geriatric Nurse Excellence.

American Nurses Advocacy Institute Fellowship. (2015-2016).

Edmund Safra Visiting Nurse Faculty Parkinson’s Fellowship. (2013).

Hartford Geriatric Scholar. (2008) University of Minnesota School of Nursing

Education Fellow. (2005). Minnesota Area Geriatric Education Center (MAGEC)

Recent Courses Taught: Advanced Health Assessment, Clinical courses including Health Care Management-Adult and Frail Adult, Geriatric Pharmacology & Health Assessment, Clinical Project Courses. Dr. McCumber is developed a new course Psychiatric Mental Health for Primary Care.

Pam Olson, Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor for:

RN to BS Online Program
Prerequisite Seeking Post Baccaluarete Students

Students, feel free to connect with me via email (polson@css.edu)

Brooke Pettinelli, MSN, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, GNP-BC

Education:

MSN- College of St. Scholastica 2010

BSN- College of St. Scholastica 2007

B.A. - Biochemistry/Biology- College of St. Scholastica 2004

EMT Certificate Mesabi Range Community and Technical College - 2012

Biography: Research interests include multimorbidity management, palliative care, population management, care of the older adult with dementia.

Courses: Advanced Pharmacology, Lifespan Health Assessment

Amos Restad, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE

Dr. Amos Restad is a faculty member in the Department of Nursing at The College of St. Scholastica. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Arts in Biology from St. Scholastica, followed by a year of service with the Vincentian Service Corps in Los Angeles, where he worked on an orthopedic/trauma unit and engaged in community health outreach. He later completed his Doctor of Nursing Practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Dr. Restad began his continued his clinical career in 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth as part of the ICU float pool, caring for patients across adult ICUs, IMCs, and general wards, while also supporting critically ill patients in the emergency department as a resource nurse. He held CCRN certification for six years during his critical care practice and emphasizes the value of professional certification—as a commitment to excellence in nursing practice. In addition to his clinical work, he has practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner in both family practice and urgent care settings.

Since joining the St. Scholastica faculty in 2015, Dr. Restad has taught across classroom, clinical, simulation, and lab modalities in undergraduate and graduate programs. A Certified Nurse Educator, his teaching centers on professional nursing concepts including professional identity, ethics, communication, safety, care coordination, quality, leadership, and advocacy. He is especially drawn to hands-on teaching that integrates clinical reasoning with the values of professional nursing practice.

Elisa Schmitz, DNP, APRN, CPNP

Education:

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

The College of St. Scholastica

Duluth, MN

Master of Science in Nursing

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bethel University

St. Paul, MN

Teaching Responsibilities:

Recipients of Care across the Lifespan II and III - theory and clinicals; Health Continuum II and III - clinicals; Health Continuum V - lab and Alaska Capstone.

Academic and Research Interests:

Pediatrics, Community Health Nursing including School Based Nursing, Food Allergy Awareness, and Evidenced Based Practice.

Lisa Starr, DNP, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC

Experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Clinically, has served patients in reproductive care, preventative care, episodic illness, oncology and chronic disease management, from pre-teen to end of life.
- Academically, has held teaching positions in a Women's Health NP certificate program, ADN program, BSN program and currently in the graduate nursing department at the College of St, Scholastica.
- Primary investigator, (one of four) in original qualitative research.
- Participated in two medical mission trips; one to Ngaundere, Cameroon, Africa to work in a hospital and one to Guatemala to serve patients from many villages outside of Guatemala city.
- Strong interest in holistic nursing and functional medicine.
- Life long learner and teacher with the desire to share knowledge and experience. Advocates for healthcare process change to best serve patients and communities.
Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of Minnesota, 2017
- Master of Science, Nursing, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2002
- Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin-Superior, 1986
- Associate of Arts, Nursing, Rochester Community College, Rochester, Minnesota, 1980
Certifications
- Women's Health Nurse practitioner, National Certification Corporation
- Therapeutic Touch/Healing Touch
- Functional Medicine Health Coach
Professional Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- American Holistic Nurses Association
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health

JoAnn Tingum, MSN, RN, CHSE

Education: Winona State University: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2008 St. Catherine’s University: Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator, 2016 Biography: JoAnn Tingum joined The College of St. Scholastica in 2018 and transitioned to her role as Simulation Director in 2019. Her clinical background includes work with patients in the Acute and Critical Care settings. In addition, JoAnn has experience working in education in the healthcare setting with a focus on promoting professional development among nursing staff and patient care teams through simulation and other teaching modalities. She holds a membership to the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH), International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), and Association of Standardized Patient Educators (APSE). Her passion for education and simulation is driven by the joy of providing experiential learning opportunities which expand the experiences available to learners and ultimately improves patient safety. In her free-time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with family.

Gregory White, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Education:

Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Simmons University, Boston, MA - Master of Science in Family Nurse Practice

The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN - Doctorate of Nursing Practice and Healthcare Leadership

Biography:

Dr. Greg White is Chair of the Department of Nursing at The College of St. Scholastica, where he oversees seven nursing programs: the Traditional Undergraduate, Post-Baccalaureate, RN to BS, and advanced nurse practitioner tracks including Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). An advanced practice registered nurse and Veteran, his career spans pre-hospital, flight, and military medicine, as well as emergency and critical care nursing, higher education, and academic leadership.

Dr. White has led major innovations in nursing education at St. Scholastica, including a complete redesign of the Traditional Undergraduate Nursing curriculum that improved NCLEX-RN outcomes and increased access for diverse learners.He helped launch the Veteran-to-BSN program, which supports military-connected students with individualized advising and recognition of prior clinical and leadership experience. He also created the Advanced Trauma Training Program, which has prepared more than 100 medics, nurses, and providers from across the United States through immersive, high-fidelity simulation. His international work includes training Ukrainian combat medics in collaboration with NATO partners, bringing a global perspective on healthcare and resilience back to his students and faculty colleagues.

Recognized for both leadership and compassion, Dr. White was the overall winner of the inaugural Florence Award by the Duluth News Tribune in 2020 for Strength in Empathy, Mission, and Innovation in nursing. He was also named Air National Guard Nurse of the Year in 2019. He is an inductee of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and is nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Faculty/Staff Directory Search Results

Laurel Ash, DNP, CNP, RN

Cynthia Brown, DNP, RN, PHN, RDN

Heather Conito, DNP, MSN, RN, PHN

Emily Davis, MS, APRN, CNM

Gina Diaz, DNP, RN

Patricia Earley, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Mary Gdula, MSN, FNP-C

Lynn Gevik, APRN, CNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Candace Ginsberg, MAN, PNP, FNP, PHN, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing

Byron Herdman, DNP, APRN, CNP

Rena Herheim, MSN, RN

Michelle Hoffmann, MSN, RN, HNB-BC

Sherry Johnson, DNP,APRN,CNP,CNS,

Margaret Kalina, RN, PhD

Donna Karch, PhD, PMP

Rebecca Kastanek, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Allison Lesmann, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC,FNP-C

Barbara Mason, MSN, RN

SueAnne Mattson, MA, RN, CHSE

Susan McCoy, Ed.D., MSN-Ed., RN

Sara McCumber, DNP,APRN, CNP, CNS, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, ACNS-BC, CHSE, FAANP

Pam Olson, Academic Advisor

Brooke Pettinelli, MSN, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, GNP-BC

Amos Restad, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE

Elisa Schmitz, DNP, APRN, CPNP

Lisa Starr, DNP, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC

JoAnn Tingum, MSN, RN, CHSE

Gregory White, DNP, APRN, FNP-C