All of our graduate faculty in the School of Nursing at Boise State University have terminal degrees or are currently enrolled in a doctoral program. Please consider visiting the links below to view a video clip from each faculty explaining their research background and expertise. In addition, we welcome phone calls or emails if you have questions regarding our program. We look forward to hearing from you!
Faculty | Population/Research Focus |
|---|---|
| Ahten, Sara, DNP, MS, RN | Organizational Leadership, Systems Change, Patient Centered Medical Home, Adult Education and Online Education |
| Anderson, Jean, DNP, MS, RNP, ANP-BC | Adults with chronic illnesses, particularly sleep disorders; and expert clinicians transitioning into graduate/doctoral education |
| Brietkruz, Karen, EdD, MSN, CNS | Pediatric and children’s health issues; inter-cultural proficiency; international nursing; international nursing education; and the use of technology in nursing education. |
| Clark, Cynthia, PhD, RN, ANEF | Fostering Civility in Nursing Education & Practice; Leadership; and Organizational Change |
| Davis, Shoni, DNSc, MS, RN | Women's Issues; Mental Health; Chemical Dependency; and Leadership/Program Development |
| Downey, Marty, PhD, MS, RN, CCRN, HNC | Holistic Nursing; Nurse Education & Complementary Therapies; Integrative Health & Health Promotion; Medical-Surgical & Critical Care Nursing; and Self-Care |
| Evans, Cecile, PhD, MS, RN, FNP-BC | Pain Management in wound care and limb loss. |
| Gehrke, Pam, EdD, MS, RN | Civic Engagement & Political Advocacy in Nursing Education; Public & School Health Nursing Practice |
| Grassley, Jane, PhD, MS, RN | Mother/Baby |
| Hubbert, Ann O., PhD, MS, RN | Transcultural Nursing, Community Nursing, Evidence Based Practice |
| Reavy, Kathy, PhD, MSN, RN | C.A.R.E. (Culturally Appropriate Resources and Education); Pre-Natal and Delivery Care; Refugee Population; Joint Appointment for Nursing Research between Dr. Reavy and St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, ID. |
| Schrader, Vivian, PhD, MSN, RN | Nursing Ethics; Leadership; RNs as Online Learners |
| Springer, Pamela J., PhD, MSN, RN | African Refugees; Health Disparities; Civility in Nursing Education |
| Strohfus, Pam, DNP, MA, RN | Community and Global Health, Immunization Quality Practices |
| Sutherland, Leonie, PhD, MSN, RN | Latino Adults, Families, & Children; Diabetes Prevention & Slowing Progression Rates |
| Weiler, Dawn, PhD, APRN-ANP, BC | Diabetes Management and Prevention; Latino Population Health |