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Dr. Debra Garee, DPN, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing, DNP Program Director
Department
School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Biography
Professional Experience:
- Associate Professor of Nursing, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2011-present
- Registered Nurse, 1994-present
- Teaching Assistant/Clinical Instructor, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2008-2011
- Program Coordinator/Primary Instructor – Centerburg Point Nurse Aide Training Center, 2004-2009
- Staff Nurse – Morning View Care Center/Centerburg Point 2004-2009
Professional Organizations:
- Sigma Theta Tau – Rho Nu at-Large and Nu Upsilon Chapters
- Nurse Christian Fellowship
Honors and Awards:
- Excellence in Advising and Retention Award, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2017
- Student Learning & Assessment Mini Grant Co-Recipient, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2017
Published Works and Presentations:
- “Translating Research into Practice Through A DNP Project”. Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2023
- “Life Calling: What to Know for Considering Options for Post Baccalaureate Programs”, Sigma Theta Tau at Ashland University, 2023
- “The Process of Addressing Loneliness through a Quality Improvement Project”, Sigma Theta Tau, Rho Nu at-Large Chapter event, 2023
- “The Application of a Clinical Practice Framework”, 2019 Annual Research Conference at Akron University, 2019
- “An Overview of Mental Illness and Intervention”, Continuing Education Course, Knox Community Hospital, Mount Vernon, 2015
- “Spiritual Care Education”, Innovation in Faith-Based Nursing Conference at Indiana Wesleyan University, 2012
Degrees
Education:
- D.N.P., Grand Canyon University, 2023
- MS.N, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2010
- B.S.N., University of Cincinnati, 1995