Susan Nash
Associate Professor, Coordinator of Rochester site
nash@augsburg.edu

“I believe it is the responsibility of the teacher to create an environment that encourages the learner to discover his/ her own potential and gifts and to critically reflect on the relationship between theory, practice and research as it relates to the nurse. The teacher is the guide and mentor in a journey of self-discovery and self-reflection.

“Our curriculum is incredible. It is sound, thoughtful and relevant for nurses practicing in a diverse world. More importantly, it is a program that is designed for the adult learner. It respects the experience the nurse brings to the learning setting and builds upon that experience and knowledge. We recognize that the strength of our students is that they are adult learners with adult lives and adult responsibilities. Our program is designed with the adult learner in mind. It is a setting that offers a degree at a healthy pace.

“My role is one of mentor, advocate, facilitator, and advisor. I help my student's identify their learning needs and goals. Via e-mail, phone, and face-to-face meetings, we work together to achieve the student’s learning goals.”

Education
B.S.N., University of Minnesota
M.S.N., University of Minnesota, Child-rearing / Child-bearing and Nursing Education
Plan B Paper title: Perceptions of high school students as compared to the nursing profession about the different levels of nursing preparation
Ed.D., University of Minnesota, Family Education
Dissertation title: Lifeworld of Stay-at-home Mothers

Scholarly Interests
Member of Nursing Education Learning Network (funded by Robert Woods Johnson Foundation). The Network is committed to the study of the emerging science of complexity as it relates to health care and nursing.

Presentations/Planning Committees 2005-07
“End of Life Conference.” Planning committee. February 23-24, 2006. Houston, TX

“Complexity Science: Knowledge, Learning, and Resources to Advance Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership.” May 31, 2006. Trenton, NJ

NBC Noon Day News Reporter, 2005-06. Weekly TV Parenting Reports and Updates

“Nursing, Where to From Here?” November 29, 2005. Rochester Community College

“Active learning: What to do when the seats are bolted to the floor.” November 4, 2005. Rochester Community College Forum

“Hermeneutic Approaches to Research.” October 26, 2005. Augsburg College Department of Nursing

“Leaving a Legacy - Literacy and Children.” October 22, 2005. Rochester Area Foundation Senior Seminars

“Beyond the Lecture—Active Learning in Education.” September 12, 2005. Rochester Community College

“Complexity Science -Implications for Leadership” September 22, 2005. Augsburg College Department of Nursing

“Complexity Science, Implications for Education Seminar.” August 11, 2005. Nurse Educator Conference, Kansas City

Areas of Teaching and Responsibility at Augsburg College:
Teaching Responsibilities
- Graduate: Transcultural Families, Thesis / Project Advising
- Undergraduate: Nursing of Families, Nursing Theory, Transformational Leadership
Coordinating Responsibilities
- Coordination of the Rochester Site Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Programs
- Co-chair Plexus Institute Nurse Educator Network
- Rochester Site Facilities Management Team