Professional Degrees

• Ed.D., California State University, Sacramento, 2012
• M.S.N., California State University, Sacramento, 2003
• B.S.N., American University Beirut (AUB) Beirut, Lebanon, 1991

Certifications and Credentials

• BLS, Basic Life Support Certificate
• ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate

Courses

• NURS 12 - Nursing Care of Adults
• NURS 18 - Professional and Therapeutic Interpersonal Communication in Nursing
• NURS 123 - Nursing Families with Complex Illness
• NURS 145 - Clincal Leadership and Professional Role Development
• NURS 173 - Theoretical Foundations for Leadership and Management

Professional Actvities

• American Nurses Association, Member
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member

Research Interests

• Underserved/underrepresented students’ access to, and success in nursing education
• Promotion of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in nursing students

Publications, Grants, and Awards

• Awarded a certificate of recognition from Ministry of Health in U.A.E., for efforts in preparation for International Health Day Activities nationwide
• Awarded a certificate of recognition from Ministry of Health in U.A.E., for efforts in educating and promoting women's health issues to U.A.E. Nationals