The School of Nursing is honored to acknowledge the extra lengths our faculty go to in order to achieve industry certifications and achievements. This page identifies the faculty certified in Simulation Education, Nursing Education and as a Quality Matters Reviewer. 

Certified in Simulation Education

• Katrina Dielman, M.S., R.N., La Grande campus
• Nickolaus J. Miehl, Ph.D., RN, CHSE, Monmouth campus
• Calvin Miller, M.N., RN, CHSE, Portland campus

Certified in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing

• Karen Bean, D.N.P., FNP
• Judy Borgen, MSN, RN, CNE
• Kirsten Buffa, MSN, RN
• Mary Clark, M.P.H., RN
• Katrina Dielman, MS, RN, CHSE, CNE
• Angie Docherty, Nurs.D., M.P.H., RN, CNE
• Francesca N. Gardella
• Heather Hawk, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, CNE
• Patricia Kingsbury, M.S.
• Patricia Kohan, RN, M.S.N.
• Marcia Larsen, MSN, RN, CNEn
• Deborah C. Messecar, Ph.D., M.P.H., RN
• Joanne Noone, Ph.D., RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
• Anastasia Rose, MEd, MSN/MHA, RN, CPAN, CNE 
• Kimberly Seaman, Ph.D., RN-BC, CNE
• Kris Weymann, Ph.D., RN, CNE
• Tamara D. Whittle, MSN, RN, CCRN

Quality Matters (QM) certified

According to the Quality Matters website, “having QM experts on staff can serve to create a culture of commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement in online and hybrid learning.”

The QM Team Chair requires advanced certification. The role of the QM Team Chair is integral to managing the entire review process and coaching peers to ensure helpful recommendations for course improvements (QM Website: MRC Certification). Team chairs at the School of Nursing include Joanne Noone, Graciela Vidal, and Zoe Speidel. 

QM-certified peer reviewers collaborate with colleagues (from around the country) as part of a course review team. This role provides important feedback on how a course can be improved to meet QM Standards.