In this episode, nurse educator Mary Hanks, EdD, MSN, CNL, CNE shares how she revolutionized the nursing program at The University of West Alabama. We discuss training students to think like nurses, test banks, pushing innovation, the importance of a strong faculty, and more!
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Mary Hanks is the Chairperson and Associate Professor of Nursing at The University of West Alabama. She received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Alabama in 1993. Dr. Hanks holds a Master of Science in Nursing degree (2010) and a Doctor of Education degree (2017) from the University of Alabama. Her most noted accomplishment in nursing education to date is creating the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing accredited RN-to-BSN online program at the University of West Alabama. The BSN program admitted its first students in January 2021 and has graduated 16 BSN-prepared nurses.
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SHOW CREDITS
Host – Maggie Reichard
Producer – Jonathan Cary
Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay
Music – Aidan Dykes
About Ann
Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.
Connect with Ann on Instagram:@annifer05
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