ASN Faculty
ASN Faculty
Sherry Taylor MSN, RN, CNE - Associate of Science in Nursing Program Director
Education:
- Masters of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator, University of Wyoming, 2007
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Missouri State University-Springfield, 2002
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Missouri State University-West Plains, 1990
- Licensed Practical Nurse, South Central Career Center-West Plains, 1986
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing Education
Research Interests/Affiliations:
- Teaching and Learning Strategies
- Education Curriculum and Design
- Childhood Obesity Prevention
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau - Honor Society of Nursing, Alpha Pi Chapter
Address:
- Ozarks Technical Community College, 1001 East Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802
- Office Phone: 417-447-8852
- E-Mail: taylorst@otc.edu
Tena Wheeler RN, MSN, CNE - Associate of Science in Nursing Program Instructor
Education:
- Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. 2007
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. 2007
- Associate of Science in Nursing - Mississippi County Community College, Blytheville, AR. 1987
Research Interests/Affiliations:
- Teaching and learning strategies.
- Student roles and the education process.
- Respiratory diseases in adults, children and neonates.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau - Honor Society of Nursing, Lambda Theta Chapter
Address:
- Ozarks Technical Community College, 1001 East Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802
- Office Phone: 417-447-8950
- E-mail: wheelert@otc.edu
Beth Ruddick RN, MSN - Associate of Science in Nursing Program Instructor
Education:
- Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Administrator, University of Missouri, Columbia, 1992
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, 1985
- Diploma of Nursing - St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing, Springfield, 1976
Research Interests/Affiliations:
- Psychiatric Medication Selection
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mental Health Issues and Strategies
- Medication Compliance
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau - Honor Society of Nursing
- Recently completed course work on an APN in Psychiatric Nursing
Address:
- Ozarks Technical Community College, 1001 East Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802
- Office Phone: 417-447-8867
- E-mail: ruddicke@otc.edu