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Programs and Courses Taught

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing

Community Health Nursing

About Me

My interest in nursing was sparked by a love of science, a dedication to social justice, and eight years of experience as a veterinary technician.  I began my nursing career in 2005 after completion of the first year of UCSF's MEPN program. From 2005-2009 I worked at UCSF Medical Center on a kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant unit while completing my Master's Degree in Advanced Community Health and International Nursing. After four and a half years as a bedside RN, I left UCSF to start my journey as a nurse educator at º£½ÇÖ±²¥.  I continue to hold adjunct professor status at SMU but left as full-time faculty to re-enter the acute care arena as a clinical educator. I am currently a RN Regional Clinical Site Coordinator in the Kaiser Permanente National Nurse Residency Program. 

Education

Teaching Interests

I have a passion for supporting nursing students and transitioning nurses, community focused health care, and supporting women with breastfeeding

Scholarly Interests

Publications

Berman, A., Beazley, B., Karshmer, J., Prion, S., Van, P., Wallace, J., & West, N. (2014). Competence gaps among unemployed new nursing graduates entering a community-based transition-to-practice program. Nurse educator, 39(2), 56–61. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000000018

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

American Nurses Association, DNPs of Color, National Black Nurses Association

Community Service

Board Member - Micaya Presents, Former Board Member 
BANANAS / Active in uplifting families and children through volunteering with the organizations that support them