College of Nursing
Faculty
Linda Valenzuela, DNP, MSN, MPH, RN - Professor and Dean of the College of Nursing
Rebekkah Hulen, PhD, MSN, RN - Graduate Chair
Bryana Smith, DNP, MSN, FNP-C - Director of Graduate Programs and Professor
Phyllis Morris, MSN CRNI, LNC, CNE - Professor and MSNLE Program Director
Adjunct Faculty
Georgianna Ainslie, DNP, RN, CNM
Amy Beam MSN, NP-c
Colleen Campbell DNP, ANP-c
Jo Cote, DNP, FNP-c
Thomas George Jr., DNP, FNP-C, NASM-CPT, FOMA
Julie Hawkinson, PhD, MS, MA, RN
Michael Horne MBA, DNP, AGNP-BC, CCK
Rebecca Martin, MSN, RN
Kay Olsen, MSN, RN
Joshua White MSN, FNP-c
Mission - Graduate
The Master of Science in Nursing program at Northwest Nazarene University fosters intellectual, professional, and spiritual growth in the context of Christ-like behavior in all areas of advanced nursing practice. The program focuses on evidence-based practice, transferring research findings to clinical practice, development of communication and leadership skills, and delivery of care to diverse populations. NNU's Master of Science in Nursing program prepares graduates of distinction in nursing leadership, education, and evidence-based clinical practice.