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Dr. Stone earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Allen College. She began her nursing career working on medical-surgical units and later served as a nurse and case manager in hospice care. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Nursing Education from Allen College and subsequently completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing Education and Leadership at Clarke University. Since joining the faculty at Allen College, she has taught across a range of subjects including mental health, palliative care, older adults, informatics, health care delivery, and nursing fundamentals. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International, and has served as a counselor for the Pi Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International.
Education:
DNP, Nursing Education and Leadership, Clarke University
MSN, Nursing Education, Allen College
BSN, Allen College
BA, University of Northern Iowa
Professional Licensure and Certifications:
Licensed by the state of Iowa as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Professional Memberships:
American Nurses Association
Iowa League for Nursing Education
National League for Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International
Teaching Concentration:
Palliative care, nursing care of mental health and older adult clients, health care delivery systems, informatics, and nursing fundamentals
Scholarship/Research:
Dr. Stone’s area of interest for scholarship and research includes topics related to mental health care, palliative and end of life care, and health care delivery systems.
What do you enjoy most about teaching at Allen College?
I enjoy watching students grow and develop over the course of the semesters. It is rewarding to see students start connecting the dots and begin to grow into the role of the nurse.