Dr. Dana Clasen

Office Hours: Wed 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or by appointment

Dr. Dana Clasen joined Allen College in 2014 bringing over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse in the post-anesthesia care unit. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Education and Organizational Leadership from Clarke University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Allen College. She has a strong interest in evidence-based practice and oversees the coordination of the DNP Clinical Scholarship Projects. Currently, she teaches in the graduate nursing program at Allen College, specializing in leadership, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Education:
DNP, Nursing Education and Organizational Leadership, Clarke University
MSN, Nursing Education, Clarke University 
BSN, Allen College

Professional Certifications and Licensure:
Licensed by the state of Iowa as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Professional Memberships:
Iowa League for Nursing Education
National League for Nursing

Teaching Concentration:
Leadership, evidence-based practice, quality improvement

Scholarship/Research:
Dr. Clasen’s areas of interest include patient and family centered care, nursing leadership and evidence-based practice.

What do you enjoy most about teaching at Allen College?
As faculty at Allen College, I enjoy the opportunity to support nurses in achieving their academic and professional goals. Each student brings a unique perspective to the classroom, allowing a collaborative learning environment. Working with students on their DNP Clinical Scholarship projects is rewarding and it is exciting to see the impact nurses can make on practice!