Why Choose Bushnell’s School of Nursing?
Nursing faculty are the heart of Bushnell’s School of Nursing! Comprised of experienced educators possessing expertise in a variety of clinical practice and other specialty areas, nursing faculty are dedicated to academic excellence, assisting students achieve their professional and personal goals, and carrying out the mission of the University and School of Nursing. We invite and welcome you to be a part of what God is doing here at Bushnell University as you respond to His call in your life!
We believe that the best hope of our troubled world lies in the community of transformed Jesus followers and just like in the first century, God is using transformed men and women who have encountered Jesus to change the world today. Come along and let us do it together!
School of Nursing Programs
Accreditation
The Accelerated BSN program at Bushnell University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Bushnell University is approved by the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration, and Naturalization Service for international and non-immigrant students.
Programs at Bushnell University are approved for the use of veteran’s benefits. The Oregon Veteran Educational Aid Program provides educational benefits to veterans pursuing approved training or coursework equal to the months of active duty service up to 36 months. Benefits are paid while pursuing classroom instruction, home study courses, vocational training, licensing, and certificates from accredited Oregon educational institutions.
Approved States for Practice Experiences
Bushnell University is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). Students who reside outside of Oregon should contact the Bushnell Office of Admissions at 541-684-7343 or online@bushnell.edu for more information prior to enrollment in an online nursing program.
Connect with the Faculty
Janet Welch
Assistant Dean of Nursing
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Katy Lemieux
Director of Nursing
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Linda Brown
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Emma Ortiz
Simulation Assistant
Nursing Learning Lab Specialist
- Tashia Abbott, MSN, RN
- Mick Bollenbaugh, Ph.D.
- Jamie Burger, MSN, RN
- Robin Ehrhardt, MSN, RN, EMT Intermediate
- Angel Harris, MSN, RN
- Lincy Helbling, MSN, RN
- Jessica Howell, DNP, FNP-C, CNE
- Jack Jessop, BSN, RN
- Samantha Madden, MSN, RN
- Corinne Malmgren, MSN, RN
- Michelle Mixon, MSN, ACNS-BC, RN
- Monica Rosenkrance, MSN, RN
- Stephanie Ross, MSN, RN, Lab and Simulation Coordinator
- Steven Shapiro, BSN, RN
School of Nursing Unity, Diversity, and Compassion Statement
At Bushnell University’s School of Nursing we foster wisdom, faith and service and are intentional about fostering advancement and respect for all students, faculty, and staff. We follow the commandments and teachings of Jesus Christ who implored us to be one in His love and we give thanks for the rich diversity of God’s creation. A Bushnell prepared nurse has respect for the inherent dignity and unique attributes of every person. Nurses embrace and serve with love and equity the plurality and diversity of humanity in our world.
Bushnell nurses reject discrimination of any kind, be it systemic, institutional, or individual. They acknowledge the painful histories related to racism even within the nursing discipline, including education, practice, and research. In addition, the Bushnell University School of Nursing pledges not to allow an unjust past continue to determine the future. The School of Nursing promotes acceptance and social justice across all entities within our walls and we send our nursing graduates into the community prepared to do the same.
Bushnell nurse graduates affirm the inherent worth of each individual in order to protect, promote, and optimize the health and abilities of all people. They recognize inequities where they exist within the American health care system and work to rectify these inequities as a core piece of their pledge and duty as registered nurses.
News
Bushnell University Receives $250,000 Grant to Expand Rural Healthcare Access
EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is committed to improving the health and wellness of the Lane County region. To help fulfill that commitment, Bushnell has been awarded a $250,000 grant…
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Faculty Features: Katy Lemieux, MSN, RN
When Katy Lemieux reflects on how she arrived in the classroom, she often returns to an unexpected phone call. While working as a nursing supervisor, her charge nurse abruptly asked whether she had a…
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The Streak Continues: 100% NCLEX Pass Rate
EUGENE, Ore. – The streak continues at Bushnell University. The School of Nursing proudly announces that every student in its sixth Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing cohort has successfully…
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