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Graduate School of Nursing


Joining Forces Event

USU's Graduate School of Nursing is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2013. It was established in 1993 with the Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Since then, it has grown in size and scope. Now, the GSN has four Master of Science in Nursing programs, three Doctor of Nursing Practice programs and a Doctor of Philosophy program.

“We’ve always been an incredible resource for military health care. Our focus has centered around warriors’ and their families’ health and well-being for decades now, and we’ve been hugely successful in these efforts,” said Ada Sue Hinshaw, PhD, dean of the GSN. “As a tribute to our vast array of accomplishments, we’ll celebrate both our heritage and triumphs with 20th anniversary commemorations that will include special guest speakers, research highlights and alumni achievements.”

GSN Organizational Structure

Dean

Associate Deans

 Associate Dean Academic Affairs

Associate Dean Academic Affairs

Role overview

Participates in the executive leadership team of the Graduate School of Nursing

Provides leadership within and outside the School to assist/support the Dean with School operational and administrative supervision

Serves as the liaison between the Dean's office and the Federal Nursing Service Chiefs to assist with communication and coordination; coordinate initiatives related to the improvement of readiness/operational curriculum and clinical site availability for the education of students; and see that systems are in place (through program directors) for evaluation of clinical sites and preceptors for accreditation purposes

Works closely with relevant program directors to identify needs and facilitate the development of contracts and agreements with military treatment facilities and civilian agencies, as appropriate for clinical site placement of students Biography & Picture Current Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

 Associate Dean for Research

Associate Dean for Research

Role overview

Participates in the executive leadership team of the Graduate School of Nursing

Provides leadership in the masters & doctoral educational and research missions, including the multi-faceted areas of scholarship and research program development, externally funded grants, graduate curriculum, and faculty and student mentorship

Provides visionary and strategic direction for high quality research and scholarly activities

Responsible for facilitating and stimulating funding and implementation of research among faculty that supports the currently designated emerging research clusters, the signature curriculum and meets the needs of the military and federal health system Biography & Picture Current Associate Dean for Research

 Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

Role overview

Partners with billeted and non-billeted faculty, academic programs and administration to provide programs and resources to assist and promote faculty growth and accomplishment

Functions as a cross-boundary manager and consultant committed to monitoring, evaluating, developing and implementing educational and administrative programs to meet unique faculty and program requirements

Serves as personal advisor to the Dean and a liaison to the USU Faculty Senate and the GSN Leadership Council on all faculty-related issues

 Assistant Dean for Administration and Finance

Assistant Dean for Administration and Finance

Role overview

Participates in the executive leadership team of the Graduate School of Nursing

Provides visionary and strategic direction for administrative and policy development to the Graduate School of Nursing

Serves as a liaison between the GSN and other organizations and agencies, including the School of Medicine (USUHS), administrative offices of USUHS, the ASD(HA) Point of Contact for the GSN, and the DOD Services' Medical Departments

Facilitates alignment of School administrative policies and procedures to maximize faculty effectiveness in teaching to the GSN signature curriculum and meeting the academic needs of the military and federal health system

 Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Role overview

Participates in the executive leadership team of the Graduate School of Nursing

Fosters educational and professional development of all assigned students

Manages the administration of various student needs in cognitive and non-cognitive areas of growth

Administers the student conduct process; coordinates career development programs; and oversees the academic performance of each student

Supervises the quality of student life and represents the student body to the university administration

Academic Programs

There are five program directors/chairs within the Graduate School of Nursing including: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Perioperative Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science.

Each Chair/Program Director

Serves as faculty member and program director/chair in the GSN and is responsible for teaching, research, program policy and administrative assignments

Oversees the development, execution and evaluation of the curriculum

Coordinates all administrative responsibilities required by the program and ensures compliance with the educational standards and accreditation guidelines

Provides academic and administrative guidance for clinical site coordinators in selecting sites, development and maintenance of Memorandums of Understanding and Training Affiliation Agreements, selecting and educating preceptors, and placing students in appropriate clinical sites

Overview of Academic Programs

 Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

 Nurse Anesthesia (NA)

 Perioperative Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS)

 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

 Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science