Meet the Team
Charnelle Lee
Professor / Program Director for the Pre-Licensure BSN Track
Charnelle Lee
Professor / Program Director for the Pre-Licensure BSN Track
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- Ph. D in Nursing Education from Liberty University in progress. 33 credits completed. Overall GPA 3.79
- M.S.N Nursing Education Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, 2011
- Bachelor of Science Nursing University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. 1998
- Associate Degree in Nursing Cochise College, Douglas, AZ. 1984
Disciplines
- Undergraduate Nursing Program Coordinator
Courses Currently Taught
- NMNC 4410 Health and Illness Concepts III
- NMNC 4510 Concept Synthesis
- BIOL 2505 Pathophysiology (Summer)
Biography
Charnelle Lee MSN, RN, CHSE is a Full Professor of Nursing at WNMU and has been on faculty since 1999. She earned her BSN from the University of New Mexico and her MSN from St. Joseph College.
Contact Information
Email: charnelle.lee@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6960
Location: School of Nursing 124
Mary Elizabeth McBrayer
Assistant Professor/Program Director for the RN-to-BSN & RN-to-MSN Tracks
Mary Elizabeth McBrayer
Assistant Professor/Program Director for the RN-to-BSN & RN-to-MSN Tracks
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- MSN-Ed, 2023, Eastern New Mexico University
- MA-IS, 2022, Western New Mexico University
- BSN, 2016, Western New Mexico University
- ADN 2011, Western New Mexico University
Disciplines
- Pre-licensure BSN Program, Faculty
- RN-to-BSN Program, Director
- RN-to-MSN Track, Director
- MSN Program, Faculty
Courses Currently Taught
- NUR 3120 Evidence Based Practice
- NUR 325 Health Assessment
- NUR 336 Pathophysiology for Nurses
- NUR 408 Issues in Professional Nursing
- NUR 429 Utilizing Resources
- NUR 432 Nursing Informatics
- NUR 505 Advanced Pathophysiology
Biography
I’ve been a Registered Nurse since 2011, and a faculty member of WNMU since 2020. I’m proud to support nursing students obtain the education necessary to become professional nurses, and I have that same pride supporting professional nurses in furthering their education. I teach in the pre-licensure program, the RN-to-BSN program, and the MSN program. I’m thrilled to be a part of WNMU’s vision for advancing education and scholarship in New Mexico. I strive to provide an equitable, respectful learning space for all students, and all classes have access to my written teaching philosophy, Nurturing Lifelong Learners. As a member of the National Nurses Association (ANA), the New Mexico Nurses Association (NMNA), and the National League for Nursing (NLN), I work to engage students on a community, state, and national level to further nursing as an art and a science. As a Managing Editor of NMNA's state publication, I'm involved in peer-review and uplifting the voices of New Mexico nurses. I’d love to share what makes our program special – please feel free to contact me at Mary.Flores@WNMU.edu.
Contact Information
Email: mary.flores@wnmu.edu
Phone:
N/A
Location: Remote
Kimberly Petrovic
Associate Dean of the School of Nursing and Kinesiology (SONAK)
Kimberly Petrovic
Associate Dean of the School of Nursing and Kinesiology (SONAK)
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- Ph.D., 2012, University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)
- M.S.N., 2000, Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
- M.A., 1998, New Mexico State University (Las Cruces, NM)
- B.S., 1994, Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL)
Courses Currently Taught
- NUR 501 Theory & Science of Nursing
- NUR 502 Research Utilization for Evidence-Based Practice
- NUR 407 Leadership Roles
- NUR 406 Critical Thinking for Professional Nursing
- NUR 332 Nursing Research
Biography
Dr. Petrovic has over 24 years of experience in professional nursing, including 18+ years of teaching experience in higher education. She has worked in acute, critical, and long-term care healthcare environments, among others. She is a member of the American Nurses Association (ANA), New Mexico Nurses Association (NMNA), and New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence (NMCNE).
Contact Information
Email: kimberly.petrovic@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6965
Location: School of Nursing 130
Kathryn Van Ravenstein
Family Nurse Practitioner - Director
Kathryn Van Ravenstein
Family Nurse Practitioner - Director
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- Medical University of South Carolina, PhD in Nursing, Dissertation Topic: Physical Activity in Women with Fibromyalgia
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Thesis: The Relationship Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Depression in Teenagers
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Disciplines
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Courses Currently Taught
- 2023-present Transition to the Professional NP Role (MSN, FNP)
- 2022-present Clinical Management I-IV (MSN FNP)
- 2022-2024- Diagnostic Methods for the Nurse Practitioner, Foundations of Nurse Practitioner Practice, Primary Care I, Primary Care II, Management of Multidimensional Health, Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Prep, FNP Capstone (FNP)
- 2023-2024 Fundamentals of Nursing
- 2023-2024 Med/Surg I and II (ADN)
- 2021-2022 Theoretical Foundations in Advanced Nursing (MSN, FNP)
- 2019-2021 NR705 Course Lead Project and Practicum II (DNP)
- 2018-2021 NR709 Project and Practicum III (DNP)
- 2018-2021 NR702 Project and Practicum I (DNP)
- 2016 - 2019 NRDNP 848 Role Practicum (DNP, FNP)
- 2017 - 2019 NRDNP 890 Residency (DNP, FNP)
- 2016 - 2019 NRDNP 865 Advanced Care Management (ACM)II Didactic and Clinical Faculty (MSN/DNP, FNP)
- 2016 - 2019 NRDNP 864 ACM I Clinical Faculty (MSN/DNP, FNP)
- 2016 - 2019 NRDNP 866 ACM III Course Coordinator (MSN/DNP/FNP)
- 2015 - 2019 NRDNP 865 ACM II clinical faculty (MSN/DNP, FNP)
- 2015 - 2019 NRDNP 858 Faculty Evidenced Based Practice, Quality, and Safety (DNP/FNP)
- 2015 NURSU 409 Population focused nursing (BSN)
- 2015 - 2019 NRDNP 864 ACM I didactic faculty ( MSN/DNP, FNP)
- 2013 - 2015 74-429 Lead Faculty Advanced Concepts in Care (BSN)
- 2012 - 2015 74-419 Clinical Synthesis (BSN)
- 2012 - 2014 Undergraduate Clinical Simulation (BSN)
- 2012 - 2013 74-728 FNP Practicum III (MSN, FNP)
- 2011 - 2015 74-745 Advanced Health Assessment for CNL’s and NE’s (MSN)
- 2011 - 2015 74-211 Lead Faculty Application of Assessment and Foundation (MSN/FNP)
- 2010 - 2012 74-716 Lead Faculty MSN/FNP Clinical Management and Pharmacology I (MSN/FNP)
- 2010 - 2011 74-727 FNP Practicum II (MSN/FNP)
- 2009 - 2013 74-726 FNP Practicum I (MSN/FNP)
- 2009 - 2012 74-605 MSN/FNP Advanced Health Assessment (MSN/FNP)
- 2009 - 2010 74-700 MSN Advanced Health Assessment Lab (MSN/FNP)
- 2009 - 2013 74-722 Diversity Practicum MSN/FNP)
- 2008 - 2015 74-206 Health Assessment (BSN)
Biography
Dr. Kathy Van Ravenstein has been a nurse since 1994 and a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2001. She has been teaching in higher education for 16 years, including roles as program chair and lead faculty in online nurse practitioner programs. She has experience in many areas including family practice, internal medicine, orthopedics, urology, cardiovascular surgery, subacute rehab, and long-term care. She lives in Charleston, SC with her husband and 3 dogs. In her spare time, she loves to run, bike, garden, read, and watch NASCAR.
Contact Information
Email: Kathryn.VanRavenstein@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6960
Location: Remote
Angela Cox
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Angela Cox
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- Ph.D. Student, 2022-Present, University of Northern Colorado: Nursing Education
- M.S.N., 2016, West Texas A&M University: Nursing (emphasis on holistic nursing)
- B.S.N., 2014, West Texas A&M University: Nursing
- M.S., 1994, West Texas A&M University: Exercise & Sport Science
- B.S., 1989, Lubbock Christian University: Kinesiology
Courses Currently Taught
- NMNC 4335, Care of Patients with Chronic Conditions
- NMNC 4320, Professional Nursing Concepts I
- NMNC 4435, Clinical Intensive I
- NMNC 4445, Clinical Intensive II
Biography
Angela (Angie) Cox brings a wealth of experience to her role as an educator and healthcare professional. With degrees in Exercise and Sports Science (1994) and Nursing (2016) from West Texas A&M University, she’s cultivated a diverse skill set that spans both education and nursing. She made the transition to nursing in 2014 after nearly two decades spent in public education as a teacher and instructional technology specialist in a small rural district in Texas. Since then, she’s served in nursing roles including intensive care, acute mental health, nursing professional development, and cardiology care management. While serving as an instructor at WNMU’s School of Nursing and Kinesiology since 2021, Angie is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Nursing Education at the University of Northern Colorado, where her research focus is on supporting nursing students’ well-being and skills development.
Contact Information
Email: Angela.Cox@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6887
Location: School of Nursing 138
Margaret Fran Driver
Associate Professor of Nursing
Margaret Fran Driver
Associate Professor of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
Ph.D. Student, 2022-Present, Liberty University: Nursing Education
Executive Certificate in Nursing Educational Leadership, 2023, Liberty University
M.S.N.&M.B.A.- H.C.M 2007, University of Phoenix: (emphasis Health Care Management
B.S.N., 2004, University of Phoenix
A.D.N., 1995 - Yuba College
Courses Currently Taught
- NMNC 4435 Clinical Intensive I
- NMNC 4445 Clinical Intensive II
- NMNC 4535 Clinical Intensive III
- NMNC 4545 Capstone
Biography
Fran Driver, MSN, MBA, RN Her nursing experience includes working in all aspects of the hospital setting with her primary focus being the critical care areas. Fran has also worked in public and community health. She was CEO of a community health center. During this time, she helped transform a community by being a key partner in starting a regional food system and expanding mental health services.
Fran has worked in California, Arizona, and New Mexico and continues her bedside career as an ICU/ER RN. Fran teaches in the pre-licensure BSN program.
Fran is an avid motorcyclist and gardener and loves being outside. Fran believes that no matter what you are doing in life, you need to look at every situation holistically and do your best, always. It is a privilege to care for and teach others. Life is precious, so take the time and do it right.
Contact Information
Email: margaret.driver@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6960
Location: School of Nursing 122
Jennifer Franz
Associate Professor of Nursing
Jennifer Franz
Associate Professor of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- BSN 1997 Regis University Denver, Colorado
- MS FNP 2002 Regis University Denver, Colorado
- ANCC Board Certified in Family Practice 2002
- APRN licensure in CO and NM
Disciplines
- Nursing
Courses Currently Taught
- NUR 401 Gerontological Nursing
- NUR 447 Community Health Theory
- NUR 481 Community Health Practicum
- NUR 510 Advanced Physical Assessment
- NUR 595 Professional Development for Advanced Practice I
- NUR 596 Professional Development for Advanced Practice II
Biography
Previous experience in a variety of community-based settings-Rural Family Practice, Rural Internal Medicine/Geriatrics/Palliative Care in Colorado, and Indian Health Services in New Mexico. Jennifer is passionate about working with the underserved, vulnerable populations to ensure access to quality, compassionate, evidence-based care in both CO and NM.
Contact Information
Email: jennifer.franz@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6960
Location: Remote
Ariana Garcia
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Ariana Garcia
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- Associates Degree in Nursing: Western New Mexico University 2018
- RN-BSN: Western New Mexico University 2020
- Master’s of Science in Nursing- Nursing Education: Grand Canyon University 2022
Courses Currently Taught
- Level 1: Principles of Nursing Practice
- Level 2: Assessment and Health Promotion
- Level 3: Health and Illness Concepts II
- Level 4: Health and Illness Concepts III, Clinical Intensive I and Clinical Intensive II
- Level 5: Clinical Intensive III, Capstone
- RN-BSN Online Program: Critical Thinking in Professional Nursing
- MSN Online Program: Nursing Informatics
Biography
Ariana Garcia MSN-Ed, RN, CLC is an Assistant Professor for the School of Nursing at Western New Mexico University. She obtained her Associates Degree in Nursing in 2018 and her RN-BSN in 2020 from WNMU School of Nursing. She went on to graduate with a Master’s Degree in Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Education from Grand Canyon University in early 2022. Ariana’s nursing specialties include Emergency Medicine, Labor and Delivery, Level II Nursery, and Maternal and Well Newborn care. Ariana is also one of the Faculty Mentors for the Student Nurses Association and helps to organize the annual White Coat and Pinning Ceremonies for the School of Nursing. She is a member of the New Mexico Board of Nursing Lactation Care Provider Advisory Committee and helps to provide and organize maternal child education, lectures, and simulations for the WNMU School of Nursing as well as the community.
Contact Information
Email: Ariana.Garcia@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6960
Location: School of Nursing 132
Brandalyn Hassman
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Brandalyn Hassman
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- Ph.D., University of North Dakota, in progress
- MSN, Sacred Heart University, 2021 (Specialization: Clinical nurse leadership)
- BSN, Sacred Heart University, 2019
- ADN, Western New Mexico University, 2015
Disciplines
Nursing & Kinesiology
Courses Currently Taught
- Level 3: NMNC4335 Care of Patients w/ Chronic Conditions
- Level 4: NMNC4435/4445 Clinical Intensive I/II, NMNC4410 Health & Illness Concepts III
- Level 5: NMNC4535 Clinical Intensive III, NMNC 4510 Concept Synthesis
Biography
I originally graduated with my ADN from WNMU in 2015. I have since obtained both my BSN and MSN through Sacred Heart University, specializing in clinical nurse leadership. Throughout my nursing career, I have mostly done med-surg/telemetry nursing, and have certification in med-surg nursing. I stepped into the charge nurse role of a med-surg unit, helping to support the other nurses as well as precepting students within the clinical setting. I also have experience in case management, as well as travel nursing acting as a float nurse to various units including rapid evaluation and observation, neurology, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and COVID specific units.
Contact Information
Email: brandalyn.hassman@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-0019
Location: Deming Site - John Arthur and Janette Smith Educational Center
Rhea Ann Hazen
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Rhea Ann Hazen
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
2002, BSN, New Mexico State University
2017, MBA, Business Administration, Walden University – Minneapolis, MN
2018, MSN, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Walden University – Minneapolis, MN
Disciplines
School of Nursing & Technology
Courses Currently Taught
- NUR 336: Pathophysiology for Nurses
- NUR 406: Critical Thinking in Professional Nursing
- NUR 407: Leadership Roles
- NUR 415: Health Policy
- NUR 501: Theory & Science of Nursing
Biography
Professor Hazen found her calling in nursing, specializing in psychiatric nursing as a result of deeply personal experiences that inspired her to help others. Through her professional career, she has found her calling and feels grateful for the opportunity to help others and to teach nursing students to find their own personal calling.
Contact Information
Email: Rhea.Hazen@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6960
Location: Remote
Amanda Mondello
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Amanda Mondello
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
MSN: Community & Rural/Frontier Health, 2022, Western New Mexico University
BSN, 2019, Western New Mexico University
Disciplines
Nursing & Kinesiology
Courses Currently Taught
- NMNC 3135 Principles of Nursing Practice
- NMNC 4335 Care of Patients with Chronic Conditions
- BIO 2505 Pathophysiology
Biography
Amanda “Mandy” Mondello, MSN, RN, is a healthcare leader and Registered Nurse. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Western New Mexico University in 2019, where she laid the foundation for a career marked by dedication and excellence in patient care.
Building on her initial success, Mandy pursued advanced education at Western New Mexico University, graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in 2022. Her academic journey was characterized by a steadfast pursuit of knowledge and a passion for advancing nursing practice.
Mandy's professional experience includes invaluable years in the intensive care unit (ICU), where she honed her clinical skills and demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities. In March 2022, she assumed the role of Inpatient Services Supervisor, swiftly establishing herself as a decisive leader dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency. By July 2022, Mandy's exemplary leadership qualities led to her appointment as Director of Inpatient Services, a position where she continued to drive excellence in healthcare delivery.
Throughout her career, Mandy has been a staunch advocate for nursing education, recognizing its pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare. She is deeply committed to mentoring and empowering nurses at all stages of their careers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
Contact Information
Email: amanda.mondello@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6960
Location: School of Nursing 138
Garrett Peltonen
Associate Professor & Co-Coordinator for Kinesiology Program
Garrett Peltonen
Associate Professor & Co-Coordinator for Kinesiology Program
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- Ph.D. Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin – Madison (2017)
- M.S. Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University (2012)
- B.A. Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado – Boulder (2010)
Disciplines
- Exercise physiology
- nutrition
- biochemistry
Courses Currently Taught
- Graduate Courses:
- Kinesiology 502: Current Issues in Kinesiology
- Kinesiology 503: Research Methods in Kinesiology I
- Kinesiology 506: Advanced Biomechanical Analysis
- Kinesiology 507: Research Methods in Kinesiology II
- Kinesiology 515: The Science and Practice of Endurance Training
- Kinesiology 560: Exercise and Aging
- Kinesiology 578: Applied Topics in Exercise Physiology
- Kinesiology 580: Workshop – Applied Biomechanics
- Nursing 520: Epidemiology and Population Health
- Undergraduate Courses:
- Exercise Science 2115: Anatomy and Physiology I
- Kinesiology 201: Introduction to Kinesiology
- Kinesiology 240: Anatomical and Physiological Kinesiology
- Kinesiology 300: Nutrition
- Kinesiology 340: Human Physiology
- Kinesiology 341: Physiology of Exercise
- Kinesiology 343: Biomechanics
- Kinesiology 402: Current Issues in Kinesiology
- Kinesiology 403: Research Methods in Kinesiology I
- Kinesiology 407: Research Methods in Kinesiology II
- Kinesiology 408: Assessment in Movement Sciences
- Kinesiology 415: The Science and Practice of Endurance Training
- Kinesiology 441: Principles of Conditioning
- Kinesiology 460 Exercise and Aging
- Kinesiology 478: Applied Topics in Exercise Physiology
Biography
My scholarly interests include human cardiovascular physiology, bioenergetics, the role of physical activity in health and disease across the lifespan, and ultra-endurance exercise performance.
Contact Information
Email: garrett.peltonen@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6451
Location: Phelps Dodge 134
Dahlia Rojas
Nurse Coach for School of Nursing Programs
Dahlia Rojas
Nurse Coach for School of Nursing Programs
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - University of Rochester, New York
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing - Texas Woman's University, Denton TX
Courses Currently Taught
N/A
Biography
Dr. Dahlia Rojas, PhD, RN is the Nurse Coach at the School of Nursing. Dr. Rojas has extensive experience having practiced in medically underserved areas in Texas and upstate New York as a Family Nurse Practitioner. As a nurse educator, she has taught across programs including Associate degree in Nursing, RN to BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing. She has earned a Doctorate in Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) from Texas Woman's University Houston campus, a Master of Science in Family Health at the University of Rochester, New York, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. She is Board Certified by the American Holistic Nurses Association.
Contact Information
Email: dahlia.rojas@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6960
Location: Remote
Lorenzo Saenz
Assistant Professor / Sim-Coordinator of Nursing
Lorenzo Saenz
Assistant Professor / Sim-Coordinator of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- M.S.N., 2020, Western New Mexico University
- B.S., 2019, Western New Mexico University
- A.D.N., 2017, Western New Mexico University
Disciplines
Nursing and Natural Sciences
Courses Currently Taught
- BIO 2505 Pathophysiology
- NUR 367 Clinical Simulation in Nursing I
- NUR 372 Clinical Simulation in Nursing II
- NUR 2993 Nursing Preparatory Elective
Biography
Former Army Combat Medic Lorenzo Saenz has over twenty years of experience in the areas of training and education. His involvement with simulation began in the Army in 2003, as one of the pioneers of medical evaluations and simulation assessments in a field environment. Upon leaving the Army in 2004 he has been employed by the AMEDD center and school, where he had purview for one third of all medics being trained in the Army at the height of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lorenzo has been employed by fortune 500 companies such as Bearing Point, and internationally by the Australian company Aspen medical where he was responsible for training members of the Australian Defense Force in tactical medical first response. Lorenzo is a 2018 graduate of the WNMU School of Nursing and intends to use his previous experience in simulation and training to produce the best nurses possible.
Contact Information
Email: lorenzo.saenz@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6973
Location: School of Nursing 131
Takahiro Sato
Associate Professor, Kinesiology
Takahiro Sato
Associate Professor, Kinesiology
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- Ph.D. Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior, University of Tennessee (2011)
- M.S. Sport Psychology, Western Illinois University (2006)
- B.A. Business and Commerce, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan (1998)
Courses Currently Taught
- Graduate Courses:
- KINS 502: Current Issues in Kinesiology
- KINS 503: Research Methods in Kinesiology I
- KINS 504: Psychology of Injury
- KINS 505: Adherence and Well-being in Physical Activity
- KINS 507: Research Methods in Kinesiology II
- KINS 509: Stress Management in Kinesiology
- KINS 512: Skill Acquisition Across Lifespan
- KINS 535: Applied Topics in Motor Learning and Control
- Undergraduate Courses:
- KINS 201: Introduction to Kinesiology
- KINS 400: Motor Learning and Control
- KINS 402: Current Issues in Kinesiology
- KINS 403: Research Methods in Kinesiology I
- KINS 404: Psychology of Injury
- KINS 405: Adherence and Well-being in Physical Activity
- KINS 409: Stress Management in Kinesiology
- KINS 412: Skill Acquisition Across Lifespan
- KINS 435: Applied Topics in Motor Learning and Control
- KINS 440: Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
- KINS 441: Principles of Conditioning
- KINS 481: Internship in Kinesiology
Biography
My scholarly interests include integration of mental skills training for optimization for motor skill learning and performance and adherence to physical activity across lifespan.
Contact Information
Email: takahiro.sato@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6442
Location: N/A
Krista Wood
Professor
Krista Wood
Professor
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- MSN, 2017, University of Arizona
- BSN, 2003, University of New Mexico
Disciplines
Nursing
Courses Currently Taught
- Pre-Licensure BSN Track:
- NMNC 3135 Principles of Nursing Practice
- NMNC 3230 Nursing Pharmacology
- NMNC 3235 Assessment and Health Promotion
- MSN Track:
- NUR 503 Innovation in Informatics and Healthcare Technology
Biography
Krista Wood, MSN, RN, is an Associate Professor of Nursing for Western New Mexico University. She has been in nursing practice since 2003, and a professor for the WNMU School of Nursing since 2012. Krista graduated from the University of Arizona with her MSN in 2017, and from the University of New Mexico In Albuquerque with her BSN in 2003. She started her career in NICU, pediatrics, and outpatient family practice, but she has also worked in medical surgical nursing as well as the emergency room. Along with her full-time teaching responsibilities, Krista currently practices as an aesthetic nurse.
Krista is the lead faculty advisor for WNMU’s chapter of the Student Nurses Association. She facilitates the organization of the WNMU White Coat Ceremony, and WNMU School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony each year. Krista represents the WNMU School of Nursing as the BSN Co-Chair for the New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium Leadership Council.
Contact Information
Email: krista.wood@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6970
Location: School of Nursing 133
Erin Wood
Associate Professor
Erin Wood
Associate Professor
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- M.S.N., 2022, Western New Mexico University
- B.S.N., 2008, New Mexico State University
Disciplines
Science in Nursing
Courses Currently Taught
- Pre-Licensure BSN:
- NMNC 3110 Intro to Nursing Concepts
- NMNC 3135 Principles of Nursing Practice
- NMNC 3210 Health and Illness Concepts I
- NMNC 3235 Assessment and Health Promotion
- NMNC 4310 Health and Illness Concepts II
- NMNC 4335 Care of Patients with Chronic Conditions
- NMNC 4520 Professional Nursing Concepts II
- NMNC 4435 Clinical Intensive I
- NMNC 4445 Clinical Intensive II
- NMNC 4535 Clinical Intensive III
- RN to BSN:
- NUR 415 Health Policy
Biography
I graduated with my MSN from Western New Mexico University in 2022, and from New Mexico State University with my BSN in 2008. I have been an Assistant Professor at WNMU School of Nursing since 2019. I was adjunct with WNMU School of Nursing from 2015-2019. Prior to these positions I spent 7 years working as an RN in the OR, Medsurg, and pediatric units. I have worked in Las Cruces, NM, Lubbock, TX and Mesa, AZ. I am a member of the NMNEC curriculum committee, and a faculty advisor for the student nurses association.
Contact Information
Email: erin.wood@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6971
Location: School of Nursing 134
Amber Rose Hawkins (King)
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
Amber Rose Hawkins (King)
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- Union University: B.S.N., May 2009
- University of South Alabama: M.S.N. in Pediatric Primary Care, December 2019
- Certifications:
- Current Licenses: APRN in TN, APRN and RN in NM (Compact States) Current, Hawaii (Pending)
- CPN, BLS, PALS, ACLS, CPNP-PC
Disciplines
Nursing & Kinesiology
Courses Currently Taught
- NUR 502 (Research Utilization for Evidence-Based Practice)
- NUR 503 (Innovation in Informatics & Healthcare Technology)
- NUR 507 (Issues in Contemporary Healthcare Environments)
Biography
Amber-Rose Hawkins (formerly King) is a Certified Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC) who has served in rural Silver City, NM for the past four years. Ms. Amber-Rose earned her Master of Science in Nursing for Pediatric Primary Care in 2019 from the University of South Alabama School of Nursing and has a total of over 15 years' experience in the field of nursing. Practitioner Hawkins is extremely passionate about promoting pediatric autonomy and healthy play for ALL children around the globe. She participated in and mobilized many philanthropic medical teams across the world at such places as Honduras, Haiti and the Philippine Islands. Amber-Rose has made it her life mission to raise the standards of care for treating all pediatric patients across the care continuum starting with prevention and healthy play promotion.
Contact Information
Email: Amber-Rose.King@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6960
Location: Remote
Brittany Parks
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Brittany Parks
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
- BS- Nursing 2011
- MSN- Nursing Leadership and Management 2018
- Post- Master's Nursing- FNP 2020
Disciplines
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Courses Currently Taught
NUR 507 (Issues in Contemporary Health Care Environments) Summer / Fall 2024
Biography
Brittany Parks is a compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner based in Texas, with over a decade of experience in the nursing field, having begun her career in 2011. Known for her dedication to patient care, Brittany has built a reputation for providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare. Beyond her clinical work, Brittany has a profound passion for education, finding immense joy in teaching and guiding the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her ability to inspire and foster growth in students has made her a respected mentor in the nursing community. When not working or teaching, Brittany is deeply committed to continuous learning, ensuring she stays at the forefront of advancements in healthcare.
Contact Information
Email: Brittany.Parks@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6960
Location: N/A
Amanda Winter
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
Amanda Winter
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Education
TBA
Disciplines
TBA
Courses Currently Taught
TBA
Biography
TBA
Contact Information
Email: Amanda.Winter@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6960
Location: N/A
Aziza Espinoza
Office Manager for School of Nursing
Aziza Espinoza
Office Manager for School of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Contact Information
Email: Aziza.Espinoza@wnmu.edu
Phone:
{575} 545 0019
Location: Deming - John Arthur & Janette Smith Educational Center
Marlene Holman
Technical Support Analyst in School of Nursing
Marlene Holman
Technical Support Analyst in School of Nursing
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Biography
A seasoned professional with a graduate degree in engineering and social work with a strong background in technology and data analytics. Possessing extensive experience in project management within the corporate, and non-profit sector, demonstrating adeptness in leading initiatives, managing resources, and achieving organizational objectives. Combines technical expertise to drive efficiency, innovation, and strategic outcomes across diverse domains.
Contact Information
Email: marlene.holman@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6980
Location: School of Nursing 103
Socorro Rico
Senior Program Manager
Socorro Rico
Senior Program Manager
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Biography
Socorro has been in higher education for 30+ years. She enjoys hiking, watching movies, and spending time with her family & friends.
Contact Information
Email: socorro.rico@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6960
Location: School of Nursing 123
Sandra (Serene) Vannoy
Advisor
Sandra (Serene) Vannoy
Advisor
Department
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Biography
Serene has many years of experience in higher education, helping students to navigate systems, access resources, and graduate. She holds a B.A. in English/Creative Writing from California State University, East Bay.
Contact Information
Email: Sandra.Vannoy@wnmu.edu
Phone:
(575) 538-6976
Location: School of Nursing 125