Experience

Felbry College School of Nursing

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Academic Officer

  • 2020 - Present

  Remote provost. Remote provost.



Leaders in Health Science Higher Education & Nursing Program Development | Professor

• Founder | Provost | Dean Nursing Education

  • 2013 - Present

  Attending networking events Researching Industry Leaders Tracking Industry Trends Participating in Industry Discussions Attending networking events Researching Industry Leaders Tracking Industry Trends Participating in Industry Discussions



Dianna Scherlin, Consultant

• Founder | Consultant | Owner Education Consulting

  • Mar 1995 - Present

  Full service consultation services for higher education including new program development- interim leadership as provost or nursing dean, accreditation assistance- custom faculty development - new leadership mentoring-self-studies - document development- editing and more! Consulting for health education programs -both professional and technical- specializing in but not limited to nursing. Full service consultation services for higher education including new program development- interim leadership as provost or nursing dean, accreditation assistance- custom faculty development - new leadership mentoring-self-studies - document development- editing and more! Consulting for health education programs -both professional and technical- specializing in but not limited to nursing.



American University of Health Sciences

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Academic Officer | Provost | Professor

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2017

  Senior Academic Education Management- and Interim Dean of Nursing. Created or Developed multiple processes including evaluation plan for nursing and campus; submitted successful accreditation for nursing and worked as a resource for pharmacy doctorate program working as editor. Responsible for multiple programs, all faculty, and collaborative relationships with all departments. Senior Academic Education Management- and Interim Dean of Nursing. Created or Developed multiple processes including evaluation plan for nursing and campus; submitted successful accreditation for nursing and worked as a resource for pharmacy doctorate program working as editor. Responsible for multiple programs, all faculty, and collaborative relationships with all departments.



WEU

• Kenya
• Travel Arrangements

• Founding Dean College of Health Sciences | Professor

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Founding Dean of Health Sciences for start-up free online university. Working part-time with consultants to develop MOOCs and creating 3 year strategy from entry level programs through doctoral level programs. Founding Dean of Health Sciences for start-up free online university. Working part-time with consultants to develop MOOCs and creating 3 year strategy from entry level programs through doctoral level programs.



West Coast University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dean of Nursing | Professor

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2010

  As dean was responsible for very large nursing program, online nursing program and development of new programs. Assisted in WASC accreditation, obtained successful CCNE accreditation for the campus, and created multiple processes, policies and procedures. Approximately 45 direct reports including faculty, assistive administrative staff, testing staff and others. As dean was responsible for very large nursing program, online nursing program and development of new programs. Assisted in WASC accreditation, obtained successful CCNE accreditation for the campus, and created multiple processes, policies and procedures. Approximately 45 direct reports including faculty, assistive administrative staff, testing staff and others.



Lincoln Educational Services | Professor

• National Director of Nursing | Health Education | Professor

  • Aug 2005 - Feb 2008

  Responsible for Feasibility Studies / Self-Studies and nursing program start-ups in multiple locations through-out the country. Dotted line responsibility for program chairs and provided leadership to the educational department silo. Created many of the documents and supportive processes/practices utilized in the nursing programs. Consulted with multiple other disciplines. Responsible for Feasibility Studies / Self-Studies and nursing program start-ups in multiple locations through-out the country. Dotted line responsibility for program chairs and provided leadership to the educational department silo. Created many of the documents and supportive processes/practices utilized in the nursing programs. Consulted with multiple other disciplines.



New Hampshire Community Technical College

• United States
• Higher Education

• Program Director | Department Chair | Nursing Professor

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Lead nursing department in development, implementation and evaluations of programs. Quality control appraisals to improve program offerings and services. Maintained reviewed and revised departmental policies and procedures. Hired, trained, and supervised nursing faculty and department staff. Coordinated all nursing programs at five campus sites. Responsible for approximately 600 students. Supervised multiple allied health programs. Ensured compliance with accreditation, government and safety organizations. Wrote successful reports and self-studies for College, State and National organizations. Taught student courses in management, problem solving and critical thinking. Member of the NH State Governors' Task force on Nursing and Education Capacity. Developed new satellites for nursing programs. Member of several consortiums and agencies; networked with communities and organizations. Developed and revised curriculum for day & continuing education offerings. Advocate for alternative delivery of education, including self-study modules, hybrid programs and interactive television; bring similar educational programs together in the State of New Hampshire to align curriculum & develop articulation agreements. Show less



Vermont Technical College -Thompson Campus

• Campus Director | Associate Professor | Director

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Accountable for all campus management needs and fiscal responsibilities; in addition to daily operations of educational programs. Coordinated move to a new location and worked closely with builders to design office, student and classroom space. Organized state nursing program satellite directors and faculty to successfully obtain program accreditation and approval status. Partnered with local University to share and expand use of instructional space. Taught multiple curricula topics and clinical in multiple settings. Established and maintained community of interest collaborative relationships. Membership and/or advisory board member in local, state, national organizations. Show less



cover LOA

• South Africa

• Assistant Professor | Clinical Instructor

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Educated students in Maternal -Child & Community Health Nursing. Revised and implemented leadership course & developed other new curriculum. Networked six local area hospitals and healthcare agencies to expand clinical learning opportunities. Committee membership included: curriculum; level teams; safety; recruitment; evaluation; retention. Advised and monitored student's progress. Attended forensic nurse medical examiner classes in a collaborative project of FSC and Mass-Port. Volunteered as nurse medical examiner (disaster response team) & trainer for disaster response. Show less



Bible Hill

• United States

• Manager | Assistant Director

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1999

  Managed care for clients including scheduling nursing coverage, hiring, training, and supervision fiscal responsibilities, patient billing & payroll. Managed care for clients including scheduling nursing coverage, hiring, training, and supervision fiscal responsibilities, patient billing & payroll.



American International College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Taught fundamentals, community, medical-surgical, mental health, maternal-child health. Collaborated with the Hispanic Community on hospital and community health projects. Taught fundamentals, community, medical-surgical, mental health, maternal-child health. Collaborated with the Hispanic Community on hospital and community health projects.



University of Massachusetts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Clinical Instructor

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  Instructed students in nursing courses including community health, advanced medical- surgical nursing, maternal child health, mental health, leadership, and advanced practice. Served on multiple nursing department and University committees including: admissions; retention; promotion; curriculum & advancement. Assisted as member of grant team for implementation of a distance education consortium as well as a school based health clinic. Instructed students in nursing courses including community health, advanced medical- surgical nursing, maternal child health, mental health, leadership, and advanced practice. Served on multiple nursing department and University committees including: admissions; retention; promotion; curriculum & advancement. Assisted as member of grant team for implementation of a distance education consortium as well as a school based health clinic.



Rockingham Hospital

• United States

• Nurse Manager | House Supervisor

  • Jan 1983 - Jan 1990

  Managed shift operations, trained personnel, supervised and lead urgent & emergent care, psychiatric and other emergencies, assigned and delegated. Community Service: Emergency Management & Disaster Response Teams: several terms and locations. Managed shift operations, trained personnel, supervised and lead urgent & emergent care, psychiatric and other emergencies, assigned and delegated. Community Service: Emergency Management & Disaster Response Teams: several terms and locations.