Janet Philipp, EdD, RN Professor & Chair, Nursing Department Phone: 605.274.4729 janet.philipp@augie.edu

Dr. Janet Philipp leads the Department of Nursing in providing vision and leadership in the changing landscape in health care  and nursing education. She has over 30 years of experience in nursing education and higher education administration.

Karla Abbott, MA, RN Instructor, Nursing Phone: 605.274.5063 karla.abbott@augie.edu

Karla Abbott is transitioning into Behavioral Health Nursing upon Dr. Karen Fritz' retirement. An enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Karla is involved in research that preserves the health of Native Americans and transcultural nursing endeavors. She received her BSN from Michigan State University and her Masters in Nursing from Augustana.

Karen Fritz, DNSc, RN Assistant Professor, Nursing Phone: 605.274.4926 karen.fritz@augie.edu

Dr. Fritz is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Augustana College, Department of Nursing. She teaches the Behavioral Health Nursing courses -- both clinical and didactic -- at the senior level. She also facilitates dialogue groups with students at the junior level, and has developed and taught a 3-credit General Studies course, Introduction to Forensics.

Jean Herrmann, MSN, Ed CNRN Instructor, Nursing Phone: 605.274.4791 jean.herrmann@augie.edu

Jean Herrmann is a faculty associate for the Nursing Department. She teaches Nursing Therapeutics and Medical Terminology along with Skills labs for the junior level and advises senior internships. Professor Herrmann obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Augustana College and Masters in Nursing with a focus in Education and Leadership Degree from Regis University, Denver, Colorado.

Beth Karel co-teaches Introduction to Professional Nursing, leads clinical and skills labs for multiple courses, and is the co-coordinator of the simulation lab. Her research interests include the dimensional analysis and medication dosage calculation, informatics and simulation.

Mary Isaacson, RN, PhD Assistant Professor, Nursing Phone: 605.274.5201 mary.isaacson@augie.edu

Dr. Isaacson is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Augustana College, Department of Nursing. She has 30 years of clinical expertise in adult and child health medical-surgical nursing. She teaches in the undergraduate nursing programs and leads cultural immersion experiences to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Mary Nelson, MSN, RN Instructor, Nursing Phone: 605.274.4736 mary.nelson@augie.edu

Mary Nelson teaches the NCLEX review course, serves as an advisor to senior level internships, and is the lab coordinator for the adult health courses at both the junior and senior levels. She has worked in a variety of adult health areas such as surgical, renal, pulmonary, intensive care, and ambulatory surgery.

Vickie Reiff, CNM, MSN, RN Assistant Professor, Nursing Phone: 605.274.4725 vickie.reiff@augie.edu

Vickie Reiff teaches Health Assessment, Nutrition and Reproductive Health. She also leads a clinical group and labs in Nursing Fundamentals. She serves as the Zeta Zeta college representative for Augustana. Her research interest lies in the impact of simulation for nursing success.

Pamela Schroeder, MEd, MS, RN Assistant Professor, Nursing Phone: 605.274.4690 pamela.schroeder@augie.edu

Dr. Pamela Schroeder teaches Pathophysiology and Adult Health Nursing at the junior level and Nursing Leadership and Interdisciplinary Palliative Care at the senior level. As Nursing International Student Coordinator/Advisor, she is a member of the Global Education committee; works collaboratively with nursing students, faculty, and administrators at eight  Colleges/Universities in Norway; and teaches an introductory course for the international students from Norway who study at Augustana.

Patricia Waltman, RN, MA, CNL Instructor, Nursing Phone: 605.274.5221 patricia.waltman@augie.edu

Patricia Waltman is an instructor and course coordinator as well as clinical instructor for Community Health Nursing. She is an instructor for the Nursing Leadership course and conducts international Nursing Leadership immersion Experiences in Ecuador.

Lynn White, MSN, CNS, RN Assistant Professor, Nursing Phone: 605.274.5336 lynn.white@augie.edu

Lynn White teaches Adult Health II, Pharmacology and is the co-coordinator of the Simulation Laboratory. She has a joint appointment with Avera McKennan Hospital as the Simulation Specialist for nursing. Her research interests include the effects of simulation on clinical judgment, and complex adult health care.

Karen Younger, RN, PhD Chair, Natural Science Division and Professor of Nursing Phone: 605.274.4730 karen.younger@augie.edu

Dr. Karen Younger, Natural Science Division Chair and professor of nursing, returned to Augustana after being called to active duty in March 2006. She was assigned to the Community Based Health Care Organization (CBHCO) at Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois. During her time with CBHCO, Col. Younger served as a case manager for Army guard and reserve soldiers who remained in a medical hold status following injuries or illnesses that occurred while serving on active duty.