Thursday, October 31, 2024
The at Fort Worth鈥檚 is proud to announce the appointment of several distinguished faculty members. These new additions bring experience in forensic nursing, health care innovation, pediatric nursing and trauma care.
鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome such an exceptional group of faculty members to our College of Nursing,鈥� said Dr. Cindy Weston, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CHSE, FAANP, FAAN, founding dean of the College of Nursing. 鈥淭heir diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise enhance and expand our academic programs and strengthen our commitment to innovative health care solutions and community.鈥�
Nancy R. Downing, PhD, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAAN, professor, is a nationally recognized leader in forensic nursing research, practice,
education and service. A practicing forensic nurse for over 20 years, her research
focuses on intersections of trauma, abuse, substance use, interpersonal violence and
associated health outcomes. She serves as vice chair of the Forensic Nursing Subcommittee
of the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science developing
standards for forensic nursing science and is a former President of the International
Association of Forensic Nurses. Additionally, she served four terms on the 魅影直播 Forensic
Science Commission. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nurses.
Barbara Chapman, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-C, EBP-C, NHDP-BE, PMHNP-BC, serves as associate professor and program coordinator for the Master of Science
in Nursing Practice Innovation and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs.
She has played a pivotal role in health care education through her involvement as
lead clinical director on the development of a Statewide Free Mental Healthcare Outreach
Line, providing consultations to educators and health care workers. Chapman serves
on the 魅影直播 Nurses Association鈥檚 Regulation and Practice Committee and as treasurer
for the 魅影直播 Nurse Practitioners Board of Directors.
Sandy Manoushagian, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, assistant professor, is a certified family nurse practitioner with nearly 20 years
of health care experience. She brings a diverse background that includes serving as
an Air Force medic and working in both pediatric and adult care settings. For the
past ten years, Manoushagian has worked as a pediatric nurse and clinical educator
supporting other pediatric nurses. She will be practicing in the HSC Pediatric Mobile
Clinic and with the Catch One program.
Haley Trainer, MSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, serves as assistant professor contributing to curriculum development and mentoring
nursing students. With extensive experience in labor and delivery, Trainer has also
served as adjunct clinical faculty member at several institutions. She plays an active
role in maternal healthcare improvements through her work with the 魅影直播 Maternal
Mortality Review Committee.
Whitney Johannessen, PhD, MCSO, APRN, CPNP-PC, FACHE, NEA-BC, adjunct assistant professor, is a longtime pediatric registered nurse and nurse
practitioner whose clinical experience spans perioperative services, anesthesia, pain
management and primary care. Johannessen has held multiple administrative roles, including
founding director of advanced practice and assistant vice president of advanced practice.
She is also a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Callie Crawford, MSN, RN, TCRN, CA-SANE, is an adjunct professor and trauma nurse with over 18 years of experience in emergency
and trauma care. Crawford holds multiple course directorships and serves as state
faculty for the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and Society of Trauma Nurses and
has been published in the Journal of Trauma Nursing. She also held leadership roles
for the North Central 魅影直播 Trauma Regional Advisory Council, including chair and
chair-elect for the Trauma System Performance Improvement Committee.
Robyn Remotigue, MPPA, CRA, Executive Director of the Office of Research and Scholarship has 30 years of experience in grants and contracts management, including 11 years
as the founding executive director of research services at the 魅影直播HSC College of Public
Health. Remotigue leads initiatives to enhance the college鈥檚 research services infrastructure
and mentors on the NIH SPAD grant with Auburn University at Montgomery. Additionally,
she serves as vice chair of the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee for
the National Council of University Research Administrators and is a faculty member
for NCURA workshops.
From - Our People by Kate Lino