COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2024年5月29日 – 资本 University today announced the appointment of Heather Janiszewski Goodin, Ph.D., R.N., AHN-BC, CPN as dean of the School of 护理. Goodin is a tenured professor of 护理 and has served on the faculty at 资本 University since 1995. She has been interim dean of the School of 护理 since August 2023.
Goodin led the development of new curriculum and supported student scholarship as associate dean of the Graduate 护理 Program from 2015-2023. 作为临时院长, she has been instrumental in student recruitment and enrollment for the School of 护理.
“Over the past year, Heather has developed innovative approaches to program revision and enhancement, in addition to rethinking the recruitment of students into the School of 护理,” said 资本 University Provost Jody Fournier. “We are looking forward to Heather’s continued leadership and innovation in this role.”
Originally from Sudbury, 安大略, 加拿大, Goodin earned her undergraduate degree in 护理 from Laurentian University in Sudbury. She worked as a registered nurse on a pediatric unit at Laurentian University before moving to North Carolina to work as a pediatric nurse at University of North Carolina Hospitals. She then earned her Master of Science in 护理 with a specialization in nursing education at Western University in London, 安大略.
Goodin began her career as an educator at 资本 University while simultaneously earning a Ph.D. with a focus in Workforce Development and 教育 at The Ohio State University. 在资本工作期间, she has shared her passion for holistic education through participation in peer-reviewed journals, 会议, and student mentoring programs.
“To prepare the next generation of holistic nurse leaders, we need to intentionally create an environment that emphasizes wellness/self-care, 包容, 连接, and support of holistic teaching/learning experiences” said Goodin.
Goodin was awarded a HRSA Nurse Faculty Loan Grant in 2016, and the Winters Endowed Professorship in 护理 Program in 2018. She has also maintained her professional nursing practice at Nationwide Children’s Hospital for almost 30 years. She also remains an active member of the American Holistic Nurse Association and is passionate about the importance of holism in nursing education.
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