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The School of Nursing offers programs for those seeking initial licensure as a Registered Nurse and for those who are already licensed with a desire to seek further education. We have expert faculty who are innovative and creative in designing learning activities to help students understand content and apply knowledge directly to clinical situations. We inspire our students to be servant leaders for the ministry of professional nursing who can go out into the world and make a difference in the lives of the populations they serve.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRADITIONAL AND UNDERGRADUATE NURSING

2030 E. College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
913-971-3844
nursing@mnu.edu

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SCHOOL OF NURSING

Amanda Addis
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Amanda
Addis
MSN, RN, CNE, Associate Professor of Nursing. Virtual Patient Center Director
  • MSN; 2013, University of Missouri Kansas City
  • BSN; 2008, Pittsburg State University
  • AS; 2006, Labette Community College
asaddis@mnu.edu
Ashley Hurt
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Ashley
Hurt
MSN, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
  • MSN; 2019, Pittsburg State University
  • BSN; 2011, Pittsburg State University
adhurt@mnu.edu
Danielle Traudt
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Danielle
Traudt
Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN, APRN-C
  • MSN, APRN-C; 2002, Arizona State University
  • BSN; 1998, University of Nebraska Medical Center
dmtraudt@mnu.edu
Gwen Wagner
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Gwen
Wagner
Associate Professor, Program Director, DNP, APRN, ANP-C
  • DNP; 2014, University of Kansas
  • MS; 2009, University of Kansas
  • BSN; 1984, McMaster University
ggwagner@mnu.edu
Jennifer Ferguson
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Jennifer L.
Ferguson
Associate Professor of Nursing DNP, MSN, RN
  • DNP; 2021, Point Loma Nazarene University
  • MSN; 2009, University of Missouri Kansas City
  • BSN; 2006, University of Missouri Kansas City
  • ASN; 2002, Cox College of Nursing
jlferguson@mnu.edu
Kathryn Dixon
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Kathryn
Dixon
Assistant Professor of Nursing MSN, RN
  • MSN; 2023, MidAmerica Nazarene University;
  • BSN; 2016, MidAmerica Nazarene University
kdixon2@mnu.edu
Sarah Miller
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Sarah
Miller
Associate Dean, School of Nursing, Tenured Professor of Nursing, EdD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
  • DNP; 2021, University of Missouri-Columbia
  • EdD; 2015, Creighton University
  • MSN; 2010, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • BSN; 2009; MidAmerica Nazarene University
smmiller@mnu.edu
Stacy Smith
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Stacy
Smith
Assistant Professor of Nursing MSN, RN, CPN
  • MSN; 2018, University of Central Missouri
  • BSN; 1995, Mid-America Nazarene University
sdsmith4@mnu.edu
Susan Larson
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Susan
Larson
PhD, RN, Professor of Nursing
  • PhD; 2002, University of Kansas
  • MS; Nursing, 1989, University of Kansas
  • BSN; 1984, MidAmerica Nazarene University
slarson@mnu.edu
Susannah Hart
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Susannah
Hart
Assistant Professor of Nursing MSN, RN
  • MSN; 2012, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • BSN; 1989, University of Kansas
sahart2@mnu.edu
Strait Tia
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Tia Marie
Strait
Department Chair, Pre-Licensure Nursing, EdD, MS
  • EdD;  Higher Education Administration, 2001, St. Louis University
  • MS; Human Resource Development, 1996, Pittsburg State University
  • B GS; General Studies, 1993, Missouri Southern State College
tstrait@mnu.edu

Nursing Staff

Heidi Baldridge
Compliance Coordinator, ABSN, RN-BSN, TBSN

Teresa Lamaster
SIM Lab Coordinator

JoVonda Merrell
Compliance Coordinator, School of Nursing, MSN

Lily Rinearson
Clinical Education Coordinator

Faculty Awards

Faculty Honoree: Stacy Smith

Congratulations to Stacy Smith on her 2022-2023 Daisy Foundation honor. Read Stacy Smith’s spotlight (opens in new window).

Nominations Open For Daisy Faculty Award

The DAISY Foundation, as a part of its service to the nursing profession’s role in patient care, established the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty. The purpose of this program is to provide to colleges/schools of nursing a national recognition program they may use to demonstrate appreciation to educators for their commitment and inspirational influence on their students. The Foundation hopes that, in some way, this program will contribute to a positive work environment for faculty in schools.

Logo for the DAISY award

The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide everyday. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complication of the auto-immune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) in 1999 at the age of 33. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way. Please say thank you by sharing your story of how a nurse faculty member made a difference you will never forget!

Learn more by visiting the DAISY Foundation (opens in new window).

Send an email to nezehr@mnu.edu to nominate a nursing faculty member.

Past Daisy Faculty Award Recipients:

  • Dr. Jennifer Ferguson, 2018
  • Amanda Addis, 2019
  • Dr. Karen Wiegman, 2020
  • Ashley Hurt, 2021
  • Alyson Clark, 2022
  • Stacy Smith, 2023