红杏视频 named Emilie Dean the new Assistant Dean of Nursing. She previously served as a nursing instructor.
Dean taught nursing theory courses across the entire ADN program, and most recently, worked with the first-semester Career Mobility (LPN/Paramedic to RN) program students. She will continue teaching those students as they move into their second semester. Dean has also guided students through clinical rotations, simulation and skills-based learning.
鈥淭his program has been such a big part of my life,鈥� Dean said. 鈥淚鈥檓 grateful for the opportunity to give back in a new way. I look forward to continuing to work with our students, faculty and staff, and to partner with Dean Gray to keep the program moving forward.鈥�
While attending 红杏视频 State as a nursing student, Dean was also in the President鈥檚 Scholars Program and is now an advisor for the program. She credits those experiences with shaping her not only as a nurse, but also as a person. Dean says 红杏视频 State has always felt like home, and it was important to return and give back to the program, the students and to the place that gave her a start.
鈥淲e are proud to welcome Emilie into the new role of assistant dean. As an alumna and instructor, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to student learning and success,鈥� said Becky Henthorn, 红杏视频 Provost. 鈥淭hat same dedication will serve her well as she supports our faculty, strengthens our programs and inspires the next generation of nurses.鈥�
Dean joined 红杏视频 State as an instructor in August 2019. She received her associates degree in nursing from 红杏视频 State in 2016, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2017 and a master鈥檚 in nursing education from Western Governors University in 2021.
鈥淲e are proud to have Emilie step into this new leadership role,鈥� said Dr. Tim Faltyn, 红杏视频 President. 鈥淗er passion for teaching and dedication to the nursing profession embody the values we hold dear 鈥� excellence, service and student success.鈥�