Glenna Roswell Award

Nursing is a career with limitless possibilities, and my journey into this field was fueled because of a strong interest in science, health, and a desire to help others. Over my sixteen-year career, I have worked in emergency nursing, critical care, and cardiology. Currently, I am a patient educator for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation, a role that allows me to combine my clinical expertise with my passion for teaching. As a nurse, I enjoy supporting patients with the self-management of their illness and helping them navigate the healthcare system. This aspect of my work is incredibly rewarding. I want to become a nursing professor and am continuing my education to reach this goal. I pursued a master’s degree to explore teaching at the nursing undergraduate level and have found synergy between my skills and passions in this area. My research is focused on nursing education, health coaching, and helping people with chronic illness manage their health. Additionally, I have always enjoyed mentoring new nurses and now lead a mentorship program for nursing graduate students at my university.    

My nursing career is all about continuous learning and helping others. I am committed to making an impact in the field of nursing through education, mentorship, and research.