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The faculty and staff of The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing are dedicated to preparing the next generation of compassionate and highly skilled healthcare professionals. Through rigorous academics, hands-on clinical experiences, and personalized support, our students gain the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in today's evolving healthcare environment.
NURSING FACULTY AND STAFF
Kathleen Cooper, MSN, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Undergraduate Teaching Faculty, Pediatric Clinical Coordinator
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
MSN – Eastern New Mexico University
BSN – Villanova University
Email: cooperk@neumann.edu
Kathleen Cooper, MSN, RN, CNE
Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing
Role/Track: Undergraduate Teaching Faculty, Pediatric Clinical Coordinator
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: cooperk@neumann.edu
- Office Location: Bachmann Main Building 238-3
Biography
Kathleen Cooper is a Certified Nurse Educator who co-teaches pediatrics, serves as the pediatric clinical coordinator, and teaches pediatric and school nurse clinical courses within The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing at Neumann University.
She utilizes active teaching methods, including simulation, to help students bridge classroom content to clinical practice and develop confidence in pediatric nursing care. Her teaching focuses on preparing future nurses to provide safe, compassionate, and effective care in pediatric and school health settings.
Education
- MSN – Eastern New Mexico University, 2014
- BSN – Villanova University, 1986
Other Professional Contributions
- Presented at the 2025 Philadelphia Area Simulation Consortium with colleagues: “Holistic Pediatric Oncology Nursing Simulation.”
Megan Doble, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator / Teaching Faculty
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
DNP – Wilmington University
MSN – University of Pennsylvania
BSN – University of Pennsylvania
BA, Biology – University of Vermont
Email: doblem@neumann.edu
Phone: 215-479-3326
Megan Doble, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-C
Title: Nurse Practitioner
Role/Track: Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator / Teaching Faculty
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: doblem@neumann.edu
- Phone: 215-479-3326
- Office Location: BMB 243-1
Biography
Dr. Megan Doble is a doctorate-prepared nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in advanced practice nursing, higher education, clinical research, and medical writing. She currently practices in a tertiary intensive care unit, caring for patients with complex multisystem illnesses, while also serving as the Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator and teaching faculty member within The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing at Neumann University.
Dr. Doble leads curriculum development and graduate-level instruction aligned with national advanced practice competencies. Her scholarly interests include implementation science, infection prevention, critical care medicine, and evidence-based practice. She has contributed to peer-reviewed abstracts, clinical guidelines, educational modules, podcasts, and continuing professional development resources, bringing an integrative perspective across clinical care, education, and translational research.
Education
- DNP, Nursing – Wilmington University, 2021
- MSN, Nursing – University of Pennsylvania, 2001
- BSN, Nursing – University of Pennsylvania, 2000
- BA, Biology – University of Vermont, 1997
Research Interests or Areas of Expertise
- Community Health
- Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Infections
- Critical Care Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice
Other Professional Contributions
- Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Member, Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- Served as nursing instructor and Spanish translation support during the Eastern University Nursing Mission Trip to El Salvador
Kristen L. Evans, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Full-time Teaching and Clinical Faculty
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
PhD, Nursing – The Catholic University of America
MSN, Critical Care Nursing – Widener University
BSN – West Chester University
Email: Evansk@neumann.edu
Phone: 610-361-5463
Kristen L. Evans, PhD, RN
Title: Assistant Professor
Role/Track: Full-time Teaching and Clinical Faculty
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: Evansk@neumann.edu
- Phone: 610-361-5463
- Office Location: Bachmann Main Building (BMB) 238-5
Biography
Dr. Kristen Evans has been a faculty member at Neumann University for more than 10 years, teaching a variety of nursing courses including all levels of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nursing Research, and Professionalism in Nursing. She also teaches and coordinates the final Nursing Synthesis course, helping students connect classroom learning with clinical practice and professional development.
Her scholarship and presentations focus on topics including burnout in nursing, the impact of COVID-19 on nurses, and the use of learning management systems in education. Dr. Evans continues to practice at the bedside as an Intensive Care nurse and is committed to maintaining clinical competence through lifelong learning and direct patient care. In addition to her academic and clinical roles, she serves as a life member of the Aston Township Volunteer Fire Department, is a member of the Board of Directors, and serves on the Aston Township Board of Health.
Education
- PhD, Nursing – The Catholic University of America, 2023
- MSN, Critical Care Nursing – Widener University, 2005
- BSN – West Chester University, 2003
Research Interests or Areas of Expertise
- Critical Care Nursing
- Burnout in Nursing
- Faculty-Student Relationships and Student Learning
- Qualitative Nursing Research
Stacey Little, MSN, RN, CP
Assistant Professor
Clinical Faculty, Teaching Faculty
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
MSN, Nursing Education and Leadership – Wilmington University
BSN – Widener University
Email: Littles@neumann.edu
Phone: 610-358-4254
Stacey Little, MSN, RN, CPN
Title: Assistant Professor
Role/Track: Clinical Faculty, Teaching Faculty
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: Littles@neumann.edu
- Phone: 610-358-4254
- Office Location: BMB 249 Pod 5
Biography
Professor Stacey Little has taught NUR 206: Health Assessment and Modalities and coordinated NUR 216: Health Assessment and Modalities Labs since Fall 2022. In these courses, she creates an inclusive and supportive learning environment that helps students build confidence and competency in essential nursing assessment and modality skills while preparing them for clinical practice.
Since Spring 2016, Professor Little has also taught NUR 430CL: Nursing Children and Families, where she provides individualized and meaningful pediatric clinical experiences for students at Nemours Children’s Health–Delaware. She is passionate about helping students connect classroom theory to real patient care experiences.
In addition to her academic role, Professor Little practices clinically in the Day Medicine/Sedation Unit at Nemours Children’s Health–Delaware. Since beginning her career there in 2004, she has gained experience in multiple pediatric specialties including the Emergency Department, Resource Pool, IV Team, Urgent Care, and acute care units.
Education
- MSN, Nursing Education and Leadership – Wilmington University, 2014
- BSN – Widener University, 2000
Research Interests or Areas of Expertise
- PICC Care and Protocols for 1.9 French
- Electronic Clinical Documentation
- Health Assessment and Modalities Education
- Pediatric Nursing
Other Professional Contributions
- ENPC Instructor since 2006
- Member, Society of Pediatric Sedation
- Member, Society of Pediatric Nurses
- Served on the Nurse Residency Advisory Board at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Amy Luckowski, PhD, RN, CCRN, CNE
Associate Professor
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
PhD – Widener University
MSN – West Chester University
BSN – West Chester University
Email: luckowsa@neumann.edu
Phone: 610-558-5565
Amy Luckowski, PhD, RN, CCRN, CNE
Title: Associate Professor
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: luckowsa@neumann.edu
- Phone: 610-558-5565
Biography
Dr. Amy Luckowski is a nursing educator and clinician with expertise in adult and community health nursing. As an Associate Professor within The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing, she teaches undergraduate courses including Adult Health I, Adult Health II, and Nursing Synthesis.
Dr. Luckowski developed two nursing electives focused on faith-based nursing and cultural immersion, including an annual mission trip to the Dominican Republic where students provide nursing care to underserved populations. In addition to her academic role, she maintains clinical practice as a registered nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and serves as a legal nurse expert. She also volunteers each summer as a camp nurse for intellectually impaired adults.
Education
- PhD – Widener University, 2014
- MSN – West Chester University, 2003
- BSN – West Chester University, 1988
Research Interests or Areas of Expertise
- Nursing Education
- Disability
- Health Disparities and Equity
Selected Publications
- Luckowski, A., et al. (2024). Respiratory Assessment. In Redi-Ref for Perianesthesia Practices (6th ed.). American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses.
- Luckowski, A., et al. (2024). Sleep Apnea. In Redi-Ref for Perianesthesia Practices (6th ed.). American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses.
- Luckowski, A. (2019). Safety priorities in the PACU. Nursing, 49(4), 62–65.
- Grandinetti, M., & Luckowski, A. (2023). Let’s Huddle: An Engaging Clinical Teaching Strategy.
- Luckowski, A. (2014). The Lived Experience in the Clinical Setting of Nurse Students with Disabilities (Dissertation).
Honors & Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Delta Pi, Delta Epsilon Sigma National Catholic Honor Society, Neumann University, 2019
- National League for Nursing Jonas Scholar, 2013–2014
Other Professional Contributions
- Member, American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN)
- Member, American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- Member, National League for Nursing (NLN)
- Reviewer, Wolters Kluwer Publisher
- Reviewer, Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
- Reviewer, Nursing Education Perspectives
- Reviewer, NLN Annual Research Conference Abstracts
- Reviewer, NLN Annual Research Grants
Jackie Martin, M.S.
Executive Director of Academic Advisement & Progression, Undergraduate Nursing
Leadership, Academic Advising
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
MS, Higher Education & Post-Secondary Counseling – West Chester University of Pennsylvania
BA, Political Science, International Relations, and Minor in Spanish – West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Email: martinj@neumann.edu
Phone: 610-361-5310
Jackie Martin, M.S.
Title: Executive Director of Academic Advisement & Progression, Undergraduate Nursing
Role/Track: Leadership, Academic Advising
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: martinj@neumann.edu
- Phone: 610-361-5310
- Office Location: Bachmann Main Building 243
Biography
Jackie Martin has served undergraduate students through academic advisement at Neumann University since 2007 and currently holds a leadership role in undergraduate nursing academic advisement and progression within The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing. She is known for her supportive and encouraging approach to student success, with expertise in academic policy, student development, and higher education leadership.
She has served as Chair of the Nursing Student Development Committee since 2022 and has been an active member of the Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies for more than a decade. Jackie also teaches INT 101, the university’s first-year seminar course. She has presented at local, national, and international conferences on academic advising, career development, student orientation, leadership, and student success initiatives. A highlight of her professional work includes leading students on a global learning pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, Italy, centered on the Franciscan tradition and Neumann University’s RISES values.
Education
- Master of Science, Higher Education & Post-Secondary Counseling – West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 2007
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, International Relations, and Minor in Spanish – West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 2004
Research Interests or Areas of Expertise
- Higher Education Planning & Academic Advisement
- Academic Policy in Higher Education
- Program & Resource Development for Academic Progression
- Academic Advisor Training & Development
Other Professional Contributions
- Faculty Sponsor for student publication in The Catalyst, a Neumann University journal of research and academic scholarship
- Member, National Association for Academic Advising (NACADA)
- Community service focused on environmental stewardship, litter abatement, and waterway protection
Judith Neubauer, DNP, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC
Associate Dean, Graduate Nursing
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
DNP – University of South Alabama
MSN – Neumann University
BSN – Neumann University
Diploma in Nursing – Helene Fuld School of Nursing
Email: neubauej@neumann.edu
Phone: 610-358-4559
Judith Neubauer, DNP, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC
Title: Associate Dean, Graduate Nursing
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: neubauej@neumann.edu
- Phone: 610-358-4559
- Office Location: BMB 225
Biography
Dr. Judith Neubauer serves as the Associate Dean for Graduate Nursing within The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing. She brings more than 40 years of nursing experience, including 13 years as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Since joining Neumann University in 2019 as Program Director for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program, Dr. Neubauer has led the expansion of graduate nursing offerings, including the addition of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.
Dr. Neubauer also developed an interprofessional service-learning initiative in collaboration with Physical Therapy faculty, where nurse practitioner and DPT students work together to provide wellness exams for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. In addition, she serves on the advisory board for the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging and collaborates with the Delaware County Health Department to help increase access to healthcare services for community residents.
Education
- DNP – University of South Alabama, 2023
- MSN – Neumann University, 2013
- BSN – Neumann University, 2010
- Diploma in Nursing – Helene Fuld School of Nursing, 1986
Areas of Expertise
- Leadership in Nursing
- Quality Improvement in Nursing and Academia
- Organizational Management
Honors & Awards
- Neumann University Distinguished Alumni, 2024
- Phi Kappa Phi, University of South Alabama, 2021
- Excellence in Graduate Nursing Education, 2013
- Sigma Theta Tau, Neumann University, 2010
William Pezzotti, DNP, RN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC
Lecturer & Program Coordinator: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Track
Teaching Faculty
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Post-Master’s Certificate, Nurse Educator – Benedictine University
DNP, Nursing Leadership & Practice – West Chester University
MSN, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Thomas Jefferson University
BSN – Neumann University
Email: pezzottw@neumann.edu
Phone: 610-358-4537
William Pezzotti, DNP, RN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC
Title: Lecturer & Program Coordinator: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Track
Role/Track: Teaching Faculty
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: pezzottw@neumann.edu
- Phone: 610-358-4537
Biography
Dr. William Pezzotti is a Lecturer and Program Coordinator for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) MSN Program within The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing at Neumann University. In this role, he provides leadership for curriculum development, accreditation compliance, faculty oversight, and student progression.
Dr. Pezzotti teaches across graduate and undergraduate nursing programs with a focus on advanced clinical decision-making, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based practice. In addition to his academic role, he practices as a Senior Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Critical Care Medicine at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital. His professional interests include critical care nursing, rapid response systems, legal nursing, patient safety, and nursing education. He also serves as an ACEN site peer evaluator and reviewer for several national nursing journals.
Education
- Post-Master’s Certificate, Nurse Educator – Benedictine University, 2024
- DNP, Nursing Leadership & Practice – West Chester University, 2017
- MSN, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Thomas Jefferson University, 2011
- BSN – Neumann University, 2005
Research Interests or Areas of Expertise
- Nursing Education
- Emergency & Critical Care Medicine
- Rapid Response Systems & Early Warning Scores
- Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
- Legal Nursing
Other Professional Contributions
- ACEN Site Peer Evaluator
- Member, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
- Member, American Nurses Association
- Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Reviewer for multiple national nursing journals
Gloria Pruitt, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
Teaching Faculty
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
DNP – In Progress, Neumann University
MSN, Nursing Leadership – Wilmington University
Email: Pruittg@neumann.edu
Phone: 610-558-5460
Gloria Pruitt, MSN, RN
Title: Assistant Professor
Role/Track: Teaching Faculty
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: Pruittg@neumann.edu
- Phone: 610-558-5460
- Office Location: Bachmann Building 249-3
Biography
Gloria Pruitt, MSN, RN, is an Assistant Professor within The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing at Neumann University. She brings extensive experience in nursing education, community and public health, and clinical practice, with a strong commitment to student success, service-learning, and mission-centered education.
Professor Pruitt teaches across the undergraduate nursing curriculum and serves as Course Coordinator for NUR 440 Community and Public Health Nursing. Her teaching emphasizes experiential learning, critical thinking, NCLEX-style assessment preparation, and real-world application of nursing concepts. She also facilitates hands-on skills laboratory instruction and competency testing in Health Assessment courses, supporting the development of foundational clinical skills.
Professor Pruitt is actively engaged in community-based clinical education and student leadership development while maintaining current clinical practice as a registered nurse. She is currently enrolled in Neumann University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
Education
- DNP – In Progress, Neumann University
- MSN, Nursing Leadership – Wilmington University
Areas of Expertise
- Community and Public Health Nursing
- Health Assessment and Skills-Based Instruction
- Service-Learning and Experiential Education
- Student Leadership Development
- Health Equity and Diverse Populations
- Population Health and Social Determinants of Health
Lois Rajcan, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Teaching Faculty
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
PhD – Duquesne University
MSN – Grand Canyon University
BSN – Bob Jones University
Email: rajcanl@neumann.edu
Lois Rajcan, PhD, RN
Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing
Role/Track: Teaching Faculty
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: rajcanl@neumann.edu
Biography
Lois Rajcan, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing within The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing at Neumann University, where she teaches in the undergraduate pre-licensure nursing program. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with research centered on the nurse-patient relationship.
Dr. Rajcan brings more than 40 years of nursing experience, beginning her career as a nursing assistant before becoming a licensed practical nurse and later a registered nurse. Her clinical background includes medical-surgical nursing, oncology, hemodialysis, and long-term care. She is recognized for her expertise in vascular access and infusion therapy, having led an IV/PICC team for more than a decade.
She currently serves as a nurse researcher on the Infusion Nurses Society Standards of Practice Committee for the 10th edition.
Education
- PhD – Duquesne University
- MSN – Grand Canyon University
- BSN – Bob Jones University
Research Interests or Areas of Expertise
- Nurse-Patient Relationship
- Vascular Access
- Infusion Therapy
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Gamification in Nursing Education
Selected Publications
- Rajcan, L., & Salio, A. (2024). It's all about the clues: Medication math calculation escape. Nurse Educator, 49(3), 157. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001513
- Rajcan, L., Lockhart, J.S., & Goodfellow, L.M. (2023). Trust and quality care: Perspectives of patients with implanted ports. MEDSURG Nursing, 32(6), 373–378.
- Rajcan, L., Lockhart, J.S., & Goodfellow, L.M. (2021). Generating oncology patient trust in the nurse: An integrative review. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 43(1), 85–98. https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945920930337
- Rajcan, L. (2020). Trust in the Nurse and Perceived Quality Nursing Care by Adult Oncology Patients with Implantable Vascular Access Port Devices: A Mixed Methods Study (Doctoral dissertation, Duquesne University). https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1947
- Mraz, M. A. I., Thomas, C., & Rajcan, L. (2018). Intramuscular injection CLIMAT pathway: A clinical practice guideline. British Journal of Nursing, 27(13), 752–756. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2018.27.13.7
- Thomas, C. M., Mraz, M., & Rajcan, L. (2016). Blood aspiration during IM injection. Clinical Nursing Research, 25(5), 549–559. https://doi.org/10.1177/1054773815575074
Other Professional Contributions
- Member, Infusion Nurses Society Standards of Practice Committee as nurse researcher for the 10th edition
- Manuscript Reviewer, Research and Theory for Nursing Practice
- Manuscript Reviewer, Western Journal of Nursing Research
- Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Infusion Nursing
- Member, Infusion Nurses Society
- Member, American Nurses Association
- Member, American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau International
Daniel Rival, MSN, AGNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
MSN – Neumann University
BSN – Neumann University
Email: rivald@neumann.edu
Phone: 856-449-4701
Daniel Rival, MSN, AGNP-C
Title: Nurse Practitioner
Role/Track: Nurse Faculty, Undergraduate Nursing
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: rivald@neumann.edu
- Phone: 856-449-4701
- Office Location: Bachmann Main Building, Room 235
Biography
Daniel Rival, MSN, AGNP-C, serves as the Nurse Practitioner in Neumann University's Student Health Center and teaches within the undergraduate nursing program. A Neumann University alumnus, he earned his BSN in 2020 and began his nursing career working in telemetry and intensive care settings while completing his graduate education.
After earning his Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Adult Gerontology, Mr. Rival practiced in weight loss medicine before returning to Neumann University in his current dual role as clinician and educator. His professional interests include adult gerontology, college health, and weight management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys fitness and serves as a soccer coach for the university.
Education
- MSN, Adult Gerontology – Neumann University, 2024
- BSN – Neumann University, 2020
Research Interests or Areas of Expertise
- Adult Gerontology
- Weight Loss Medicine
- College Health
Mariann Ward, DNP, CRNP
Nursing Adjunct Faculty
Nursing Content Tutor
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
DNP – Widener University
MSN – University of Pennsylvania
BSN – Gwynedd Mercy College
ADN – Delaware County Community College
Email: wardma@neumann.edu
Phone: 610-358-4279
Sharon Barnes, PhD, RN
Title: Director of Nursing Simulation
Role/Track: Teaching Faculty
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: barness@neumann.edu
- Phone: 610-558-5553
Biography
Dr. Sharon Barnes is an educator and clinician with a particular interest in simulation, fundamentals and community health and wellness.
As Director of Nursing Simulation, Dr. Barnes oversees and facilitates the teaching of several important hands-on nursing and communication skills, which are necessary components and foundations for all nursing students to learn and acquire to be safe and proficient when working in a variety of clinical areas.
In addition to her academic role, Dr. Barnes works as a per diem health educator for the community health and wellness program at Chester County Hospital.
Education
- PhD, Nursing Science — Widener University, 2018
- MSN — University of Delaware, 2009
- BSN — University of Delaware, 1989
Research Interests or Areas of Expertise
- Simulation
- Clinical Judgment
- Fundamentals
- Community Health
Selected Publications
- The effect of a video-based simulation on clinical judgment of baccalaureate prelicensure nursing students (dissertation)
Other Professional Contributions
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau
- Member, National League for Nursing
- Member, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL)
- Volunteer, Chester County Hospital
Jo Lynette H. Watley, RN, MSN, EFM-C
Assistant Professor
Teaching Faculty and Clinical Faculty
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
MSN – University of Delaware
BSN – Neumann University
Email: watleyj@neumann.edu
Jo Lynette H. Watley, RN, MSN, EFM-C
Title: Assistant Professor
Role/Track: Teaching Faculty and Clinical Faculty
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: watleyj@neumann.edu
- Office Location: Bachmann Building, Room 244-2
Biography
Professor Jo Lynette H. Watley is a proud alumna of Neumann University, earning her nursing degree in 2001. As an Assistant Professor within The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing, she serves as both an educator and academic advisor, helping students successfully transition into college life while fostering their academic and professional development.
Professor Watley teaches foundational nursing courses and maternity nursing, emphasizing professional values, critical thinking, patient-centered care, and cultural competence. Her primary area of expertise is women’s health, and she actively maintains clinical practice as a staff nurse at a Magnet-designated hospital specializing in women’s health and newborn care. This ongoing clinical experience ensures her teaching remains evidence-based and aligned with current standards of practice.
In addition to her academic and clinical responsibilities, Professor Watley has demonstrated a commitment to community health by facilitating women’s health seminars within the community. Her dual role as educator and practitioner provides students with real-world insights that prepare them to deliver high-quality care to women and families across diverse healthcare settings.
Education
- MSN – University of Delaware, 2011
- BSN – Neumann University, 2001
Areas of Expertise
- Maternal Healthcare and Childbirth
- Postpartum Care
- High-Risk Pregnancy
Other Professional Contributions
- Member, Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, & Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
- Member, National League for Nursing
- Member, Professional Development Committee
- Member, Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies (NIFS)
- Chair, Admission & Progression Committee, School of Nursing
Lindsey Grites Weeks, PhD, MA, BA
Director of Nursing Simulation
Teaching Faculty
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
PhD, Nursing Science – Widener University
MSN – University of Delaware
BSN – University of Delaware
Email: barness@neumann.edu
Phone: 610-558-5553
Lindsey Grites Weeks, PhD, MA, BA
Title: Academic Advisor
Role/Track: Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Nursing
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: griteswl@neumann.edu
- Phone: 610-579-6202
- Office Location: Bachmann Main Building, Room 243-5
Biography
Dr. Lindsey Grites Weeks began her career in higher education in 2010 and joined Neumann University in 2021 as an academic advisor after completing her doctoral studies. She transitioned to The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing in 2023, where she advises undergraduate nursing students and supports their academic success throughout their educational journey.
In addition to academic advising, Dr. Grites Weeks teaches INT 101: The Neumann Experience and serves on the University Academic Advising Council, Athletics Wellness Committee, and the Student Development Committee of the Nursing Faculty Organization. She is an active member of NACADA, the Global Community for Academic Advising, and has served as Chair of the Theory, Philosophy, and History Advising Community since 2023.
Her research interests focus on students’ lived educational experiences through a phenomenological lens and the influence of advisors’ lived experiences on advising philosophy and practice. Outside of higher education, Dr. Grites Weeks teaches ballet and coaches gymnastics.
Education
- PhD – Temple University, 2021
- MA – New York University, 2007
- BA – Rutgers University, 2005
Areas of Expertise
- First-Year Experience in Higher Education
- Advising Student-Athletes
- Advising Transfer Students
- Interdisciplinary Adaptability
Other Professional Contributions
- Member, NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising
- Chair, Theory, Philosophy and History Advising Community, 2023–Present
Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN
Director of Nursing Simulation
Teaching Faculty
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
PhD, Nursing Science – Widener University
MSN – University of Delaware
BSN – University of Delaware
Email: barness@neumann.edu
Phone: 610-558-5553
Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN
Title: Assistant Professor & DNP Program Coordinator
Role/Track: Graduate Nursing / MSN and DNP Programs
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: dabrowa@neumann.edu
- Office Location: BMB 243-4
Biography
Dr. Anne Dabrow Woods has been a nurse for more than 42 years and a nurse practitioner since 1998. As Assistant Professor and DNP Program Coordinator within The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing, she teaches across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral nursing programs while helping to prepare the next generation of nursing leaders.
Dr. Dabrow Woods is dual certified in adult-gerontology primary care and acute care and continues to practice as a critical care nurse practitioner at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital. She previously served as Chief Nurse and Publisher for Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott, where she leveraged her leadership and influence to advance evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives globally.
In recognition of her contributions to the profession, Dr. Dabrow Woods was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2016. Her areas of expertise include evidence-based practice, quality improvement, nursing leadership, innovation, and improving patient outcomes through translational science.
Education
- DNP – Texas Christian University, 2014
- Post-Master’s Certificate – Drexel University, 2015
- MSN – La Salle University, 1998
- BSN – West Chester University, 1984
Research Interests or Areas of Expertise
- Acute Care and Critical Care
- Primary Care
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Quality Improvement
- Secondary Research and Translational Science
- Nursing Leadership and Innovation
Selected Publications and Presentations
- Dabrow Woods (2025). Code Shock: Recognizing and Managing Shock. AACN SePA Trends in Acute & Critical Care Conference.
- Dabrow Woods (2025). Managing RRT Emergencies. AACN SePA Trends in Acute & Critical Care Conference.
- Dabrow Woods (2024). Prioritizing a Culture of Safety. Lippincott NursingCenter.
- Dabrow Woods (2024). Reshaping Healthcare Delivery: 3 Factors That Impact the Future. Health IT Answers.
- Dabrow Woods (2024). Navigating Turbulence: Steering Toward Nursing’s Future. Nurse Tim Leadership Institute Innovate to Elevate Conference.
Honors & Awards
- Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award – Sigma Theta Tau International, 2018
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, 2016
- Employee of the Year – Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott, 2013
Other Professional Contributions
- Peer Reviewer, American Journal of Nursing (AJN)
- Peer Reviewer, The Nurse Practitioner
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
- Member, American Nurses Association
- Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Member, Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- Member, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Vice President, Sigma Theta Tau International Delta Tau Chapter at Large
- Advisory Council Board Member, Neumann University School of Nursing
Ann Zahner, MSN, RN, CRNP
Assistant Professor
Undergraduate Teaching Faculty
The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
MSN – Villanova University
BSN – West Chester University
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate – Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Email: zahnera@neumann.edu
Phone: 610-358-5622
Ann Zahner, MSN, RN, CRNP
Title: Assistant Professor
Role/Track: Undergraduate Teaching Faculty
School/Department: The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing
Contact Information
- Email: zahnera@neumann.edu
- Phone: 610-358-5622
- Office Location: 244-1
Biography
Ann C. Zahner, MSN, RN, CRNP, is an Assistant Professor within The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing at Neumann University. She teaches in the undergraduate nursing program with a primary focus on pediatric nursing, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and self-care in nursing. Her teaching emphasizes holistic, family-centered, and evidence-based care of infants, children, and adolescents across the health-illness continuum while fostering clinical reasoning, compassion, and professional development.
In addition to her academic role, Professor Zahner maintains active clinical practice at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, where she has more than 30 years of experience in pediatric oncology, bone marrow transplant, cardiac stepdown, intensive care, and nursing resource pool settings. She currently serves as a direct care nurse in the cardiac stepdown unit.
Professor Zahner is actively involved in leadership and service. She serves as Chair of the Neumann University Social Justice Committee and Chair of the Faculty Development Committee. Her scholarly interests include pediatric oncology nursing, palliative and bereavement care, trauma-informed care, and simulation-based nursing education.
Education
- MSN – Villanova University, 2003
- BSN – West Chester University, 1995
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate – Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2004
Research Interests or Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric and Family-Centered Nursing Care
- Pediatric Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nursing
- Palliative, End-of-Life, and Bereavement Care
- Trauma-Informed and Compassionate Nursing Practice
- Nursing Education and Simulation-Based Learning
- Mentorship and Professional Development of New Graduate Nurses
Selected Publications and Presentations
- Zahner, A., Cooper, K., Martin, J., & Barnes, S. (2025). Holistic Pediatric Oncology Nursing Simulation. Cedar Crest College.
- Zahner, A., Cooper, K., Martin, J., & Barnes, S. (2025). Compassion in Practice: A Nursing Simulation Inspired by the Final Days of Blessed Carlo Acutis. Neumann University.
- Evans, K., & Zahner, A. (2024). Using Studio Recordings and Snippets: Another Way to Get Students’ Attention.
- Zahner, A. (2017). How Comfortable Are You Talking About Death? National Nurses Week Lecture, Wilmington, Delaware.
Honors & Awards
- Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award, 2024
Other Professional Contributions
- Chair, Social Justice Committee, Neumann University
- Chair, Faculty Development Committee, Neumann University
- Vice President and Research Event Coordinator, Sigma Theta Tau International (Delta Tau Chapter at Large)
- Family Advisory Board Member, Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress
- Former Member, Palliative Care and Bereavement Committees, Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
- Volunteer, Global Health Mission Trip to Peru
