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Linda Thomas
Years Taught at MSU:
2010-present
Courses Taught:
Introduction to the Process and Practice of Professional Nursing
Leadership and Management of Nursing
The Nursing Profession and Healthcare Delivery
Awards & Honors:
Presentation Excellence Award for presentation of "Transition from Clinical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing Faculty: Perceived Barriers" at the International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education, 2012.
Outstanding Educational Leadership Student Western Kentucky University, 2011
NISOD Excellence Award in Teaching, 2009
MCC New Horizon's Excellence Award for Faculty, 2009
Loman C. Trover MD Award for Outstanding Contributions to Health Care, 2002
Education:
University of Lousville/Western Kentucky University, PhD Education
University of Evansville-Masters of Science in Nursing
University of Kansas, Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Certification and Licensure:
Certified Nurse Educator
License from KY Board of Nursing
Professional Experience Prior to MSU:
Leadership and Management
Social Policy
Family
Research Focus:
Faculty Work Life
Professional Experience Prior to MSU:
Division Chair and Program Coordinator, Madisonville Community College, Associate Degree Nursing Program
Staff Nurse, NICU, Regional Medical Center
OB Nurse Clinician, Trover Clinic
Professional Organizations:
KY Nurses Association/American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau
Phi Kappa Phi
Contact Information:
lthomas2@murraystate.edu
(270) 809-2718 (Murray office)
(270) 824-1815 (Madisonville Office)