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Lana Watson, DNP, RN, CNE

Director of Traditional and Accelerated BSN TracksClinical Assistant Professor, Health Sciences

Phone:
812.348.7252
Email:
lanawats@iupuc.edu
Department:
Division of Health Sciences
Campus:
IUPUC
CC Room 156N
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus, Indiana 47203

Biographical Statement

Dr. Lana Watson is a nurse leader and an experienced nursing faculty who specializes in curriculum development, evaluation, standardized testing, and overall student success. Dr. Watson has been a nurse educator since 2008 and has developed courses and taught pharmacology, medical surgical, and critical care nursing course material at all undergraduate levels. She has been an active researcher in student clinical experiences, clinical home placements, preceptoreducation, and rural talent retention. Dr. Watson is an active member of Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives and is a current president elect of South East chapter of the organization. Additionally, she is an advisory board member of Nurse Family Partnership Program, and Eco Clinical team co-chair, and Schneck Medical Center Nurse Residency Program Academic Advisor. Dr. Watson has presented her research at a regional, state, and national level.

Education

Doctoral

Doctor of Nursing Practice, 2016, Indiana Wesleyan University

Graduate

Masters of Science in Nursing-Nursing Education, 2011, Indiana Wesleyan University

Undergraduate

Nursing Diploma, Tuzla Bosnia-Herzegovina

Associate degree in Nursing, Jefferson Community College

Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing, Indiana Wesleyan University

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  • Certified Nurse Educator
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  • American Nurses Association (ANA)
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  • President Elect: South East Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives (SEIONE)
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