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Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Faculty
The Department of Nursing and Health at Benedictine University is comprised of nurse leaders from around the nation. They offer experience from all levels of nursing and from years in clinical, administrative and educational roles. They have contributed to the advancement of nursing practice through research as well as by passing on their knowledge via teaching others. They are ready to help you on your personal nursing journey.
Deborah Jezuit, Ph.D., M.S., RN
Dr. Jezuit joined Benedictine in 2010 as an adjunct faculty and was appointed as an assistant professor in August 2014.
Camille McNicholas, Ph.D., M.S., B.S.N., RN, C.R.N.A., A.P.R.N.
Dr. McNicholas has been teaching online in various positions for 20 years.
Sarah Mutschlecner, D.N.P., M.S.N., RN, FNP-BC
Dr. Mutschlecner’s nursing experience spans over three decades and as a nurse practitioner she has practiced in the University setting and also small rural clinics.
Alison Ridge, D.N.P., M.S.N., RN, CNE
Alison Ridge joined Benedictine in June 2012 as MSN Program Director and Assistant Professor.
Therese Shipps, D.N.Sc., M.S.N., RN
Dr. Therese Shipps received her BSN from St. Anselm's College, and both master's and doctorate degrees from Boston University.
Judith V. Treschuk, Ph.D., CNS, RN, CNE
Dr. Treschuk’s nursing practice experience includes many years of nursing management in the role of director of nursing in long term care.
Jasmin B. Whitfield, D.N.P., M.S.N., M.P.H., RN
Dr. Jasmin Whitfield is currently a Health Care Coordinator at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C.
Marilyn Wideman, D.N.P., M.S.N., RN, FAAN
Dr. Wideman is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and has served on several national boards and committees.