Degrees
Rockford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Rockford, IL. Diploma, Registered Nurse, Graduated 1984
University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Graduated with Honors July 2010
Walden University, School of Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Specialty in Nursing Education, April 2014
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) 8/22/2019 to 08/23/2025
Biography
I have practiced as a Registered Nurse in a variety of settings including large hospital and small rural hospitals in the Medical Surgical, ICU, and Rehabilitation units. This experience prepared me for educating Associate Degree Nurses at Wisconsin Technical College. It was in this setting that I developed my passion for educating with Simulation, as this setting provides a safe place to learn. Students of Healthcare receive opportunities to experience real-world scenarios through Simulation to help prepare them for their professions.
Swimming, kayaking, hiking, camping, watching my hummingbirds, and playing with our four dogs (Duke, Zeus, Rex, and Brute)
Degrees:
Associate Degree Nursing- Northwood Technical College
Associate Degree General Studies- University of Wisconsin Superior
Biography
My name is Jenna Curtis and I’m the Health Education Center Simulation Technician. I’m a Registered Nurse and have experience in geriatric, inpatient, and emergency care. As a Northwood Tech ADN program alumni, I’m able to share the student perspective and work with the HEC team to create the best learning opportunities. My role supports the simulation experience by operating the manikins and the physiologic changes that happen due to the patient’s condition, as well as any nursing interventions that are implemented. Simulation is a great time to strengthen the knowledge and skills students have learned in class as they transition into the role of a nurse.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our son, and 4 dogs. We like to be outdoors, go for walks, garden, and watch the Green Bay Packers.
Degrees
Associate Degree Nursing-Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-Rice Lake, WI
Bachelors Degree Nursing-Viterbo University-LaCrosse, WI
Masters Degree Nursing-University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire-Eau Claire, WI
Biography
Prior to becoming a Registered Nurse, I worked for many years as a Special Education Aide in a local high school. After earning an Associate Degree Nursing, I continued to pursue more advanced nursing degrees while simultaneously working as a staff nurse at a hospital in Northwestern WI. Becoming a nurse educator has enabled me to combine my passion for both nursing and education. I strive to provide a challenging, yet supportive learning environment and I sincerely care about the success of my students both in the nursing program and their future nursing careers.
Aside from nursing, I enjoy sewing, bike riding, travel, and most of all, spending as much time as I can with family.
Degrees
Bachelors Degree Nursing - College of St. Scholastica - Duluth, MN
Masters of Science Nursing - University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire - Eau Claire, WI
Biography
I have worked as a Registered Nurse in a variety of healthcare settings in rural Northwestern Wisconsin, which has prepared me not only to understand individuals and healthcare delivery, but also provided me the knowledge and experience to help educate nurses our future nurses. Nurses need knowledge and skills to care for individuals in multiple healthcare settings and courage and compassion to provide excellent nursing care to our community.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, camping, traveling, snowmobiling and four wheeling, and spending time with my family.
Degrees
ADN, Northwood Tech
BSN, Capella University
MSN, Aspen University
Biography
Sarah Warring’s experience as a student in Northwood Tech’s associate degree nursing program adds a unique perspective to her role as an instructor at Northwood Tech. Sarah describes her experience with instructors at Northwood Tech as “phenomenal.” According to her, the instructors bring personal experience into every learning plan, which helps solidify the content, and they go beyond what’s expected to ensure that their students are successful in the program.
Sarah utilizes these techniques and strategies that made a “phenomenal” experience for her to provide the best learning environment for students. Her teaching philosophy is to push her students beyond their comfort level with the compassion to help them achieve their goals.
In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family. She also enjoys being outside: hiking, fishing and camping.
Degrees
Associate Degree Nursing- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College- Ashland, WI
Bachelor’s Degree Nursing- Northland College- Ashland, WI
Master’s Degree Nursing- Chamberlain College of Nursing- Downers Grove, IL
Biography
I have worked as a Registered Nurse for 16 years, mostly in home care and long-term care settings. I have a vested interest in wound care and continue to practice this skill in the geriatric population. My personal philosophy is to never stop learning and this is something that I impress upon my students in the nursing program.
In my spare time (aside from my own continuing education) I enjoy spending time with my wonderful family, cheering on my favorite football team and rediscovering my love of reading.
