The Jeanette Cantrell Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions
Full Time Faculty
Mary Bess Griffith, Ph.D., Dean
Katie L. Arnold, D.H.Ed.
Marcia E. Barnes, D.N.P.
Jessica H. Barré, M.S.N.
Diane L. Businda, M.S.N.
Rebecca E. Chatham, M.S.N.
Elizabeth A. Cooper, D.N.P.
Kayla M. Cross, D.N.P.
Claudia D. Davis, M.S.N.
Whitney M. Graves, D.A.T.
Jason S. Grindstaff, Ph.D.
James E. Holbrook, D.A.
Maggie D. Keil, M.S.N.
Joy D. Kimbrell, D.N.P.
Ronda S. Landers, D.N.P.
Jean L. Markie, M.S.N.
Kathryn A. McDearman, M.S.N.
Therese A. McLean, M.S.N.
Robin J. Retallack, M.S.N.
Jennifer L. Savage, Ph.D.
Melissa F. Somerville, Ph.D.
Richard M. Storie II, Ed.D.
John J. Whicker, M.S.N.
Julie A. Windmiller, M.S.N.
Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions Mission Statement
The mission of the Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions is to support the University's mission by educating individuals to become baccalaureate and/or master's prepared nurses, and/or competent professionals in Health and Human Performance. Graduates of the school will promote and provide healthcare and wellness services to individuals, families, and communities across the life span. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge and experiences that promote critical thinking, integrity, and life-long learning. (Updated 02/05/2015)
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions offers the Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and the Master of Sport and Exercise Science (MSES) degrees.
Majors
Athletic Training (BS)
Exercise and Sport Science (BS)
Nursing (BSN)
RN to BSN (BSN)
Sport Management (BS)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Sport and Exercise Science (MSES)
Sport Management (MA)
Minors
Strength and Conditioning