8 School of Nursing faculty promoted
July 1, 2021
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved promotions of eight faculty in the School of Nursing. They include:
Rozina Bhimani, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, promoted to associate professor with tenure
Diana Drake, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAAN, promoted to clinical professor
Melissa Horning, PhD, RN, PHN, promoted to associate professor with tenure
Anne McKechnie, PhD, RN, promoted to associate professor with tenure
Susan O'Conner-Von, PhD, RN-BC, CHPPN, CNE, promoted to professor
Judy Pechacek, DNP, RN, CENP, promoted to clinical professor
Cynthia Peden-McAlpine, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, promoted to professor
Maria Ruud, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC promoted to clinical associate professor
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