Professor
BSN Program Coordinator School of Nursing
Phone: (231) 591-5033
Email: [email protected]
Education
EdD, Western Connecticut State University, Nursing Education
MSN, Ferris State University, Nursing Education
BSN, University of Detroit Mercy, RN-BSN Completion
Diploma, Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing
Biography
I earned a Doctorate of Education in Nursing Education from Western Connecticut State University, a Master of Science in Nursing from Ferris State University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Detroit Mercy, and a Diploma in Nursing from Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing. I have 18 years experience in nursing education in academic settings and 38 years of experience as a practicing RN in staff and administrative roles. I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau - Keppa Epsilon at-large, Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society, the National League for Nursing, Michigan Nursing Association, and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses.
Publications and Intellectual Contributions
Journal Article
Bishop, R. L., Piercey, V., Stone, M. (2020). "Using a Faculty Learning Community to Promote Interdisciplinary Course Reform," Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations. 16 (1). pp. 69-83. Richmond, VA: Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition. https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/jmsce_vamsc/vol16/iss1/7/
Presentations
Oral Presentation Bishop, R. (Presenter), Stone, M. (Presenter), Piercey, V. (Presenter), Lilly Conference on Advancing Teaching & Learning, "Using a Faculty Learning Community for Course Revision: Lessons Learned," Lilly Conferences, Traverse City, MI, (October 17, 2019).
Oral Presentation Bishop, R. (Presenter), Stone, M. (Presenter), Piercey, V. (Presenter), HatchED 2019, "Connecting Math with Business, Health, and Social Justice to Increase Student Learning," Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, (September 25, 2019).
Oral Presentation Bishop, R. (Panelist), Piercey, V. (Coordinator/Organizer), Joint Mathematics Meeting, "Impacting Mathematics Instruction Through Meaningful Collaboration with Partner Discipline Faculty," Joint Mathematics Meeting, Baltimore, MD, (January 16, 2019).
Paper Stone, M., Piercey, V., Bishop, R., Summit-P meeting, “Math and Partner Disciplines = Community," Baltimore, MD, (January 15, 2019).
Oral Presentation Stone, M. T. (Author), Piercey, V. (Author & Presenter), Bishop, R. (Author), National Numeracy Network, "Quantitative Reasoning for Professionals” and “Conversations Among Partner Disciplines: The Fishbowl Model," National Numeracy Network, New York, NY, (November 2017).
Oral Presentation Barnes, S., Bishop, R., 10th Annual Conference: Team Science and Virtual Healthcare, "Collaborative Service Learning Project for Lead Screening at Local Head Start Preschool Programs," Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Center, Grand Rapids, MI, (September 22, 2017).
Poster Bishop, R. (Presenter), Piercey, V. (Presenter), Stone, M. (Presenter), Joint Mathematics Meeting 2017, "Quantitative Reasoning for Professionals Partner Disciplines: Social Work & Nursing: About the Project," American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of America, Atlanta, GA, (January 4, 2017).
Oral Presentation Bishop, R. (Presenter), Sigma Theta Tau Kappa Epsilon At-Large – Spring Showcase of Scholarship, "Moral Sensitivity: A Comparative Analysis of Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Students," Sigma Theta Tau Kappa Epsilon At-Large, Grand Rapids, MI, (October 5, 2016).
Poster Bishop, R. (Presenter), Sigma Theta Tau Kappa Epsilon At-Large – Spring Showcase of Scholarship, "Simulation: An Innovative Approach to Exploring End-of-Life Care Issues," Sigma Theta Tau Kappa Epsilon At-Large, Grand Rapids, MI, (April 20, 2015).
Poster Bishop, R. (Presenter), Lilly Conference - North, "Simulation: An Innovative Approach to Exploring End-of-Life Care Issues," Lilly Conferences, Traverse City, MI, (October 17, 2014).