Faculty Highlights
- NU506 – Quality Improvement Models and Processes (Co-teach)
- Former Associate Dean of Graduate Nursing Programs at Elms College, Dr. Reske brings deep expertise in large-scale healthcare quality improvement and accreditation.
“Educating graduate nurses as they discover their potential is deeply rewarding. As they learn skills to collaborate, use data thoughtfully, and advocate for those they serve, I treasure their “ah-ha” moments when understanding deepens and confidence begins to emerge. I am inspired to be part of their scholarly development and share in their learning experiences.”
Faculty Highlights
- NU506 – Quality Improvement Models and Processes (Co-teach)
- With over 30 years of healthcare leadership experience, Dr. Smith specializes in quality management, patient safety, and accreditation across complex health systems.
“I am passionately committed to guiding nurses in becoming confident, compassionate, and ethically grounded leaders. I aspire to mentor nurses to drive innovation, advocate effectively, and shape a stronger, more equitable future for our profession and the patients we serve.”
Faculty Highlights
- NU503 – Evidence-Based Practice for the Scholarship of the Discipline
- An Assistant Professor at the UMass Graduate School of Nursing, Dr. Emmons combines a career in doctoral-level research education with clinical practice in a heart failure clinic.
“I teach in the MSN program to help students connect evidence, innovation, and compassionate care to solve real-world healthcare challenges. My hope is that every graduate leaves with the knowledge, confidence, and curiosity to lead, advocate, and continue learning throughout their career.”
Faculty Highlights
- NU501 – Nursology and the Knowledge of the Discipline
- A Professor of Nursing at Saint Anselm College with over 25 years of teaching experience, Dr. Nelson is a Certified Nurse Educator whose scholarship traces the history and theory of maternal-newborn nursing.
“I have always had a passion for studying philosophy, history, and nursing theory/scholarship. It is truly rewarding to guide students in exploring Nursology, and witness them recognizing the significance of the knowledge base which informs current nursing practice and leadership.”
Faculty Highlights
- NU505 – Effective Leadership for Contemporary Nursing
- The inaugural Chief Advanced Practice Provider for the Dartmouth Health System, Dr. Mullaney has spent her career advancing the role of the nurse practitioner in neonatal care and health system leadership.
“Teaching Effective Leadership in Contemporary Nursing provides me with the opportunity to be involved in adult learning and facilitate in broadening the horizons of the students as they progress on their leadership journey.
As adult learners, students bring to the class their many personal and professional experiences which makes the course so rich and meaningful. Participating in the leadership growth of each student is an honor and so very satisfying to me as faculty in the MSN in Nursing Leadership and Innovation program at Saint Anselm College.”
Pamela Preston, DNP, RN
Associate Professor
Faculty Highlights
- NU502 – Healthcare Industry and 5Ps
- An Associate Professor of Nursing at Saint Anselm College, Dr. Preston has helped shape the college's Public Health major and focuses her scholarship on nursing education and patient safety.
“I am honored to be part of a program that prepares nursing professionals who have already demonstrated their dedication to patient care. My vision is to cultivate a supportive and collaborative learning community where students develop leadership skills needed to influence healthcare systems, advocate for excellence in nursing practice, and mentor future generations of nurses.”
- NU504 – Innovation: A 21st Century Skill
- A nationally recognized nurse leader, Dr. Grimley oversees nursing care across five UCLA Health hospitals and more than 5,000 nurses, and is a Fellow of both ACHE and the American Academy of Nursing.
“I’m inspired by the moment students realize they can shape systems, not just work within them. When curiosity meets compassion, nurses become the innovators who transform care for patients, families, and communities.”
- NU509 – Informatics and Technology
- A nurse informaticist currently serving as a Quality Clinical Management Senior Advisor at Cigna Healthcare, Dr. Meyer's career bridges frontline nursing practice, statewide health information exchange, and enterprise data-driven quality work.
“I’m excited to teach Informatics at Saint Anselm because it gives me the opportunity to help future nurse leaders see technology as a powerful tool for improving care, equity, and clinical decision-making. Connecting real-world informatics practice with graduate-level learning will help students feel confident navigating the digital future of nursing.”
- NU508 – Healthcare Operations of Organizations
- Chief Nursing Officer at Parkland Medical Center since 2010, Dr. Keefe created New Hampshire's first approved Nurse Extern Program, and in 2026 led the hospital to become the first in New Hampshire — and the only HCA hospital — to achieve Pathway to Excellence with Distinction status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
“I approach teaching and coaching with an emphasis on relationships, curiosity and self-reflection. I love to apply real world challenges and operational experiences to enhance learning and decision-making. I look forward to an opportunity to assist in developing the next generation of nurse leaders.”