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Suzanne M. Boese, RN-BC, PHN, MSN/Ed



How Would You Describe The Way You Work With Students?

“Teaching the fundamentals is my passion, because it is the foundation upon which all other nursing knowledge is built. I have fun with my teaching, by involving each student in the lesson and teaching them to enjoy learning. Learning is a life-long journey, and I am constantly learning along with my students.”

EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND

  • Rio Hondo College, AS (Psychiatric Technician)
  • Imperial Valley College, AS (Nursing)
  • University of Phoenix, BS (Nursing)
  • University of Phoenix, MS/Ed (Nursing and Healthcare Education)
  • Public Health Nurse certification (PHN)
  • Board Certified RN-BC (Gerontology)
  • Vocational Education Teaching Credential (Nursing Services)
  • Instructor at Imperial Valley College
  • Instructor at Southwest High School for the Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program
  • Instructor at Summit Career College in Anaheim
  • Instructor at Fort Bayard Medical Center in New Mexico

Area of Specialty

  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
  • Gerontology
  • Public Health and Education
  • Long-term Care and Home Health/Hospice nursing

Alice Campbell, PHN, RN, MPH, NP



How Would You Describe The Way You Work With Students?

“My background gives me a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing growth along all stages of human development. In my nine years of service at SFCC, I have embraced ‘Community Learning’ which provides students with an instructional design and strategy that enhances effectiveness of teaching reasoning and creates a culture of thinking.”

EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND

  • Harbor UCLA, Torrance, RNP (Women’s Health) - 1994
  • California State University, Long Beach, MPH (Community Health) - 1990
  • Consortium of the California State University, Long Beach, BSN, PHN - 1985
  • Los Angeles Southwest College, Los Angeles, AA (Nursing) - 1981
  • Childbirth Instructor – 5 years
  • Community Health Educator (Public Health) – 15 years
  • American Heart Association BLS and First Aid Instructor – 3 yrs
  • Vocational Nursing Program - 7 years

Area of Specialty

  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Community and Public Health
  • Women’s Health

Gloria J. Cox, RN, MSN



How Would You Describe The Way You Work With Students?

“My students say I’m ‘Patient.’ I follow the student handbook guidelines and ensure fairness towards all students. Students are given creative assignments, to encourage self-learning. I find joy, in teaching students how to learn and use resources to enhance their nursing knowledge.”

EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND

  • University of Phoenix, MS (Nursing)
  • University St. Francis, BS (Health Arts)
  • Long Beach City College, (ADN) RN
  • Long Beach City College, AA
  • Mentor students in hospice
  • SFCC 7 years

Area of Specialty

  • Medical-Surgical
  • Wound Care
  • Cancer/AIDS patients
  • Pediatrics

Edmond Falcon, RN, BSN



How Would You Describe The Way You Work With Students?

“Education requires the balance of imparting discipline along with knowledge. I instill my students with a value-based education, through respect, honesty and integrity.”

EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND

  • St. Dominic Savio College, Philippines, BS (Nursing)
  • Univ. of Santo Tomas, Philippines, BS (Pre-Med)
  • Univ. of Santo Tomas, Philippines, BS (Biochem)
  • One year at SFCC

Area of Specialty

  • Nursing

Yvonne Henderson, LVN



How Would You Describe The Way You Work With Students?

“My open door policy produces an environment that is conducive to teaching through reaching out to the student. I’m always ready and willing to work with those who are academically challenged, and utilize different teaching methodologies in order to reach all. I prefer to encourage not discourage, focusing on a student’s strengths, not weaknesses.”

EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND

  • Pharmacy Corp. of America, Certification (Director of Staff Development) - 1994
  • Los Angeles Job Corps, LVN - 1982
  • Six years at SFCC
  • Six years of in-service education in the Long Term Care setting

Area of Specialty

  • Nurse Assistant training
  • Longterm Care

Rosela M. Hipolito, MSN



How Would You Describe The Way You Work With Students?

“I adapt my teaching techniques to meet the needs and the learning styles of my students. I am here to provide all the necessary tools so that my students succeed.”

EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND

  • California State University, Long Beach, MS (Nursing; Minor in Nursing Education)
  • California Registered Nurse, license – 2003
  • St. Dominic Savio College in the Philippines Bachelor’s (Nursing) - 2002
  • Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, University of the East – 1981
  • University Institute for Studies in Diabetes Foundation, Inc., sub-specialty training (Endocrinology-Diabetology) - 1993
  • University of the East, the Philippines, B.S. - 1976
  • Current faculty member at California State University, Long Beach (Master’s level Advanced Pharmacology; Undergraduate level Basic Pharmacology and Pathophysiology)
  • Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner, at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance
  • Head of the Section of Endocrinology, Dept of Medicine, at the St. Clement Medical Clinics
    and Diagnostic Center, the Philippines.
  • Consultant, Instructor and Lecture, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and other facilities
    the Philippines.
  • Residency in Internal Medicine, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, the Philippines

Area of Specialty

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical/Surgical
  • Weekend VN program
  • Pathophysiology
  • Pharmacology

Bernice Jones, RN, MSN



How Would You Describe The Way You Work With Students?

“My approach is very interactive, and I promote team work to reach their educational goals. I ascribe to the adage ‘Someone that fails to plan, plans to fail.’ My students succeed, because I help them develop a plan.”

EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND

  • University of Phoenix, MSN - 1998
  • Cal State University Los Angeles, BSN - 1985
  • Los Angeles Southwest College, ASN - 1981
  • Adjunct Faculty, University of Phoenix – 2001
  • With SFCC since 2002

Area of Specialty

  • Medical Surgical
  • Population-based Nursing

Margaret L. Latham, MM, BSN, RN



How Would You Describe The Way You Work With Students?

“I function as a facilitator to their adult learning experience and assist the student in incorporating their current knowledge into the new learning experience. I also help them to identify and capitalize on their strengths and recognize learning as a fun, dynamic and exciting experience. I also enjoy using humor to aid in reducing their anxiety level, and increase their comfort level with learning new things.”

EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND

  • Masters of Management University of Phoenix
  • California State University Dominguez Hills MSN program ABT
  • Bachelors of Science Nursing California State University Los Angeles.
  • Former Assistant Nursing Director Casa Loma College Hawthorne, California
  • Instructor Theory/Clinical Casa Loma College, Hawthorne, California
  • Registered Nurse/Nursing Administration County of Los Angeles, 34+ years
  • Adjunct Faculty, University of Phoenix Southern California Campus

Area of Specialty

  • Medical/Surgical Nursing
  • Administration

Donald A. Laurino, RN, MSN



How Would You Describe The Way You Work With Students?

“Each day that I work with students, I feel that I’m making a vital contribution to their future nursing practice, which will in turn affect the lives of their patients. I try my very best to be a good role model, since students always have the tendency to emulate their teachers. I show respect toward the students, so the students also respect me in return. I create a warm environment, but at the same time act professionally. I believe that the teacher-student relationship must be established in a harmonious way, and that teachers must create an atmosphere conducive for imparting the best education.”

EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND

  • University of the City of Manilla, MA (Nursing)
  • Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines, BS (Nursing)
  • Nurse Education Certificate
  • Nursing Leadership Certificate
  • Member of Sigma Tau Honor Society of Nursing
  • 12 Years Prior Teaching Experience
  • 4 years at SFCC

Area of Specialty

  • Nursing Education
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Medical-Surgical

Patricia A. Santillo, RN MEd



How Would You Describe The Way You Work With Students?

“My approach changes as the need arises: Sometimes autocratic, sometimes democratic but always their advocate. I will give my all and do all I can to help them succeed. My only request is that they fully participate, through dedication and hard work. I am there for them. Our connection is a bonding, amiable, lifetime relationship.”

EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND

  • St. Frances Hospital School of Nursing, New Castle, PENN (RN)
  • Chapman University, Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences
  • UCLA, Standard Designated Ryan Teaching Credential
  • Cal State Los Angeles, Masters of Arts in Educational Administration (MEd) in Nurse Education since 1974

Area of Specialty

  • Curriculum Development, Administration, Science

Ermie J. Shepard, RN, BSN



How Would You Describe The Way You Work With Students?

“I am called a ‘Drill Sergeant,’ providing a focused environment to produce disciplined minds. I am also an instructor that encourages students, and will always praise and tell my students that they are doing a good job when they are doing well.”

EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND

  • Cal State Los Angeles, RN and BSN (Nursing)
  • Cal State Los Angeles, Teaching Credential
  • Three years at SFCC
  • Los Angeles County Department of Health
  • United State Army Reserve

Area of Specialty

  • Operating Room
  • Medical-Surgical

Patricia Vega, RN, BSN



How Would You Describe The Way You Work With Students?

“My role is to guide, as well as to teach. I instill importance of quality patient care and ethical nursing practices.”

EDUCATION and
BACKGROUND

  • UCLA School of Nursing, (Masters coursework)
  • Pacific Union College, BS (Nursing)
  • East Los Angeles College, LVN and RN
  • Los Angeles Southwest College, AS (Nursing)

Area of Specialty

  • Floor Nurse ICU/CCU
  • Case Management
 

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