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Theresa Schwindenhammer, MSN, RN

Teaching Philosophy	I feel that teaching is an opportunity for me to nuture,inspire and empower my students to be the best possible nurses that they can be. I am very passionate about nursing and hope ti instill that passion in my students. I believe in providing a learning environment that is student-centered that provides many hands on opportunities that give the student a sense of how they patient might feel. I see my role as one of a facilitator to assist my students to discover their own knowledge. I want to assist students in acquiring behaviors that lead to attitudes that foster critical thinking and lifelong learning.
Courses:	Fundamentals, Health Assessment & Aging
Education:	Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing MSN Illinois Wesleyan University BSN
Presentations:	Presented to Heartcare Midwest Device Group Presented Grounded Theory at ISU Health Policy Presentation at ISU Depression & Spirituality presentation at ISU Creative Teaching Strategies, Educator Institute, Branson, MO.
Research:	2004-2005: Influence of Cultural Factors in African-American Women and Breast Cancer Screening 2006: Spirituality and Depression in the Elderly in Long Term Care
Professional Memberships:	Member of the National League of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau