Whether you’re studying to be a nurse, physician assistant or health care administrator, UDM’s faculty will help you learn the science of the health professions. They’ll also teach you the art of it.
Greg-BozimowskiGreg BozimowskiGreg Bozimowski/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/Greg-BozimowskiGreg BozimowskiAssistant Professor, Nurse AnesthesiologyDiploma, Nursing, Henry Ford Hospital School of NursingB.S., Nursing, Wayne State UniversityM.S., Nurse Anesthesia, Mercy College of DetroitPathophysiology of Nurse AnesthesiaPharmacologyProfessional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia/Health Professions 369313-993-2446bozimogm@udmercy.eduCollege of Health Professionshttp://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/http:///www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/Bozimowski.jpgBozimowski.jpgBozimowski.jpgWhat makes my class a success
I can share with you several ways of looking at clinical problems, because I've worked as a nurse anesthesia manager and I've done freelance anesthesia and a lot of clinical anesthesia as well. I like to integrate various aspects of things I've learned and bring them to you in a sense that you might not get from everyone, because a lot of clinical faculty, for example, may have never looked at things from all those points of view.
You know the class has been a success when you walk out of the classroom having been challenged and having learned something for that day. Maybe you asked even more questions than you brought with you to the classroom. I like it when you get involved with me in discussion, which enhances your learning.
What I like about teaching students like you
Nursing Anesthesia students are very dedicated, and you understand the work that's ahead of you. There's an understanding that you come prepared. You know you're ready, I know you're ready to learn, and so we can hit the ground running and get started with the topics.
Students who come to UDM are here for an experience that's a little different from some of the other nursing anesthesia programs in the area. Students who come here want UDM's mission. They want the philosophy that I and my fellow Nurse Anesthesia faculty try to bring into it. So, the fact that you really want to be here makes teaching you that much better.
You might like to knowYou might like to know that I'm learning how to play guitar./www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/Bozimowski-sm.jpgBozimowski-sm.jpgBozimowski-sm.jpgWhether it's pharmacology, professional aspects, pathophysiology, we'll bring that all together so that what you are talking about is real-world experiences.Amy-DereczykAmy DereczykAmy Dereczyk/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/Amy-DereczykAmy DereczykInstructor and Clinical Coordinator, Physician Assistant ProgramB.S., Nutrition and Food Science, Wayne State UniversityM.S., Physician Assistant Studies, University of Detroit MercyDiagnostic and Therapeutics/Health Professions Facility313-993-1797dereczyk@udmercy.eduCollege of Health Professionshttp://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/http:///www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/Dereczyk-lg.jpgDereczyk-lg.jpgWhy you are going to love my class
Because it's a hands-on class. You will get to do a whole lot of procedures—either on real people or on simulator manikins—so you will get a lot of experience.
And because I have eight years of experience in ER medicine and procedures, you know I have firsthand knowledge. I have been doing procedures for a long time, and that makes for a lot of questions and great interaction in class.
Great things for you at UDMYou will have the opportunity to do what you read about in the textbooks — on procedures or medicine or how to take a care of a certain kind of patient. In my class you will be able to do what you are reading about. And you will be using the new simulators that we just got in our new lab.Great things in store after UDM
Upon completing the PA Program, you will have developed a confidence in touching the patient and not being afraid to attempt a procedure. You also will have a new level of professionalism, and hopefully, a willingness to give back to the program by precepting PA students because you had such wonderful preceptors.
UDM has a quality program that trains you to be a top-notch PA, and when you graduate, you will have several offers for great paying jobs. People love to hire our graduates. We have great relationships with all the healthcare systems in southeastern Michigan, and when they know you graduated from UDM, they know you are good.
My favorite part about teaching youThat even though you are part of a diverse class, everyone gets along. I appreciate that our students come from a variety of backgrounds.You might like to knowMy husband and I support and volunteer at a rural clinic in Ajalli, Nigeria, once or twice a year to provide medical care. We have volunteered for the past five years at the clinic, which serves nearly 3,000 people each visit — many of whom have never seen a physician or had healthcare in their lives./www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/Dereczyk-sm.jpgDereczyk-sm.jpgWhen you graduate, you will have several offers for great paying jobs. People love to hire our graduates.Rachel-DeWittRachel DeWittRachel DeWitt/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/Rachel-DeWittRachel DeWittCoordinator, Five-Year Accelerated Physician Assistant TrackB.S., Biology and Education, University of MichiganM.S., Physician Assistant Studies, University of Detroit MercyIntroduction to Physician Assistant Studies/Health Professions Facility313-993-1773dewittrd@udmercy.eduCollege of Health Professionshttp://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/http:///www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/UDM-RachelDewitt-lrg.jpgUDM-RachelDewitt-lrg.jpgUDM-RachelDewitt-lrg.jpgWhy you're going to love my classPart of my class in Physician Assistant Studies includes job shadowing, so you actually go out and follow a practicing physician assistant, either in a hospital or community setting. You’ll come away with a good picture of what it’s like to be a physician assistant.Great things in store after UDMYou’re going to have a great job when you graduate from UDM’s PA program. You can work in a variety of healthcare fields—basically, anywhere you can imagine doing healthcare, you can be employed as a PA.“We want great things for you” meansI want you to succeed in my course—not just getting an A, but also expanding your way of thinking and getting a vision for what being a PA is all about.My favorite part about teaching you isJust being with UDM students. They’re bright and motivated, and they have a good spiritual and community background. They respect UDM’s mission—and they challenge me as much as I challenge them!/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/UDM-RachelDewitt-sm.jpgUDM-RachelDewitt-sm.jpgUDM-RachelDewitt-sm.jpgYou’re going to have a great job when you graduate from UDM’s Physician Assistant program.John-KniselyJohn KniselyJohn Knisely/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/John-KniselyJohn KniselyClinical Track Assistant Professor of NursingB.A., Psychology, Oakland UniversityA.D., Nursing, Oakland Community CollegeM.S., Adult Psychiatric Nursing, Wayne State UniversityMed/Surg NursingPsychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing/Health Professions 368313-993-1271kniselje@udmercy.eduCollege of Health Professionshttp://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/http:///www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/Knisely-lg.jpgKnisely-lg.jpgKnisely-lg.jpgWhy you are going to love my class
Because you will feel relieved and surprised that your preconceived notions about certain patient populations are not borne out.
Plus, because of my background in behavioral mental health and as a psychotherapist, I can share real-life experiences about different patient populations and diagnoses, which makes the information a little more grounded.
Great things for you at UDMWhen it comes to the practice of nursing, you need to be engaged in the assessment and treatment of the whole person, not just what particular medical diagnosis is presenting. I want to help you reach your potential and I will do whatever I can to help you be successful.Great things in store after UDMBecoming a nurse means you are taking on a lot of obligations and responsibilities in our society. That can be challenging, but also profoundly rewarding.My favorite part about teaching youFielding your questions. There are no dumb questions. You can always feel free to share your perspective, whether in agreement with me or not, so we have an exchange around differing ideas. I also like your enthusiasm; it recharges me.I might change your mind
I hope you will not leave my classes holding onto that "us vs. them" mentality — as though people with psychiatric disorders are some different creatures. Every one of us has a potential for being effective or ineffective in our life.
We all struggle, we all have differences and we need help in profound ways in terms of feelings and how we perceive reality. There isn't a dichotomy; some people just have more trouble than others.
You might like to knowAlthough I consider myself knowledgeable in quite a lot of areas, I have the same flaws a lot of people do. I want you to know you can come to me at any time with anything and get an understanding ear./www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/Knisely-sm.jpgKnisely-sm.jpgKnisely-sm.jpgBecoming a nurse means you are taking on a lot of obligations and responsibilities in our society. That can be challenging, but also profoundly rewarding.Sharon-MoserSharon MoserSharon Moser/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/Sharon-MoserSharon S. MoserAssociate Professor, Physician Assistant ProgramB.A., Sociology, Bloomfield College, NJMaster's, Sociology, American UniversityMaster's, Educational Psychology, Wayne StateMaster's, Physician Assistant Studies, University of Detroit MercyClinical Medicine I, II, III/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/cv-pdf/moser.pdfmoser.pdfHealth Professions 231313-993-1674moserss@udmercy.eduCollege of Health Professionshttp://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/http:///www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/UDM-SharonMoser-lrg.jpgUDM-SharonMoser-lrg.jpgUDM-SharonMoser-lrg.jpgWhy you’re going to love my classI teach you the bread and butter of medicine. You’ll memorize a thick textbook of information, but you’ll learn how to manipulate it for actual application. This is hard-core training for the profession.Great things for you at UDMYou’ll get the critical thinking skills, knowledge and preparation you need for the national board certification exams. Right now we have a 100% pass rate.Great things in store after UDMAll hospitals are thrilled to take our students because we’re the #1 PA program in the state. You’re actually sought after for employment. So expect 2—4 lucrative offers when you graduate.“We want great things for you” meansWe demand excellence of you and for you. But UDM students want a degree worthy of the reputation and the serious skills to go with it.My favorite part about teaching you isHow much I learn from your diverse backgrounds and prior experience. I’ll ask “has anyone seen this?” and I’ll get illustrative examples, lively stories and dynamic case studies.No other professor can say to youI have a competition license to race Porsche Carerras on the track./www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/UDM-SharonMoser-sm.jpgUDM-SharonMoser-sm.jpgUDM-SharonMoser-sm.jpgUDM is the #1 PA program in the state. So hospitals actually seek out our graduates for employment.Sr.-Judy-MouchSr. Judy Mouch, RSMSr. Judy Mouch, RSM/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/Sr.-Judy-MouchJudith Mouch, RSMAssistant Professor, NursingB.N., University of CincinnatiM.S.N., Wayne State UniversityCommunity Health Nursing/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/cv-pdf/mouch.pdfmouch.pdfHealth Professions 325313-993-1677mouchj1@udmercy.eduCollege of Health Professionshttp://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/http:///www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/UDM-SrJudyMouch-lrg.jpgUDM-SrJudyMouch-lrg.jpgUDM-SrJudyMouch-lrg.jpgWhy you’re going to love my classBecause you’re going to learn that to be a good nurse you need to know about where the clients live and their life experiences. In community health you’re working with people in their own environment.Great things for you at UDMYou’ll take away an appreciation for the opportunities and challenges of working in a diverse population. And you’ll come away with a sense of how important your role as an advocate is.Great things in store after UDMAfter you finish our program, you’ll have people knocking on your door.My favorite part about teaching you isHelping you see that health care takes place in other places than the hospital. Health promotion is a much bigger challenge than trying to take care of someone who’s already sick.You might like to knowI headed up a program on migrant health in the Midwest for the Department of Health and Human Services.No other professor can say to youI nursed in the projects of New Orleans and in the villages outside Bangalore, India./www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/UDM-SrJudyMouch-sm.jpgUDM-SrJudyMouch-sm.jpgUDM-SrJudyMouch-sm.jpgYou’re going to come away with a sense of how important your role as an advocate is.Pat-RouenPatricia RouenPatricia Rouen/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/Pat-RouenPatricia A. RouenAssistant Professor, NursingB.S.N., University of MichiganM.S.N., Oakland UniversityPost Master’s certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner, Oakland UniversityPh.D. candidate, University of MichiganPhysical Exam and Advanced Health AssessmentChronic IllnessLeadership, Management, and Business Practices for the Nurse Practitioner/Health Professions 222313.993.1739rouenpa@udmercy.eduCollege of Health Professionshttp://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/http:///www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/UDM-PatriciaRouen-lrg.jpgUDM-PatriciaRouen-lrg.jpgUDM-PatriciaRouen-lrg.jpgWhy you’re going to love my classBecause when you’re done, I’ll ask you to look back to the first week of class and see how much you’ve grown. You’ll have become the person you want to be. And I’ll have had the joy of watching you grow.Great things for you at UDMOur FNP program is rigorous and you'll work hard. But we always find something to laugh about, as a group. You’ll become a family to one another. We always have a celebration at the end of year to welcome graduates to the professional world.Great things in store after UDMYou’ll be a competent, caring, reflective healthcare provider, delivering advanced nursing services to patients and families.My favorite part about teaching you isSeeing that spark inside you that brought you to us. Not everybody steps up to be a nurse practitioner. If you do, it’s because you’re motivated to know more, do more, contribute more.You might like to knowI am working on a groundbreaking study that looks at menopause symptoms in women with diabetes.No other professor can say to youMy great great aunt was a mad hatter. Literally./www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/UDM-PatriciaRouen-sm.jpgUDM-PatriciaRouen-sm.jpgUDM-PatriciaRouen-sm.jpgWhen you’re done, I’ll ask you to look back to the first week of class and see how much you’ve grown.Mitzi-SaundersMitzi SaundersMitzi Saunders/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/Mitzi-SaundersMitzi M. SaundersAssociate Professor, NursingB.S.N., University of KansasM.S.N., Adult Health, Oakland UniversityPh.D., Nursing, Wayne State UniversityHealth AssessmentPhysical Assessment for the APNHealth Restoration in AdultsAdults Health CNS I and II/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/cv-pdf/MitziSaunders_CV.pdfMitziSaunders_CV.pdfMitziSaunders_CV.pdfHealth Professions 324313-993-1767saundemm@udmercy.eduCollege of Health Professionshttp://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/http:///www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/UDM-MitziSaunders-lrg.jpgUDM-MitziSaunders-lrg.jpgUDM-MitziSaunders-lrg.jpgWhy you’re going to love my classI teach the complex medical side of nursing — the real meat and potatoes. It's a lot of information to cover, so I organize it before class even rolls out so it's manageable. And you'll know what's expected on a weekly basis to achieve high marks.Great things for you at UDMTechnology is well supported at UDM. Nowadays, most classes have an online component. We also have mannequins that simulate human symptoms — including lifelike wheezing sounds — for health assessments. We get whatever we need to enhance the courses.“We want great things for you” meansWe understand student needs come first. It's not about us, the faculty. Although we're engaged in research and projects, our focus on a daily basis is teaching students.My favorite part about teaching you isYour eagerness to learn. But I guess that's the nature of this practice. In nursing, you need to be spot-on with medical knowledge. You can't wing it because it's life and death.You might also like to knowI am currently developing, teaching and mentoring our first group of Clinical Nurse Specialist students to be advanced practice nurses.No other professor can say to youMy garden features a pond with nine goldfish — which hibernate in the frozen water during the winter./www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/UDM-MitziSaunders-sm.jpgUDM-MitziSaunders-sm.jpgUDM-MitziSaunders-sm.jpgIn nursing, you need to be spot-on with medical knowledge. You can't wing it because it's life and death.cv-pdfCurriculum Vitae PDF documentsCV PDFs/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/cv-pdfindexHealth Professions FacultyCHP Faculty/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/indexNutrena-TateNutrena TateNutrena Tate/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/Nutrena-TateNutrena TateAssistant Professor, NursingB.S., Nursing, University of MichiganM.S., Parent Child Nursing, University of MichiganPh.D. Candidate, Nursing, Wayne State UniversityHealth Assessment for NursesPathophysiology for NursesPediatric NursingSelf-Awareness for Nurses/Health Professions 425313-993-1786tatenu@udmercy.eduCollege of Health Professionshttp://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/http:///www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/Tate.jpgTate.jpgTate.jpgGreat things for you at UDM
We want for you, as a student, to push yourself more than you have ever pushed, to dig deep within yourself when it comes to learning how to learn and knowing how to apply that — not only as a student, not only as a nurse, but as a productive member of society as your life goes on.
I will be available to youIf you have a problem or questions or concerns, I am always available throughout my office hours and via e-mail. I also have cell phone appointments, and have even met students at coffee shops to discuss issues or problems. Or, if you just want to get advice on how your courses are going or how to be successful within the Nursing program, I am always here for you.My favorite part about teaching youMy favorite part about teaching students like you is seeing when you really understand something, or you've been able to connect the dots from what I am telling you in lecture and what you've read in the book to how you can apply that to practice as a nurse.Why UDM?You should come to UDM if you want to study and learn about yourself and be educated within an urban context. If you want to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and as a person in whole, you should come to UDM.You might like to knowYou might like to know that although I'm very professional and very task-oriented, I am a reality show junkie. I love to watch anything that is on TV about reality issues, to the point where I make sure that my DVR is ready when they come on./www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/Tate-sm.jpgTate-sm.jpgTate-sm.jpgThe reputation of University of Detroit Mercy, especially within nursing, holds its own within the hospital setting.Robi-ThomasRobi ThomasRobi Thomas/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/Robi-ThomasRoberta (Robi) ThomasAssociate Professor, Nursing; Chair, Grand Rapids campusB.S., Education, Central Michigan UniversityM.S., Education, North Texas State UniversityB.S., Nursing, Texas Woman’s UniversityM.S., Nursing, Rush UniversityPh.D., Nursing, Wayne State UniversityEnd of Life IssuesMed/Surg Theory/Albertus 101, Aquinas College616-685-1421thomasrl@udmercy.eduCollege of Health Professionshttp://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/http:///www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/ThomasR-lg.jpgThomasR-lg.jpgThomasR-lg.jpgWhy you are going to love my classBecause you can always ask me questions. If I don't have the answers, I'll tell you so and then get the answers. Plus, I will challenge you to learn more and not accept the status quo.Great things for you at UDMYou will see a huge change in yourself from the beginning to the end of the Med/Surg course. You will gain a lot of confidence, when you put all the pieces together in caring for patients.Great things in store after UDMOne thing I hope you will take with you is to never go into a patient's room unprepared.My favorite part about teaching you
Seeing you start out as a freshman, and then watching you grow, incorporating everything you experience at UDM into who you are when you graduate.
You will utilize your gifts, skills and talents to become not only a wonderful nurse, but also a wonderful human being. It's a real gift to watch and be a part of it.
You might like to knowYou will hear lots of stories about Hank, my 90-pound lab retriever. And also I'm a huge reader; it's my escape. I especially love mysteries./www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/ThomasR-sm.jpgThomasR-sm.jpgThomasR-sm.jpgYou will utilize your gifts, skills and talents to become not only a wonderful nurse, but also a wonderful human being.Tricia-ThomasTricia ThomasTricia Thomas/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/Tricia-ThomasPatricia (Tricia) ThomasAssistant Professor and Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Leader ProgramA.N.D., Lake Superior State CollegeB.S.N., University of MichiganM.S.N., University of MichiganPh.D., Walden UniversityNursing coursesClinical Nurse Leadership Program courses/Health Professions 322313-993-1718thomaspl@udmercy.eduCollege of Health Professionshttp://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/http:///www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/ThomasP-lg.jpgThomasP-lg.jpgThomasP-lg.jpgWhy you are going to love my class
Because it's grounded in your current practice and geared toward contemporary health systems. It's about what's happening in the practice today.
You will learn life skills that will help you be successful. It's cutting-edge, real world information that will help you in work today and prepare you for the future.
Great things for you at UDMYou will meet people at UDM who will be supportive in furthering your career, and you will learn more about yourself and how to grow for future success.Great things in store after UDM
The Clinical Nurse Leadership program will give you a greater appreciation and respect for the complexity of health care today and how you can be more effective in your work.
You will feel prepared to deal with the "pattern of chaos" we are experiencing in health care. Through the Clinical Nurse Leadership partnership, your health system will support you in applying your knowledge in your work environment.
My favorite part about teaching youI always learn from you and all my students, no matter what course or topic. By teaching at three health systems, I learn what is going on in your work and the experiences you have and how it shapes you.You might like to knowI am a "magnet appraiser," someone who determines excellence in nursing practice. So I see health care professionals all over the country. I'm also a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and hold national board certification in Adult Health and Advanced Nursing Administration./www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/ThomasP-sm.jpgThomasP-sm.jpgThomasP-sm.jpgYou will feel prepared to deal with the "pattern of chaos" we are experiencing in health care.Mary-WhiteMary WhiteMary White/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/Mary-WhiteMary WhiteAssociate Professor, NursingR.N., Macomb Community CollegeB.S.N., University of Detroit MercyM.S.N., University of Detroit MercyAdvanced Medical-Surgery NursingAdvanced Pathophysiology/www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/cv-pdf/white.pdfwhite.pdfHealth Professions 356313-993-2482whiteml@udmercy.eduCollege of Health Professionshttp://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/http:///www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/UDM-MaryWhite-lrg.jpgUDM-MaryWhite-lrg.jpgUDM-MaryWhite-lrg.jpgWhy you’re going to love my classIt’s going to make all your other classes a little bit easier! You’ll feel that you studied, you struggled and you succeeded. You’ll really feel a sense of accomplishment. And if you get stuck, I’m here.Great things for you at UDMYou’ll see how the science of nursing and the art of nursing come together and can actually make the best outcome for patients.Great things in store after UDMUDM grads are very much sought after. I’m in the clinic all the time, and our students are very highly regarded in all of the major hospitals. They look for UDM grads to hire. So you will have several jobs to choose from.“We want great things for you” meansWe take our students very seriously. We know them, we know their lives, we know their families, we know everything about them that they want to share with us. So we’ll know you as a student but also as a person./www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/images/UDM-MaryWhite-sm.jpgUDM-MaryWhite-sm.jpgUDM-MaryWhite-sm.jpgYou’ll see how the science of nursing and the art of nursing come together./www.udmercy.edu/about/meet_faculty/chp/chp_profileschp_profiles
