Faculty
Carole Eldridge,
DNP, MSN, RN, CNAA, BC
Assistant Professor
Office: 134 SBU-Springfield
Phone: (417) 820-5046
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Courses taught:
NUR 3354 Dimensions of Professional Practice
NUR 3452 Spirituality in Nursing Practice
NUR 3553 Nursing Informatics
NUR 4434 Nursing Administration and Leadership
Recent Awards or
Achievements:
Nurse
Educator Teaching Innovation Award, May, 2006.
Educational background: Eldridge earned her diploma from Burge School of Nursing in 1974, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Evangel College in 1975 and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. Eldridge was awarded a degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice by Rush University in November of 2007.
Why do you enjoy teaching? " I teach for the "Ah-Ha!" moments that students experience. When a student gets excited about something new and challenging, I feel I have invested myself in the future.
Areas of ministry: Rockbridge Seminary volunteer; Second Baptist Church, Springfield, nursery worker.