Valerie Wright

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About Valerie Wright

Valerie Wright DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE, RYT Neorn7@gmail.com Education • DNP, Grand Canyon University, June 2016. Degree Focus: Nursing Leadership • MSN, Millikin University, 2009. Major: Nurse Educator • BSN, Mennonite College of Nursing, Major: Nursing (Summa Cum Laude Graduate) • AGS, Parkland Community College, 1997. Major: General Studies (prerequisite studies for BSN) • Marianne Wells Yoga School, 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program, July 2016 Licensures and Certifications • Registered Professional Nurse • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) • Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) • RTS Bereavement Coordinator • Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT® 200) Professional Positions • Simulation and Interprofessional Coordinator, CAUSE Grant, Mennonite College of Nursing.(January 2019 – present) • Instructional Assistant Professor, Mennonite College of Nursing.(August, 2017 – present) • Director, Undergraduate Programs, Mennonite College of Nursing.(August, 2017 – June 2019) • Director, Undergraduate Programs, Mennonite College of Nursing.(August, 2017 – June 2019) • Yoga Instructor (Vinyasa, Restorative, Meditation, Hot, Hatha).(August 2016 – present) • Associate Dean of Nursing, Lincoln Land Community College.(January, 2015 – August, 2017) • Director of Nursing, Danville Area Community College.(January, 2013 – January, 2015) • Nursing Education Specialist (Coordinated all Perinatal Education and Simulation), Nursing Center for Excellence, Carle Hospital.(June 2010 – August 2014) • Adjunct Faculty, Illinois Wesleyan University School of Nursing.(August 2011 – January 2013) • Adjunct Faculty, UIC College of Nursing; Department of Women, Children and Family Health Science; Central Illinois Regional Program School of Nursing.(December 2009 – January 2011) • Adjunct Faculty, Parkland Community College.(August 2008 – May 2009) • Interim NICU Supervisor, Carle Hospital.(February 2008 – June 2008) • Interim NICU Manager, Carle Hospital.(July 2007 – May 2008) • Level IV Registered Nurse, NICU, Carle Hospital.(May – August 2014) • Registered Nurse, Postpartum & NBN, Carle Hospital.(May – May