Nursing
Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center, Rm. W219 · (570) 327-4525
Faculty
Sharon Auker, RN, PhD
Director of Nursing
- ATHS, Rm. W219
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 4525
- sauker@pct.edu
Prior to becoming the Director of Nursing, Dr. Auker was a full-time faculty member in Penn College’s Nursing Program for 12 years teaching both Bachelor and Associate level nursing courses prior to becoming the Director of Nursing. She earned her Ph.D. in Nursing from The Pennsylvania State University in 2004, receiving highest honors.
Dr. Auker has administrative experience as the Director of Lifestyle Management and Community Education at SUN Home Health Services, Inc. and nursing experience in a variety of health care facilities including Polyclinic Medical Center (Harrisburg, Pa) and Hershey Medical Center. Dr Auker was the founder and original director of SUN Home Health’s hospice program.
In addition, Dr. Auker brings with her a variety of teaching experiences at other institutions including Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing and Lycoming College. In keeping with Dr. Auker’s interest and experience in the care of the terminally ill, she continues to teach a Penn College course on Death and Dying.
Dr. Auker invites students to stop by her office to discuss career pathways in nursing education and nursing.
Jane Benedict, RN, MSN, CNE
Associate Professor, Medical/Surgical Nursing
- ATHS, Rm. W120
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7482
- jbenedic@pct.edu
- Education
- MSN, The Pennsylvania State University
- BSN, College Misericordia
- Academic Experience
- 12 years, Penn College
- NLNAC Program Evaluator
- Jan. 2006-Dec. 2011, NLNAC Evaluation Review Panel Member
- Work Experience
- 15 years, Oncology Nursing
- 5 years, OR Experience, Ambulatory Care
- 2 years, Director of Nursing
- Textbook Reviewer, Elsevier
- Awards & Certifications
- 2005, Teaching in Nursing Certificate, Indiana University
- 2004-05, Who's Who Among America's Teachers
- Member, Sigma Theta TAU
- Member, American Academy of Distinguished Students
Linda Crayton, RN, MSN, CNE
Associate Professor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W216
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 2762
- lcrayton@pct.edu
Jane Donovan, RN, MS
Associate Professor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W213
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7408
- jdonovan@pct.edu
I graduated with my Master of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Portland, Oregon with an emphasis on Community Health & Psycho-social Nursing and Nursing Education. I graduated from Winona State University, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. I primarily teach Psycho-social Nursing clinicals for the AD program and online courses for the BSN Completion program. I also teach in the four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing program and the PN program. My clinical areas of experience include Home Health, Psych, Med-Surg and Rehab nursing. I have been a nurse administrator, including starting a Home Care Agency, and have taught for 15 years in the nursing programs at Penn College.
Dianne Eberle, RN, MSN
Instructor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W120
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7109
- deberle@pct.edu
Margaret Faust, RN, MSN
Instructor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W120
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7623
- mfaust@pct.edu
Kathleen Gudgel, RN, MSN
Assistant Professor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W207D
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 4550
- kgudgel@pct.edu
Candace Guilds, RN, MSN, CRNP
Assistant Professor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W207A
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7603
- cguilds@pct.edu
Barbie Hoover, RN, BSN
Instructor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. E108
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7795
- bhoover@pct.edu
Kathleen Hyatt, RN, MSN, CRNP, CEN
Instructor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W120
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7191
- khyatt@pct.edu
- Education
- 1997, MSN, Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification, Syracuse University
- 1990, BSN, San Diego State University
- 1980, PN, SCT BOCES
- Academic Experience
- Since 1994 I have been employed, part-time, in nursing education, first at the PN level for Penn College (North Campus), and then at the BSN level for Mansfield University, and currently with Elmira College where I teach a class in the fall semester.
- Work Experience
- 2 years, Geriatric
- 9 years, Medical/Surgical, Telemetry/ICU Stepdown
- 14 years, Emergency Department
- Several years, Relief Nursing Supervisor
- Awards & Certifications
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- Certified Pre-hospital Registered Nurse
- Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
Michelle Latshaw, RN, MSN
Associate Professor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W207A
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7346
- mlatshaw@pct.edu
Karen Martin, RN, MSN
Associate Professor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W216
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7347
- kmartin@pct.edu
- Education
- MSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- BSN, The Pennsylvania State University
- Academic Experience
- Professor, Psychosocial Nursing & Topics in Nursing, Penn College
- Work Experience
- Psychiatric Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Home Nursing
Dorothy Mathers, RN, MSN
Associate Professor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W226
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7478
- dmathers@pct.edu
I have been a Registered Nurse since 1975. The majority of my clinical experience is in critical care arena. I taught at Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing from 1984-88 and came to Penn College in 1991. I maintain clinical expertise by working per diem at SHS on a critical care step down unit. I am married with 4 grown children. I thoroughly enjoy my teaching career at Penn College - mainly due to the variety of students I get to know each year. Students both challenge and affirm my love for nursing and teaching. I have high expectations and standards but belief that empowerment comes from positive encouragement rather than drill sergeant negativism. Nursing is a great profession - both an art and a science!
Laurie Minium, RNC, BSN, MSN/Ed
Instructor Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. E108
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 4177
- lminium@pct.edu
- Education
- 2008, MSN/Ed, Master of Science in Nursing with Specialization in Health Care Education, University of Phoenix
- 1985, BSN, Bloomsburg University,
- 1991,Certification in Inpatient Obstetrics
Ann Morrison, RN, MSN/ED
Instructor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W138
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7506
- amorriso@pct.edu
- Education
- Currently Enrolled, MSN, University of Phoenix
- 1998, BSN, Lycoming College
- 1986, ASN, Mount Aloysius Junior College
- Academic Experience
- Jan. 2005-present, Faculty
- Jan. 2000-Dec. 2004, Clinical Instructor
- Work Experience
- Acute Rehab, Adult Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Nursing Management
Valerie Myers, RN MSN
Instructor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W120
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7686
- vmyers@pct.edu
Tonya Pennycoff, RN, MSN
Instructor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W207A
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7653
- tpennyco@pct.edu
Ann Reichelderfer, RN, MSN
Instructor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W207D
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7919
- areichel@pct.edu
- Education
- 2000, MSN, Community Health/Obstetrics, The Pennsylvania State University
- 1982, BSN, Bloomsburg University
- Academic Experience
- 2001-present, Instructor, Penn College
- 1995-2001, Nursing Lab Coordinator, Penn College
- Work Experience
- 23 years, Inpatient Obstetrics
Pamela Schappert, RN, BSN, MSN, CNE
Associate Professor, Maternal/Child Health Nursing
- ATHS, Rm. W216
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 2776
- pschappe@pct.edu
Christine Shimp, RN, MS/Clinical Nurse Specialist
Instructor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W138
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7947
- cshimp@pct.edu
Bille Spotts, BSEd, BSN, MS MSN, RN
Assistant Professor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W120
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 7539
- bspotts@pct.edu
Dina Wilson, BSN, MN
Associate Professor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W120
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 4176
- dwilson@pct.edu
Staff
- Carol Paulhamus, Nursing Office Assistant
- ATHS, Rm. W219A
- (570) 327-4525
- cpaulham@pct.edu
- Kimberly Brenchley, RN, MS, Learning Lab Coordinator, Instructor, Nursing Programs
- ATHS, Rm. W207
- (570) 320-2400, ext. 8029
- kbrenchl@pct.edu
- Heidi Samsel, Nursing Secretary
- ATHS, Rm. W223
- (570) 326-3761, ext. 4525
- hsamsel@pct.edu