Education and licensure/certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate Vincennes University

Associate of Science in Nursing Vincennes University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Southern Indiana

Master of Science in Nursing Education, University of Southern Indiana Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of Southern Indiana

Registered Nurse, State of Indiana

BLS Instructor, ACLS, PALS Provider

Teaching & Work Experience

• Year Became a Nurse: 1989
• Year Started Teaching Nursing: 2007

Teaching experience in the PN, ASN, and RN-BSN Programs includes: Nursing Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Community Health, Physical Assessment, Gerontology, Professional Nursing, Capstone in Baccalaureate Nursing

Professor Alsman views the online classroom as an interactive and collaborative experience between faculty and students. Courses are designed to promote critical thinking, and the use of best evidence-based practice.   Students are given opportunities to explore and reflect on personal and professional experiences that foster personal growth, professional growth, and community outreach.

Work experience includes: Being a staff nurse/charge nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, being the education manager/nursing supervisor at Daviess Community Hospital, and teaching at Vincennes University since 2007.