Carol Rossman
- Dr. Carol Rossman
- Graduate Nursing Director
- Nursing
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- carol.rossman@calvin.edu
Education
- DNP, Oakland University, 2008
- MSN, Saginaw Valley State University, 1998
- BSN, Michigan State University, 1981
Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurse Credentialing Center, 1998 & 2003
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, American Nurse Credentialing Center, 2001
Professional experience
Academic Nursing Education/Administration
- Director of Graduate Nursing Program, Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI, Sept. 2023-present.
- Professor of Nursing/Director of Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI July 2018-August 2023.
- Chair of Department of Nursing, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, 2016-2018
- Professor of Nursing, Calvin College Department of Nursing, Grand Rapids, MI 2006 – 2018
- Interim Director, Graduate Programs of Nursing, University of Michigan-Flint, MI 2005-2006
- Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI 1996 – 2006
Nurse Practitioner Practice
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Cherry Street Health Systems, 2009 – 2017
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Grand Valley State University Family Health Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan Oct. 2009-Oct. 2010
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Sumer Pediatrics, 2003 – 2006
- Nurse Practitioner, Beecher Teen Health Center, 1999-2003
- Nurse Practitioner, Hurley Medical Center, 1998-2001
Specialty
- Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Publications
- Lubbers, J., Rossman, C. (2017) Satisfaction and self-confidence with nursing clinical simulation: Novice learners, medium-fidelity, and community settings. Nurse Education Today, 48, 140-144.Doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2016.10.010
- Lubbers, J., Rossman, C. (2016) The effects of pediatric community simulation experience on the self- confidence and satisfaction of baccalaureate nursing students: A quasi-experimental study. Nurse Education Today 39, 93–98. Doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2016.01.013
- Rossman, C., Ayoola, A. (2012). Promoting Individualized Breastfeeding Experiences. MCN: American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, May-June; 37(3):193-9. Doi: 10.1097/NMC.0b013e318247db71.
- Rossman, C., Dood, F., Squires, D. (2012). Student Nurses as School Nurse Extenders. Journal of Pediatric Nursing 27(6), 734-741. DOI:10.1016/j.pedn.2012.02.005
Presentations
- Chung, K., & Rossman, C. (2023). Implementation of an e-learning module to increase RN's knowledge and skills of emergency preparedness (poster presentation). Faith and Healing: 17th Seminary Scholarship Symposium. SDA, Theological Seminary, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. Feb. 10, 2023.
- Lowe, J., & Rossman, C. (2023). Occupational stress in psychiatric nurses and the impact of self-care activities (poster presentation). Faith and Healing: 17th Seminary Scholarship Symposium. SDA, Theological Seminary, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. Feb. 10, 2023.
- Osei, J., & Rossman, C. (2019). Improving nutrition literacy for a sampling of Ghanaian adult immigrants in the United States. Poster presentation Michigan Nursing Summit, Dearborn, MI. Oct. 17-18, 2019
- Rossman, C., Slager, D. & Molewyk-Doornbos, M. (2012). Scholarship Evaluation Tool Integrating Roles of PhD and DNP Faculty. Poster Presentation. National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, Nashville, TN, May 1, 2013. Poster Presentation. Kappa Epsilon and WMNAC Spring Gala and Research Event. Crowne Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI, April 2013. Poster Presentation. AACN Doctoral Conference, Naples, FL, January 25-27, 2012.
- Rossman, C.L., Dood, F., Squires, D.A. (2010). Nursing Students as School Nurse Extenders: Measurement of Activities and Outcomes. (Poster Presentation). Clinical Education: Where have we been and where are we going? Sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Washington DC October 2010
- Rossman, C.L. (2010). Building Community; A retrospective study of an urban planning process and its impact on the health of a community. (Poster Presentation). Ryerson University Research Day, Toronto, Canada. June 2010
- Rossman, C.L., Dood, F. (2010). Nursing students as School Nurses: A creative approach utilizing nursing students in the role of school nurse. (Poster Presentation). 9th Annual Advance Practice Nursing Conference, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners State Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, April 2010.
- Rossman, C.L., Dood, F. (2010). Innovative Project Combines Nurse Practitioner Faculty and BSN students in the Role of School Nurse. (Poster Presentation). AACN Faculty Practice Conference, New Orleans, LA. February 2010.
Professional associations
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2012, 2018-2020
- Sigma Theta Tau, Kappa Epsilon Chapter At Large 2007 - 2018
- Sigma Theta Tau, Pi Delta Chapter 1995-2006
- Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioner 2009-2011
- American Nurses Association/Michigan Nurses Association 2001-2004
Awards
- Excellence in Nursing Practice Award, Kappa Epsilon Chapter, STTI 2013
- APPLE Award for Teaching Excellence (x2), University of Michigan Flint, 2006
- Greater Flint Health Coalition Outstanding Nurse Award, 2002
Grants
- Marian Peterson Nursing Research Funding, April 2010
- Calvin College Science Division Summer Research Fellowship, 2008
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