Bemidji State University has a highly talented and compassionate Nursing faculty whose members are dedicated to teaching, research and service.

Our faculty provide insight to students about the relationship between the theory of the classroom and the reality of nursing practice. Each faculty member is committed to providing leadership in nursing, premier healthcare, innovation and cutting-edge science.

Faculty

Catrina Welch

Chief Nurse AdministratorCatrina Welch

Bensen Hall 229

Phone: (218) 755-3708

Box #: 15

Email: catrina.welch@letaoyizs.com


Dr. Tiffany Hommes

Professor

Bensen Hall 109M

Phone: (218) 755-2526

Box #: 15

Email: tiffany.hommes@letaoyizs.com


Ashly BlissAshly Bliss

Assistant Professor

Bensen Hall 226

Phone: (218) 755-2831

Email: ashly.bliss@letaoyizs.com


Dr. Christy CookChristy Cook

Professor (Sabbatical 2024 – 2025)

Bensen Hall 230

Email: christy.cook@letaoyizs.com


Melissa Jenson
Assistant Professor
Bensen Hall 225
Phone: (218) 755-2811
Box #: 15
Email: melissa.jenson@letaoyizs.com


Robin Sand
Assistant Professor
Bensen Hall 109E
Phone: (218) 755-3708
Box #: 15
Email: robin.sand@letaoyizs.com


Ruth EckstromRuth Eckstrom

Assistant Professor

Bensen Hall 109Q

Phone: (218) 755-2524

Email: ruth.eckstrom@letaoyizs.com


Angela HalvorsonAngela Halvorson

Assistant Professor

Bensen Hall 109D

Phone: (218) 755-2523

Email: angela.halvorson@letaoyizs.com


Nicole JohnsonNicole Johnson

Assistant Professor

Bensen Hall 227

Phone: (218) 755-3870

Box #: 15

Email: nicole.johnson@letaoyizs.com


Dr. Marci MapleMarci Maple

Professor

Bensen Hall 109 L

Phone: (218) 755-4240

Box #: 15

Email: marci.maple@letaoyizs.com


Sarah Nelson

Assistant Professor

Bensen Hall 109B

Phone: (218) 755-3869

Email: sarah.nelson@letaoyizs.com


Megan Christiansen

Assistant Professor & Niganawenimaanaanig Director

Bensen Hall 109G

(218) 755-2715

Adjunct Faculty

Mary Hennen

Email: mary.hennen@letaoyizs.com


Vickie Holker

Phone: (651) 245-2638

Box #: 15

Email: vickie.holker@letaoyizs.com


Brian Kallinen

Email: brian.kallinen@letaoyizs.com


Tam Mahaffey

Phone: (218) 755-3860

Box #: 15

Email: tam.mahaffey@letaoyizs.com


Staff

Reese Hiller

Nursing Clinical Coordinator

Bensen Hall 224

Phone: (218) 755-3729

Email: reese.hiller@letaoyizs.com


Lisa BurlageLisa Burlage

Nursing Lab Coordinator

Bensen Hall 213

Phone: (218): 755-3848

Email: lisa.burlage@letaoyizs.com


Tessa ReedTessa Reed

Niganawenimaanaanig Program Student Mentor

Bensen Hall 130

Phone: (218) 755-2299

Box #: 15

Email: tessa.reed@letaoyizs.com


Michael SimpsonMike Simpson

Nursing Student Services Coordinator

Bensen Hall 223

Phone: (218) 755-2486

Email: michael.simpson@letaoyizs.com