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Mikale Nowak is a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing at Gonzaga University's School of Nursing, where she contributes to nursing education with a focus on forensic, psychiatric, and mental health nursing. She holds a DNP in Mental Health from Gonzaga University (2021), an MEng in Mining Engineering from Missouri University (2015), and a BSN from the University of Mary-Hardin-Baylor (2012). In 2024, she completed a post-doctoral certificate in Forensic Nursing at Duquesne University.
- DNP, Mental Health, Gonzaga University, 2021
- MEng, Mining Engineering, Missouri University, 2015
- BSN, University of Mary-Hardin-Baylor, 2012
- Post-Doctoral Certificate, Forensic Nursing, Duquesne University, 2024
Her research and academic work center on forensic nursing, mental health crisis intervention, healthcare safety, and risk management. She integrates her background in safety engineering and human factors into nursing practice and education. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical care with public health and occupational safety, particularly in high-stress and emergency environments.
Her scholarly projects span forensic nursing, critical incident stress management, antibiotic resistance, and occupational health in mining populations. These works reflect a consistent theme of improving systemic responses to health crises through evidence-based interventions, policy analysis, and human-centered design.
While no formal scientific awards are listed, her work has been recognized through presentations and publication in peer-reviewed journals such as Crisis, Stress, and Human Resilience: An International Journal.
Mikale is actively involved in mentoring and curriculum development, as evidenced by her capstone projects and invited presentations. She has no listed grants in the provided text, but her Diplomacy Lab project under the U.S. State Department indicates involvement in federally supported research initiatives. She continues to be inspired by student dedication and is committed to advancing holistic, high-quality nursing education aligned with Gonzaga’s Jesuit mission.
Her work in establishing emergency accountability systems and critical incident stress programs highlights her engagement with safety labs and interdisciplinary teams focused on resilience and operational excellence in healthcare and emergency services.
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