Pam Melson

Pam Melson is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing at Oklahoma City University. She joined the institution in Fall 2012 and specializes in holistic nursing, community health, and nurse coaching. Her teaching focuses on RN-BSN program courses in Community, Servant Leadership, and Holistic Nursing, while assisting in Mental and Family Health clinicals. Professor Melson emphasizes hands-on learning through international service trips to Belize, Mexico, and Northeast Oklahoma, exploring diverse healthcare practices.

Education & Certifications:

• MSN, Oklahoma Baptist University (2012)
• Board Certified Nurse Coach (BC-NC), American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (2018)

Research & Interests:

• Preserving Nursing Passion
• Nursing Presence and Holistic Healing
• Compassion Fatigue/Burnout Prevention

Awards:

• 2017 Distinguished Service Learning Partner Award

Teaching & Service:

Professor Melson integrates international health experiences into her teaching, fostering cross-cultural awareness. Her service includes prior roles in diabetes education, psychiatric nursing, and hospice care, reflecting her commitment to holistic and community-centered care.