Sally Spooner

Dr. Sally Spooner is an Associate Professor in the Master's Programs department at the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing, Nova Southeastern University. She holds a B.S.N. from Florida State University, M.S.N. from the University of Phoenix (nursing education concentration), and D.H.Sc. from Nova Southeastern University (Allied Health Education concentration). Her career includes over 20 years as a critical care nurse at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she specialized in MICU, CCU, cardiac catheterization labs, and pulmonary rehabilitation program development. She transitioned to academia in 2005 as an adjunct professor and became full-time faculty in 2008, currently based at the Fort Myers campus.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), Florida State University
• Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.), University of Phoenix
• Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.), Nova Southeastern University

Research & Expertise: Focuses on nursing education innovation, critical care nursing practices, and interdisciplinary healthcare management. Her clinical experience spans intensive care units, cardiac procedures, and pulmonary rehabilitation program development. She has leadership experience in hospital operations as a Relief Nurse Manager and Patient Care Coordinator.

Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided information.

Teaching & Service: Teaches in RN-to-BSN/MSN programs across multiple NSU campuses. Active in transitioning clinical expertise into educational curricula. No grants or advising details specified in text.