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Susan Owens is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing within Ferris State University's College of Health Professions, bringing over 20 years of teaching experience across associate through doctoral nursing programs. Previously serving as MSN program coordinator and department chair, she remains actively engaged in curriculum development and academic leadership.
Her educational foundation includes:
- PhD in Nursing Science and Nursing Education from Indiana University
- Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner from Grand Valley State University
- MSN in Adult Nursing from Northern Michigan University
- BSN in Nursing from Hope College
Dr. Owens' research centers on innovative nursing education methodologies, interprofessional practice, prediabetes intervention, and planetary health integration. She pioneers 360-degree video applications for clinical simulation while advancing environmental health metrics in nursing curricula, demonstrating commitment to both technological innovation and ecological sustainability in healthcare education.
Her publication trajectory reveals strong emphasis on educational technology (particularly immersive 360-degree video systems) and emerging planetary health frameworks, spanning nursing education, public health, and clinical safety domains. These works consistently address practical implementation challenges in academic-practice settings.
Her distinguished recognition includes:
- NLN/Jonas Foundation Scholar 2011
Dr. Owens leverages grant-funded initiatives like the NLN/Jonas scholarship for dissertation research, fostering extensive academic-practice partnerships with organizations including MDHHS and AACN. Her collaborative projects focus on video-based educational tools and planetary health benchmarking, demonstrating strategic resource development for nursing innovation.
She leads multidisciplinary teams in developing 360-degree video content for clinical training and establishing planetary health baselines within the School of Nursing, indicating robust institutional support for her technology-enhanced education and environmental health initiatives.
