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Sandy Sperling MS, Lecturer Classes Dunes Med / Prof Bldg 3114 (219) 980-6606

Education:

• Post-Masters: Psychopharmacology, Wayne State University, 1999
• MSN: Adult Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, Wayne State University, 1997
• BSN: Nursing, Texas Woman’s University, 1979
• Post-baccalaureate: Graduate Studies in Biochemistry, Wayne State University, 1976
• BS: Psychology, Wayne State University, 1975

Academic Appointments:

• 2004-present: Lecturer - Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana
• 2003-2006: On-line course instructor, Ivy Tech Community College, Gary, Indiana
• 2002-2003: Lecturer, Ivy Tech Community College/Runnin’ Rebels Program, Gary, Indiana
• 2001-2004: Nursing Learning Resource Center Manager. Indiana University Northwest
• 2001-present: Clinical Instructor, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana
• 1992-1998: Clinical Instructor, Schoolcraft Community College, Livonia,Michigan
• 1993-1998: Clinical Instructor, Macomb Community College, Clinton Twp.,Michigan
• 1995-1998: Clinical Instructor, Oakland Community College, Waterford, Michigan
• 1981-1984: In-service Director, Ardmore Acres Hospital, Livonia, Michigan

Professional Licensure and Certifications:

• RN, Indiana # 28151677A (active) RN-8/23/01 CNS-5/1/06
• RN, Michigan # 4704128708 (inactive) RN-9/20/79 CNS-2/7/01
• ANCC Certification – Adult Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing #35334-01, December 1, 2000 – November 30, 2005
• Re-Certified: December 1, 2005 – November 30, 2010

Fields of Competence:

• Adult Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing
• Communication for Health Professionals
• Health and Wellness Promotion
• Adult Learning, Study Skills for Nursing Students
• Online Learning/ Web based courseware
• Testing and Instructional Media
• Psychology
• Genetics

Professional Memberships:

• SNAP
• American Psychiatric Nursing Association

Professional Conferences:

• Weston A. Price Foundation National Wise Traditions Conference, Radiant Health for Children and Their Parents, November 2007
• Wise Traditions Michigan Conference, A Revolution in Nutrition and Health September 2007
• Institute for Functional Medicine The 14th International Symposium on Functional Medicine: 21st Century Endocrinology: Thyroid and Adrenal Sentinel Organs. May 2007
• Pri-Med Midwest Primary Care Conference, April 2007
• Pri-Med Psychiatry Conference, December 2006

Honors, Grants, Fellowships, Awards:

• Selected to the Institute of Innovative Leadership, Fall 2003
• Sigma Theta Tau Honorary Nursing Society
• American Mensa Society
• Nursing Traineeship – Wayne State University
• Texas Woman’s University Scholarship
• Board of Governors Scholarship – Wayne State University
• Federal Nursing Scholarship
• Citation for Exceptional Accomplishment in Psychology
• Michigan Competitive Scholarship

Teaching Assignments ( preceeding two years):

Professional Service:

Indiana University Northwest Campus:

• Member, Instructional Technology Committee
• Member, Institute of Innovative Leadership
• Chair, Search and Screen Committee, 2006-present
• Faculty Mentor, Student

  Professional Service/Practice:

• Indiana University Northwest
• Confidential Care, Ltd.
• Ivy Tech State College

Community and Public Service:

• Reviewer, PCAT Exam Questions, Harcourt, 2008
• Speaker , Kiwanis Club 2007
• Speaker , Mitochondrial Myopathy Support Group, 2007

Professional Publications:

Refereed Journal Articles:

• Oermann, M.H., & Sperling, S.L. (1999). Stress and challenge of psychiatric nursing clinical experience. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing,12(4), 74-79