Nancy Whitman, R.N., Ph.D.
Professor of Nursing
Experience/Background
I have been a nurse for over twenty years and during that time have worked in pediatric settings and nursing programs in the Boston area and Central Virginia. I have taught courses in pediatrics, professional issues, patient education, and chronic illness. I also developed and taught a course on computers in nursing. At Lynchburg College, I have been chair of nursing, dean of the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, and associate dean of the College.
Degrees and Certifications
BSN, Alfred University
MSN, University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Professional Interests/Research
My professional interests involve patient/client teaching and the use of computers in both nursing education and nursing practice. I have co-authored multiple editions of two books, Health Teaching in Nursing Practice and Computers in Small Bytes, which reflect these interests.
Information on Courses Taught
Among the courses I have taught at L.C. are introductory and senior level professional courses, nursing skills lab, pharmacology lab, nursing research, and a general education wellness course.
Personal Info/Interests
Though I grew up in rural New York State and spent a number of years in Boston after College, I have lived in Virginia long enough to have established transplanted roots. Currently I live with my husband and our calico cat in the country south of Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our rural life fosters my hobbies of growing herbs and flowers. I also enjoy watching the birds, deer, occasional turkey or fox, and other wildlife creatures that abound around us. I also enjoy curling up with a good mystery.
You may contact me at: 434/544-8340 or e-mail to: whitman@lynchburg.edu