Bemidji State University has a highly talented and compassionate Nursing faculty whose members are dedicated to teaching, research and service.

Our faculty provide insight to students about the relationship between the theory of the classroom and the reality of nursing practice. Each faculty member is committed to providing leadership in nursing, premier healthcare, innovation and cutting-edge science.

Faculty

Catrina Welch

Chief Nurse AdministratorCatrina Welch

Bensen Hall 229

Phone: (218) 755-3708

Box #: 15

Email: catrina.welch@bemidjistate.edu


Dr. Tiffany Hommes

Professor

Bensen Hall 109M

Phone: (218) 755-2526

Box #: 15

Email: tiffany.hommes@bemidjistate.edu


Ashly BlissAshly Bliss

Assistant Professor

Bensen Hall 109F

Phone: (218) 755-2831

Email: ashly.bliss@bemidjistate.edu


Dr. Christy CookChristy Cook

Professor (Sabbatical 2024 – 2025)

Bensen Hall 230

Email: christy.cook@bemidjistate.edu



Ruth EckstromRuth Eckstrom

Assistant Professor

Bensen Hall 109Q

Phone: (218) 755-2524

Email: ruth.eckstrom@bemidjistate.edu


Angela HalvorsonAngela Halvorson

Assistant Professor

Bensen Hall 109D

Phone: (218) 755-2523

Email: angela.halvorson@bemidjistate.edu


Nicole JohnsonNicole Johnson

Assistant Professor

Bensen Hall 109H

Phone: (218) 755-3870

Box #: 15

Email: nicole.johnson@bemidjistate.edu


Dr. Marci MapleMarci Maple

Professor

Bensen Hall 109 L

Phone: (218) 755-4240

Box #: 15

Email: marci.maple@bemidjistate.edu


Sarah Nelson

Assistant Professor

Bensen Hall 109A

Phone: (218) 755-3869

Email: sarah.nelson@bemidjistate.edu


Megan Christiansen

Assistant Professor & Niganawenimaanaanig Director

Bensen Hall 109G

(218) 755-2715

Adjunct Faculty

Mary Hennen

Email: mary.hennen@bemidjistate.edu


Vickie Holker

Phone: (651) 245-2638

Box #: 15

Email: vickie.holker@bemidjistate.edu


Brian Kallinen

Email: brian.kallinen@bemidjistate.edu


Tam Mahaffey

Phone: (218) 755-3860

Box #: 15

Email: tam.mahaffey@bemidjistate.edu


Staff

Reese Hiller

Nursing Clinical Coordinator

Bensen Hall 224

Phone: (218) 755-3729

Box #: 15

Email: reese.hiller@bemidjistate.edu


Lisa BurlageLisa Burlage

Nursing Lab Coordinator

Email: lisa.burlage@bemidjistate.edu


Matt HansonMatt Hanson

Grant Coordinator

Bensen Hall 109B

Phone: (218) 755-2793

Email: matt.hanson@bemidjistate.edu


Tessa ReedTessa Reed

Niganawenimaanaanig Program Student Mentor

Bensen Hall 130

Phone: (218) 755-2299

Box #: 15

Email: tessa.reed@bemidjistate.edu


Michael SimpsonMike Simpson

Nursing Student Services Coordinator

Bensen Hall 223

Phone: (218) 755-2486

Email: michael.simpson@bemidjistate.edu