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Lois Hine Department Chair of Nursing Programs When I was young, I always wanted to be a nurse and a teacher. I was the president of the student nurses’ association in high school. It took a while to get into college as life happened, I married, raised my daughter and worked at assorted jobs. When I finally got back to school, I started out by getting my LPN training, then went on for my associate and bachelor’s degrees in nursing. I have a love of the elderly and worked most of my nursing career in geriatrics and medical surgical. I have even served as a surveyor for the Bureau of Facility Standards inspecting skilled nursing facilities. Witnessing the care and kind work of the nurses and staff in these facilities was so inspirational. I waited two weeks after graduation from my BSN to enter the master’s program and graduated as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Around the time I graduated there were no jobs available for nurse
Dr. Lois Hine PhD in Professional Technical and Adult Education, University of Idaho MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Clarkson College BSN, Nursing, Boise State University ASN, Nursing, Boise State University LPN, Nursing, Idaho State University
practitioners in Idaho, but there was a position at the college for an instructor. Faculty teaching in the LPN program were required to be certified as an instructor through the state so I had to take six courses at the university. I asked and was told that I could include those courses toward the doctoral program in education so that is what I did. I graduated with my PhD in Professional Technical and Adult Education with a focus on teaching and curriculum development. I have used my education in positions as instructor, program director for nursing programs, dean of students, chief nursing officer for a group of schools, and curriculum develop- ment of practical nursing, registered nursing, RN-BSN, and master’s degree nursing programs. I love working with the faculty and students. It seems my wishes as a child to be a nurse or teacher turned into both and I’m so blessed. I live with my husband of 39 years, daughter Linda, and four dachshunds. In my spare time, which I have had very little of lately, I enjoy quilting and take a block of the month class at the local quilt shop. I love playing with my dogs and spending time with my husband who is retired. I am so excited to be joining you at Sumner College as the Department Chair of Nursing.
Thank you for all you do behind the scenes, Lois!
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