OUR FACULTY

Thomas W. Barkley, Jr., DSN, APRN,BC, ACNP is an Associate Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program at California State University, Los Angeles.  Dr. Barkley has over 10 years experience actively teaching in the certification review continuing education business.  Since October, 2002, he has owned Barkley & Associates, a nation wide nurse practitioner certification review/clinical update continuing education company.

Dr. Barkley’s clinical background and practice are in critical and acute care nursing where he holds national certification as an acute care nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Dr. Barkley received his bachelor of science in nursing degree from the University of Alabama, a master’s degree in critical care nursing from the University of Virginia, and holds the doctor of science in nursing degree with a specialty in nursing education and nursing education administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

In addition to his classroom and practice responsibilities, Dr. Barkley is the primary editor of the American Journal of Nursing Book-of-the-Year award-winning text, Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners, now in its second edition.   He has also published numerous refereed articles related to acute care nursing practice, nursing education, and multicultural HIV/AIDS prevention. 

While dually prepared as both an ACNP and ANP, Dr. Barkley has presented numerous continuing education courses, as well as adult acute care, adult primary care and co-presented family nurse practitioner certification reviews throughout the country, with consistently outstanding evaluations.  As a dynamic and engaging speaker, he frequently co-presents with other expert faculty in many of Barkley & Associates' courses.

Patricia Duffy Cunningham, DNSc, APRN,BC, FNP, P/MHNP, CS is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Tennessee - Memphis.

Dr. Cunningham received the bachelor of science degree in nursing from her hometown school of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed the master of science degree in nursing from Indiana University with a major in adult psychiatric/mental health nursing. After working as a certified psychiatric clinical nurse specialist in both hospitals and private practice, she became an instructor at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and completed the educational requirements for national certification as a family nurse practitioner. Blending the roles of family nurse practitioner and psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, she earned the doctor of nursing science degree at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center.

Dr. Cunningham is a member of the Tennessee Nurses Association, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau Beta Theta Chapter at Large. She has received numerous teaching and practice awards, including the Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Tennessee Student Government Association and the Outstanding Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Award from the Tennessee Nurses Association.

Dominic E. Koh, MSN, CPNP, ANP-C is a Nurse Practitioner and the Nurse Manager at the Asian Pacific Health Care Venture in Los Angeles, California.

Mr. Koh received his Bachelor of Arts degree in both Psychology and Sociology and the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed the Master of Science in Nursing degree as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, as well as a post-master’s certificate as an Adult Nurse Practitioner at California State University, Los Angeles. He currently holds dual national certification as both a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and an Adult Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Mr. Koh’s extensive clinical experience as a nurse practitioner includes both pediatric and adult health. He works for two community health clinics providing care to a mostly indigent population and also works in a school based health center predominantly serving adolescents. He is a faculty member for both the University of Phoenix in the RN-BSN completion program and Los Angeles Valley College. In addition, he is an adjunct clinical faculty member at California State University, Los Angeles serving as a preceptor for numerous nurse practitioner students. Mr. Koh is a member of Sigma Theta Tau and has served as a previous board member for the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP).

Sara Clarkson Majors, PhD, DNP, CRNA, APRN,BC, PNP, CPNP  is a Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of the Child Health Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of South Alabama College of Nursing in Mobile, Alabama.

Dr. Majors received her associate’s degree in nursing from Georgia State University, a bachelor of science degree in nursing anesthesia from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, as well as a master’s degree in public health.  From the University of South Alabama, Dr. Majors completed the master of science degree in nursing and post-mater’s study in advanced child health nursing – preparing as a pediatric nurse practitioner.  Additionally, she earned the doctor of philosophy degree in public administration from LaSalle University and the doctor of nursing practice degree from the University of South Alabama.  Dr. Majors is nationally certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner by both the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

Dr. Majors’ extensive clinical and educational experiences including roles as a neonatal nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, registered nurse anesthetist and educator.  In addition to her primary teaching position, she also serves as a field missionary annually.

Dr. Majors’ vast clinical experience with an emphasis on the child makes her uniquely prepared as an educator of child health, from the infant to young adult.  She is a national speaker and consultant in the field of child health.

Charlene M. Myers, MSN, APRN,BC, ACNP, CCRN is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of South Alabama College of Nursing.

In her primary position, she actively teaches nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist students in adult acute care.  Ms. Myers is a seasoned clinician in acute and critical care with specialty foci in trauma, neurological disorders, and general surgery.  Ms. Myers holds national certification as an acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, as well as certification as a critical care registered nurse (CCRN) from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

Ms. Myers received her bachelor of science degree in nursing, master of science degree in nursing as a clinical nurse specialist in adult health, and post-master's preparation in adult acute care from the University of South Alabama. Along with her teaching and clinical practice, she is the co-editor of the American Journal of Nursing Book-of-the-Year award-winning text, Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners, now in its second addition.

Ms. Myers has presented at numerous conferences with an emphasis on trauma, neurological conditions, and acute situations.  She is highly respected and valued for her clinical expertise and teaching skills and consistently receives excellent evaluations.

Kathryn Schroeder-Bruce, MSN, APRN,BC, P/MHNP is an Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing and Specialty Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Rochester School of Nursing in Rochester, New York.

Ms. Schroeder-Bruce received the bachelor of science degree in nursing from Albany University. She earned the master of science degree in nursing as both a clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner from the University of Rochester. Ms. Schroeder-Bruce holds national certification as a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

In addition to her classroom responsibilities, Ms. Schroeder-Bruce is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in private practice. She began her practice as a nursing assistant, then licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, and clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health.

Her experience consulting among teams including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical residents and students is extensive and allows her to help multi-level care providers thrive in a changing and turbulent health care system.

Alicia Scoggins, MSN, RNC, WHCNP, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner at the Woodville Family Clinic in Woodville, TX. She is providing care to families, OB/GYN services, high-risk and low-risk prenatal care, in addition to managing care for elderly patients in nursing home facilities.

Along with her duties, Ms. Scoggins is a member of the following professional organizations: Sigma Theta Tau International-Zeta Pi Chapter Honor Society for Nursing, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and on the Board of Directors for ETHAN (East Texas Healthcare Access Network).

She has taught the Health Science Technology Program at Woodville High School and served as the Director of Health Services for the Woodville Independent School District. During that time she wrote the Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual for the District and instituted the Bloomborne Pathogens Policy and education for the entire district staff.

With her role as an educator and experienced Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Ms. Scoggins a dynamic and high-energy speaker with a great passion for her profession.

Joetta DeSwarte Wallace, MSN, RN, FNP-C, CPON, is the Program Coordinator of the Pediatric Palliative Care Program at Miller Children's Hospital in Long Beach, California.

Ms. Wallace is an expert in pediatric nursing, having served in the roles of nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, educator, manager, researcher and staff nurse for over 30 years.  Recognizing the transition needs of children and adolescents with cancer and blood diseases, she is a leader in the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses, Society of Pediatric Nurses and the Children's Oncology Group.  In addition to her responsibilities at Miller Children's hospital, Ms. Wallace also actively works as a nurse practitioner in a pediatric hematology/oncology private practice in Long Beach.

Ms. Wallace has published over 30 articles and book chapters.  Her down-to-earth, energetic and often comical approach makes her a frequently invited speaker both nationally and internationally on a wide variety of pediatric topics.

Colleen Walsh, MSN, APRN,BC, ACNP, ONC is a full time faculty member in the Graduate Nursing Program at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana.

Ms. Walsh received a Diploma in nursing from Massachusetts General Hospital and a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Regents College. She earned the master of science degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama as a clinical nurse specialist, as well as completed a post-master s certificate preparation in the advanced adult cute care nursing specialty. Ms. Walsh holds national certification as an acute care nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Ms. Walsh's clinical background and practice are in orthopaedics, trauma, and acute care. In addition to her credential as an acute care nurse practitioner, she holds national certification in orthopaedics from the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses. Ms. Walsh has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons/National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Joint Scholarship Award, the Excellence in Professional Nursing Practice Award from the University of Michigan Medical Center Hospital, the Carrie B. Lenburg Nursing Alumni Award from Regents College, and the Outstanding Graduate Nursing Alumni Award from the University of South Alabama.

Ms. Walsh has published extensively in peer reviewed nursing journals on topics related to orthopaedic nursing and acute care practice. She is also the author of multiple textbook chapters on topics such as orthopeadic disorders, trauma, arthritis, metabolic and endocrine disorders, as well as multisystem organ dysfunction.

Ms. Walsh is a proven dynamic speaker and has presented at numerous local, regional and national meetings and conferences. She has enjoyed excellent evaluations and feedback from participants from her lectures and speaking
engagements.

Kathleen P. Wilson, DSN, APRN,BC, PNP, FNP, CPNP is the Director of Children’s Medical Services for the Florida Department of Health in Tallahassee, Florida.

Dr. Wilson is a nursing educator, practitioner, researcher, administrator and consultant with extensive experience in adolescent health promotion.  She received a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Florida State University and both her master of science and doctor of science in nursing degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  She completed an additional traineeship in Adolescent Health (Children, Youth, and Families Project through the United States Public Health Service) while completing her Master’s degree, which emphasized specialization in Adolescent Medicine and Family Practice as both a clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner. Dr. Wilson holds national certifications as both a pediatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is also nationally certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board as a pediatric nurse practitioner.

Dr. Wilson formerly coordinated graduate level nursing programs including the Pediatric Advanced Nursing Program at Emory University, as well as the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.  She has mentored graduate students in both clinical and research arenas, with specific emphasis on medical management of children and youth who are behaviorally and emotionally-challenged.  Currently, she oversees clinical programs for children with special health care needs including both physical and mental health components.