Nursing Faculty & Staff

Lauren Swant earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Sciences Executive Leadership from the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Indiana State University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh. She has also earned certifications as a Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (RNC-NIC), a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), and a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).

Professor Brosnan earned her Master's Degree in Nursing at Rush University of Chicago, a Post-Graduate Degree at Frontier Nursing University, and her Baccalaureate of Science degree at Loyola University of Chicago.

Janet earned her Master of Science in Nursing-Nursing Education from Benedictine University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Carroll College. Janet has practiced in adult medical surgical and medical/cardiac intensive care units.

Melissa earned her Master's Degree in Nursing Education at University of Phoenix and Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona. Her background includes over 13 years at Mayo Clinic Arizona working in the Intensive Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care and Pain Management. Melissa spent over 2 years as a RN Team Leader in the Pain Clinic.

Kate serves as an Assistant Professor at Carroll College in Helena, MT, where she specializes in curriculum development and nursing education with a focus on leadership, psychosocial health, assessment, and resiliency. Her diverse career spans emergency services, nursing administration, and surgical orthopedics, showcasing her dedication to nursing excellence and patient-centered care.

April earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Frontier Nursing Practice from Frontier University, her  Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati, and Bachelors of Science in Nursing from California State University, Sacramento.

Meghan began her professional nursing career at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, OR. While there, she found her passion for caring for children and their families.

Julie is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of nursing experience in critical care and cardiovascular nursing. She earned her Master of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Phoenix. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also has earned certifications as a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), a Board Certified Cardiovascular Nurse (CVRN), and a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS). She looks forward to helping our nursing students develop their skills and knowledge as caregivers.

Terri John, BA, has provided administrative support for the Department of Nursing since 1999. She is an alum of Carroll College (1985) whose special interests include qigong, creative writing, reading, hiking, nature, holistic health, and spirituality.

Jean Falley