Vincent's College in Bridgeport, CT. She recently achieved a Doctoral Degree in Education at Northcentral University in Phoenix, AZ. Her dissertation work focused on the use of a concept map with simulation during the first nursing course of a two-year program. Her abstract, "Learning Experiences of Associate Degree in Nursing Students Using a Concept Map with Simulation" has been selected by Sigma Theta Tau International/National League for Nursing and reflects current nursing trends and timely issues. Her participation as an oral presenter is part of the Nursing Education Research Conference in Washington D.C. on April 19-21, 2018.