Through the privilege of being part of the faculty at PLNU, Michelle Federe Riingen has the opportunity to teach courses at the pre-nursing, sophomore, senior, RN-BSN, and graduate levels. Her vocation as a nurse is synonymous with her mission field, in which she hopes to be a witness to new and experienced nurses alike as they partner to learn and serve others. To whom much is given, much will be required. (Luke 12:48)
Education
- DNP, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland
- MSN, University of San Diego, San Diego
- BSN, University of San Diego, San Diego
- ADN, Southwestern Community College, Chula Vista
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Core, American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Core, State of California, Board of Registered Nursing
- Public Health Nurse, State of California
Courses Taught
- Communicating and Following Faithfully & Practicum – NRS 3050/3051
- Inquiring Faithfully IA – NRS 3060A
- Educating Nurses for Radical Transformation – GNSG 6030
- Comprehensive Exam – GNSG 6095
- Adult/Gerontology Nursing CNS Role Acquisition & Practicum – GNSG 6024/6024L
- Caring Faithfully: An Introduction to Nursing – NSG 1050
- Nursing of Individuals: Adult Health I & Practicum – NSG 2050/2051
- Nursing of Individuals: Adult Health II & Practicum – NSG 2060/2061
- Pharmacology – NSG 2070
- Nursing Capstone – NSG 4080
- Development of Education Programs in Nursing & Practicum – GNSG 6008/6008L
- Thesis/Project in Nursing – GNSG 6004
Experience in Field
Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
- Dean, School of Nursing, 2021 - present
- Associate Dean, Director of RN-BSN Program, 2015 – 2021
- Professor (Granted tenure, 2010), School of Nursing 2010 - present
- Associate Dean, Director of Undergraduate Program, 2006-2015
- Interim Dean, Spring, 2009
- Associate Professor, School of Nursing, 2006 – 2010
- Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, 1998-2006
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center (SCVMC), Chula Vista, CA
- Clinical Nurse Specialist, 2004-2010
- Clinical Nurse, Preceptor, Relief Charge Nurse, 1998 – 2004
- Acute Care Senior Specialist/Clinical Nurse Specialist, 1996 – 1998
- Medical/Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator, 1992 – 1994
- Clinical Nurse III & Charge Nurse, Telemetry/Step-Down
- Relief Infection Control Nurse, SCVMC formerly known as Community Hospital of Chula Vista, CA, 1987-1992
Assessment Technologies Institute
- Virtual ATI Instructor, 2006 - 2007
Sharp Health Care, San Diego, CA
- Acute Care Education System-wide Specialist, 1994 – 1996
Long Beach Veterans Administration Medical Center, CA
- Staff RN & Relief Charge Nurse, Pulmonary Care Unit, 1986 - 1987
Professional and Community Involvement
- San Diego County: The Alzheimer’s Project, Care Roundtable participant & Planning Committee for Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference, 2017-present.
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Mu Chapter, Member 1993 – Present; Board-PLNU Counselor 2017-present
- Southwestern, San Diego City, Grossmont, Palomar & Mira Costa Community Colleges: Nursing Department Advisory Boards, 2012 - present
- Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego County, Inc. Member, 2016-present
- Santana High School: The Pathway to a Professional Nursing Vocation Presentation (n= 95, Health Pathway students). December 3, 2019
- San Diego County Regional Human Trafficking: Health Subcommittee, Member, 2019-present
- Health and Science Pipeline Initiative (HAPSI) Educator Conference, Transitioning to College Programs, Panel Member. San Diego, October 2018.
- Palomar Community College, CA: Professional Development Seminar – Interview Process, Registered Nursing Program, April, 2015
- California Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Member 2014 - present
- National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Member, 2007 – present
- Rancho Vista Church, Chula Vista, CA
- Hospitality Team, Member, 2018 – present
- Logistics Team, Leader, 2014 – 2017
- Events Team, Member, 2015 – 2016
- Preschool, Teacher, 2008 – 2012
- Castillejos Civic Club of San Diego, Board of Directors, Member, 2015 – present
- Interfaith Homeless Shelter, 2011-2017
- Loveworks Medical Mission: Haiti, Team Leader, May-June, 2012
- Loveworks Medical Mission: India, Team Leader, May, 2008
- Natividad de Ninos, Donation Coordinator for orphanages in Mexico, November-December, 2006-present
- Heart to Heart Mission: New Orleans, December, 2006
- Loveworks Medical Mission: Sri Lanka, Team Leader, May 2006
Awards and Honors
- Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego: Excellence in Education, 2018
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Excellence in Nursing Education, 2008
Dissertations, Presentations, and Publications
- Presenter – Mock Transparent Interview Preparation, Student Nurse Associations of Palomar Community College (November, 19, 2020; November 7, 2019), Mira Costa Community College (December 19, 2019)
- Presenter, Podium – Caring and Following Faithfully: Innovation in RN-BSN Education. Innovations in Faith - Based Nursing Conference, Indiana Wesleyan University. June 20, 2018
- Presenter, Poster – An Exploration of Calling and Vocation in RN-BSN Students. Innovations in Faith-Based Nursing Conference, Indiana Wesleyan University. June 19, 2018
- Presenter, Podium – Preceptor Workshop for Public Health Nurses. San Diego, CA. May 30, 2018
- Presenter, Poster – Public Health is Contagious. Association of Public Health Nurses. Conference: Public Health Nursing 3.0: Time for an Upgrade, Little Rock, AK. April 30 – May 2, 2018
- Presenter, Poster – RN to BSN Education Revisited: Transformational Innovation. Association of California Nurse Leaders. Conference: Revealing the Power of Innovation, San Diego, CA. March 24, 2017
- Committee Chair – Senior Honors Scholar Project
- Okajima, D. (2017). Lifting the Weight of Depression in Cardiovascular Conditions
- DeVries, L.A. (2007). An Exploration of Pharmacology Content Throughout a BSN program
- Presenter: Predictors of Academic Success in First Year Nursing Students, Point Loma Nazarene University Faculty, San Diego, CA. August 23, 2016.
- Presenter - Facilitator, Teacher or Sage: Current Trends in Nursing Education, Fresenius Medical Care Educators, San Diego, CA. April 22, 2016.
- Development & Implementation of RN-BSN Hybrid Curriculum, Summer 2015
- Point Loma Nazarene University (Awarded in Spring 2014 for 2015). Sabbatical Project/Research: The Relationship of Cognitive Critical Thinking Skills and Affective Critical Thinking Dispositions to Academic Success in the First year of the Nursing Major
- McComas, J., Riingen, M. & Kim, S. (2014, December). The Impact of an Electronic Medication Administration Record on Medication Administration Efficiency and Errors. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing.
- Kim, S., Oliveri, D., Riingen, M., Taylor, B., & Rankin, L. (2013). Randomized controlled trial of graduate-to-undergraduate student mentoring program. Journal of Professional Nursing, (29)6, 43-49
