Michelle Federe Riingen, DNP, RN, CNS-BC
Michelle Federe Riingen, DNP, RN, CNS-BC
- Associate Dean of Undergraduate Program & Professor
- Phone: 619.849.2785

Background
Education:
- Case Western Reserve University - Doctor of Nursing Practice - Dissertation: The Relationship of Cognitive Critical Thinking Skills and Affective Critical Thinking Dispositions to Academic Success in the First Year of the Nursing Major
- University of San Diego - Master of Science in Nursing; Family Health Clinical Nursing Specialist with emphasis in Nursing Education
- University of San Diego - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Southwestern College - Associate Degree in Nursing
Teaching Focus:
- BSN Prenursing Caring Faithfully: An Introduction to Nursing
- BSN Sophomore Adult Health I & II, including Clinical Practicum
- BSN Senior Trends & Issues in Professional Nursing
- MSN Education Program Development
- MSN Thesis Advisor
Professional Awards/Honors:
- 2010 PLNU Nursing Pinning Speaker for graduating class
- 2008 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Mu-at-Large Chapter, Recipient of Excellence in Nursing Education award
- 2008 “Making the Point” speaker at PLNU Graduate Studies Commencement Convocation
Clinical Background/Academic Focus:
Michelle Riingen has enjoyed a career as a nurse educator in both the university and acute care hospital settings. She is a board certified Clinical Nurse Specialist.
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