Laura graduated from PLNU in 2010 with her BSN. She was hired later that year at Sharp Memorial hospital on a surgical progressive care unit. Two years later she transitioned to the surgical intensive care unit where she has been ever since. During her time in the surgical intensive care unit Laura has had the opportunity to care for many complex patients including cardiac surgery, cardiac device patients, neurosurgery, trauma, complicated general surgery, and obstetrical patients.
Professor Hong completed her undergraduate degree in Human Biology at the University of California, San Diego. As a chemist, she worked in various laboratories to research and develop point-of-care medical devices. Motivated by a desire to make a difference in patient care, she transitioned to healthcare, completing the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Georgetown University. Her clinical background includes the cardiac progressive care unit, outpatient internal medicine and pediatrics, and telemedicine as a provider licensed in multiple States.
Dr. Ross Brunett has been an adjunct professor at Point Loma Nazarene University since 2022 and has just begun his new career as a full time Assistant Professor for the Master's of Science in Athletic Training Program. Dr. Brunett teaches in the Undergraduate Kinesiology Department as well as multiple courses in the Athletic Training Program. Dr. Brunett is a Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
Dr. Snyman’s (pronounced: snay-mon) completed her MSc under the mentorship of Dr. Lee Brown and her PhD with Dr. Terry Housh. Her research focuses on applied exercise physiology in athletic and clinical applications. She has an interest in neuromuscular adaptations to exercise and biofeedback training, the physiological mediators of the perception of effort during aerobic and resistance training, and environmental physiology.
Jennifer Dyck comes to PLNU with 13 years of experience as Adjunct Faculty at Arizona State University. Prior to teaching she has held a variety of positions as staff nurse in teaching hospitals, medical device education, research RN. as well as public health nursing in the Canadian healthcare system. Her background is in NICU, Postpartum, research and public health. She currently teaches in the undergraduate nursing program.
