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Susan Eckman, DNP, MS, RN, HNB-BC, PMHNP

Susan Eckman, DNP, MS, RN, HNB-BC, PMHNP

Clinical Assistant Professor


Oklahoma City: CNB 310

(405) 271-1491 ext. 49178

Susan-Eckman@ouhsc.edu


Clinical Instructor at the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing. My background including pediatric intensive care and pediatric cardiology nursing, working with families and patients throughout their care. My interests include resilience and emotional well being of patients, families and students. Specifically teaching techniques / skills to empower them to face life's challenges and stresses. My DNP project is with nurse residences and evaluating the addition of short term mindfulness techniques on resilience as well as intent to leave.
Member of the American Holistic Nurses Association, as well as the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. 


Education:

  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center-Bachelor of Science Nursing
  • University of Oklahoma -Masters of Science Nursing
  • Currently attending Duquesne University in the DNP program -anticipated graduation Aug '22


Board Certification(s):

Holistic Nurse Baccalaureate-Board Certified


Clinical/Research Interests:

  • Emotional Freedom Technique in stress reduction as well as pain control
  • Mindfulness addition to nurse residence programs
  • Resilience in nurse residences


Select Honors and Accomplishments:

Cavett Kids Board and volunteer