RN-BS Option Faculty

The College of Nursing RN-BS option faculty members positively affect the health of persons, families and communities by educating nurses to provide quality nursing care to diverse populations. The College is committed to providing an environment of scholarship and caring wherein the education of nurses will flourish. Critical judgment, research skills and leadership skills are fostered throughout the programs of study. The graduates of this College demonstrate a commitment to humanism and promote the achievement of healthful living for society.

Deborah K. Armstrong, MS, RN
Lecturer, Adult and Child Nursing
Dion Building - Room 318-E
(508) 999-9245
darmstrong@umassd.edu

Marilyn Asselin, PhD, RN, BC
Assistant Professor – Adult Nursing
Dion Building- Room 308-E
508-999-8749
masselin@umassd.edu

Marianne Barba, MSN, RN
Lecturer, Adult and Child Nursing
Dion Building - Room 324-F
508-910-9172

Monica Hanson, PhD., RNC,WNHP
Associate Professor, Community Nursing
Dion Building - Room 201-D
508-999-8580
mjhanson@umassd.edu

Debbie Hawkins, MS, PMHCNS-BC
Lecturer; RN Program Director
Dion Building - Room 202-A
(508) 910-6519
debbie.hawkins@umassd.edu

Janet Kenty, PhD, RN
Associate Professor, Community Nursing
Dion Building - Room 201-C
(508) 999-8194
jkenty@umassd.edu

Jeanne Leffers, PhD, RN
Associate Professor, Community Health
Dion Building – Room 308-C
508-999-8581
jleffers@umassd.edu

Gail Russell EdD, RN, CNAA, BC
Associate Professor, Community Health
Dion Building – Room 201-A
508-999-8251
grussell@umassd.edu