Office Hours: By appointment
Dr. Metcalf joined the Allen College School of Nursing faculty initially in 2006-2013, then returned in 2017. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Allen College, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner from Allen College, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult Nurse Practitioner from Saint Louis University, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Education from Allen College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Allen College, and a Diploma Degree from the Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She is certified an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her teaching responsibilities focus on family medicine, advanced health assessment and advanced pharmacology.
Education:
DNP, Allen College
Post-Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner, Allen College
Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult Nurse Practitioner, Saint Louis University
MSN, Education, Allen College
BSN, Allen College
Diploma, Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Professional Certifications and Licensure:
Adult Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Licensed by the state of Iowa as a Registered Nurse (RN) and as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Neurology
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Teaching Concentration:
Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pharmacology, Family health
What do you enjoy most about teaching at Allen College?
One of the most fulfilling aspects of teaching is watching the student’s growth and development into competent and compassionate healthcare providers. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience, which helps students apply their learning from real-world scenarios. Being part of their journey is very rewarding!