Faculty & staff

Davina J. Gosnell (2006), director of the nursing program

gosnelldj@hiram.edu

• Diploma, Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing
• B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh
• M.S., The Ohio State University
• Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Dr. Davina Gosnell is the dean emerita of the Kent State University College of Nursing, one of the largest and best-known programs in the Midwest. She is well known and respected throughout the region. The Ohio Nurses Association Excellence in Nursing Education Administration Award is included in Dr. Gosnell’s many professional accolades, and she is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. An experienced educational administrator and teacher of nursing students, she is also a talented researcher who developed the Gosnell Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Tool.

Starting the Hiram College nursing program serves as the capstone for Davina Gosnell’s long and distinguished career. Her professional connections and leadership positions in nursing provide Hiram’s nursing program with the cornerstone for success.

Jennifer A. LaBenne (2007), nurse recruiter

labenneja@hiram.edu

• B.S.N., Kent State University

Jennifer A. LaBenne is a graduate of Kent State University’s B.S.N. program and has more than 20 years experience as a clinical nurse in various patient-care settings, including neonatal intensive care, newborn nursery, pediatrics, critical-care nursing, ambulatory care, and home health care. She holds a certificate in legal nurse consulting and has assisted both plaintiff and defense attorneys in medical record reviews for medical malpractice cases. Ms. LaBenne also received training and certification to become a sexual assault nurse examiner and has been involved with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Prior to assuming the role of nurse recruiter at Hiram, she most recently worked as a registered nurse within the managed-care arena, performing utilization review both in a large, acute-care facility in Northeast Ohio and for a prominent managed care company.

Catherine S. Schoenewald (2008), adjunct faculty and lab coordinator

schoenewaldcs@hiram.edu

• B.A., Psychology, Earlham College

• B.S.N., Kent State University

• M.S.N., Kent State University

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Parent Child Nursing, Kent State University

Mrs. Schoenewald is a graduate of Earlham College, where she earned her BA in Psychology.  She is also a graduate of Kent State University’s BSN, MSN, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner programs.  As a therapist, she provided counseling and treatment to emotionally disturbed adolescents.  After obtaining her BSN from Kent State University, Mrs. Schoenewald’s clinical experiences included pediatric oncology, pediatric endoscopy, and both adult and pediatric emergency care.  Following completion of her graduate studies at Kent State University, she began practice as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.  In this role she was responsible for providing primary care for children ages 0-18.  She has also been involved with victims of physical and sexual abuse, having performed physical exams and provided testimony in court with regard to exam findings.  She is a Certified Emergency Nurse, and holds a Certificate of Authority and Certificate to Prescribe in the State of Ohio.  She currently co-teaches freshman nursing students in Hiram’s Computations for Nursing course, and provides clinical services as a member of the Health Center staff.

Emily L. McClung (2008), assistant professor

mcclungel@hiram.edu

• B.S.N., West Virginia Wesleyan College
• M.S.N., Duke University

Emily McClung comes to Hiram College with a wide range of nursing experience.  She has practiced in oncology, hospice, homecare, health ministry and academia.  She was honored with a nomination for Excellence in Nursing while working at Duke University Medical Center.  She has presented twice at the NLN Education Summit on interactive teaching techniques and utilization of PDA in nursing curriculum.  She has also received the MedSurg Nursing’s First Time Author’s Writing Award for the article Collaborating with chaplains to meet spiritual needs that was published in June 2006.  Emily’s areas of interest are spiritual care, end of life care, and innovative teaching strategies.  Emily lives with family in Medina, Ohio.