A. Eagles Vita

A. Eagles Vita
Assistant Professor of Nursing

Office Phone: 816-833-0524 ext. 4223
Email:aeagles@graceland.edu
Office Hours: By Arrangement
EDUCATION
  • MSN-FNP Graceland University, Lamoni, Ia. 1999
  • BSN Graceland University, Lamoni, Ia. 1997
  • MS-Physical Education Indiana University 1984
    with emphasis in Sports Fitness
  • BA-Physical Education Graceland College, 1983
Licensure
  • Missouri - RN, APRN
  • Iowa - RN, ARNP
      Certifications
      • ANCC Board Certification - Family Nurse Practitioner
      • Basic CPR-Health Care Provider
      • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
      • Advanced Trauma Life Support
      • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
      Professional Organizations
      • National League for Nursing
      • National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
      • Past President: Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing
      Employment History
      • September 2003 to Present, Assistant Professor of Nursing-Graduate Studies-FNP program, Graceland University, Independence, MO.
      • August 2005 to Present Online Instructor-BSN Nursing Program, University of Phoenix Online
      • November 2004 to Present - FNP- Des Moines Latin American Medical Clinic. Privately owned practice treating Hispanic population of all ages.
      • February 1999 to March 2005 Family Nurse Practitioner, for Decatur Medical Services, Leon and Lamoni, Iowa serving residents of rural Iowa communities.
      • June 1984 to March 2005 Childbirth Education Instructor, Hospitals anc Community Programs, Iowa and California
      • June 1997 to February 1999 Staff Nurse - E.R. and Medical/Surgical Units, Supervisor O.B. unit, Decatur County Hospital, Leon, Iowa.
      • February 1994 to May 1995 Lactation Consultant, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA.
      • March 1987 to March 1991Community Education Coordinator, Scripps Memorial Hospital, Encinitas, CA.
      • December 1984 to March 1987 Bilingual Health Educator/Program Development Specialist, North County Health Services, Ramona, CA.
      Honors and Awards
      • Ruby Berryman Hanna Award for Nursing Excellence
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