Patricia K. Trachsel, Ph.D., RN
Professor of Nursing
Office Phone: 800-833-0524 Extension 4212
Email: trachsel@graceland.edu
EDUCATION
- 1998 Doctor of Philosophy, Walden University, Major - Education
- 1989 Master of Science/Nursing, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Major: Community Health Nursing, Minor: Education
- 1985 Bachelor of Science/Nursing, Mid-America Nazarene College, Olathe, Kansas, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- 1964 Associate of Arts/Science, Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa
- 1964 Diploma in Nursing, Independence Sanitarium and Hospital School of Nursing, Independence, Missouri, Academic Award
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 1992-Present Associate Professor of Nursing, Graceland University School of Nursing, Independence, Missouri. Chair RN-BSN Outreach Program. Instructor for: Community Health Nursing in Outreach Program; Professional Seminar course at Residency; Member of School of Nursing Coordinating Council and School of Nursing Board.
- 1989-1992 Director Practical Nursing Program, Johnson County Area Vocational Technical School, Olathe, Kansas. Responsible for development and implementation of Practical Nursing Program. Coordinated Program activities. Wrote two Carl Perkin’s Grants and received forty five thousand dollars for program development.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS
- American Nurses Association
- Kansas Nurses Association, Member of District 9
- Sigma Theta Tau Honorary Society for Nurses
- Phi Delta Lambda Honor Society
- Midwest Bioethics Center, Kansas City, Missouri
- RLDS Nurses Alumni Association, Graceland College
- Advisory Board Member, Miami County Health Department
AWARDS
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Graceland University, May, 2001
- “Outstanding Leadership in Nursing Award”, Mid-American Nazarene College, Olathe, Kansas.
- “Graduate Student Research Award”, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Research subject, “Differences in Self-Concept and Health Self-Concept in Concrete Operational Children and Formal Operational Children”.
- “Student Academic Award”, Independence Sanitarium and Hospital School of Nursing, Independence, Missouri.
- Midwest Alliance In Nursing (MAIN) $1000.00 scholarship.
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
- Presentation “An RN-BSN Model for Adult Learners” at AACN National Baccalaureate Conference in Washington, DC, Dec. ‘01
- Forum Leader at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) National Conference in Chicago, Dec, ‘00
- Presentation “Professional Socialization of RN-BSN Students” at AACN National Conference in Chicago, Dec, ‘00
- “Differences in Professional Socialization in RN-BSN Distance Learning Graduatesand BSN On-Campus Graduates” Dissertation research, 1998.
- “Innovations in Nursing Education” Paper presented to University of Kansas Graduate Nurses Seminar.
- Attended “Weekend Immersion – Nursing Informatics” Conference presented at Cerner Corporation, April ‘00
- “The Graceland College RN-BSN Program” Presentation at Independence Optimist Club.
- “The Graceland College RN-BSN Program” Presentation at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
- “Professional Mentoring” Presentation at the RLDS Nurses Alumni Association annual Nelle Morgan Workshop.
- “The Teaching Portfolio” Presentation at Graceland College Faculty Meeting.
- “Classroom Assessment Techniques” Presentation to Graceland College Division of Nursing.
- “A Career in Nursing”, Santa Fe Trails Jr High, Olathe, Ks.
Patricia K. Trachsel, Ph.D., RN
