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Cynthia Francis Bechtel, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, CEN
Associate Professor
Coordinator MSN Program
PhD University of Massachusetts Worcester
MS Regis College (Nursing Administration)
BS Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA
Diploma Allentown Hospital School of Nursing, Allentown, PA
Dr. Bechtel teaches:
NURC 905 Health and Education Resources and Policies
NURC 915 Advanced Technology and Nursing Informatics
NURC 971 Nursing Theory and Research I
NURC 972 Nursing Theory and Research II
NURE 941 Curriculum Design and Evaluation
NURE 951 Course Development and Implementation
NURE 981 Advanced Teaching Methods (Practicum I)
NURE 991 Application of Technology to Education (Practicum II)
NURS 701 Writing and information literacy for nurses
cbechtel@framingham.edu
508-626-4997
Susan M. Mullaney, EdD, RN, CNE
Professor/ Chair Nursing Department
EdD Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Healthcare Education, concentration in Nursing Education
MS University of Massachusetts, Worcester (Adult Acute Care, Clinical Specialist)
MA Framingham State College (Healthcare Administration)
BSN University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Dr. Mullaney teaches:
NURC 925 Ethical, Social and Cultural Competencies
NURC 972 Nursing Theory and Research II
NURL 943 Strategic Planning for Nursing’s Future
NURL 954 Role in Health Care Systems
NURL 983 Practicum in Organizational Management Skills (Practicum I)
NURL 993 Internship in Independent Leadership Skills (Practicum II)
smullaney@framingham.edu
508-626-4938
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Adjunct Faculty
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JoAnn Mulready-Shick, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, ANEF Dr Mulready-Shick teaches NURE 941 Curriculum Design and Evaluation jmulreadyshick@framingham.edu |
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Paulette Melanson, DNP, WHNP-BC, RNC, LCCE Dr Melanson teaches NURC 905 Health and Education Resources and Policies |








