Pamela Rafferty-Semon, MSN-ED, RN

College of Nursing

Associate Lecturer

Campus:

Kent

Office Location:

333 Henderson Hall

Office Hours:

I will be available to meet with students on Mondays/Wednesdays or via teleconference by appointment only. Please email me at praffer1@kent.edu to set up an appointment.

Contact Information

Email:

praffer1@kent.edu

Phone:

330-672-8797

Fax:

330-672-5003

Biography

I have had almost 30 years of nursing experience working in a variety of settings. I have been a nurse in the hospital setting for 11 years, worked in the community setting for 5 years, and taught nursing students for 10 years. My nursing specialties include community health nursing, public health, health promotion and education, nursing education, and primary prevention. I am currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Health Education and Promotion at Kent State University College of Education, Health and Human Services.

Courses

NURS 40020 - Community Health Nursing
NURS 40045 - Integration of Leadership and Management in Nursing
NURS 30070 - Health Care Policy

Education

MSN-ED, University of Phoenix, 2009
BSN, Ohio State University, 1989

Publications

Rafferty-Semon, P., Jarzembak, J., & Shanholtzer, J. (January 31, 2017). Simulating complex community disaster preparedness: Collaboration for Point of Distribution. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 22(1), Manuscript 3.
Rafferty-Semon, P., Jarzembak, J., & Shanholtzer, J. (April, 2014). “Creating Partnerships in Preparing the Community for Disaster” project to peers via a Power Point presentation and handouts at the Office of Experiential Education & Civic Engagement

Affiliations

American Nurses Association Eta Sigma Gamma Rho Chapter

Awards/Achievements

2016, Nominee, Daisy Faculty Award, Kent State University College of Nursing
2014, "Creating Partnerships in Preparing the Community for Disaster” course project was awarded $500.00 to off-set costs associated with providing students with a disaster simulation hands-on experience.
2014, "2014 Faculty Commitment Award” presented by Kent State University Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement