Indiana University Fort Wayne

Phone:

260.257.6772

Email:

jskirkwo@iu.edu

Department:

IU School of Nursing—Fort Wayne

Campus:

IU Fort Wayne

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Health Science Administration from the University of the Incarnate Word in 2018 where I also minored in Project Management.

Prior to this, I completed 5 years in various areas of the Military Healthcare System including Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Postpartum, Medical Logistics, Central Sterilization, and Staff Education and Training, all while an Active Duty Navy Corpsman.

After service, I had the opportunity to work in an OR environment and to find my true passion in higher education.  In 2017, I found Healthcare Simulation and I have applied myself fully to helping students get the best learning outcomes possible. 

I draw my expertise in Healthcare Simulation from a background at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Clemson Nursing and related interprofessional learning activities.  I am passionate about continual innovation to deliver high-quality education tools to our students.

I am currently pursuing my Master of Health Administration through the University of the Incarnate Word.

• Bachelor of Science in Health Science Administration (BS), 2018, University of the Incarnate Word
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS), 2018, SSIH
• Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS), 2018, American Heart Association (AHA)
• Hospital Corpsman Basic Training, 2011, Military Education and Training Command (METC), Ft. Sam Houston, TX

• Member of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL)
• Member of the Society for Simulation of Healthcare (SSH)
• Member of Area Health Education Centers (AHEC)
• Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly "40 Under 40", Class of 2020 
• Vice-President, IU Fort Wayne Staff Council