Heidi Niswander Named ‘Great 100 Nurses in Arkansas’
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Baptist Health College Little Rock (BHCLR) nursing faculty Dr. Heidi Niswander, DNP, RN, CHSE, was named to the Great 100 Nurses Foundation “Great 100 Nurses in Arkansas” list.
The mission of the Great 100 Nurses Foundation is to honor the work of nurses across five states for their heart for the profession and contributions to health care. Recipients were nominated for their compassion to those they serve, improvement to the nursing profession and mentorship of the next generation of nurses.
Niswander will be honored at a ceremony hosted by the foundation on Oct. 8 in Little Rock.
“I am very honored by this nomination,” Niswander said. “ I work with some of the best health care professionals at BHCLR and am humbled to know that my peers think the same of me. I view this nomination as the result of being a part of an awesome institution where our team supports and encourages each other to be their best.”
Niswander has been in her current teaching position with BHCLR for 17 years. She has taught in both the practical and traditional nursing programs. Today she is the course leader for the Women’s Health and Maternal Newborn course at the sophomore level of nursing. She enjoys guiding students through learning about families, women’s health needs, pregnancy and the care of newborns. Niswander is also the simulation specialist for the college. She guides integrating simulation into curriculum for students across campus. Niswander earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from Valparaiso University. She went on to obtain her Master of Science in Nursing and Healthcare Education from the University of Phoenix, her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Educational Leadership from American Sentinel University and recently obtained her Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certification through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
“We at BHCLR are proud of Dr. Niswander for being honored as the “Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas,” said Dr. Schelista Glenn, DNP, RN and associate dean of nursing. “She has a passion for using innovative learning strategies to keep students engaged. Dr. Nisawander’s drive for innovation and simulation contributes to the success of our students, our program and the future of nursing education.”
To learn more about the Great 100 Nurses Foundation, visit https://g100nurses.org/arkansas/.
About Baptist Health
For more than a century, Baptist Health has delivered all our best in health care through Christian compassion and innovative services. Baptist Health, Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization, is here For You. For Life. – with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 100 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; and a graduate residency program. It is also the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 11,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app.