PhD, RN
Barb has many years of leadership experience in both acute and long-term care settings and is known nationally and internationally as a researcher, consultant, author and speaker. She has expertise in peer review., professional governance, application of novice to expert framework, Magnet ® and Pathway to Excellence®. Her vast experience includes whole systems peer review, whole systems professional governance, implementation of evidence-based practice and nursing research programs. She has authored two books on peer review, the first shared governance tool kit and has numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters.
Barb began her close affiliation with the Magnet® program in 2001 while working in Aurora Healthcare in Milwaukee, WI, the first healthcare system to achieve Magnet Recognition®. Barb’s experience with organizations on the Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® journey spans more than two decades and she has helped dozens of organizations achieve their designation goals.
Barb’s work is known nationally and internationally.