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    Deb Adams

    • Assistant Professor
    MSN, RN-BC, MSHA
    (402) 354-9647

    Valerie Anderson

    • Adjunct Faculty
    DNP, MSN, BSN, BA, APRN-FNP
     

    Hilary Applequist

    • Assistant Professor
    DNP, APRN-NP, NP-C
    (402) 354-7051

    Mark Araujo

    • Associate Director
    • Financial Aid
    (402) 354-7227

    Maria Arbelaez

    • Adjunct Faculty
    (402) 551-4513

    Jennifer Arent

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    MA
     

    Kathleen Babcock

    • Assistant Professor
    JD
     

    Shawn Baker

    • Director of Student Records and Registration
    MBA
    (402) 354-7230

    Cathy Barnes

    • Associate Professor
    MSN, RN
    (402) 354-7039

    Samantha Barnhart

    • Program Director
    • Campus Health
    PA-C
    (402) 354-7210

    Emily Barr

    • Associate Professor
    • PPOTD Director
    OTD, MBA, OTR/L, BCG
    (402) 354-6869

    Emily Bateman

    • Adjunct Faculty
     
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    Emily Barr

    Associate Professor PPOTD Director
    (402) 354-6869

    Education

    • BS in Health Sciences- Creighton University
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare- Nebraska Methodist College
    • Doctorate in Occupational Therapy- Creighton University
    • Board-Certified Occupational Therapy, NBCOT
    • Board-Certified in Gerontology-AOTA
    • Certified in Dementia Capable Care
    • Certified in Montessori-Based Dementia Programming
    • Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma

    General Background
    Emily Barr OTD, MBA, OTR/L, BCG is an associate professor at Nebraska Methodist College and has been with the college since 2017. Prior to transitioning into academia, Emily's primary work setting was in skilled nursing and long term care, serving as a staff OT and then as a rehab director. Emily is board certified in gerontology through AOTA and holds several certifications in dementia training and care. Emily is active with AOTA, previously serving as AOTA's communications coordinator for the productive aging special interest section from and currently as the NOTA Vice-President of Academia.

    Notable Publications/Presentations
    2019 American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference Poster Presentation, titled Examining Practice Competency: Course Design and Effectiveness for Student Level II Fieldwork Preparedness.

    2018 Nebraska Women in Higher Education and Leadership Short Course, titled The Challenge of Authentic Leadership: Strategies for Success in Being Your True Self at Work.

    2016 Continuing Education Presentation titled, Treatment Approaches for Optimal Outcomes for People with Cognitive Impairment.

    Professional Service/Recognition/Charitable Boards

    • 2019 Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Contributor of the Year
    • AOTA Communications Coordinator for Productive Aging Special Interest Section
    • NOTA District 2 Chairperson
    • Pi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society Faculty Advisor
    • QLI Ambassador

    Advisor for Occupational Therapy graduate students

    To make an appointment with Emily:
    https://calendly.com/emily-barr