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Michelle Bull

Associate Professor

´óÏó´«Ã½ Faculty Since 2023

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Contact Info

Email
mbull@jwu.edu
Phone
401-598-4813
Campus
Providence

Michelle Bull, DNP, RN, CNL is a graduate of the Bachelor degree of Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Rhode Island. She earned a Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Clinical Nurse Leadership (CNL) from Sacred Heart University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with a focus on systems leadership (DNP) from Rhode Island College. Her doctoral research was focused on the implementation of a resource nurse in the community to increase resources to low-income families to promote healthier living.

She has been a registered nurse for 23 years and a nurse educator for over 10 years. She started at ´óÏó´«Ã½ as an Associate Professor in the College of Nursing in 2023. Her clinical practice is primarily in the field of maternal and child health. She has previously taught nursing students in a practical, associate's, traditional and accelerated BSN programs. She has held the positions of course coordinator and department chair at other colleges of nursing. Additionally, she has been a part of developing and teaching in a healthcare interpreter program at a local community college.

She has experience in nursing curriculum development and accreditation processes having served as a ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) peer evaluator.

Education

  • DNP, Nursing Leadership, Rhode Island College
  • MSN, Clinical Nurse Leadership, Sacred Heart University
  • BSN, Nursing, University of Rhode Island

Teaching Interests

Her passion in teaching is creating an open and inclusive environment for students to feel safe to learn and ask questions. She engages students in active learning strategies that allow them to think outside the box to expand their knowledge base.

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Extra Curricular Roles

One of her most personal and professional life changing events happened in 2017 when she travelled to Guatemala on a missions trip with other nurse educators to expand global health teaching experiences. While on the trip, she was able to care for communities of people in a remote section of the country with limited resources. On the last day of the trip, her team was involved in a life threatening accident that put her faith and personal resilience to the test. From this experience, she has gained an appreciation of global health and grit.

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Professional Affiliations

Certifications:
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
Basic Life Support (BLS/AED)

Member of:
Organization of Associate Degree of Nursing (OADN)

Peer Evaluator for the Accreditation Commission of Nursing (ACEN)

Sigma Theta Tau
Association of Women’s Health
Obstetrical and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).

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Publications

  • Bull, Michelle, "A Resource Nurse in the Community: An Evaluation of Role Implementation" (2021). Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview. 396.


Q&A with Michelle

At ´óÏó´«Ã½, education is not confined to the four walls of the classroom. You’re not going to spend four years with your nose buried in a book, learning theories you may never get a chance to apply — you’re going to get out there and apply them, be it through internships, group projects, leadership opportunities, competitions and more.

How Did You Get Started?

My passion in nursing started at young age. I was born with a birth defect that required many surgeries to fix. My grandfather would be by my side at the hospital. I remember the nurses taking time with us to help me get acclimated to what was happening to me. It was then that I knew I wanted to be like them. I wanted to be a helper!

What Is Your Favorite Teaching Moment?

I love it when a student that I'm teaching finally tells me, "I get it, Professor Bull". It is like a lightbulb went on and suddenly everything that I have been saying makes sense! It's a proud moment for me.

What Advice Do You Have For Incoming Freshmen?

Get out there and experience the world. Don't hold back. Ask the questions and do the hard things. You will thank yourself in the end.

What College Do You Teach In?

College of Health & Wellness