Ann Loomis

Areas of Expertise

• Simulation and Debriefing, Transition to Practice
• Neurosurgical Nursing: Physician Extender, Staff Nurse

School of Nursing Research Area(s)

• Nursing Education

Biography

Dr. Ann Loomis is a Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Nursing. After earning her BSN from Purdue University, Dr. Loomis worked as a staff nurse on the neurosurgical and neuro Intensive Care step-down units, later serving ten years as a physician extender and surgical assistant for a neurosurgical group. During this time, Dr. Loomis earned her Master’s in Nursing from the University of Evansville. She stayed home for eight years to care for her family then entered Nursing Education in 2008 as Adjunct Nursing Faculty with the University of Evansville. A few years into her adjunct teaching role, she began pursuit of a doctoral degree. Dr. Loomis earned a PhD in Nursing Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 2018 where her research focus was simulation and debriefing. She currently teaches freshman, sophomore and senior nursing students and is actively involved in a program of research within the school of nursing and extends beyond to grant funded multi-site studies.

Education

• PhD, 2018, University of Northern Colorado
• MSN, 1996, University of Evansville
• BSN, 1989, Purdue University

Current Courses

• NUR 108 - Introduction to Nursing I
• NUR 109 - Introduction to Nursing II
• NUR 218 - Essentials of Nursing Practice I
• NUR 220 - Essentials of Nursing Practice II
• NUR 330 - Peer Mentorship
• NUR 417 - Leadership in Nursing
• NUR 420 - Transition to Practice

Selected Publications

• Clinical Simulation in Nursing
• Nurse Educator

Selected Honors/Awards

• Teaching Academy Fellow - 2023
• Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award, Purdue University - April 2021
• LaNelle Geddes Pinnacle of Excellence Award, School of Nursing - April 2021
• Excellence in Mentoring Award, School of Nursing - April 2022
• Outstanding Teaching Award, Level One, School of Nursing - April 2019

Selected Grants

• Co-Investigator, The Big-10 Practice Ready Nursing Initiative. American Nurses Foundation. Ann L. Loomis (PI). Period: 03/01/22 - 02/28/25. Total: $1,352,800.4
• Research Team Member, Measuring the Impact of Training on the Use of Debriefing for Meaningful Learning in Taiwan: Faculty and Student Outcomes in a Prelicensure Nursing Program. Ann L. Loomis. Period: 09/01/21 - 08/31/24

In the News

• Acquiring and retaining knowledge through debriefing for meaningful learning.
• More than a meme: The Dunning-Kruger Effect as an opportunity for positive change in nursing education.
• Implications of the Dunning Kruger effect: Finding balance between subjective and objective assessment for debriefing professional development.