Nursing

Martinez, Erica, DNP, RN CNE
Campus Dean, Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice - University of Illinois at Chicago
M.S., Nursing - University of Illinois at Chicago 
B.S., Nursing - Northern Illinois University

Kardously, Jill, DNP, FNP-BC, RN
Campus Associate Dean, Nursing Academics

Doctor of Nursing Practice - California State University Consortium
M.S., Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner - California State University, Long Beach
B.S., Nursing - California State University, Fullerton
A.D.N., Nursing - Saddleback College

Ruiz, Natalia, MAOM

Campus Associate Dean, Nursing Administration
M.A., Organizational Management - University of Phoenix
B.A., Business Administration - Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

Abellera, Almina, MSN/Ed, RN 
Nursing, Simulation Faculty; Assistant Professor
MSN/Ed - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
A.S., Nursing  - Palm Beach State 
A.S., Pre Dentistry - University of the East 

Artates, Evangeline, RN, PHN, CHSE
Assistant Professor

M.S., Nursing with Specialization in Education - Walden University
B.S., Nursing, California State University

Bautista, Lee, MSN, RN, CCRN 
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing - Western Governors University 
B.S., Nursing - Western Governors University  
A.D.N. - College of San Mateo

Brown Farr, Nadine, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN         
Assistant Professor
DNP, Nursing - California State University, Long Beach 
M.S., Nurse- Family Nurse Practitioner - Charles Drew University Medicine and Science

Celello-Buchanan, Candace, MSN, RN
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing Education - Grand Canyon University
B.S., Nursing - Grand Canyon University 
A.D.N. - Rancho Santiago College

Caluya, Jr., Juan, MSN ED, RN, PCCN
Instructor II
M.S., Nur
sing - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - De Los Santos College Quezon City, Philippines

Cebedo, Melissa, DNP, MSN, RN
Instructor I
DNP
- Western University of Health Sciences 
M.S., Nursing - Western University of Health Sciences
A.D.N. - West Coast University 

Eapen, Beena, MSN/Ed, RN 
Instructor I
M.S., Nursing with Specialization in Education - Grand Canyon University
B.S., Nursing - University of Rajasthan

Esquer, Nicole, DNP, PNP-BC         
Instructor II 
DNP, Nursing - Brandman University 
M.S., Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - California State University, Long Beach
B.S., Nursing - San Diego State University

Feltro, Rebecca, MSN, RN         
Instructor II 
MS, Nursing, Leadership and Managment - Western Governors University 
B.S., Nursing - Western Governors University
A.S., Nursing -  State University

Hamlin, May, MSN, RN
Instructor I 
M.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
A.D., Nursing - Goldenwest College

Helali, Afsaneh, MSN, NP-BC, RN
Assistant Professor

M.S., Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner - California State University, Long Beach 
B.S., Nursing - Tehran University

Imperio, Sherwin, MSN, RN-BC, PHN
Assistant Professor
M.S., Nursing, Nurse Administrator - California State University, Dominguez Hills
B.A., Psychology - California State University, Long Beach
A.S., Nursing - Long Beach City College

Kalfell, Paul D., RNC, MSN, PNP

Instructor II
M.S., Nursing/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - California State University, Long Beach
B.S., Nursing - Univerity of Phoenix
A.S., Nursing - L.A. Harbor College

Macaraeg, Antonio, PHN, RN

Instructor I
M.S., Nursing - Mount Saint Mary's College
B.S., Nursing - California State University, Dominguez Hills
A.S., Nursing - Mount Saint Mary's College

Maloney-Poldek, Maureen, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor

M.S., Nursing - Loyola University
B.S., Nursing - Loyola University

Mariano, Eduardo, MSN, RN
Instructor I

M.S., Nursing Education - Grand Canyon University
B.S., Nursing - Carlos Lanting College of Nursing

Melendez, Germielynn (Gigi) S., RN, NCC

Associate Professor
D.N.P - Capella University
M.S., Nursing with Specialization in OB/GYN Nurse Pracationer Program - University of Illinois at Chicago
B.S., Nursing - University of Illinois at Chicago

Montoya, Esther C., MSN/Ed, RN

Instructor II
M.S., Nursing Education - University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - University of Phoenix
A.S., Nursing - Long Beach City College 

Motesharrei, Saeid, MSN/Ed, PICC-RN, CMSRN-RN

Instructor I
M.S., Nursing with Specialization in Education - University of Phoenix
B.S., Business Management - University of Phoenix
A.D.N.-RN., Nursing - Santa Ana College

Norris, John, MN, RN,

Instructor I
M.S, Nursing, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing - Wichita State University
B.S., Nursing - Wichita State University
B.A., Life Science - Kansas State University

Parmalee, Jen, MSN, PHN, RN 
Assistant Professor
M.S., Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner - Azusa Pacific University 
B.S., Nursing - Azusa Pacific University
B.A., Psychology - San Francisco University

Pierson, Ginger S., MSN, RN, CCRN, CNS

Instructor II
M.S., Nursing, Clinical Nursing Specialist - California State University, Long Beach
B.S., Nursing - Houston Baptist University

Puzantian, Amy Leigh, RN, MSN, PHN

Instructor I
M.S., Nursing with Specialization in Nursing-Midwifery - Frontier School of Nursing
B.S., Nursing - Columbia University
B.A., Religious Studies - Smith College

Ridens, Jill, MS, MSN, RD, RN, CPN

Instructor I
M.S., Nursing, Education
 - University of Phoenix
M.S., Dietetics - California State University, Northridge
B.S., Dietetics - California State University, Long Beach
A.D.N., Nursing - Goldenwest College
A.A., Mathematics - Goldenwest College

Rojas, Cheryl, MSN, RN, FNP
Assistant Professor
M.S., Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - Mount Saint Mary's College

Rosales, Kristen, MSN, RN

Instructor I
M.S., Nursing
- Chamberlain College of Nursing
B.S., Nursing - Azusa Pacific University

Roza, Amanda, MSN, RN

Instructor II
M.S., Nursing
- Walden University
A.D., Nursing - Cypress College

Santandrea, Margaret R., MHA, MSNed, RN

NCLEX Manager, Assistant Professor
MSNed - Grand Canyon University
MHA - Chapman University

Stanley, Marlene, MSN/Ed, PHN, RN

Assistant Professor
M.S., Nursing with Specialization in Education - University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing - California State University, Fullerton

Thomas, Sunil, MSN, CLNC, RN
Instructor II 
California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.S., Nursing – California State University, Dominguez Hills
Mahatma Gandhi University
B.S., Nursing - Mahatma Gandhi University

Tran, Thi, MSN, RN
Instructor II
M.S., Nursing - Walden University 
B.S., Nursing - Loma Linda University