(Fall 2021 Purple & White Article)
At the beginning of the Fall 2021 semester, Iowa Wesleyan welcomed two alumnae to the Nursing program faculty: Mary Tobin ’86, Ph. D., and Michelle Prisner ’98, D.N.P.
Dr. Tobin is joining the IW faculty as the new Chair and Professor of Nursing. She has taught at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, since 2003 before serving as its Nursing Chair from 2016 to early 2021. She also comes to IW with extensive clinical experience through part-time and volunteer positions. “We find it particularly fitting that one of our most accomplished nursing graduates is coming home to lead our program,” stated Dr. DeWayne Frazier, University Provost. “IW could not ask for a more qualified, passionate, and prepared nurse to lead our program moving forward.”
Fellow alumna, Dr. Prisner, is also joining the IW faculty as the new Assistant Professor of Nursing. She joins the Nursing faculty with 25 years of healthcare experience and seven years as an advanced practice provider. “Dr. Prisner has had a very decorated career in private care for the last decade in Southeast Iowa and is well known in the region for her tireless efforts toward improving health care in the region. Our students will benefit greatly from her real-world application of healthcare in the classrooms,” stated Frazier. “Having the opportunity to add two of our outstanding Iowa Wesleyan nursing graduates as part of our faculty is certainly special. Professor Lisa Kongable ’86 has been with Iowa Wesleyan for numerous years, and she serves as our Assistant Chair. With our recent addition of Dr. Tobin as our new Chair, the addition of Dr. Michelle Prisner was an excellent move for the institution.”
These recent additions to the IW Nursing faculty illustrate a push for growth within the program as IW continues to celebrate 50 years of nursing education on campus.
Kendra Gauge 