Program Overview | Accelerated Second Degree Nursing, Austin, Texas | Fairfield University (2024)

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Lucina Kimpel, Ph.D. MSN, RN

Associate Professor of the Practice
Director, Second Degree Nursing Program, Austin Campus

Dr. Lucina Kimpel, PhD, MSN, MS, RN has multiple degrees in Health Sciences and Nursing. Her doctorate is in higher education leadership from Iowa State University. She spent seven years on an NDEC research team at the University of Iowa, validating and expanding NANDA nursing diagnoses.

Megan Nava, MSN, RN, CMSRN

Clinical Coordinator/Faculty

Megan Nava has been a nurse for over 15 years, working in a variety of healthcare settings. Her primary area of interest is in adult medical-surgical nursing. Megan is currently on the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nursing (AMSN) Program Planning Committee which helps to develop, coordinate and facilitate the annual AMSN yearly conference.

Robin Cook, PhD, RNC-OB

Associate Professor of the Practice

Dr. Robin Cook has worked in maternity and newborn nursing for over 25 years. She graduated with a BScN from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario Canada prior to moving to Texas to start her nursing career. During her nursing career she has worked as a bedside nurse in labor & delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery and level II neonatal intensive care.

Sebastian MacKenzie

Administrative Assistant

Sebastian MacKenzie provides administrative and IT support to Fairfield University’s Austin campus. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science with a minor in legal studies. Sebastian is also a trained vocalist with a wide range of experience in music performance.

Caitlin Rowlette, MSN, RN

Instructor of the Practice

Caitlin Rowlette is a faculty specialist in Austin, Texas in the second-degree nursing program. Her primary focus lies within adult health, where she has gained valuable experience through seven years of service in float pool for the central Texas hospitals. Caitlin has also showcased her expertise by presenting at the Texas Healthcare Association Summer Conference and contributing to the nursing community.

Kristie Wilson, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Instructor of the Practice

Kristie Wilson has more than 20 years of diverse pediatric nursing experience. She received her MSN with APRN status from the University of Texas at Austin. About halfway through her nursing career, she transitioned to academia while remaining active in clinical practice as a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner. Her focus on pediatric healthcare extends to guiding students as a clinical preceptor and integrating the latest clinical practices into her teaching methodologies.