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School of Nursing and Allied Health

The School of Nursing and Allied Health prepares students to become skilled, compassionate health care professionals ready to serve a world in need. Responding to the growing demand for qualified practitioners, the school offers an academically rigorous and hands-on learning environment where students gain the knowledge, confidence, and clinical experience necessary to excel in today’s health fields. With direct entry into the nursing program as freshmen, students begin building their professional foundation from day one. Graduates of the school join a proud tradition of Ferrum alumni who have advanced into careers as nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and other allied health professionals. The School of Nursing and Allied Health stands as a vital training ground for the caregivers and leaders who will shape the future of community health.

MAJORS:
HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
HEALTH SCIENCES
MEDICAL SCIENCES
NURSING
THERAPEUTICAL SCIENCES
VETERINARY SCIENCES

MINORS:
COACHING
EXERCISE SCIENCE
ONE HEALTH

Meet the Faculty

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Dr. Suzanne Bowser

Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
22 members of the Ferrum College Nursing Class of 2027 poses as the brick wall Ferrum College, wearing their blue nursing scrubs

Chelsea Steele

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
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Karen Carpenter

Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Health and Human Performance and Program Director of M.S. in Athletic Coaching
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Johanna Ferguson

Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance, and Chair of School of Nursing and Allied Health
Headshot of Ferrum College staff Lori Casey standing outside on campus.

Lori Casey

Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
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Katie Goff

Associate Professor of Biology and Program Coordinator for Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Veterinary Sciences and Therapeutic Sciences
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Dr. Melody Sharp

Nursing Program Director and Associate Professor of Nursing
Headshot of Ferrum College staff Kris Peters.

Kris Peters

Assistant Professor of Nursing
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Lee Brown

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
22 members of the Ferrum College Nursing Class of 2027 poses as the brick wall Ferrum College, wearing their blue nursing scrubs

Jessica Surprenant

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Meet the Staff

Headshot of Ferrum College staff Tammy Hodges.

Tammy Hodges

Administrative Assistant

Contact Info

Phone:
540-365-6934
Address:
John Wesley Hall
215 Ferrum Mountain Rd.
Ferrum, VA 24088
Ferrum College
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