Indiana University East

Tonya L. Breymier

Lecturer, School of Nursing
Hayes Hall 203
(765) 973-8520
tbreymie@indiana.edu

Education

• PhD Learner, Human Services, Capella University, 2007-present
• MS, Nursing Education, Ball State University, 2005
• BSN, Nursing, Wright State University, 1988

Current Research Interests

Critical thinking, simulation within nursing education, evidenced based education teaching strategies

Selected Publications/Presentations

International/National

• Utilizing Simulation within Nursing Education: The Fundamental Journey (November, 2008). Breymier, T. & Baker, D., 28th International Lilly Conference on College Teaching: Millennial Learning: Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century. Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
• Mission Impossible: Incorporating Student Portfolios into BSN Program Assessment (October, 2008). Breymier, T., DeLumba, D., Stanforth, D. & Williams, M., 35th Annual National Conference on Professional Nursing Education and Development: Creating Jazz: Transforming Exchanges in Education & Practice, Kansas City, MO.

Regional/State

• Lost in Space: From Take-Off to Landing (November, 2008). Breymier, T., Baker, D., Stanforth, D. & Dempsey, K., Clinical Education Redesign: Simulations, Innovations, and Partnerships. Indiana University-Purdue University School of Nursing, Indianapolis.
• Mission Impossible: Incorporating Student Portfolios into BSN Program Assessment (August, 2007). Breymier, T., Rankin, S., Stanforth, D. & Williams, M., Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference: Evidenced-Based Teaching: Aligning Academic & Clinical Classrooms, University of Cincinnati.       

Selected Previous Employment Positions

• Various nursing positions within management, acute care, and diabetes education, Wayne Hospital, Greenville, Ohio, 1989-2005
• Nursing background includes: obstetrics, post-anesthesia care unit, diabetes education, and homecare.

Selected Offices Held in National/International Professional Organizations

• Sigma Theta Tau- National Nursing Honor Society; Secretary, Zeta Phi Chapter, 2005-2007; Biennial Delegate, Indianapolis 2005