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Email: swiebe@apu.edu

Recognized as Teacher of the Year for Student Nurses of Azusa Pacific University in 1987, Shila Wiebe has been actively serving the Azusa Pacific University (APU) School of Nursing with passion and dedication since 1981. Wiebe has played a dynamic role in the lives of both faculty and students. Wiebe holds many professional memberships in organizations such as the National League for Nursing and the Oncology Nursing Society, as well as many more. With receiving the Excellence in Leadership Award from Sigma Theta Tau International, the Iota Sigma Chapter in May 2005, it is clear that Wiebe's expertise is widely and publicly recognized and appreciated.

Theological Research in Academic Disciplines-Azusa Pacifc University, 2005
Faith Integration-Azusa Pacific University, 2002
MSN, Adult Nursing and Functional Area-Nursing Education-California State University, 1981
Teaching Credential-California Community College, 1980
Special studies-Moody Bible Institute, 1965-1966
BSN-Hamline University, 1961

Credentials/Certifications
Registered nurse, State of California
Basic Life Support Provider Certification, 2005 (renewed every 1-2 years)
Community College Teaching Credential 1980

Presentations
Wiebe, S. "Nursing in Russia, Common Day of Learning, Azusa Pacifc University, Azusa, CA, 1995

Wiebe, S., "Medical Surgical and Gerontology Nursing Module." New Nurses for a New Russia, Moscow by Russian Ministry of Health, World Vision International and Azusa Pacific University, Asuza, CA, 1994

Wiebe, S., Jantzi, J. "Know APU Can Give You an Edge." Common Day of Learning, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2003

Wiebe, S. "Educating Today's Generation X'ers." Asuza Pacific University's School of Nursing Workshop, Azusa, CA, 2001

Wiebe, S., "Definition of Nursing: Four Paradigms." New Nurses for a New Russia, Moscow by Russian Ministry of Health, World Vision International and Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1993

Publications
Wiebe, S., Smith, S., "Meeting Clients Spiritual Needs." Rehabilitation Nursing, 1998.

Wiebe, S. "Philosophy of Nursing and Four Paradigms of Nursing." Proceedings of the Nursing Education Reform Project, 1993

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Academic Experience
Lead Teacher Medical Surgical Nursing, Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, Azusa, CA, 1981-1991

Faculty-Assistant Professor, Azusa Pacific University, School of Nursing, Azusa, CA, 1981-present

Director of Undergraduate Nursing Program, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1991-2007.

Director of Advanced Standing Program, Theories and Concepts in Professional Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1988-1991

Clinical Instructor, Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, Azusa, CA, 1991-1997

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Honors, Awards, Recognition
Excellence in Leadership by Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Sigma Chapter, 2005;
Creative Education Project: Improving Assessment and Outcomes of Nursing Students Writing, Presentations, Group Work, and Critical Thinking Skills, 2002-2003; Teacher of the Year Award, 2003; Uncommon Citizen by Azusa Pacific University, 2001 and 2002; Teacher of the Year, Student Nurses of Azusa Pacific University, 1987; Elected to Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Sigma Chapter, Azusa Pacific University, 1986; Elected to Phi Kappa Phi, California State University, 1981

Associations, Boards, Committees
Chairs Advisory Council, 2003-present; Undergraduate Studies Council, 2003–present; Faith Integration Mentor, 2003-2004; Faith Integration Symposium Planning Committee, May 2004; Leadership Summit, February 1999-2002; Service Learning Committee, 1997-present; Search Committee Chair, Faculty Development 2001; Search Committee Librarian 1998