Phone: (626) 815-5386
Email: vduncan@apu.edu
Viann Duncan, MSN, APRN, BC
Director of Undergraduate Admissions for the School of Nursing
School of Nursing
Profile
First serving at Azusa Pacific University (APU) as a Clinical Instructor in 1991, Viann Duncan returned to APU again, in 2000 as the Lead Instructor for the Psych Mental Health Nursing class. Duncan is now serving as the Director of Undergraduate Admissions for the School of Nursing. Specializing in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Duncan brings vital knowledge and know-how to her students as well as the entire School of Nursing.
Education
MSN, Psychiatric Nursing - Texas Woman's University, 1989
BS, Nursing - Baylor University, 1979
Credentials/Certifications
Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Original Certification 1995
Current Certification: Sept 01, 2005 - Aug 31, 2010
BS, Nursing - Baylor University, 1979
Credentials/Certifications
Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Original Certification 1995
Current Certification: Sept 01, 2005 - Aug 31, 2010
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
April 2007: Intercommunity Medical Center. "Interacting with Patients with Mental Illness: A Nursing Intervention".
January 2007. San Gabriel Valley Nurse Leader Council. "Schools of Nursing: Increase in Students Decrease in Clinical Opportunities".
March 2007. UCI Medical Center. "Depression in Geriatric Patients".
May 2007. Azusa Pacific University. Keynote Speaker - Pinning Ceremony, School of Nursing.
Publications
Duncan, V. (2008). Chapter 129: Visitor Identification and Management in V. Bowden & C. Greenberg (Eds) Pediatric nursing Procedures (2nd Ed) (pps 766 - 767). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkens.
Duncan, V. (2008) Chapter 85: Patient Idenitifcation in V. Bowden & C. Greenberg (Eds) Pediatric Nursing Procedures (2nd Ed) (pgs 535 - 536). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkens.
April 2007: Intercommunity Medical Center. "Interacting with Patients with Mental Illness: A Nursing Intervention".
January 2007. San Gabriel Valley Nurse Leader Council. "Schools of Nursing: Increase in Students Decrease in Clinical Opportunities".
March 2007. UCI Medical Center. "Depression in Geriatric Patients".
May 2007. Azusa Pacific University. Keynote Speaker - Pinning Ceremony, School of Nursing.
Publications
Duncan, V. (2008). Chapter 129: Visitor Identification and Management in V. Bowden & C. Greenberg (Eds) Pediatric nursing Procedures (2nd Ed) (pps 766 - 767). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkens.
Duncan, V. (2008) Chapter 85: Patient Idenitifcation in V. Bowden & C. Greenberg (Eds) Pediatric Nursing Procedures (2nd Ed) (pgs 535 - 536). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkens.
Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Lead Instructor for Psych Mental Health Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2000-present
Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2006
Clinical Work
The following are only a sampling of Viann Duncan’s extensive Clinical Work credentials.
Per-diem Staff Nurse, Methodist Hospital, Arcadia, CA, 1999-2000
Per-diem Staff Nurse, Della Martin Behavioral Science Center, Huntington Hospital, Pasadena, CA, 2000-06
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Methodist Hospital, 1994-1999
Clinical Instructor, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1991-1992
View All Professional Experience
Lead Instructor for Psych Mental Health Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2000-present
Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2006
Clinical Work
The following are only a sampling of Viann Duncan’s extensive Clinical Work credentials.
Per-diem Staff Nurse, Methodist Hospital, Arcadia, CA, 1999-2000
Per-diem Staff Nurse, Della Martin Behavioral Science Center, Huntington Hospital, Pasadena, CA, 2000-06
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Methodist Hospital, 1994-1999
Clinical Instructor, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 1991-1992
View All Professional Experience
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Associations, Boards, Committees
Baylor Nursing Alumni Association; International Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Sigma Chapter, APU; Student Nurses of Azusa Pacific, Faculty sponsor; Diversity Council, Azusa Pacific University; Member, American Nurses Association; Member, California Nurses Association; Member, International Honor Society of Nursing Beta Beta Chapter; Member, National League for Nursing
Baylor Nursing Alumni Association; International Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Sigma Chapter, APU; Student Nurses of Azusa Pacific, Faculty sponsor; Diversity Council, Azusa Pacific University; Member, American Nurses Association; Member, California Nurses Association; Member, International Honor Society of Nursing Beta Beta Chapter; Member, National League for Nursing
Expertise
Mental Health
Psychiatric
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
