Research Interest: Women’s issues. My doctoral dissertation utilized Hermeneutic Phenomenology in understanding the Meaning of Doctoral Coursework for Midlife Female Nursing Faculty. Additionally, I have graduate hours in Sociology with an emphasis in women’s issues. Current Research: Development of Professional Nursing Values: Dissonance in results between generic undergraduate nursing students and RN to BSN students (with Jill Mayo, Elizabeth Twiner, and Deb Welch) Hispanic Satisfaction with Healthcare Encounters in a Tri-County Area of Mississippi (with Lenora Allen) Professional presentations include the state, regional, national, and international levels.