David Hughes kayaking in Chile.

David Hughes

Adjunct Faculty, Outdoor Recreation
828-788-5135 | dmhughes@coloradomtn.edu

David teaches Business Management, Outdoor Recreation, and Social Media Marketing with a degree in MBA Marketing Research and Social Media Analysis.

Education

  • MBA Marketing Research

Professional Experience

Personal Interests

As owner of Chile's Pucon Kayak Retreat David is an avid multi-sport adventurer and keen businessman. David enjoys exploring the rivers of the world via kayak and developing young venturing leaders.

Heather Prokaski

Heather Prokaski, RN, BSN

Adjunct Faculty, Nursing
720-587-9050 | hmprokaski@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, University of Northern Colorado

Family

I am married with a little girl and boy as well as two labs named Joleen and Fraser.

Personal Interests

I really enjoy teaching nursing students because of their excitement for the nursing profession. I love that I can serve as a mentor or "coach" to my students along the way.

Mikaelyn Sullivan

Mikaelyn CL Sullivan, MSN, RN, FNP

Assistant Professor
mcsullivan@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Northern Colorado
  • Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Michigan State University

Publications

  • Law M. (2016). Making Your Voice Heard. How Nurses Can Advocate for Improved Care--at Any Level. ONS connect, 31(3), 10–14.
  • Law M. (2016). What Nurses Need to Know About Private Patient Advocates. ONS connect, 31(2), 23.
  • White, M., Law, M., and Wenger, B. (2018 January). Is it Accurate? Assessing Core Temperatures in Cancer Patients. Poster presented during Magnet Recognition Program at University of Colorado Hospital.

Professional Associations

  • Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Member of The Northern Colorado Nurse Practitioner Coalition

Family

Mikaelyn is a proud native of Michigan and has resided in Colorado for 11+ years. She is married to her wonderful husband, Bryan, with whom she is raising a beautiful, spirited Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Mishka.

Personal Interests

Mikaelyn is passionate about educating student nurses in the classroom and sharing her love for nursing in the clinical setting. Mikaelyn is drawn to the outdoors and can be found on the trails, water, and slopes around Steamboat hiking, running, mountain biking, rafting, and snowboarding.

Nancy Lee McCorkle

Associate Professor
970-974-8254 | nlmccorkle@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • Masters in Science Clinical Nurse Specialist, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center
  • Bachelors in Nursing, University of Northern Colorado
  • Associate in Nursing,  Mesa State College

Awards

  • Nightingale Award Nominee Western Colorado
  • Nurse Excellence Award Professional Development and Education

Publications

  • Differentiating between Research, Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice, and Program Evaluation in Evidence Based Practice, Smith, N., Cook, P., Oman, K.S. (2014). The University of Colorado Hospital Research and Evidence-Based Practice Manual, 3rd edition. Aurora, CO; UCH

Professional Interests/Associations

  • ANCC PTAP Nurse Residency appraiser
  • Association of Nurses in Professional Development
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • President Western Slope Educators ANPD Affiliate

Family

My husband and best friend Barrie McCorkle along with my two sons Jacob and Joshua Smith and stepsons Bradan and Rylan McCorkle.

Personal Interests

I strive for nursing excellence. I follow the ANA standards of practice and Code of Ethics. I support hospitals with obtaining Pathway to Excellence and Practice Transition Accreditation Programs, Nurse Residency Programs.

Monique Melhauser

Monique A. Melhauser

Adjunct Professor
970-468-5989 | mmelhauser@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • MAT English as a Second Language, University of North Carolina - Charlotte
  • MA Humanities, Theatre Education and Administration, University of Houston - Clear Lake
  • Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABEA) - Colorado
  • TESOL Certificate, Trinity College, Oxford House - London
  • BA Theatre Arts, Eastern Kentucky University

Professional Associations

  • Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Family

Our family is made up of my husband, Mike, and our two furry beasts, Camanoe, the Golden, and Rudy, the Kooikerhondje.

Personal Interests

I am inspired and motivated by other global citizens who have a passion for life-long learning. The CMC students, faculty and staff embody these qualities, and I have been honored to be a part of this unique organization since 2006.

David Chimovitz

Professor, Communication
970-947-8168 | dchimovitz@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • B.S. Speech Communication, Northern Michigan University
  • M.A. Communication,University of Maine-Orono

Professional Associations

  • Western States Communication Association
  • Spring Valley Student Government Association, CMC Spring Valley