Heather Bowers, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Introduction

Heather Bowers is a Clinical Assistant Professor who teaches in the undergraduate nursing program.

Research Overview

Bowers’ research has focused on math competencies for nursing education, nursing faculty workload, and faculty belonging and retention.

Select Publications

Bowers, H. (2026). The Relationship Between Nursing Faculty Sense of Belonging and Intent to Stay. Nursing Education Perspectives.

Ozimek, D., Bowers, H., Good, L., Kelch, B., & Valcourt, M. (2025). Building consensus on the essential quantitative competences, skills, and practices for entry-level nurses. Nursing Education Perspectives.

Bowers, H. (2024). Transcultural perspectives in the nursing care of children. In J. S. Boyle, J. W. Collins, P. Ludwig-Beymer, and M. M. Andrews (Eds.) Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care (9th ed.). Lippincott.

Teaching Focus

Her teaching focuses include math for nursing, Community Health nursing, and Pediatric nursing.