Employee Directory

Shelby Boettner

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Technology Center 260

Shelby.Boettner@northern.edu

Dr. Shelby Boettner is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Northern State University. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Leadership from the University of North Dakota, with a project focused on quality improvement in critical care nursing. Dr. Boettner brings extensive experience in nursing education, having previously served as the BSN Program Director at Presentation College and as a Clinical Adjunct at St. Ambrose University. She is deeply committed to innovative teaching, with a strong emphasis on simulation and hands-on learning to foster a solid foundation in nursing education. This dedication is reflected in her Master's project, which focused on integrating gamification and virtual reality into nursing education to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Boettner has over 5 years of professional nursing experience in various settings, including the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, and continues to stay active in clinical practice. She is actively engaged in scholarship, continuously exploring ways to enhance nursing education through evidence-based practices and innovative teaching methods. Dr. Boettner is dedicated to student engagement and success, serving as a faculty advisor for the Student Nurses Association and participating in multiple professional organizations such as the South Dakota Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau.

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Lori Hendrickx

Professor of Nursing

Technology Center 261

lori.hendrickx@northern.edu

Lori Hendrickx, EdD, RN, CCRN, CNL is a professor of nursing at Northern State University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of North Dakota, her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and her Doctor of Education (EdD) from the University of Montana. 

Dr. Hendrickx taught nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Montana State University and South Dakota State University prior to teaching at Northern State University. She has worked as a nurse primarily in the emergency and critical care areas ranging from smaller rural hospitals to large, metropolitan medical centers. In addition to teaching, she currently works as a staff/charge nurse in an Emergency Department in a community hospital in Minnesota. Dr. Hendrickx also serves as a preceptor for students and newly graduated nurses. 

Research Interests 

Her research interests include rural health issues, the use of rural hospitals for nursing student clinical placement, workplace violence and telehealth technology. She has published in numerous nursing journals including Critical Care Nurse, the Journal of Nursing Education, the Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing and the Online Journal of Rural Nursing. Dr. Hendrickx has also published several book chapters related to rural nursing. She has presented her work at regional, national, and international nursing conferences. She is a member of several professional nursing organizations including the Emergency Nurses Association, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, National Rural Health Association, and the Rural Nurse Organization, where she will be serving as President.

Amy Johnson

Simulation Lab/Clinical Coordinator

Technology Center 354

amy.johnson@northern.edu

Born and raised in Aberdeen. Married to my husband James and have two adult children, Olivia and Axton. 

Received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from SDSU in 1997. 

Worked as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Emergency Department at Dakota Heartland Health Services in Fargo, ND and Avera St. Lukes Hospital in Aberdeen before taking a break to raise my family. During this period away from bedside nursing, I discovered my love and passion for educating people of all ages through my wide variety of volunteer roles in the local schools and churches. I’ve had the privilege of holding several non-nursing management roles upon my re-entry to the professional sector in 2017. Prior to joining the NSU Nursing Program as the Simulation Lab/Clinical Coordinator, I was the Simulation & Learning Lab Coordinator for the SDSU College of Nursing. Not only was I responsible for the Aberdeen based Accelerated Nursing Program simulation and learning lab, I also managed all the necessary simulation management software, built and maintained the simulated electronic health records for the simulated patient charts, troubleshot faculty and student software issues and was integral in the launch of the Standardized Patient program hiring process from its inception for all four of SDSU’s nursing program campuses located in Aberdeen, Brookings, Sioux Falls and Rapid City. It was during this period I discovered my talent and love for experiential learning and technology, especially simulation. I love tapping into my own nursing education and experience to create the scenes necessary to provide high-quality simulated learning experiences envisioned by nursing program faculty. It’ so fulfilling to watch nursing students blossom into confident and capable nurses during their time of practice within the Learning and Simulation Lab. 

My motto has always been, “If you’re going to do something, do it right and to the best of your ability while making yourself a valuable part of the team.” As a lifelong Aberdeen resident, I am especially proud of being part of the team responsible for building a much-needed Baccalaureate Nursing Program located in our region of the state.

Lyncee Monson

Associate Dean of Nursing

Technology Center 353

lyncee.monson@northern.edu

Dr. Lyncee Monson, DNP RN CCRN CNE, is the associate dean of nursing and founding director of the BSN nursing program at NSU.  

Monson’s career in nursing has been marked by commitment to excellence in nursing education and practice. She holds certifications in critical care and nurse education and has been a registered nurse at Avera St. Luke’s since 2001. She continues an active practice as an RN in the intensive care and cardiac rehabilitation units, with practice experience as a house nursing supervisor, PICC team nurse, and staff/resource nurse on the medical/surgical unit.  

Monson started as a clinical instructor and guest lecturer in 2006 at Presentation College in Aberdeen and in 2013 began teaching the South Dakota State University Accelerated BSN Program. During her time with SDSU, Monson taught several theory and clinical courses, led committees and taskforces, and served as a clinical liaison, semester coordinator, and Aberdeen site coordinator. 

Her teaching philosophy is centered around the idea that students must learn to be thinkers, not just data collectors. She fosters critical thinking and a love for learning utilizing powerful tools such as storytelling, humor, and case analysis that engage learners, promote stress reduction, and improve information retention.  Dr. Monson lives in rural Groton and has two daughters, Hailey and Hannah.
 

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Areas of Nursing Specialization
Critical Care
Nursing Education
Adult Medical/Surgical Nursing
Nursing Administration and Leadership

Courses Taught
Pharmacology
Simulation
Clinical application (med/surg, ICU, ER, pediatrics, community, ambulatory, senior capstone)
Patient-centered concept courses (med/surg, mental health, critical care)
Professional concept courses (ethics, communication, delegation, leadership)
Lab application (introductory and advanced assessment and skills)

Professional Memberships
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
South Dakota Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
National League for Nursing
South Dakota Organization of Nurse Leaders
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (Rho Xi Chapter)
Rural Nurse Organization

Research Interests
Pharmacogenetics/genomics
Transition to practice
Virtual reality for simulation
Management of chronic illness
Nursing education, self-care in nursing
Rural health and access
Health practices in Anabaptist communities
 

Kylie Waldo

Nursing Program Assistant

Technology Center 357

kylie.waldo@northern.edu

Kylie Waldo serves as the Nursing Program Assistant, bringing a wealth of administrative expertise to support the program's operations and growth. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of North Dakota and a strong background in Human Resources, Project Management, and Healthcare, Kylie excels in managing the multifaceted aspects of the nursing program. Her responsibilities span administrative and faculty support, program coordination, student assistance, recruitment, and outreach efforts.  Kylie's dedication to student success coupled with her ability to streamline processes, makes her an invaluable asset to the nursing team.  

Kylie grew up in North Dakota and has resided in Aberdeen for almost 20 years with husband Aaron and their six children.  When she isn’t working, she is chasing after their children and attending all of their activities. She enjoys spending every summer minute possible at the lake....any lake.  In the fall and winter, you will find her cheering on her Minnesota Vikings.