CMMC School of Nursing adds faculty

LEWISTON - The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions has appointed several new faculty members, according to Susan Baltrus, the school’s acting president.

Dana Law-Ham, M.S.N., R.N,. F.N.P., has a passion for teaching nursing students. Law-Ham is an experienced nurse practitioner and college instructor; she’s worked in obstetrics, pediatrics, and oncology. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the Oncology Nursing Society, and the National Education Association; she is a CMMC GEMS (Growth, Enthusiasm, Motivation, and Spirit) recipient. Law-Ham is a content reviewer for nursing textbooks. Her master’s degree is from the University of Lowell, Lowell, MA.

Deana Renander, B.S,N., R.N., is a certified childbirth educator with experience in obstetrics, medical-surgical, and hospice. Renander is accredited in advanced cardiac life support and neonatal and pediatric advanced life support. She will be teaching evening and weekend clinicals. Renander's bachelor’s degree in nursing is from Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL.

Ann Curtis, A.D.N., B.S.N., R.N., is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, Trade and Industrial Maine Educators, and Maine Health Occupations Educators. Curtis has experience in direct patient care, teaching and management. As a home care manager she developed systems to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. She has also worked as a nurse at several summer camps. According to Curtis, “my community service includes working monthly at the Portland Community Free Clinic and this summer I began volunteering at Togus. A recent project was the introduction of a week-long program involving the entire vocational center around the topic of teen dating violence awareness and prevention.” Curtis’s bachelor degree in nursing is from St. Joseph's College of Maine, in Standish.

Michelle Thibault, B.S.N., R.N., has experience in oncology and medical surgical nursing. Thibault is certified in the administration of chemotherapy and is an experienced clinical instructor. She is a strong advocate of patients’ rights. Thibault's bachelor degree in nursing is from the University of Southern Maine in Portland. Thibault will teach freshman clinicals.

Sarah Harradon, B.S., teaches medical imaging. Harradon is currently working towards a master’s degree in health services administration at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL. She is an experienced instructor and radiographer. Harradon is a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.