Your Tampa Faculty & Staff
Learn from knowledgeable instructors with years of experience putting their skills to use in the medical field.
Janice Adams
DNP, MPA, RN
Dean Tampa Campus
Janice Adams
Dean Tampa Campus
DNP, MPA, RN
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Executive Leadership, American Sentinel University
Masters, Public Administration, Troy State
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Old Dominion University
Janice Adams came to Arizona College of Nursing – Tampa in 2018 following a successful career serving in the U. S. Navy for a twenty-eight years. Her nursing career spans over forty years. Nursing specialties include nursing education, critical care nursing and otorhinolaryngology nursing. Dr. Adams began her career in nursing education in the military. She was drawn to education to work with those desiring to enter the healthcare field.
As Dean, Dr. Adams oversees daily operations at the Tampa campus. She is responsible for opening the new campus in Tampa, facilitating admission review and accepting students into the BSN program.
Gayle Russell
PhD, MS, BS
BSN Program Manager
Gayle Russell
BSN Program Manager
PhD in Nursing, Barry University
MS in Nursing, University of Southern Maine
BS in Nursing, University of Maine at Portland-Gorham
Gayle Russell came to Arizona College of Nursing with more than 10 years’ experience in nursing education leadership experience. Her research interests include the delivery of culturally acceptable and appropriate nursing care and the culture of nursing as it impacts nursing shortages, early professional exits, and healthcare outcomes.
As the BSN Program Manager at the Tampa Campus, Dr. Russell manages Academic aspects of the Admissions Process. She works closely with students, faculty, staff, and administration to ensure student success.
Tara Augustine
Director of Campus Operations
Tara Augustine
Director of Campus Operations
MBA, Strayer University
BBA in Management, Strayer University
Tara Augustine came to Arizona College of Nursing – Tampa in 2019 after a decade in higher education management. Over the years, she has led multi-department and multi-site university operations teams both domestically and internationally. Augustine transitioned into education after working in small business and retail sales because she wanted to be part of an industry that helps individuals reach their potential, achieve their dreams, and positively impact not only the student, but their family’s lives.
As the Director of Campus Operations, Augustine manages the daily administrative operations of the Tampa Campus which includes, but is not limited to, the Admissions and Financial Aid Departments.
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