Biography:
Dr. Monfee earned a BSN from the University of South Alabama, MSN from The University of Southern Mississippi, and PhD from The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is a Professor in the Nursing Department, College of Education and Health, at Arkansas Tech University (ATU) in Russellville, Arkansas. A faculty member for over 25 years, she teaches in all three educational programs offered at ATU, the prelicensure Bachelor of Science program, the RN to BSN program and the MSN program. Her research interests lie in nursing education as well substance use disorders among women. She has publications in The Journal of Pediatric Nursing, Journal of Addictions Nursing and The Journal of Nursing Education. A passion for service, Dr. Monfee collaborates with the local school districts to promote the role of the nurse educator in the community. Stop the Bleed, a national campaign, is the current educational offering being taught by senior nursing students as a part of their community health rotation. She serves on the board of the River Shelter for Battered Women and Children and is a commissioner on the Planning Committee for the city of Russellville. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, Arkansas Nurse Association, Junior Auxiliary, and is the chairperson for the Program for Continuing Education for the Arkansas State chapter of PEO
Title : Faculty and students collaborate to teach “stop the bleed” training to high school students