Wanda Kay Burns enjoys teaching at North Park’s School of Nursing for many reasons, including its positive reputation in the community and ability to embrace change to meet the needs of an increasingly complex and competitive health care system.
While Burns feels her own faith played a strong part in leading her to teach at North Park, she values the school’s inclusion of students from all backgrounds. “I believe God is interested in creating opportunities for us to serve Him and make a difference in the lives of others,” she said. “I embrace the welcome given to students at North Park, regardless of their religious beliefs.”
Burns is a member of the Association of Community Health Nurse Educators and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an APN/PHCH. She was an active participant in the development of the Illinois Public Health Nursing Toolbox, a resource for nurses who work in a public health setting.