Nicole Mentag
Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing Science

It is an honor to be a part of a student's scholarly journey, supporting them as they lead the improvements in health care outcomes.
I started my nursing faculty journey in 2014, where I taught a variety of courses in a BSN program.
Education
PhD in nursing education, Nova Southeastern University
MSN in nursing education, Ball State University
BSN, Indiana University South Bend
Area of Expertise
Evidence-Based Practice
Research Interests
- Thriving
- Student Success
- Diversity
Graduate Courses Taught
NURS 604: Evidence-Based Practice I
NURS 624: Evidence-Based Practice II
Professional Experience
Registered Nurse in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine
Professional Memberships
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Sigma Theta Tau International
Recent Presentations
"The Lived Experience of Thriving Nursing Students"- Sigma Theta Tau, Nu Omicron Chapter
Publications
White, B. J., Mentag, N. M., Kaunda, B. R. (2020). African American nurses describe experiences of mistrust and trust while in nursing school. Nursing Education Perspectives, 41(3), 157-162. doi:10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000606