Cheniece Harris, DNP, RN, CHSOS, CLNC

Full Time Adjunct Instructor  
Human Health Building, Room 2033
Phone: (248) 364-8779
[email protected]

Biography:

Cheniece Harris is a Full-time Adjunct Instructor for Oakland University. She has also served as a Clinical Instructor for the past nine years. Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (2009), from Oakland University, a Master of Science in Nursing, Specializing in Education (2013), and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (2020) degree from Walden University. Cheniece’s nursing expertise is centered on the Adult Medical/Surgical field and teaching through simulation based activities. She holds certifications as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) and a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC) which is incorporated into her teaching.

She has held a position with Ascension Health System for eleven years. Cheniece has held various positions at Oakland University such as the Director of Nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse Program, Visiting Instructor, and Program Coordinator for the Patient Care Technician Program with Pontiac High School. Cheniece is also affiliated with professional organizations such as the National League of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Phi Nu Chapter, the International Organization for Multiple Sclerosis Nurses and the Simulation Society in Healthcare.

Education:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (2009), from Oakland University
• Master of Science in Nursing, Specializing in Education (2013), from Walden University
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (2020), from Walden University

Research Area Interests:

• Educating nursing staff on the benefits of Vitamin D therapy for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Selected Research/Publications: 

• Presentations (Oral-Invited)
  • Harris, C. (2020, January). Educating Staff on the Benefits of Vitamin D Therapy and Multiple Sclerosis. Paper presented at the Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders, Farmington Hills, MI.
• Other Scholarly Work
  • Educating nursing staff on the benefits of Vitamin D therapy for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Professional Affiliations:

• International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses
• Sigma Theta Tau International - Phi Nu Chapter
• National League of Nursing
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
• The National Society of Leadership and Success
• Simulation Society in Healthcare