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The School of Nursing recently announced a series of leadership changes occurring in July 2024.<\/p>\n

Amy Spurlock is transitioning out of her current role as associate divisional dean and chief nurse administrator, but she won\u2019t be leaving the school quite yet. Spurlock was named the school\u2019s next JoAnna \u201cJody\u201d DeMeyer Endowed Chair in Nursing.<\/p>\n

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Amy Spurlock has served as the School of Nursing’s associate divisional dean since 2021.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Endowed Chairs serve unique roles at universities, earning the \u201cendowed\u201d part of their title through philanthropy. This position is funded through a gift and usually bears the name of the individual who set up the endowment. As an advocate for nursing education<\/a>, JoAnna \u201cJody\u201d DeMeyer set up one of Boise State\u2019s first endowed chairs after her passing in 2004.<\/p>\n

Stepping into the role, Spurlock looks forward to working with the school and community in a new way, building connections between faculty and local healthcare partners.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a dynamic team and are already making a difference in the lives of patients with our scholarship,\u201d Spurlock said. \u201cOur aim is to continue our scholarly momentum to meet the critical needs of students, patients and the larger community in Idaho and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

Impacting the school through passion-fueled research<\/h2>\n

Spurlock aims to elevate the school\u2019s infrastructure for scholarly activity and cultivate a culture of cooperation \u2013 not antagonistic competition \u2013 within the school.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmy is both a great educator and teacher, so she will be able to mentor junior faculty as we build our programs of research,\u201d said assistant professor Sarah Llewellyn. \u201cShe is positive and realistic, and will be able to guide faculty in the best direction for their work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Llewellyn has already seen Spurlock\u2019s research expertise impact the school, benefiting from Spurlock\u2019s statistical knowledge and inviting Spurlock to speak to her first-semester students.<\/p>\n

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Spurlock is pictured speaking to the first semester nursing students during their orientation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThey think they are getting a lecture on nutrition, but are surprised and excited by her presentation,\u201d Llewllyn said. \u201cShe is able to speak to the living nature of research, that knowledge continues to develop over time and that nursing advocacy takes many forms.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Spurlock has held an administrative role these last three years, her passion for research hasn\u2019t wavered. In addition to her duties as associate divisional dean, she published ten new articles and is quick to admit that research is her \u201chappy place.\u201d<\/p>\n

Over the last decade, Spurlock has continued her work at the forefront of blended tube feeding<\/a> research.<\/p>\n

She and her research partner, Dr. Teresa Johnson, were honored for their earliest translational scholarship in this area, earning the 2012 published research award from the journal \u2018Topics in Clinical Nutrition\u2019. Since then, they have conducted research with interdisciplinary colleagues at the Mayo Clinic and other healthcare facilities on the use, efficacy and safety of blended tube feedings.<\/p>\n

Phillips to lead as associate divisional dean<\/h2>\n

Filling the role of associate divisional dean will be Angie Phillips, the school\u2019s current pre-license bachelor\u2019s degree program director.<\/p>\n

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At the school’s Convocation ceremony, Angie Phillips makes a point to congratulate each student graduating from the pre-license program.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI have worked alongside Angie for almost three years and have the utmost confidence in her abilities as a nurse administrator,\u201d said Spurlock. \u201cHer experience in leading the School of Nursing’s largest program<\/a> positions us well for future growth to serve the health needs of Idahoans. I am excited to see what her talents and expertise bring to the role of associate divisional dean.\u201d<\/p>\n

Before joining the School of Nursing\u2019s leadership team, Phillips served as a nurse director of the acute care services of a critical access hospital from 2017-2021. In 2020, she obtained her Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification<\/a> and was nominated as a Nurse Leader of Idaho in 2019.<\/p>\n

Phillips cares deeply about training up the next generation of nurses, holding an MSN with a focus in leadership and education from Northwest Nazarene University. She looks forward to completing her DNP from Boise State in December 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m excited to continue to serve the School of Nursing in my new role as an authentic leader who values relationships, collaboration and an emotionally safe culture that promotes creativity and innovation,\u201d Phillips said.<\/p>\n

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Spurlock (left) and Poole (right) spent spring 2023 mentoring their successors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spurlock has spent this spring mentoring Phillips, who has been hired internally on an interim basis. Phillips will serve until Joelle Powers<\/a>, the new College of Health Sciences dean, conducts a national search for the permanent role.<\/p>\n

Amidst these leadership transitions<\/a>, the school\u2019s culture of diligence and enthusiasm continues to thrive. The new leaders were chosen by their peers and aim to seamlessly lead the School of Nursing to its next chapter.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere we are now, as a team, brings me deep joy,\u201d said Shelle Poole, divisional dean of the school. \u201cI know our team has the skills, knowledge and collaborative nature to propel the School of Nursing into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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