Tonya Shehata, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
(515) 643-6657
tonya.shehata@mercyoneiowa.org

Office Location
B1 - 204

Mailing Address

928 6th Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Year Started at Mercy College: 2021

  • Department: Nursing

Education

  • Master of Science in Nursing, Capella University, (2020)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, (2015)
  • Associate Degree in Nursing, North Iowa Area Community College, (2009)

Certifications

  • PALS
  • ACLS

Courses Regularly Taught

  • Clinical instruction
    • NUA 333
    • NUA 361
    • NUA 363
    • NUA 423
    • NUR 265
    • NUR 340
    • NUR 390
  • Simulation for
    • NUR 340

Clinical/Field Experience

  • Cardiac Nurse for 9 years, acute care as well as clinic work.
  • Pediatric Nurse for 6 years at Mercy Hospital.

Research

  • Vulnerable communities
  • Disease prevention
  • Chronic disease self-management (CHF)

Advice to Students

“As a nurse we have the opportunity to heal the mind, soul, heart, and body of our patients. They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou