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Shannon Burleson, Ph.D., R.N., CCRN

Assistant Professor
Shannon Burleson

Summary

Shannon Burleson-Gonzalez, MSN, RN, received a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2008 followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2012.  She received a Master of Science in Nursing in 2019 in the nurse educator track through the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno.  Shannon has worked in critical care settings as an intermediate ICU RN, a flight RN, a cardiovascular catheterization lab RN, and as chest pain coordinator.  Shannon has a passion for learning and education and wants to make a positive impact in the world through research and education.  Her primary research interest is studying a resilience equine-assisted learning program with the goals to reduce nursing student burnout. 

Professional experience

  • Horse Trainer and Riding Instructor, Bright Ranch, San Martin, CA
  • Tutor (chemistry and math), Merritt World, Santa Cruz, CA
  • Office Manager, Fitflix and Savvier Fitness, Santa Cruz, CA
  • Horseback Riding Instructor, Pleasant Valley Horse Club, Aptos, CA
  • Respite Care Provider, Bay Area Respite Care, Vallejo, CA
  • Emergency Preparedness Planner, Making Waves Academy, Richmond, CA
  • Nursing Work-Study Intern (ICU), Kaiser, Walnut Creek, CA
  • Tutor (nursing), Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA
  • Staff Nurse (IICU), Stanford Hospital, Stanford, CA
  • Staff Nurse (CICU), Stanford Hospital, Stanford, CA
  • Flight Nurse, CALSTAR, Sacramento, CA
  • Flight Nurse, Care Flight, Reno, NV
  • LOA Clinical Instructor, Orvis School of Nursing, Reno, NV
  • Staff Nurse (cath lab), Northern ÁùºÏ±¦µä Medical Center, Sparks, NV
  • Chest Pain Coordinator, Northern ÁùºÏ±¦µä Medical Center, Sparks, NV
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Orvis School of Nursing, Reno, NV
  • Executive Director, Sage Patch Ranch, Sparks, NV
  • Instructor II, Orvis School of Nursing, Reno, NV

Research interests

  • Nursing student burnout
  • Nurse burnout
  • Equine-assisted therapy
  • Resilience training
  • Integrative health

Education

  • Ph.D. Candidate, Nursing, University of Arizona
  • Master of Science, Nursing, Nurse Educator, University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno, 2019
  • Bachelor of Science. Nursing, Samuel Merritt University, 2012
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2008