The road to becoming an expert
Dr. Sue Bowles’s distinguished career as an educator began with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education at Springfield College, Massachusetts. She then secured a Nursing degree at St. Louis University, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing at Old Dominion University, Virginia.
Later, she pursued a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of San Diego. Sue has published several publications on neonatal best practices and education and has collaborated on several clinical posters.
In recognition of her position as an expert in her specialism, Dr. Sue Bowles acquired the Developmental Care Specialist Designation from the National Association of Neonatal Nurses.
Qualifications
Doctor of Nursing Practice – University of San Diego; San Diego California
Master of Science in Nursing – Old Dominion University, Norfolk Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Health Education – Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts
Sue’s remarkable career – the story so far
From starting as a staff nurse to becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Dr. Sue Bowles has emerged as a leading figure in perinatal, neonatal, and family-centred care. As a certified High-Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse, Sue is consulted as an expert in her field by colleagues across the US.
Before becoming a part-time Nurse Consultant at Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, she also spent a year as a Clinical Educator at the Hospice of St Francis.
An advocate for evidence-based practices, Sue is passionate about the development and delivery of educational programs and policies. Throughout her work, from direct patient care to specialist consulting, Sue aspires to help facilitate the best possible care for premature babies and their families in the NICU.
Today, she continues to pass on her knowledge at national conferences, institutional committees, and expert-led webinars with WaterWipes.
Partnering with WaterWipes – and what makes it so special
As a leading expert in neonatal nursing, Dr. Sue Bowles has a natural talent for providing reassuring healthcare advice to families and medical providers. That’s why we’re lucky to have her as part of our team of in-house experts at WaterWipes.
From educational presentations to lending her voice to our health resources, Sue offers essential guidance in many ways. Our work with her extends from assisting nurses in communicating with parents of newborns in the NICU to understanding the nuances of family-centred care.
Sue’s Fun Fact
Dr. Sue Bowles has worked in numerous hospitals across the country, from Colorado, Texas, Missouri, and New Jersey, all the way to Hawaii. She has dedicated the last 20 years to enhancing her expertise and leadership in neonatal healthcare in California and Florida.
Published works and presentations
WaterWipes | How HCPs Can Better Communicate to Parents in the NICU
Susan Bowles, DNP, APRN, Nurse Consultant, Florida Perinatal Quality Collaboration, and Mandy Daly, Irish Neonatal Health Alliance
Susan Bowles, DNP, APRN, Nurse Consultant, Florida Perinatal Quality Collaboration
Social Presence
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Dr.-sue-bowles-00587a2a/
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