Cindy Nissen

Cindy Nissen is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Advanced Practice Nursing at Rush University Medical Center since January 2014, also serving as a Practitioner Teacher since July 2011, where responsibilities include coordinating health promotion activities for older adults. Additionally, Nissen has been an Aquatics Instructor at Midtown Athletic Club Willowbrook since June 2005, specializing in group water fitness classes for midlife and older clients. As a Course Author and Director for Hi-R-Ed, Nissen develops and critiques online educational content in aging and medical/surgical nursing. Previous roles include Clinical Instructor at Morton College, Health Counselor at EngagementHealth, Manager at Health Resources Alliance, and Clinical Education Manager at Smith & Nephew. Nissen holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northern Illinois University, along with a certificate in Health Education and Promotion from Benedictine University and a certificate in WOC Nursing from Northwest Community Hospital.