THE FOLLOWING IS A LAKEVIEW NURSING COLLEGE RELEASE
DANVILLE, IL (01/16/2025) Gina Brassard, of Milford, IL, has been named interim dean of nursing at Lakeview College of Nursing (LCN). She will replace Brittany Lawson, who has returned to teaching full-time at LCN and will become the director of assessment for LCN.
“Dr. Brassard’s extensive leadership and deep commitment to nursing education make her an exceptional choice for this critical role. With over thirty-five years in healthcare, she holds a Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership and a Master of Science in Nursing – Leadership and Management. Her expertise will be instrumental in guiding our nursing program,” according to LCN President Sheila Mingee.
Brassard’s nursing experience spans from medical-surgical, telemetry, and case management for intensive care, medical, surgical, and education units. She has also served as director of nursing for a resident home prior to beginning her role as a faculty member at LCN in 2019.
“I’m excited to learn this new role and to serve the College and its students in a different way,” said Brassard.
While at LCN, Brassard served as director of assessment and an associate professor. She has taught several courses at Lakeview, including the following: Adult Health I, Basic Concepts of Pharmacology, Population and Global Health, Leadership and Management, and Concept Synthesis. She has also served as the chair of LCN’s curriculum committee and as a member of the admissions committee.
Brassard received the Illinois Nurse Educator Fellowship from the Illinois Board of Higher Education in 2021. She has also received numerous nominations for a DAISY award from the students at LCN for extraordinary compassionate and skillful care as a faculty member.
As a member of the Alpha Alpha Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, she has served as a board member, vice president, and secretary for this International Honor Society chapter. She is also a member of the Sigma Kappa Chapter for Nursing and a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success through Olivet Nazarene University. Additionally, she is a restorative nurse, an ATI Champion, and holds resident assessment coordinator certification (RAC-CT) and online instructor certification.
Beyond her professional roles, she remains committed to community service. She actively volunteers as a nurse consultant and board member for the ABRA (mentally disabled adults) and is an MDS consultant, demonstrating her belief in giving back and supporting broader healthcare and educational missions.
Brassard resides in Milford, IL, with her husband, Todd. Their son, Devon, and daughter-in-law, Samantha, reside in Milford with their children, Caiden, Brady, and Vivian (who are Brassard’s grandchildren).
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