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Shannon Alexander

Health Science Program Director and Assistant Professor

Shannon Alexander - NKU Faculty

I have found the most successful students in my classes have excellent communication skills, are self-motivated and above all, have effective time management skills. My advice for any online student is to really focus on these three areas.

Degrees Held:

  • Master of Health Administration – Ohio University, 2011
  • B.S. in Radiation Science – University of Cincinnati, 2009
  • Certificate in Radiation Therapy – University of Cincinnati, 2000
  • AAS in Radiologic Technology – Xavier University, 1999

Career Highlights:

Prior to teaching at NKU, I worked for several years in healthcare management as the Chief Radiation Therapist for Oncology Hematology Care. I also taught in the Allied Health Department as an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati.

My academic and research interests include pathology, digital radiography, ethico-legal issues in healthcare, healthcare management and leadership.

Which online degree program(s) do you teach?

B.S. in Health Science

  • Which classes do you teach online?

    HSC 291: Writing in the Health Sciences; HSC 410: Healthcare Management; HSC 440: Issues in Chronic Disease Management; HSC 494: Medicolegal Issues in Healthcare; HSC 580: Applied Healthcare Management; HSC 630: Strategic Planning Services for Health Science

  • Why did you start teaching?

    Honestly, I never planned to get into teaching and really saw my professional future in healthcare management and administration. My plans changed when a past professor contacted me to ask a favor. She was in a bind and needed someone to teach her course on short notice. In an effort to help, I kindly (and reluctantly) agreed. After a few classes, I surprisingly found I absolutely loved teaching! Not only was it rewarding, but I enjoyed getting to know my students and helping them succeed. I continued to teach part-time for several years and finally made the switch to teaching full-time in 2012 at NKU.

  • What advice would you give to those considering this online program?

    I believe the biggest misconception with online learning is that it is easier than the traditional face-to-face course. Students quickly realize that is not the case. I have found the most successful students in my classes have excellent communication skills, are self-motivated and, above all, have effective time-management skills. My advice for any online student is to really focus on these three areas.

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