Marc Bowers, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C

Visiting Instructor
Human Health Building, Room 2024
(248) 364-8704
marcbowers@oakland.edu

Biography:

Dr. Bowers began his nursing journey by earning his BSN from the University of Michigan, which laid the foundation for his career as a Registered Nurse.  After several years of clinical experience as a nurse, he pursued advanced education to earn his MSN from Oakland University.  As a Nurse Practitioner, he later completed his DNP at Oakland University, equipping him with the opportunity to lead in clinical practice and contribute to nursing education.

Education:

• DNP – Oakland University
• MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner) – Oakland University
• BSN (Accelerated) – University of Michigan
• BS – Eastern Michigan University

Clinical Expertise:

• Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing
• Acute/Episodic Care Advanced Practice Nursing
• Urgent Care Advanced Practice Nursing
• Telehealth/Virtual Care Advanced Practice Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Progressive Care Nursing
• Medical Telemetry Nursing

Professional Focus:

• Incorporation of innovative teaching methods and technology-enhanced instruction to promote student engagement and learning outcomes
• Utilization of streamlined evidence-based healthcare strategies to improve patient care outcomes

Research Area Interests:

• Inquiry-based learning, cooperative learning, educational technology, visualization, active learning strategies, evidence-based practice, nursing education

Research/Publications:

• DNP Scholarly Project: Nurse Practitioner Adherence to Adult Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Sinusitis in a Retail Health Clinic: A Pilot Study

Professional Affiliations:

• American Nurses Association 
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners 
• Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners 
• National League for Nursing