Welcome to the NPD Home Page. Here you will find information about nursing orientation, residency, mentorship, nursing resources, classes and so much more. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with questions at 330-344-7760 or npdorientation@ccf.org
Brenda Byrne, MSN, RN, CNSRN
Nursing Education Manager
330.344.5988
Teresa Westerheide-Haller, MSN, RN, RN-BC
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
5100, 52A&B, 6100, 6400, Senior Techs
330.344.6178
Elizabeth Goforth, BSN, RN, CCRN-K
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
CVIC, NSICU, TCU, MSICU, Endo, Neuro Intervention Lab, Surgical
330.344.1207
Sarah Fleming, BSN, RN, RNC-OB
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
L&D, Postpartum, NICU, PATH, Lactation, Women's Health
330.344.5191
Annie Johnson, BSN, RN, RN-BC
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
4100, 5400, 7100, Float Pool, Oncology
330.344.6537
Michelle Spears, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
2100, EMU, ROU
330.344.6365
Sarah Marsh, BSN, RN, CEN
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
CCAG Main ED, Satellite EDs
330.344.6561
Lynette Yanko-Rasor, MSN, RN
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Night Shift NPD
330.344.7760
Sarah Eibel Kennedy
Education Coordinator
330.344.7693
Lyndsay Pearson, BSN, RN, CNOR
Perioperative Educational Program Coordinator
330.808.8409
Definition of Mentor: The definition of a mentor, according to Magnet, is "an experienced nurse who has developed expertise and can be a strong force in shaping a nurse's identity as a professional. Mentoring can include providing information, advice, support, and ideas. Typically, mentors and mentees have a long-lasting relationship. The terms 'mentor' and 'preceptor' are not used interchangeably."
(2023 Magnet Application Manual®. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Credentialing Center. Accessed June 21, 2023.)
Nurses Utilizing Resources Successfully and Engaging in Support Systems
The N.U.R.S.E.S.S. Toolkit is designed to support the development of Cleveland Clinic Nurses at all levels. Here you will find a variety of tools, links, and resources developed to support nurses across all areas of nursing. Utilize and share these tools among the members of your team.
The Simulation Lab at Cleveland Clinic Akron General is located in the Nursing Department on the second floor. It is used by Nursing Professional Development to assist in and enrich nursing education classes such as Nursing Residency, Obstetric Simulations, and many more. We are proud to offer low to high fidelity simulations and equipment to our caregivers.
