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Lydia Forsythe, Ph.D

Lead Faculty, DNP Program

lydia.forsythe@franklin.edu

Education

2007
Fielding Graduate University (Santa Barbara , California)
Doctor of Psychology, Human and Organizational Systems
2002
University of Phoenix (Phoenix , Arizona)
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
1987
Cardinal Stritch College
Associate of Science, Nursing
1981
Marquette University (Milwaukee , Wisconsin)
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Communication

Certifications

2019
Certified Perioperative Nurse , CNOR , Expiration Date: 2024

Licensures

2012
Registered Nurse - RN , Iowa Board of Nursing , Expiration Date: 2023
2009
Registered Nurse - RN , Oklahoma Board of Nursing , Expiration Date: 2024

Work Experience

2024 - Present
Franklin University, Lead Faculty, DNP Program
2023 - 2024
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty
2011 - Present
Londes Strategic Healthcare Consulting, Chief Executive Officer
2008 - 2010
University of Oklahoma Medical, Vice President of Perioperative Services
2005 - 2008
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Director of Surgical Services and Orthopedic Regional Services
2004 - 2005
St. Michael Hospital, Director of Perioperative Services, Covenant Healthcare
2002 - 2005
Londes Consulting, Independent Medical-Legal Consulting
2002 - 2004
Good Samaritan Medical Center, Surgical Services Manager, Legacy Healthcare Systemv
2001 - 2002
Rogue Valley Medical Center, Director of Emergency and Surgical Services
2001 - 2002
Oregon Advisory, Oregon Advisory Healthcare Facilities Planning Board
1999 - 2001
Sierra View District Hospital and Creekside Ambulatory Surgical Ctr, Director of Surgical Services
1998 - 1999
Palmyra Medical Centers, Director of Surgical Services
1996 - 1998
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Ctr, Director of Surgical Services
1995 - 1996
Delta County Memorial Hospital, Supervisor of Surgical Services
1993 - 1995
Dr. James H. Maxwell, Scottsdale Spine Care, Registered Nurse First Assistant
1992 - 1993
John C. Lincoln Hospital, Coordinator of Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Services
1990 - 1992
Operating Room and Staff Nurse, Traveling Nurse- Assignments included Head Nurse of Orthopedics
1988 - 1990
Rush-Presbyterian / St. Luke’s Medical Center, Staff Nurse / Operating Room
1987 - 1988
Sinai Samaritan Hospital, Staff Nurse , Neonatal Intensive Care Unit