Sharon (Sherry) L. Sims
RN, PhD, FAANP, ANEF
I grew up in the Flint Hills of Kansas and moved to Colorado after nursing school. I earned my BS at Metropolitan State College, and my MS/PNP at the University of Colorado. I earned my PhD in nursing from the University of Utah, and began my teaching career there. I am a Professor and Department Chair at the Indiana University School of Nursing. I recently retired from the US Navy after a 21 year career in the Navy Nurse Corps. In my free time, I am a writer and photographer, and enjoy any activity that takes me outdoors.
Academic Appointments
- Indiana University School of Nursing
- Assistant Professor, 1990-1996
- Associate Professor, 1996-2001
- Professor, 2001-present
- Full Member, IU Graduate School, 1996-present
- Chair, Family Health Nursing Department, 1996-present
Professional Experience
- Northpoint Pediatrics 2009 – Present
- Howe Community High School Clinic, Indianapolis, IN – 2009
- Kingsway Community Clinic, Indianapolis, IN – 2006-2007
- Shalom Wellness Center, Indianapolis, IN – 1995-2005
- Methodist Hospital Teen-Tot Program, Indianapolis, IN – 1990-1992
- University of Utah Student Health Services, Salt Lake City, UT – 1985-1990
- Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY – 1981-1992
- School Health Corporation, Adams County School, District 14, Commerce City, CO – 1979-1980
- Gary L. Niemann, MD, PC, Denver, CO – 1977-1979
- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO – 1972-1976
- Children’s Hospital, Staff Nurse, Denver, CO – 1971-1972
Board Certification
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner #012445-06 / American Nurse’s Credentialing Center
Professional Memberships
- Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana
- Sigma Theta Tau International
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
- Fellow, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Fellow, Academy of Nurse Educators
- National League for Nursing
Education
- BSN, Metropolitan State College, 1974
- MSN, University of Colorado, 1977
- Ph.D, University of Utah, 1986
