Amy Knepp, NP-C, MSN, RN 
Assistant Professor
Chairperson, Department of Nursing

Office: 2701 Spring Street, Doermer 109, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
E-mail: aknepp@sf.edu
Phone: (260) 399-7700 x 8518

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
MSN: University of Saint Francis, 2003Diploma: Lutheran BSN: University of Saint Francis, 1999                    Hospital School of Nursing, 1980

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS
University of Saint Francis Outstanding Academic Achievement, MSN-FNP Student, 2003
University of Saint Francis Natural Medicines comprehensive Database Award for Excellence in Complimentary Medicine, 2003
Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing Pauline Bishop Award Excellence in Pediatric Nursing, 1980
Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing Indiana State Nurses Association District One Award: Student Nurses Association's Professional Recognition Award, 1980
Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing Anna M. Holtman Award (Excellence in Clinical Performance, Displays professional behavior, manner, and appearance) 1979

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Indiana Deans and Directors
Northeast Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives
National League for Nursing
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honors Society Xi Nu Chapter
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

RECENT PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
"Promoting Health and Comfort in Childbirth" presented at AWHONN Indiana Section Spring Conference, Indianapolis, IN, April 2008

"Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Disease Awareness in the Prevention of Cervical Cancer" presented at AWHONN state Conference, Lafayette, IN, April 2007

"Obesity in Pregnancy" presented at AWHONN NE Indiana Chapter Meeting, Fort Wayne, IN, February 2006

"Natural or Nuts:  Approaches to Dealing with Menopause" presented at AWHONN Michiana Chapter and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, IN, March 2005

"Care of the Infant of the Diabetic Mother" presented at AWHONN NE Indiana Chapter Meeting, University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN, April 2004

CLINICAL EXPERTISE/CERTIFICATION
Family Nurse Practitioner (OB/GYN Practice area)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner Certification (Recertified 2008)

                                                                                                                               updated 11-11-08