Darla Gowan

Forward-thinking healthcare leader with 30+ years of experience spanning clinical practice, education, and governance. Expertise in healthcare technology integration, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategic communication. Proven track record in board governance, clinical innovation, and healthcare transformation. Positioned to bring valuable clinical perspective to AI-driven healthcare solutions.

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification – ANCC (current through 2027)
• Nursing Licensure - Indiana #28095975, Kentucky #3001762, Arizona #RNP 277674
• Nurse Practitioner Licensure – Indiana, Kentucky, Arizona
• Prescriptive Authority/DEA (2003-present)

• Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses in Indiana (CAPNI)
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• Sigma Theta Tau, National Honor Society for Nursing (STT)
• National Organizations of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF)
• Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF)

• Subbarao, G., Haut, P.R., Johnson, C.S., Gowan, D., Molleston, J.P. (2006). Incidence, etiology, and risk factors for liver dysfunction in children following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Pediatric Transplantation, 10, 682-689.
• Goebel, W.S., Nelson R.P., Gowan, D.J., Towell, P.J., Robertson, K.A., and Haut, P.R.(2006). Serial transplantation resulting in tolerance to an unrelated cord blood graft. Transplantation; 81: 1596-99.
• Gowan, D. (2003). End-of-life issues in children, Pediatric Transplantation, 7(3), 40-43.
• Thomson, B.G., Robertson, K.A., Gowan, D., et al. (2000). Analysis of engraftment, graft-versus-host disease, and immune recovery following unrelated donor cord blood transplantation. Blood, 96(8), 2703-2711.
• Gowan, D. (2003). End-of-life issues in children, Pediatric Transplantation, 7(3), 40-43.

BOARD MEMBERSHIPS

• American Heart Association, Executive Board Member (2020-2022)
• Carey Services, Human Rights Board (2018-present)
• Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses in Indiana - Faculty Representative to the Board (2023-present)
• Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses in Indiana - Region 7 Representative (2017-2021)
• Eastern Safety Coalition (2018-present)

COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

• Chair, IWU Assessment Council (2022-2023)
• Chair, School of Nursing Student Life Committee (2014-2015)
• Chair, School of Nursing Faculty Life Committee (2011-2012)
• Chairman, Content Expert Panel for Pain Management – ANCC (2009-2012)
• Vice-Chairman, Content Expert Panel for Pain Management – ANCC (2004-2009)

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

• Full Professor
• Associate Dean of NP Programs, Indiana Wesleyan University (2019-present)
• Assistant Dean of NP Programs, Indiana Wesleyan University (2016-2019)
• Coordinator of FNP Track, Indiana Wesleyan University (2009-2015)

• Researched use of virtual reality program for physical assessment education (2015-2016)
• Presented "Physical Assessment Using a Virtual Program" at NLN Summit (2015)
• Implemented innovative clinical education technologies at Indiana Wesleyan University
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on technology integration in healthcare settings
• Experienced in evaluating healthcare technology solutions for clinical applications