Faculty

Christina Cicero, MSN, RN, CPN, CNE

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-5227
Email: ccicero@aurora.edu Education: MSN, Master of Science in Nursing Education, Chamberlain University
BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Lewis University Favorite thing about AU: "The welcoming atmosphere and the student-centered attitude of all the faculty."

Jennifer Davis, MS, BSN, RN, RNL

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-5631
Email: jedavis@aurora.edu Education: MS, Master of Science of Nursing Education, Northern Illinois University
BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bradley University Favorite thing about AU: "The small community feel."

Julie Ellis, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNE

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-5522
Email: jellis@aurora.edu Education: MSN, Nursing Education, Benedictine University
BS, Nursing, Northern Illinois University
ADN, Nursing, College of DuPage Favorite thing about AU: "How welcomed and supported I've felt since my first day on campus." View LinkedIn Profile

Nadja James, PhD, MSN, MHA, RN, CNE

Director of Graduate Nursing Studies, Assistant Professor Office Phone: 630-844-3717
Email: njames@aurora.edu Education: PhD, Nursing Education, University of Northern Colorado
MSN, Nursing Education, Western Governors University
MS, Healthcare Administration, University of St. Francis
ADN, Joliet Junior College Favorite thing about AU: "The university's mission to empower students to become change agents and leaders in their chosen field."

Thomas Kunstbeck, MSN, RN-BC, CNE

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-5140
Email: tkunstbeck@aurora.edu Favorite thing about AU: "Being able to connect with students, staff, and faculty as we learn and grow together."

Melissa Pertl, MSN, RN, CNRN, CNE

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-5133
Email: mpertl@aurora.edu Education: MSN, Nursing Education, Lewis University Favorite thing about AU: "How the quality of our university is measured in the accomplishments of our graduates." View LinkedIn Profile

Sharon Sillitti, MSN, RN

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-6163
Email: ssillitti@aurora.edu Education: MSN, Nursing Education, Aurora University
BSN, Aurora University Favorite thing about AU: "My favorite thing about AU is the small community feel and having the privilege of watching our students grow and succeed."

Tracey Stilley, MSN, RN

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-4882
Email: tstilley@aurora.edu Education: MSN, Saint Xavier University
BSN, University of Iowa Favorite thing about AU: "My favorite thing about AU is the campus community. Everyone is so compassionate and seems to really enjoy being here."

Stephanie Yelton, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE

Assistant Professor of Nursing Office Phone: 630-844-5483
Email: syelton@aurora.edu Education: MSN, Benedictine University
BSN, Aurora University Favorite thing about AU: "The small class sizes. I enjoy being able to connect with my students and see them grow through the program." View LinkedIn Profile