Randi Kirk is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse /Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Graceland University, and her Master of Science degree in Nursing from Walden University.

Mrs. Kirk’s nursing career has included 5 years in the U.S. Marine Corps where she completed the Combat Lifesaver’s Course. She has been CNA-RN at Salina Regional Hospital; and Director of Nursing, and a medical coder at Brookdale Home Health; as well as an RN for Veteran’s Affairs. Mrs. Kirk has her own mental health practice. She has taught CPR/CPI courses and became an adjunct instructor at Salina Tech in the Allied Health Program in 2018 before becoming the Director of Nursing and Allied Health in 2022.
randi.kirk@salinatech.edu
785-309-3138

randi.kirk@salinatech.edu
785-309-3138

Becky Adamson is a Registered Nurse who earned her ADN degree from Kansas Wesleyan University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Fort Hays State University.

Mrs. Adamson’s diverse nursing career has included, Emergency Department, Acute and Skilled care, Home Health, School Nurse, and Surgery. She joined the Salina Tech Nursing program in 2021 as a full-time instructor in the Practical Nursing Program

becky.adamson@salinatech.edu
785-309-3134

Naomi Tatro is a Registered Nurse, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Oklahoma Wesleyan University. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Western Governors University.

Mrs. Tatro has worked in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, served as a Director of Nursing, and was a CNA Clinical Instructor at Cloud County Community College before joining the Salina Tech Allied Health Program in 2013. Mrs. Tatro became a full-time Practical Nursing instructor in 2022.

naomi.tatro@salinatech.edu
785-309-3105

Polly is a Registered Nurse who earned a Nursing diploma from Northwest Texas Hospital School of Nursing in Amarillo, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from West Texas State University.  She completed a Master of Science degree in Nursing Education from South University.   She is also a certified Healthcare Simulation Educator.

Ms. Howell has a nursing career that includes many years in pediatrics.  As a general floor nurse at a local surgical hospital she gained experience in infection control and insurance verification.  She has over 12 years of experience with simulation which she brings as an advanced teaching tool.   She joined the Salina Tech Nursing program in 2019 as Head of the Nursing Lab.

polly.howell@salinatech.edu
785-309-3157

Cari Harpster is a Registered Nurse who is an alumna of Salina Tech’s Nursing programs.  She is currently completing Bachelor of Science in Nursing along with a Master of Science in Nursing Community Health from Rasmussen University.

Mrs. Harpster has experience in the US Army medic specialty, in home health, and in medical-surgical, rehabilitation, and trauma care.  She joined the Salina Tech Nursing program in 2022 as an adjunct Practical Nursing clinical instructor, and became the full-time Clinical Coordinator for the Nursing programs in 2023.

cari.harpster@salinatech.edu
785-309-3142