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Proud Filipino-American

Meet Dr. B

From Bedside to Boardroom — A Lifelong Journey in Nursing Excellence

34+
Years in Nursing
20+
Years Bedside RN
1000+
Students Mentored
2
Countries (PH & USA)

A Global Journey in Nursing

Dr. B's story begins in the Philippines, where she studied Master of Arts in Nursing from University of San Agustin. With a deep passion for patient care, she spent over 20 years as a bedside nurse, touching countless lives with her compassion and clinical expertise.

Her journey then took her across the Pacific to America, where she continued her nursing career and discovered a new calling: education. Driven by a desire to shape the next generation of nurses, she pursued her DNP at Gannon Universityin Pennsylvania, conducting groundbreaking research in nursing education methodologies.

Today, with 34+ years in nursing, Dr. B has mentored over a thousand nursing students, helping them transition from nervous beginners to confident, board-ready professionals. Her unique blend of international perspective, clinical depth, and academic rigor makes her one of the most sought-after nursing educators in the field.

Life & Career Timeline

🎓1994

Earned BSN

Filamer Christian College, Philippines

🩺1994

Began Bedside Nursing

Started 20+ year journey as an RN

📖1998

Master of Arts in Nursing

University of San Agustin

🗽2012

Moved to America

Brought Filipino nursing excellence to the US

📘2019

MSN Completed

Herzing University - Family Nurse Practitioner

👩‍🏫2019

Began Nursing Professor Career

Started teaching future nurses

🏆2024

DNP Completed

Gannon University

Academic Credentials

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DNP in Nursing

Gannon University

Pennsylvania, USA2024

Doctor in Nursing Practice

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Master of Science in Nursing

Herzing University

Wisconsin, USA2019

Focus on Family Nurse Practitioner

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Master of Arts in Nursing

University of San Agustin

Iloilo, Philippines1998

Advanced Nursing Practice

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BS in Nursing

Filamer Christian College / St Paul College

Iloilo, Philippines1994

Foundation of Clinical Excellence

Teaching Philosophy

"I believe in creating engaging, student-centered learning environments that foster critical thinking, clinical excellence, and compassionate care. My approach combines innovative technology with evidence-based practice, always remembering that behind every nurse is a future patient whose life they will touch."

— Dr. Lyleth B. Bustillo, DNP, MSN, RN, BSN