Abby Aulner Bell

Abby Aulner Bell is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Auburn University College of Nursing, joining in August 2021. Her roles include coordinating clinical placements, leading the Nurse Apprenticeship Program, and facilitating simulation-based training for first and third-semester nursing students.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Auburn University (2016)
• Registered Nurse License, Inpatient Obstetric Nursing Certification (2023)

Her research and professional work focus on nursing education innovation, particularly through clinical apprenticeship models and rural maternal health initiatives. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-FNP) at AUCON. As an Albert-Schweitzer Fellow, she leads a project addressing breastfeeding education gaps in rural Alabama.

• Key contributions include presentations at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and Auburn University's Compass Conference
• Active in preceptorship programs, mentoring new nurses and students