Alexandra Duke

Alexandra Duke is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Nursing. With a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Health Systems Leadership from Emory University, she specializes in evidence-based practice, healthcare simulation, and nursing regulation. Her teaching includes online DNP courses such as N263.17 Transforming Healthcare Through Interprofessional Collaboration.

Education:

• DNP, Health Systems Leadership - Emory University
• MSN, Nursing Education - Ramapo College of NJ
• BSN, Prelicensure Nursing - Ramapo College of NJ

Research Interests:
Focus on scientific pathways bridging nursing regulation and education, with expertise in curriculum development, assessment, leadership, and pedagogy. Her work emphasizes translating evidence into practice improvement projects.

Selected Publications:

• 2024: Anesthesia considerations for chronic marijuana users in surgical settings
• 2020: Pain predictors in economically disadvantaged women

Leadership & Mentoring:
Former Nursing Education Consultant for the California State Board of Registered Nursing and ANCC accreditor. Currently mentors DNP students and faculty researchers in practice-improvement initiatives.