April Waddell Messer

April Waddell Messer is an Assistant Professor at Western Carolina University's School of Nursing. She teaches in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, covering adult medical-surgical nursing, evidence-based practice, and mental health clinicals. Her doctoral research at UNC Greensboro examined hospital care for patients with substance use disorders.

Education:

• PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• MSN, Western Carolina University
• BSN, Western Carolina University

Her clinical background includes critical care nursing at Mission Hospital where she served in leadership roles including Patient Safety Officer for critical care services. Current research explores healthcare delivery models for substance use disorders and clinical education approaches.