Ashtyn Van Zee

Ashtyn Van Zee is a Faculty Instructor in the Department of Nursing at the University of South Dakota. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education (2023) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2018), both from South Dakota State University.

• Education:
  • MS, Nursing Education, South Dakota State University, 2023
  • BS, Nursing, South Dakota State University, 2018

Her research and professional focus centers on nursing education, clinical teaching methodologies, and patient-centered care practices. As a Registered Nurse certified by the South Dakota Board of Nursing, she combines clinical expertise with pedagogical innovation.

Awards and Honors:

• Nominated for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, University of South Dakota Nursing Department, 2024
• Nominated for Excellence in Classroom Teaching, University of South Dakota Nursing Department, 2024
• Nominated for the Excellence in the Spirit of Caring Award, University of South Dakota Nursing Department, 2024