Candace Rae-Davis

Candace Rae-Davis serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Nursing at the College of Nursing, University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 2013
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with dual specializations in Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS) and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (PNP-Primary Care) from the University of Missouri–Columbia, 2019

Her professional trajectory spans pediatric clinical practice and nursing education, with research interests focused on Pediatric Nursing, Primary Care Nursing, and Nursing Education methodology. Prior academic work includes clinical roles as a transport nurse and PICU nurse at pediatric hospitals, directly informing her teaching approach in pediatric care systems.

Her scholarly output centers on institutional academic development, exemplified by her 2022 contribution to UMSL Daily documenting faculty hiring trends. This reflects engagement with systemic academic workforce development rather than traditional research publications.

Her professional narrative integrates clinical expertise with educational leadership, emphasizing practical application of pediatric nursing knowledge in academic settings.