Carlota Quiban

Carlota Quiban is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Samuel Merritt University, teaching in Master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. She holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of Phoenix (2016) and has over a decade of experience in nursing education across online, hybrid, and in-person formats. Her clinical expertise spans nearly two decades in acute care settings, including roles in surgical, orthopedic, ICU, oncology, and medical telemetry units.

• PhD in Nursing (2016), University of Phoenix
• Master of Science in Nursing (2004), University of Phoenix
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1986), University of Santo Tomas

Her research focuses on stress and resilience in nursing populations, evidence-based practices for autism care in acute settings, and spirituality in nursing education. She has published works on mental health during the pandemic and autism-specific critical care nursing.

Quiban has served as a committee member at Point Loma Nazarene University and peer-reviewed manuscripts for nursing journals including Christian Journal of Nursing and Nursing Open Journal. She has volunteered in community outreach initiatives such as Black Nurses Association's vaccination efforts and homeless support through Father Joe Village.