Courtney Pritchard

Courtney Pritchard is an Assistant Professor and Simulation and Skills Lab Director at the University of St. Francis since 2024. With a career spanning over 15 years, she specializes in nursing education and critical care training.

• Education: BSN (Bradley University, 2006), MSN (Benedictine University, concentration in nursing education), DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice).

Her research focuses on simulation-based medical training, adult trauma/neurological care, and professional development in nursing. She teaches advanced medical-surgical nursing and simulation courses, emphasizing hands-on learning for senior nursing students.

• Key Roles: Simulation and Skills Lab Director, Assistant Professor, CCRN-certified critical care specialist.