Darlene Ardary

Darlene Ardary is an Associate Professor specializing in nursing education with expertise in school nursing, pediatric care, and rural health initiatives. Her career spans academic teaching, research, and professional development in nursing pedagogy.

• Ph.D. in Nursing (Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
• MS in Nursing (Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
• BS in Nursing (Clarion University)
• School Nurse Certificate (Clarion University)

Her research focuses on nursing education innovations, particularly addressing learning disabilities in clinical training, and improving health outcomes for rural populations. She has contributed to understanding stress factors among nursing students and enhancing school nurse awareness of chronic conditions like Turner Syndrome.

Recent publications highlight her work in community health worker dynamics in rural Pennsylvania and inclusive teaching practices in nursing education. These articles span keywords including Public Health, Nursing Education, and Special Education.

• ACEN Peer Reviewer

Ardary teaches courses in Home/Community Nursing, Pathophysiology, and Nursing Research. She has developed simulation-based clinical curricula and contributed to global nursing perspectives through programs like NURS 435: Origins of Nursing (London, England).