Deborah A. St. Anthony

Deborah A. St. Anthony is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing at the College for Adults, part of the College of St. Catherine in Minneapolis. She holds a DNP from the University of Minnesota (2020), an MEd, BSN, and is Board Certified as an Advanced Practice Adult/Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC). With 29 years in nursing education, her career began at the College of St. Catherine's Associate Degree Nursing Program. Currently, she focuses on holistic care of older adults and nursing education innovation.

Her academic contributions include pioneering a Direct Entry Undergraduate (DEU) Clinical Partnership with Mayo Clinic Red Wing since 2020, which has successfully engaged students for five semesters. This model is praised by students, clinical educators, and Mayo leadership. She is collaborating on a manuscript about implementing such partnerships, slated for publication in 2023.

Research interests center on aging populations, gerontological nursing, and clinical education reforms. Her teaching emphasizes evidence-based practices to address healthcare challenges in elder care.