Emily Coffey

Emily Coffey serves as a Lecturer and Nurse Specialist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Nursing. She holds a BSN from Grand View University (2011) and dual master's degrees (MSN and MHA) from the University of Phoenix (2014), while currently pursuing her PhD in nursing education with emphasis on competency-based curriculum implementation.

Education:

• 2011: BSN, Grand View University
• 2014: MSN, University of Phoenix
• 2014: MHA, University of Phoenix
• PhD Candidate: Nursing Education (Current)

Her research centers on transforming nursing pedagogy through competency-based frameworks and simulation methodologies, directly addressing gaps in clinical readiness assessment. These interests stem from her hands-on experience as an academic success coach where she developed targeted interventions for at-risk nursing students.

Dr. Coffey actively contributes to institutional advancement through multiple service roles:

• Interprofessional Academy of Educators (2020–Present)
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing (2019–Present)
• Web Redesign Council (2020–Present)
• College of Nursing - Omaha Division leadership

Her ongoing PhD work promises significant contributions to competency validation models in nursing education, particularly regarding longitudinal skill assessment and curriculum mapping systems.