Joan Klerekoper

Joan Klerekoper is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU), where she has served since 2017. Her clinical background includes over a decade of experience in medical/surgical nursing, ICU, and intermediate care. She previously worked as a faculty member at Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing in St. Louis and has extensive preceptorship experience with nursing students from East Texas institutions. Certified in progressive care (PCCN), she also volunteers as a camp nurse for summer Bible camps.

• Education:
• B.S.N., Avila University
• M.S.N., University of Texas, Arlington

Teaching Interests: Klerekoper specializes in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Foundations of Nursing, and Care of the Complex Adult Patient. She emphasizes clinical excellence and holistic patient care in her teaching.

Awards & Memberships: A Certified Nurse Educator, she holds memberships in Sigma Theta Tau and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, reflecting her commitment to advancing nursing education and critical care practice.