Julie Fitzwater

Julie Fitzwater serves as Associate Dean and Associate Professor at Linfield College's Portland Campus, teaching acute care and clinical nursing courses. Certified in neuroscience nursing and nurse education, she brings trauma recovery expertise from Legacy Emanuel Medical Center to her academic role.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.A. in History from Pennsylvania State University
• B.S. in Nursing from Linfield College
• M.N.E. from Oregon Health and Science University
• Ph.D. in Nursing Education from the University of Northern Colorado

Fitzwater's research centers on simulation-based pedagogy for nurse educators, palliative care competency development, and evaluation of simulation experiences in prelicensure programs. Her work bridges clinical practice and educational innovation, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to enhance student learning outcomes in high-stakes nursing environments.

Publications from 2015-2022 reveal consistent focus on simulation methodologies across acute care and triage contexts, with growing emphasis on faculty development and policy implementation. Her work spans nursing education, acute care practice, and evidence-based curriculum design, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact through textbook contributions and journal publications.