Laura Smolinski

Laura Smolinski is a Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Director of the Traditional BSN Program at the College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Her roles include academic leadership and clinical instruction in nursing education. She holds certifications such as SANE-A (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner), CNE (Certified Nurse Educator), and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).

Education:

• PhD in Nursing, University of Phoenix, 2015
• MS Nursing, University of Phoenix, 2005
• BS Nursing, Carroll College/Columbia College of Nursing, 1990

Research Interests: Forensic nursing, emergency nursing practices, and addressing myths surrounding drug-facilitated sexual assault. Her work emphasizes clinical practice improvement and patient advocacy in healthcare settings.

Awards:

• CON Instructional Academic Staff Excellence Award (2015)
• Nightingale Award for Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice (2001)

Grants:

• Nurses for Wisconsin Grant (2015)
• Vera Orth Doctoral Grant (2015)

Presentations: Topics include holistic admission processes, forensic nursing, gender studies in sexual assault, and men in nursing professions. Recent presentations occurred at OSNA and university events.