Megan Ashcraft

Megan Ashcraft, MSN, RN, CNE, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Avila University. She joined the institution in 2016, specializing in teaching junior and senior nursing students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. Her professional background includes over 19 years of nursing experience, spanning roles from Licensed Practical Nurse to Master’s-prepared nurse in medical-surgical nursing, trauma care, and case management.

Education:

• Masters Degree in Nursing, University of Missouri-Kansas City (2016)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, University of Kansas
• Associates Degree in Nursing, Neosho County Community College

Research and Teaching Interests: Focused on nursing education innovation, clinical skill development, and patient care excellence. She emphasizes hands-on learning and student mentorship to cultivate high-quality, safe nurses.

Awards:

• 2021 Teaching Excellence Award (Research Foundation of Kansas City)
• 2019 Poster Presentation on EKG Analysis Lab at the NCLEX Camp (Dallas, Texas)

Advising and Grants: Advises nursing students at junior/senior levels. No specific grants mentioned, but her work integrates clinical and educational advancements.