Michelle Doas

Michelle Doas is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Chatham University's College of Health Sciences, where she has been actively contributing since 2007. Her expertise spans clinical nursing, education, and interdisciplinary research applications.

• Ed,D., MSN, BSN, RN

Research Interests
Dr. Doas focuses on critical thinking development in nursing education, adult literacy in healthcare, and reminiscence therapy. Her work bridges clinical practice with pedagogical innovation, exploring how techniques from service industries (e.g., Disney's hospitality model) can enhance patient satisfaction and communication in healthcare settings.

Article Trends
Her publications and presentations demonstrate a consistent emphasis on improving clinical outcomes through structured interventions like mind mapping for education, relaxation therapy for post-operative care, and concept mapping for knowledge organization. Key themes include patient safety, workplace culture, and interdisciplinary applications in nursing.

Scientific Awards
She is a member of the prestigious Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, recognizing her contributions to nursing scholarship.

Additional Contributions
Dr. Doas has served on the Business Faculty Search Committee (2008) and presented on diverse topics such as food handling safety in environmental science contexts and nursing career advocacy at high school outreach events.