Staci Reynolds

Dr. Staci Reynolds, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN, is a Clinical Associate Professor at Duke University School of Nursing and a neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist at Duke University Hospital. She joined Duke in January 2016, bringing expertise in evidence-based practice implementation and quality improvement. As Coordinator of the Duke Advancement of Nursing, Center of Excellence (DANCE) academic-practice partnership, she bridges academic and clinical domains.

• Education: PhD in Nursing from Indiana University (2016)
• MSN in Clinical Nurse Specialist from Indiana University (2011)
• BSN in Nursing Science from Indiana University (2000)

Her research focuses on translating evidence into clinical practice, particularly through implementation science frameworks. She has led projects on quality improvement methodologies, clinical decision support, and patient-centered care in neurology and critical care settings. Her recent publications emphasize statistical rigor in DNP projects, innovative teaching strategies, and infection control protocols.

Dr. Reynolds' clinical leadership includes advancing nursing science through site-based inquiry and fostering collaboration between academic and practice institutions. She has contributed to reducing healthcare-associated infections and optimizing patient outcomes via multimodal interventions.