Stephanie Garrett

Stephanie Garrett is the Department Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing at Vincennes University, overseeing the LPN to BSN Completion Program. She holds an RN license (28188230A) and is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).

Education:

• Doctorate of Nursing Practice (Expected: Summer 2025), University of Indianapolis
• Master of Science in Nursing (May 2020), University of Indianapolis
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (December 2014), Vincennes University
• Associate of Science in Nursing (May 2009), Vincennes University

Research & Teaching Focus: Professor Garrett specializes in Obstetrics/Pediatrics (OB/Peds) nursing education and program development. She emphasizes reflective learning and student-centered approaches to foster personal and professional growth. She teaches Fundamentals of Nursing, Maternity, and Pediatric Nursing, advocating for strategies that drive scholarly development and social change.

Awards:

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) since 2021

Advising & Leadership: As Program Director for the Nurse Aide Training Program, she combines clinical experience (e.g., 4 years in Obstetrics at Daviess Community Hospital) with educational leadership. Her career spans roles in surgical services and medical-surgical units across multiple hospitals. She prioritizes student success, returning to Vincennes University faculty to nurture the same supportive environment she experienced as a student.

Key Initiatives: Leads the LPN to BSN Completion Program and actively contributes to nursing curriculum design at Vincennes University.