Stephany Wims

Stephany Wims is a Lecturer in the School of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU). She holds an ADN from Tacoma Community College (2004), BSN from the University of Washington (2012), and DNP from the University of Washington (2018). Her professional background includes roles as an Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) since 2018, with experience in adult critical care, emergency department nursing, and hospital case management. She currently practices at Tacoma Central Internal Medicine, specializing in primary care for adult/geriatric patients with complex health conditions.

Education:

• ADN in Nursing, Tacoma Community College, 2004
• BSN in Nursing, University of Washington, 2012
• DNP in Nursing, University of Washington, 2018

Research & Practice Focus: Patient-centered care, chronic disease management, and empowerment through health education. Dr. Wims emphasizes teaching students to prioritize patient education to improve health outcomes.

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advising roles listed, but her teaching focuses on clinical decision-making and patient empowerment.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in provided texts.