Terri Cahoon

Terri Cahoon is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Nurse Anesthesia at Samford University's Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing. She has been integral to the program since 2003, emphasizing mentorship and the importance of community contributions to education.

Education:

• DNP, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
• MSN, University of Central Arkansas
• BS in Nurse Anesthesia, University of Alabama at Birmingham
• BSN, Auburn University

Her expertise spans anesthesia pharmacology, simulation training, non-technical skills development, patient safety, and service learning. Cahoon's work focuses on integrating clinical excellence with ethical responsibility, reflected in her dedication to student growth and community engagement.

Advising and Grants: Cahoon actively shapes the nurse anesthesia program and contributes to scholarship committees, advocating for students' holistic development. She encourages students to acknowledge the collective support behind their education and to 'pay it forward' in their professional lives.