Troy J. Palmer

Troy J. Palmer holds the position of Lecturer at the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing at Lamar University. With a career spanning military service and nursing education, he retired from the U.S. Army as a Major in the Army Nurse Corps. He has taught nursing at institutions including El Paso Community College, Texas Tech University, and Vista College, and previously directed nursing programs at Anamarc College and Vista College. His teaching philosophy emphasizes leveraging strengths while addressing weaknesses, and he advocates for online learning as a tool to reduce educational barriers.

Dr. Palmer’s professional insights include addressing challenges in modern nursing, such as shorter hospital stays and increased documentation demands. He stresses the importance of patient care and the ethical imperative in nursing. He holds advanced degrees including an Ed.D., MSN, and BSN in Nursing, complemented by clinical experience and administrative leadership roles.