Alice Dupler

Alice Dupler is a Professor of Nursing at the University of Providence School of Health Professions. She holds dual expertise in nursing and law, with a Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland. Her career spans clinical practice, nursing education, and administrative leadership, including roles as Associate Professor at Texas Tech University, Gonzaga University, and Seattle University, as well as Clinical Associate Professor at Washington State University.

• Educations:
• Juris Doctorate, Gonzaga University School of Law
• Master of Science in Nursing (Adult Nurse Practitioner), University of Portland
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Eastern Washington University
• Bachelor of Arts, Eastern Washington University

Her research interests focus on integrating legal frameworks into healthcare practice, nurse education innovation, and advancing gerontological nursing. She has pioneered curriculum development in online nursing programs and advocates for social justice in healthcare policy.

Highlights of her career include serving as Assistant Dean of Advancement at Washington State University, a Nurse Curriculum Development Consultant since 2010, and an Expert Nurse Witness. She is a licensed Nurse Attorney admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar and holds certifications in adult-gerontology nursing and palliative care.

• Awards:
• Providence Health Services Humanitarian Award
• Washington State Bar Association Pro Bono Commendation
• Multiple Excellence in Teaching/Research Awards

She actively contributes to institutional governance through roles in curriculum committees, faculty organizations, and public relations. Her community involvement includes leadership in the National Council on Aging and the Loon Lake Health Association.