Amy Wells Putnam

Amy Wells Putnam is an Associate Professor of Nursing Practice in the School of Nursing at Western Carolina University (WCU). She holds a DNP in Educational Leadership from American Sentinel University, an MS in Nursing Education from WCU, and a BSN from WCU. With 28 years of nursing experience, her clinical background includes ICU, telemetry, and medical-surgical nursing. Currently, she teaches in graduate nursing programs (MSN, RIBN, RN-BSN) and serves as RIBN Advisor and Associate Program Director for online programs. She previously directed the Traditional Undergraduate Nursing Program for five years.

Education:

• DNP in Educational Leadership, American Sentinel University
• MS in Nursing Education, Western Carolina University
• BSN, Western Carolina University

Research & Teaching Focus:

• Conceptual teaching methodologies
• Impact of stress on nursing students
• Alternative clinical education models
• Generational differences in learning preferences
• Competency-based educational frameworks

Service & Leadership:

• Serves on school/college/university committees
• Chairs MSN and DNP projects
• Presents at regional conferences (e.g., AHEC)