Ashley Bolden Neal

Ashley Bolden Neal serves as a Lecturer in the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), teaching in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program since joining the faculty in August 2017. A Memphis native, she maintains active clinical engagement through her prior roles at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare.

Her educational background includes:

• Master of Science in Nursing Education (2015), University of Memphis
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2010), University of Memphis

Ms. Neal's professional focus integrates nursing education with specialized clinical domains. Her expertise spans surgical oncology from her 2010-2014 practice period, advanced neurology/orthopedic nursing from clinical educator roles, and structured mentorship through Tennessee Promise. She emphasizes practical skill transfer through preceptorship models and nurse residency program facilitation.

Her honors include:

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing induction (2014)

Ms. Neal actively contributes to nursing development through preceptorship for new graduate nurses, clinical educator roles for neurology/orthopedic units, and Tennessee Promise mentorship (2018-2021). She maintains professional affiliations with the American Nurses Association and Tennessee Nurses Association, focusing on student transition support and clinical competency development.