Azra Barakovic

Azra Barakovic serves as a Lecturer of Nursing at West Texas A&M University's Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, joining the faculty in 2020. She teaches Nursing Research, Adult Health I (Medical-Surgical Nursing), and associated clinical components while maintaining active clinical roles.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, West Texas A&M University (2017)
• Master of Science in Nursing, West Texas A&M University (2022)

Her research concentrates on advancing nursing education methodologies and evidence-based nursing practice, informed by her background in Medical-Surgical Nursing. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to further develop her expertise in clinical education leadership.

Professional Affiliations:

• Sigma Theta Tau International
• American Nurses Association
• Texas Nurses Association
• National League for Nursing
• International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning

Barakovic functions as the clinical liaison for BSA Hospital and maintains certification as an American Heart Association BLS CPR instructor, demonstrating commitment to both academic and frontline healthcare standards.