Beth DeKoninck

Beth DeKoninck is an Associate Professor in the Division of Nursing at Indiana Wesleyan University's School of Integrated Health. She previously served as Associate Dean of Graduate Programs at Averett University (2019-2021) and taught in nurse practitioner programs at multiple institutions. Her nursing career spans nearly 30 years with experience in rural family practice, emergency rooms, hospitalist roles, and urgent care, while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Education: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Vanderbilt University (2013), Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP) from Emory University (1996), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing (1994).

Research focuses on spiritual care practices, skin cancer screening in free clinics, obesity, interprofessional collaboration, and trauma-informed care with emphasis on affirming patients' intrinsic value. Active in global healthcare missions in Nigeria, Haiti, Sierra Leone, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, plus volunteer work in Atlanta homeless clinics.

Professional passions include empowering DNP students to advance clinical expertise and advocating for holistic patient care rooted in human dignity.