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Brandi Fruin serves as an Assistant Professor in the Online Programs: Nursing department at Regis College, teaching Culture and Health: Perspectives and the DNP Scholarly Project series (I-IV) for doctoral nursing students.
Her academic credentials include:
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Western Kentucky University
- Master of Science in Nursing Education from Aquinas College
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Middle Tennessee State University
Dr. Fruin specializes in integrating LGBTQ+ healthcare competencies into nursing curricula, developing innovative case-based learning materials to address systemic health disparities. Her research emphasizes culturally responsive care models and inclusive educational frameworks that prepare nurses to serve diverse patient populations with evidence-based practices.
Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on advancing LGBTQ+ health equity through nursing education, featuring contributions to the National League for Nursing's ACE+ series and peer-reviewed research on preventive care gaps. These works collectively address critical needs in minority health representation within clinical training and practice standards.
Professional recognition includes:
- Outstanding Student Performance Award from Sigma Theta Tau, Kappa Theta Chapter (June 2020)
As a DNP program educator, Dr. Fruin mentors doctoral candidates through complex scholarly projects while investigating student self-care practices during professional transition. Her collaborative research with colleagues examines systemic factors influencing nursing student preparedness for clinical practice.
