Carrie Hintz

Carrie Hintz is an Associate Professor at the Orvis School of Nursing, University of Nevada, Reno. She holds multiple certifications including CEN and ELAN Fellow, and leads the Post-Master’s DNP Track. Her work focuses on rural healthcare access, interdisciplinary education, and nursing leadership.

Education:

• PhD, Duquesne University
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Nevada, Reno
• MSN in Nursing & Healthcare Leadership, Duke University
• BSN, Washington State University
• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Great Basin College

Research Interests: Rural healthcare policy, interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare delivery, and leadership in nursing. Her DNP project emphasized improving rural access to care through enhanced communication systems.

Awards:

• ELAN Fellow
• Legal Nurse Consultant Certification

Advising & Grants: Advises on rural healthcare policy and interdisciplinary education. No specific grants mentioned in the text. Active in global nursing initiatives and rural healthcare advocacy.