Chrissy Baker

Chrissy Baker serves as an Instructor and Undergraduate Nursing Director at the School of Nursing, Southeast Missouri State University. Based in Crisp Hall 217D, she oversees undergraduate nursing programs and can be contacted via cbaker@semo.edu or (573) 651-2508.

Holding an MSN and RN credentials, her professional foundation combines advanced nursing education with clinical practice experience. This dual expertise informs her leadership in shaping nursing curricula and student development pathways.

Her research and professional focus centers on Nursing Education and Clinical Nursing, with particular emphasis on innovative teaching methodologies, clinical skill acquisition, and undergraduate program administration. Her work addresses critical workforce development needs in contemporary healthcare systems through evidence-based educational frameworks.

As Undergraduate Nursing Director, she manages curriculum implementation, faculty coordination, and student progression within the nursing program. Her administrative responsibilities include accreditation compliance and clinical placement oversight across regional healthcare facilities.