Christa Knoll-Drobny

Christa Knoll-Drobny is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. Since joining the college in 2022, she teaches courses including Medical Surgical Nursing and Transition to Professional Practice.

• Education: MSN-L (Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2017), BSN (University of Iowa, 2013), ADN (North Iowa Area Community College, 2011)
• Certifications: TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Her clinical background spans critical care, leadership roles in ICU settings, and long-term care management. She is affiliated with professional organizations such as Sigma Theta Tau, the American Nurses Association (ANA), and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Christa emphasizes lifelong learning in nursing, reflecting her favorite quote from Florence Nightingale on professional development.