Crystal Paunan

Crystal Paunan serves as Assistant Professor and Program Director of MSN and DNP Programs within the Department of Nursing and Public Health at Elmhurst University, joining the institution in 2024. A double alumna of Elmhurst University, she holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the institution and earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Chamberlain University with organizational leadership specialization.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree from Elmhurst University
• Master's degree from Elmhurst University
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Chamberlain University

Dr. Paunan's research focuses on leadership development in academic nursing, innovative educational technologies, and evidence-based strategies to enhance student success. As a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) with extensive experience teaching across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs using diverse instructional modalities, she integrates clinical expertise with pedagogical innovation.

In her leadership capacity as Program Director, she oversees curriculum development and academic operations for graduate nursing programs. Her professional profile reflects strong institutional commitment through dual alumni status and active engagement in nursing education advancement, though specific details about grant funding or student mentorship are not provided in available materials.