Dara Swift

Dara Swift is a clinical instructor of nursing and director of the nursing lab at Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU). She holds roles as a clinical instructor for maternal/child and gerontology studies. Her academic background includes a Master of Science in Nursing Education from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.

Professionally, she serves as treasurer of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and faculty representative for LRU's Association of Nursing Students. Her work emphasizes practical education in clinical settings, particularly in maternal/child health and gerontology. She is based at the McCrorie Center in Hickory, NC.

While no specific awards or grants are highlighted, her leadership in nursing education and clinical training reflects her contributions to the field. The nursing lab under her direction provides critical hands-on learning opportunities for students.