David Smith

David Smith, DNP, RN, is an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing, Hawaii Pacific University, where he also serves as the Director of Coordination for Graduate Online programs. He has been a faculty member since 2020 and works as a remote faculty member. Prior to HPU, he was the simulation director at Fortis Institute in Pensacola, FL.

Education:

• Grand Canyon University (2020)
• Wilkes University (2017)
• Jacksonville State University (2012)
• Excelsior College (2010)

His primary teaching and research interests include mental health nursing, emergency nursing, nursing simulation, and violence in nursing. He emphasizes evidence-based practice in clinical education and nursing leadership. His doctoral project focused on reducing falls in medical-surgical units through hourly rounding.

His expertise spans nursing education, simulation design, and clinical safety improvement. Though no recent publications are listed, his scholarly focus suggests strong engagement with clinical best practices and educational innovation in nursing.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed.

David Smith mentors graduate nursing students and contributes to curriculum development for online programs. He has not disclosed specific grant funding, but his role involves leadership in graduate nursing education and simulation-based training. He is actively involved in shaping online nursing education delivery and clinical integration.

He does not currently list affiliation with a specific research lab or team, but his leadership in simulation and online graduate coordination suggests active involvement in nursing education innovation and program administration.