Deborah Lowell Shindell

Deborah Lowell Shindell is an Associate Professor at the Orvis School of Nursing within the University of Nevada, Reno. Her career is dedicated to improving healthcare for underserved populations through clinical practice, education, and research. She holds certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).

Education

• Ph.D. in Nursing Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2011)
• MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner, Johns Hopkins University (2001)
• BSN, Johns Hopkins University (1999)
• BS in Experiential Education, San Jose State University (1990)

Research Focus

Dr. Shindell’s research centers on educational methods, curriculum design, and program evaluation in nursing education, with a strong emphasis on care for vulnerable populations. Her work explores pedagogical innovations to enhance healthcare access and outcomes in underserved communities. She also investigates the integration of complementary therapies in pediatric chronic illness management.

Professional Contributions

Her publications include a doctoral dissertation on barriers to active learning in nursing education (2011) and a co-authored study on complementary therapies for pediatric sickle cell patients (2006). She contributed to the State of Nevada Strategic Plan for the Prevention of Obesity (2006).

Personal Interests

Outside academia, Dr. Shindell is an avid traveler, cycle-tourist, and rescue scuba diver. She has volunteered at a nursing school in Bwindi, Uganda, and provided women’s healthcare in rural Nevada.