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Debra D'Arcy is an Associate Teaching Professor at the College of Nursing, University of Missouri-St. Louis, with a focus on educational leadership and cultural competence in nursing education. Her career spans over three decades in clinical roles, teaching, and professional service.
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice (Educational Leadership), American Sentinel University, 2020
- Master of Science in Nursing (Public/Community and School Health), University of Missouri-Columbia, 2006
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Purdue University Calumet Campus, 1987
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Purdue University Calumet Campus, 1982
Her research interests center on teaching and learning strategies, particularly cultural competence and LGBTQIA+ health education. Recent presentations highlight her work integrating active-learning methods to address health equity and prepare students for diverse patient populations. She received a Sigma-funded grant to evaluate LGBTQ education programs and contributed to pediatric lead testing evaluations and Nutrition Policy surveys.
- Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 Faculty/Staff Advisor of the Year Nominee
- 2023 Galaxy Award for Early Alerts implementation
As a national board-certified Public/Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nationally Certified School Nurse (emeritus), she bridges clinical expertise with innovative pedagogy. Her 40+ years of clinical experience include critical care, pain management, and school nursing, while her teaching spans baccalaureate, RN to BSN, LPN to RN, and associate degree nursing programs.
