Dianne Daniels

Dianne Daniels serves as Assistant Professor of Nursing within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Campbell University, bringing extensive experience from faculty positions at Stanly Community College, University of North Carolina Charlotte, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and Pfeiffer University where she established the nursing program as founding Director and Chair.

Her educational foundation includes:

• PhD in Education (Curriculum and Instruction)
• Master of Science in Nursing (Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Education)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of North Carolina Charlotte
• Associate Degree in Nursing from Stanly Community College

Dr. Daniels' research critically examines nursing students' preparedness in two high-impact healthcare domains: gerontology and obesity management. Her investigations into student attitudes and knowledge gaps directly inform curriculum development for aging populations and weight-related health conditions, with implications for clinical training standards across nursing education programs.

Professional recognition includes:

• Great 100 in Nursing award

She maintains the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential and participates in the North Carolina Nurses Association, having graduated from their inaugural Leadership Academy.

As an educator with program founding experience, Dr. Daniels specializes in developing nursing curricula that address emerging population health challenges. Her background spans community college through doctoral-level nursing education, with particular expertise in clinical nurse specialist training and educational leadership.

No dedicated research laboratory is associated with her current position, reflecting her focus on educational scholarship rather than laboratory-based research.