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Emilie Burdette serves as Assistant Professor and MIDAS Program Director in Xavier University's College of Nursing, where she has maintained lifelong ties as both alumna and daughter of a 50-year philosophy faculty member. Her role centers on educating foundational nurses with robust science backgrounds for bedside practice.
Her academic journey at Xavier spans four decades:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (1993)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1994)
- Master's Degree (2004)
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice (2021)
Burdette's expertise focuses on nursing education philosophy, emphasizing the integration of scientific rigor and patient-centered care. She champions the evolution from novice to competent practitioner through immersive clinical training in Adult Medical Surgery and Fundamentals, aligning with Jesuit Ignatian values central to Xavier's identity. Her work prioritizes the public-facing role of bedside nurses as the profession's visible cornerstone.
As MIDAS Program Director, she leads a 20-month accelerated pathway for second-degree students to earn Master of Science in Nursing credentials while preparing for NCLEX licensure. The program's structure enables rapid transition into clinical practice through intensive pre-licensure training followed by graduate coursework.
Xavier's nursing program—ranked #6 in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report for 2025—thrives under her commitment to faculty-student relationship building. Burdette attributes the College's transformation from Department to College status to its distinctive focus on accessible mentorship and values-driven education that mirrors Catholic healthcare traditions.
