Esther Rudolph

Esther Rudolph is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Simulation Coordinator at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU), School of Nursing & Health Sciences. She has held roles such as Clinical Program Administrator and Instructor of Nursing since 2007. Her professional experience spans clinical nursing roles including Staff RN in Maternal-Child and Geriatric specialties, and Nursing Informatics at multiple hospitals.

Education:

• M.S. in Nursing, University of Phoenix Online (2006)
• B.S. in Nursing, Oral Roberts University (1996)
• Certified Simulation Healthcare Educator (2023)

Research Interests: Focuses on nursing education innovation, simulation-based learning, clinical practice frameworks, and student success strategies. Her work emphasizes integrating technology and evidence-based methods to enhance healthcare education and patient care outcomes.

Awards:

• Technology Innovation in Education Grant (2022)
• Faculty Assessment Grant (2010, 2011)
• Quality and Safety Education in Nursing Consortium (2011)

Advising & Grants: Leads initiatives in simulation education and nursing program assessment. Has secured grants to support educational technology and nursing curriculum development.

Labs/Teams: Oversees the Nursing Simulation Lab at MVNU, fostering experiential learning for students through advanced clinical scenarios.