Friary Nguyen

Friary Nguyen serves as a Lecturer in the School of Nursing & Health Innovations at the University of Portland, leveraging over fifteen years of clinical nursing experience and twenty years in education to prepare transformational nurses through innovative pedagogical approaches.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.A. in Secondary Education
• B.S. in Nursing
• M.S.N. in Nursing Leadership with Education Focus

Nguyen specializes in geriatric care across assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, and home health environments, with research emphasizing simulation-based learning methodologies. As a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) and Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), she integrates holistic stewardship principles and faith-based perspectives into curriculum development, advocating for Christ-centered nursing practice that honors the sacredness of human life. Her pedagogical philosophy centers on creating immersive educational experiences that bridge clinical practice with compassionate care.

Actively engaged in professional development, Nguyen balances academic work with creative pursuits including hiking, visual arts, and contemplative retreats while building community with students and colleagues in Oregon's dynamic healthcare education landscape.