معرفی
Gina Crudden serves as an Assistant Professor at Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, transitioning to a full-time academic role after previously working as a clinical adjunct. She concurrently holds a part-time position as Clinical Coordinator for the RN Transition to Practice Residency Program at the Omaha VA Medical Center.
Her educational credentials include a DNP from Nebraska Methodist College, MSN in Clinical Nurse Specialist from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, BSN from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, ADN from Oklahoma City Community College, and BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington. Board certifications include Adult Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACCNS-AG) and Medical-Surgical Nursing (CMSRN).
Dr. Crudden's research focuses on Oncology Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, and Clinical Nurse Specialist practice implementation, with expertise developed through 20+ years of clinical experience spanning oncology, specialty medicine, and acute care settings. Her career progression from Certified Nursing Assistant (2002) to advanced practice roles informs her evidence-based teaching approach.
Her scholarly work examines Clinical Nurse Specialist professional development, notably through her 2022 DNP capstone project presented at the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Annual Conference, which analyzed state affiliate toolkit utilization.
Professional recognition includes Sigma Theta Tau International membership and appointment to the NACNS Affiliate Advisory Committee. She maintains active membership in key nursing organizations:
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS)
- Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN)
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA)
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
Dr. Crudden directs the VA's Post Baccalaureate Nurse Residency program and mentors future Clinical Nurse Specialists, bridging academic theory with clinical practice. Her community engagement includes the Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club at Offutt Air Force Base.
