Gloria J. Huerta

Gloria J. Huerta, DNP, FNP-C, NHDP-BC, AGNP-C, CNS, RN serves as Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Graduate Programs and Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, Loma Linda University. She also holds Interim Program Director roles for the Entry Level Masters and Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) programs.

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (Western University of Health Sciences, 2013)
• Post-Masters Certificate (Azusa Pacific University, 2000)
• Master of Science in Nursing (Loma Linda University, 1997)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1975)

Research Interests focus on:

• Hybrid nursing education models
• Preceptor-student clinical rotation dynamics
• Health disparities in underserved populations
• Disaster response training
• Behavioral health integration
• Medical simulation pedagogy

Recent Publications analyze clinical skill development in hybrid DNP programs and preceptor expectations in nurse practitioner training. Her work emphasizes evidence-based teaching methodologies and curriculum innovation.

Grants:

• $2.8M HRSA Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Grant (2019-2023)
• $2.05M HRSA Advanced Practice Nursing Grant (2016-2019)
• Ongoing HCAI Song Brown Grant (2024-2025)

Leadership:

• Co-chair, Innovative Teaching Strategies Committee
• Chair, Nurse Practitioner Program Committee
• Co-Chair, Clinical Practice Committee

Community Engagement:

• CA-2 Disaster Medical Assistant Team member
• Chairman, Riverside City Ethics Board
• Volunteer Clinical Director, Your Best Pathway to Health