Gordon West

Gordon West, PhD, MHA, BSN, RN, FAAN, FACHE, AMB-BC, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University's School of Nursing. He joined PLU in 2022 and teaches across BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. His research focuses on infection control, evidence-based practice, healthcare policy, and clinical nursing. He holds a BSN from McMurry University, an MHA from Baylor University, and a PhD in Health Sciences from the Uniformed Services University.

West’s research emphasizes infection prevention, surgical sterilization protocols, and healthcare technology usability. He has published extensively on topics like bacterial contamination in clinical settings, ultraviolet disinfection efficacy, and standing desk interventions for sedentary work environments. His accolades include the 2019 Army Nurse Corps Research Award and the Defense Health Agency Excellence in Nursing Award.

His work integrates evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and healthcare workflows. He collaborates on studies addressing biofilm formation in surgical instruments and the impact of wireless communication devices on nursing efficiency. No formal advisees are listed, but his research teams engage in collaborative projects across military and civilian healthcare settings.