Heather Brown

Heather Brown is a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing at Southern Illinois University's College of Nursing, where she has served since 2022. Her career spans diverse healthcare settings including assisted living facilities, Progressive Care units, and Step Down ICU.

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (John A. Logan College, 2016)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Western Governors University, 2018)
• Master's Degree in Nursing Leadership & Management (Western Governors University, 2019)
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice (expected Fall 2023)

Brown integrates her extensive clinical experience as a CNA/PCT, LPN, RN, and Charge Nurse into academic training, emphasizing real-life scenarios, critical thinking, and student confidence. Her research interests focus on nursing practice, leadership development, and healthcare education methodologies.