Kristen McDaniel Poston

Kristen McDaniel Poston is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs at the College of Nursing (CON), Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She holds certifications as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (University of South Carolina)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (MUSC)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MUSC)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (MUSC)

Research & Teaching Focus: Dr. Poston’s work centers on enhancing practice readiness and clinical judgment in prelicensure nursing students through simulation and immersive virtual reality. She emphasizes experiential learning to prepare nurses for certification and clinical practice.

Professional Roles:

• Former Lead Faculty for Undergraduate Programs (CON)
• President of the South Carolina Nursing Education Simulation Alliance
• Board Member, South Carolina Nurses Foundation

Clinical Experience: Prior to academia, Dr. Poston worked as an RN in neurology/neurosurgery at MUSC and as an FNP in urgent care and rural health settings.

Philosophy: Committed to empowering nursing students as future ‘change-makers’, she prioritizes fostering excitement for lifelong learning and professional growth.