Kristy Ludy

Kristy Ludy serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing at Indiana University South Bend's Dwyer School of Health Sciences while concurrently working as a Nursing Supervisor at Elkhart General Hospital.

Her academic credentials include:

• ADN from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
• BSN from Purdue University (Calumet)
• MSN with nursing education emphasis from Brookline College
• Currently pursuing PhD in Nursing at Nova Southeastern University

Her professional expertise spans Nursing Education, Clinical Nursing, Acute Care Nursing, Home Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, and Adult Nursing. With over 10 years of float pool experience, she specializes in teaching across the nursing curriculum from Fundamentals to Capstone courses, emphasizing practical clinical application in diverse healthcare settings.

Professional recognition includes:

• Certified Nurse Educator credential

She actively contributes to academic service as coordinator of the Beacon Nursing Honor Guard and through participation in multiple nursing committees and professional organizations, integrating clinical practice with educational leadership.