Laura Danhauer

Laura Danhauer is a Nursing Faculty member at Westmont College, specializing in nursing education and clinical practice. She holds a BSN from Holy Names College and is completing an MSN in Nursing Education. Her professional roles include working as an RN in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital since 2002, where she serves as a charge nurse, transport nurse, and new nurse preceptor. She is also a Certified Lactation Educator and a Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor.

• Education: BSN from Holy Names College; MSN in Nursing Education (current).

Her research interests focus on neonatal care, clinical education, and maternal-child health. She emphasizes promoting healthcare excellence through nursing education, particularly in her hometown community. Laura aims to support ABSN students in their career development and advocates for compassionate, evidence-based nursing practices.