Lisa M. Drake

Lisa M. Drake serves as Assistant Professor of Nursing Education and DNP Program Director at Arkansas State University's College of Nursing and Health Professions. She joined the university in 1999 as a part-time adjunct faculty member and transitioned to full-time nursing faculty in 2001, teaching Professional Nursing, Mental Health, and Medical-Surgical Nursing courses.

Education

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Educational Leadership, American Sentinel University, 2018
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Arkansas State University
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Indiana University

Dr. Drake's expertise centers on Nursing Education with specialization in Mental Health and Medical-Surgical Nursing. Her 30+ years of clinical experience since 1991 includes critical care and patient/staff education, which she integrates into evidence-based teaching practices focused on professional development for nurses.

Professional Affiliations:

• Arkansas Nurses Association (ArNA)
• National League for Nursing (NLN)
• American Nurses Association (ANA)