معرفی
Lorri L. Collins is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Nursing within the College of Public Health at Temple University. With over a decade of clinical experience in maternal-child and pediatric nursing, she brings extensive real-world expertise into her academic role, teaching foundational and advanced undergraduate nursing courses. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and operational leadership in academic nursing programs.
Education:
- RN Diploma, Temple University Health System-Episcopal
- Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Science (concentration in Cytogenetics), Thomas Jefferson University
- Master of Science in Nursing Education, Drexel University
Her research and professional interests center on nursing education, clinical simulation, maternal-child health, and clinical operations. She is certified in pediatric nursing and holds additional credentials in simulation and teaching in higher education. Her teaching portfolio includes key courses such as Foundations of Nursing, Health Assessment, and Generalist Nursing Practice across medical-surgical, psychiatric, maternal-child, and internship settings.
Lorri is recognized for developing and managing the Regional Fetal Evaluation Center at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a program serving high-risk maternal-fetal patients across the tri-state region. This achievement highlights her skills in clinical leadership and program innovation.
She previously served as Clinical Operations Manager at Temple University, where she streamlined clinical placement processes, contract compliance, and evaluation systems for over 500 students, clinical faculty, preceptors, and 40 clinical sites. Her transition to full-time clinical instruction reflects her dedication to student success and individualized learning support.
Professional Recognitions:
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- Certificate in Simulation
- Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education
Lorri actively contributes to the development of future nurses by integrating didactic knowledge with clinical and simulation experiences, emphasizing learner-centered education and clinical excellence.
