Louise Manasco

Louise Manasco serves as an Instructor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Nursing, where she joined the faculty in September 2023. She teaches in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program with a focus on clinical instruction in medical-surgical and critical care settings.

Her educational background includes:

• Master of Science in Nursing Education from Union University (December 2017)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baptist College of Health Sciences (April 2012)

Manasco's professional expertise centers on nursing education and critical care practice. Having begun her career as a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Baptist Hospital, she maintains active clinical hours in the medical-surgical intensive care unit while translating real-world experience into clinical teaching. Her research interests emphasize clinical skill development, preceptorship models for new graduate nurses, and integration of evidence-based practice in acute care settings. She approaches nursing education through the lens of her dual expertise as both clinician and educator.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (April 2012)

In her instructional role, Manasco serves as clinical preceptor for senior nursing students and new graduate nurses, focusing on competency development in high-acuity environments. Her clinical practice directly informs her teaching methodology, creating a bridge between theoretical knowledge and hands-on application. While no formal research grants are documented in the source material, her active participation in professional nursing organizations demonstrates commitment to advancing the field through community engagement and continuous learning.