Martha Dudley

Martha Dudley serves as a Senior Assistant Professor of Nursing and holds the Robert Craig Chair of Nursing at the Teague School of Nursing, East Texas Baptist University (ETBU). She teaches core curriculum including Medical Surgical II, Integrated Nursing Practice, Concepts of Pathophysiology, and clinical rotations across multiple program levels, integrating her 20+ years of clinical nursing experience into pedagogy.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), East Texas Baptist University, 2002
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Walden University

Professor Dudley's research and teaching philosophy centers on holistic patient care that transcends medical treatment to address spiritual, emotional, and social dimensions. She actively implements compassionate care practices such as prayer with pre-surgical patients and bereavement support, advocating for nursing approaches that honor diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds while maintaining clinical excellence.

Professional affiliations include:

• Sigma Theta Tau International (Honor Society of Nursing)
• American Nurses Association