Miranda Knapp

Dr. Miranda Knapp serves as Assistant Professor and DNP Program Director in the College of Nursing at Xavier University, where she shapes advanced nursing education through evidence-based curriculum development and leadership in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

Educational Background:

• DNP, University of Alabama
• PhD in Nursing, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• MS, Mount Carmel College of Nursing
• BS in Health Care Administration & BSN, University of Toledo
• AS, Sinclair Community College

Research Expertise: Dr. Knapp's work centers on well-being dynamics among nursing students and professionals, investigating anxiety, depression, and holistic wellness through evidence-based practice frameworks. Her secondary research pillars include technology integration (informatics/simulation), clinical specialties (orthopedics/surgery/pain management), and vulnerable populations (geriatrics/hospice), addressing critical gaps in nursing education and practice environments.

Awards & Recognition:

• Wheeler Award (2025)

Academic Leadership: As DNP Program Director, Dr. Knapp oversees curriculum innovation while maintaining active engagement with the National League for Nursing (NLN) and Sigma Theta Tau. Her dual certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Certified Nurse Educator enables evidence-based mentorship of future nursing leaders, with particular emphasis on mitigating workplace incivility and enhancing clinical decision-making through simulation.