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Nancy Laplante, PhD, RN, is an Associate Professor and Director of the RN/BSN and RN/MSN programs at Widener University's School of Nursing. She holds a PhD in Nursing Science from Widener University, an MSN in Community Health Nursing from West Chester University, and a BSN from William Paterson University.
Her research focuses on holistic nursing practices, self-care strategies, technology integration (e.g., IoT in healthcare), and online learning engagement. She co-authored Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, a widely used textbook preparing students for the Next-Generation NCLEX exam.
Dr. Laplante has led initiatives like revising the American Holistic Nurses Association's Scope and Standards of Practice and received awards including the IEEE Best Paper Award (2015) and Widener's Dean’s Award for Excellence (2008). She emphasizes collaborative teaching, incorporating self-responsibility and spirituality into education.
- Professional Roles: Associate Editor for the Journal of Holistic Nursing, Member of AHNA and Sigma Theta Tau International.
- Grants & Funding: Not explicitly mentioned in text.
- Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary projects leveraging IoT for disaster simulations and nursing education innovation.
