Pam Fifer

Pam Fifer serves as Dean of the College of Nursing and Professor of Nursing at George Fox University, a position she assumed in 2017 after previously directing the nursing program as an assistant professor. With over 25 years of nursing experience spanning clinical practice, administration, and academic leadership, she brings extensive industry expertise to her role.

Her educational qualifications include:

• EdD from George Fox University
• MSN from University of Portland
• BSN from University of Portland

As a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), Dr. Fifer specializes in nursing education pedagogy and curriculum development. Her professional trajectory—from registered nurse to clinical leadership roles and academic administration—demonstrates deep integration of clinical practice knowledge with educational theory. Current interests focus on healthcare management systems, clinical nursing education models, and leadership development within nursing academia.

Her professional certifications include Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credentials, reflecting commitment to educational excellence in nursing practice.

Administrative leadership defines her current work, having previously directed nursing programs and coordinated health sciences curricula. Her trajectory from clinical roles to academic administration demonstrates progressive responsibility in nursing education infrastructure development.