Rachel Merkel

Rachel Merkel, DNP, RN, CNE, is a Professor and serves as Department Co-Chair and Director of the Marshfield Site at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's College of Nursing. She is based at the UWEC Marshfield campus, with office hours available by appointment in-person or virtually.

Education:

• DNP, Minnesota State University, Moorhead
• MSN, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
• BSN, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

Research Focus: Her work emphasizes Nursing Education and clinical practice, aligned with her Certified Nurse Educator credential and leadership in nursing academia.

Awards:

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) - National League for Nursing
• AACN Leadership for Academic Nursing Program (LANP) Fellow (2017)