Rachel Pierce

Rachel Pierce is an Assistant Professor in the Nursing Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Frontier Nursing University, a Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) from Purdue University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Her teaching and research interests focus on nurse practitioner education, pediatrics, family health, LGBTQIA+ healthcare, and women's health. She has clinical expertise as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) and registered nurse (RN).

• Education:
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice: Frontier Nursing University
  • MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner): Purdue University
  • BSN: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Dr. Pierce has received notable awards, including the Clinical Excellence Award from Mayo Clinic Health System and the NOVA Award from M Health Fairview. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, the nursing honor society.

Her academic contributions emphasize clinical excellence and innovative approaches to healthcare education, particularly in underserved populations and holistic patient care.