Richelle McCollum

Richelle McCollum is an Instructor of Nursing at Colorado Mesa University (CMU), focusing on clinical instruction within the Department of Nursing. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing at Grand Canyon University while holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from CMU. Her role involves teaching clinical hours for courses such as NURS 429L, NURS 431L, NURS 449L, and NURS 470L. She emphasizes hands-on learning as critical for nursing students' development, encouraging them to explore diverse nursing specialties during clinical experiences.

With four years of nursing experience and one semester of teaching, McCollum prioritizes equipping future nurses with practical skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning. She advocates for students to engage deeply with clinical environments to understand nursing's breadth and complexity. Though no formal grants or awards are noted, her focus lies in refining nursing education methods to prepare students for independent patient care.