Sarah Alcorn

Sarah Alcorn serves as an Instructor at Point Loma Nazarene University, teaching core nursing courses including NSG 2051, NSG 2060, and GNSG 7031L with emphasis on clinical practicum and adult health. Her professional background spans 15+ years across emergency departments, cardiology units, and international mission settings.

Her educational credentials include:

• MSN from Azusa Pacific University, San Diego
• BSN from Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego

Ms. Alcorn's expertise centers on emergency nursing, family practice, and global health with specialized experience in tropical disease management and HIV/AIDS care. Her international work in Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa involved establishing rural clinics, training local healthcare workers, and developing community health education programs – experiences that directly inform her clinical teaching approach.

Professional recognition includes:

• APU Outstanding Graduate Award (2015)
• President's Scholarship – Scripps Health Systems (2013-2014)
• Nurse of the Year – UCSD Hospital 8th Floor (2007)
• Great Catch Award – UCSD Hospital (2006)

She maintains active clinical engagement through community service including anti-human trafficking initiatives with the Alabaster Jar Project (2012-present) and church-based outreach programs. Her teaching philosophy integrates frontline emergency experience with global health perspectives to prepare students for diverse clinical environments.