Susan W. Hester

Susan W. Hester is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at Western Carolina University, affiliated with the College of Health and Human Sciences. She holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Gardner-Webb University, alongside MSN and BSN degrees from Western Carolina University. Her teaching focuses on pediatric nursing, evidence-based practice, leadership, NCLEX preparation, and graduate testing methodologies.

Research Interests:

• Non-pharmacological interventions to reduce pediatric anxiety and pain sensation
• Development of distraction techniques in clinical settings

Education Background:

• DNP, Gardner-Webb University
• MSN, Western Carolina University
• BSN, Western Carolina University

Labs/Teams: Engaged in clinical research teams focusing on pediatric care innovations within the School of Nursing.