Tara West

Tara West is a Clinical Instructor of Nursing at the School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), part of the College of Health Professions. She holds an MSN in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) from Murray State University (2008) and a BSN from the Medical College of Georgia (2002). Her professional experience includes roles in military healthcare, including active duty Army nursing in Med/Surg, ER, ICU, and Deployment Health/Preventive Medicine. Post-military, she practiced in primary care, long-term care, urgent care, and specializes in serving military/veteran populations. She is married with two children and enjoys family time and travel.

Education:

• MSN, Nursing (FNP), Murray State University, 2008
• BSN, Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, 2002

Research & Practice Focus: Military and veteran healthcare, primary care, emergency/critical care, and preventive medicine. Her clinical experience spans diverse settings, emphasizing interdisciplinary care for underserved populations.

Professional Activities: No specific grants, awards, or labs are listed, but her work integrates practical clinical experience with nursing education. She advises through her teaching roles but no named advisees are mentioned.