Tyler D Traister

Tyler D Traister serves as Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of Undergraduate Nursing Programs at Quinnipiac University's School of Nursing. His clinical expertise spans medical-surgical nursing, oncology, nursing leadership, and nursing education, supported by five national certifications including Medical-Surgical Board Certified and Advanced Transcultural Nurse Certification.

His educational background includes:

• BS from Chatham College
• MSN from Carlow College
• DNP from Carlow College

Traister's research centers on improving LGBTQ+ health equity through nursing education reform and clinical practice innovations. His work addresses critical gaps in transgender healthcare access, pandemic vaccine disparities, and curriculum development for inclusive nursing education. He has developed specialized resources for LGBTQIA+ patient care that received recognition from the American Journal of Nursing.

His 2022-2023 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory focused on LGBTQ+ health advocacy, with recurring themes in vaccine accessibility during public health emergencies and gender-affirming clinical education. These works bridge public health, nursing pedagogy, and clinical practice to address systemic healthcare disparities.

Traister maintains active professional credentials:

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
• Medical-Surgical Board Certified (MEDSURG-BC)
• Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC)
• Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC)
• Advanced Transcultural Nurse Certification (CTN-A)