Pamela Tucker, MSN, RN, CNE

Pamela Tucker, MSN, RN, CNE,
Clinical Assistant Professor
School of Nursing

Biography

Pam Tucker joined Kramer School of Nursing as full-time faculty in January 2012. She has taught and served as course coordinator for Adult Health Nursing I and II, Pharmacology and RN-BSN Nursing Leadership. She has served as a clinical instructor for Adult Health Nursing I and II, Critical Care, Leadership and Mental Health. Prior to becoming a nurse educator, Pam enjoyed a successful career. Some of her areas of practice include neuro/neurosurgical nursing as a staff RN; emergency nursing in the roles of staff RN, relief charge nurse, and clinical director; hospice nursing as a staff RN and patient care coordinator.

Education and national certifications

• 2011: MSN, Edu. Track - Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Okla.
• 1997: BSN - Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Okla.
• 1978: RN - Saint Anthony Hospital School of Nursing, Oklahoma City
• 2019: Certified Nurse Educator
• 1992-2000: Certified Emergency Nurse

Teaching interest

• Adult medical surgical nursing
• Leadership in nursing

Current research/scholarly interest

• Teaching strategies to facilitate and foster active learning
• Critical thinking
• Application of theory to practice
• Student’s Perceptions of Med/Surg Nursing

Awards, recognition and service

• February 2014, Faculty/Staff Member of the Month, by Student Government Association
• Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing