Krista Ford, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C
Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Biography
Krista Ford, DNP, FNP-C is a family nurse practitioner with experience across diverse healthcare settings, including federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), long-term care, lifecare communities, and urgent/quick care clinics. As a clinical educator, she has taught a variety of courses but is especially passionate about health assessment, simulation-based learning, and teaching students about patient-centered care. Her teaching approach prioritizes clinical competency and student growth by designing learning experiences that emphasize repetition and deliberate practice of essential skills across all modalities—whether in-person, online, or simulation.
Research areas
- Chronic Care / Long-term care / Rehabilitation
- Nursing Education / Simulation Science
- Palliative Care and Hospice
- Primary Care