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.

Curriculum Vitae

Research areas
  • Chronic Care / Long-term care / Rehabilitation
  • Nursing Education / Simulation Science
  • Palliative Care and Hospice
  • Primary Care
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Education
DNP, University of Iowa
MSN, University of Iowa
BSN, Bradley University