Kerri Chapman, MSN, RN, RNC-OB, is an associate professor of practice with more than 20 years of nursing experience in maternal-child health, obstetrics, military nursing, home health, and nursing education. She has taught in both didactic and clinical settings, including maternal-newborn nursing, pediatrics, community health, leadership, and foundational courses in health assessment and clinical skills.

A strong advocate for simulation-based education, Kerri integrates high-fidelity simulations and technology-enhanced learning to prepare students for safe, evidence-based practice. Her research interests include early-career nurse educators, simulation-based education, innovative teaching strategies, and improving access to care for disabled veterans, with a particular focus on women’s health.

Before transitioning into academia, Kerri served 10 years in the United States Air Force, specializing in labor and delivery, newborn intensive care, and women’s health nursing. Stationed at Misawa Air Base in Japan, she cared for military members and their families, gaining valuable experience in cross-cultural care, adaptability, and leadership.

Kerri’s current research examines early-career nurses’ intent to remain in academia and explores the relationship between professional identity and self-efficacy in teaching. The outcomes of this work aim to enhance faculty retention and expand the nurse educator pipeline, ultimately contributing to sustainable solutions for the nationwide nursing shortage.

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