Wake Forest Academic Nursing

11/19/2025

We're thrilled to share that the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Nurse Anesthesia Program has been awarded 10 years of continued accreditation by the Council of Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)!

Behind this achievement are countless hours of dedication, innovation, and collaboration. We are deeply grateful to our faculty who teach with passion, our students who inspire us daily, our clinical partners who open their doors to learning, our staff who support every detail, and our community who champions our mission.

THANK YOU for making excellence possible!

11/05/2025

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Dr. Deb Flaherty, DNP, CRNA (Class of 2020). Deb was a member of Wake Forest University School of Medicine's inaugural DNP cohort and an nurse anesthetist who exemplified lifelong learning by pursuing her doctorate after nearly three decades in the profession.

Known for her constant positivity and her belief that she was "too blessed to be stressed," Deb touched everyone she met with her kindness, generosity, and signature wish for "peace and love." Her commitment to advancing nurse anesthesia extended beyond her own education—she created the LEAD Scholarship through NCANA to provide financial support and leadership training for future DNP students, ensuring her impact would continue for generations.

Her legacy of compassion, dedication to nursing excellence, and commitment to lifting others will continue to inspire our program and the nurse anesthesia community.

Peace and love, Deb. You will be deeply missed.

09/19/2025

🔊 Listen to Dr. Meredith McSwain, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC ('25) share her inspiring DNP Project, aimed to empower nurses with the ability to detect signs of NEC early and communicate their concerns effectively to clinicians.

🙌 Join us in celebrating the power of nursing leadership and tag a nurse or colleague who inspires you!

Podcast Episode · First Best Nurse · 09/15/2025 · Bonus · 32m

07/25/2025

Today our Wake Forest University School of Medicine Doctor of Nursing Practice students showcased their final posters during a virtual poster symposium along with our esteemed faculty. Congratulations to all of these leaders for your hard work, professionalism, and meaningful contributions to the nursing profession!

06/20/2025

We’re proud to know Meredith McSwain who was recently recognized as NICU Educator of the Month at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist!

Her DNP project is making a real impact—training staff with a high-fidelity preemie mannequin and using SBAR and the GutCheck NEC Tool to improve neonatal care. Incredible work, Meredith!

05/19/2025

Our amazing DNP faculty and students were proud to represent Wake Forest University School of Medicine Academic Nursing at the annual NCAHQ conference in Greensboro this week. NCAHQ promotes excellence, professionalism, and continuous improvement in healthcare quality.

05/08/2025

The power of nursing extends globally! Our DNP programs prepare nurse leaders who address health challenges worldwide. Today we highlight our students working on global health initiatives bringing expertise and compassion across borders.

05/07/2025

In celebration of , we want to recognize Dr. Tinisha Lambeth, Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Dr. Lambeth is a dedicated educator, advocate, and catalyst for change who exemplifies the strength and impact of nurse leaders in transforming healthcare. Her dedication to developing future DNP-prepared nurses and advancing person-centered, evidence-based care reflects the very essence of this year's theme. Through her work, Dr. Lambeth continues to inspire innovation, elevate nursing practice, and champion the power of nurses to lead.

04/04/2025

Last week, faculty and doctoral students from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Doctor of Nursing Practice Program attended Nurses Day at the Legislature in Raleigh, where they joined nursing professionals from across the state to advocate for policies that impact healthcare and the nursing profession.

02/19/2025

DNP student Jennifer Carter recently provided Trauma Informed Care training for nursing students at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences. Her DNP project is titled "Trauma Informed Education: A Scholastic Innovation in Pre-licensure Nursing Students at Cabarrus College."

12/09/2024

We are hiring!

Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Academic Nursing is hashtag teaching faculty for the Nurse Anesthesia Program. Apply today via the link in the comments or share this post with your network!

11/22/2024

Yesterday, our incredible team from the Department of Academic Nursing came together to volunteer with Second Harvest Food Bank preparing over 1,400 boxed meals for Meals on Wheels! 🍽️❤️

It was an afternoon filled with teamwork, compassion, and dedication to supporting those in need. We’re proud to be part of such a meaningful cause and to help make sure our community’s most vulnerable are cared for.