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• Chelsea Passwater, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, OCN, serves as Clinical Professor and Director of the Clinical Nurse Specialist concentration. With a background in advanced practice nursing and oncology care, Dr. Passwater is dedicated to advancing excellence in both nursing education and clinical practice.
  Her professional interests include oncology best practices, student-centered learning, and the use of active learning strategies to enhance engagement and clinical reasoning among nursing students. She is committed to fostering supportive learning environments that prepare future nurses and advanced practice providers to deliver evidence-based, compassionate care across complex healthcare settings.
  As an educator and leader, Dr. Passwater values innovation, collaboration, and mentorship, with a focus on helping students build confidence, professionalism, and lifelong learning skills that translate into meaningful patient outcomes.