The Institute for Educators' mission is to empower nurse educators to advance the art and science of nursing education and healthcare.

The institute has two primary initiatives:

• Preparing nurses for faculty roles in Maryland nursing schools and for educator roles in clinical settings
• Providing ongoing professional development for faculty and educators in clinical settings

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Susan L. Bindon,
DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, FAAN

Associate Professor and Director,
Institute for Educators
Associate Dean for Faculty Development
University of Maryland School of Nursing

Carissa Bragdon,
DNP, ACNP, CNE

Assistant Professor
Institute for Educators/NCLEX Success Program
University of Maryland School of Nursing

Lynn Marie Bullock,
DNP, RN, NEA-BC

Assistant Professor
Partnerships, Professional Education, and Practice
Director, Office of Professional Education
University of Maryland School of Nursing

Brittany Corbin,
BSN, RN, PCCN, CNE-cl

Senior Professional Development and Education Support Specialist
Institute for Educators Nurse Planner
University of Maryland School of Nursing

Sandra Lucci,
PhD, RN, CNE, CMSRN

Assistant Professor
Institute for Educators
University of Maryland School of Nursing

Carol A. O'Neil,
PhD, RN, CNE

Associate Professor
Institute for Educators
University of Maryland School of Nursing

Sonia Smith,
BS

Manager, Professional Development & Education
Partnerships, Professional Education, and Practice
University of Maryland School of Nursing

Marleen Thornton,
PhD, RN

Associate Professor
Institute for Educators
University of Maryland School of Nursing