Curriculum Vitae
Dedicated & Experienced
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Tracy Harris, EdD, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE
New Orleans, La
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
As an educator, I embrace a pedagogy where lesson designs have students learn through trial-and-error, problem-solving, and developing multiple solutions. I employ a guided practice approach where I will do an intervention, and then we will do it together; then, the student performs the task without assistance unless needed. In clinical, I favor lessons in which students get hands-on experience since I believe students learn best when actively engaged in their learning. I also focus on the needs of my students by trying different teaching modalities to concentrate on each student’s learning style when delivering challenging content.
Personal Attributes
Adaptable to change, self-motivated, and willing to be mentored.
Dedicated educator with over nine years of experience teaching, mentoring, and precepting LPN students, ADN students, and APRN students.
Knowledge and experience in nursing include but are not limited to medical-surgical nursing, emergency nursing, orthopedics, episodic care, palliative care, hospice, behavioral health, occupational medicine, addiction medicine, and primary care.
Effective communicator and team player.
Education
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EdD Maryville University, Higher Education Leadership
St. Louis, MO
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MSN Loyola University, Family Nurse Practitioner
New Orleans, LA
ADN Louisiana State University Medical Center, Nursing
New Orleans, LA
BS Newcomb College of Tulane University, Psychology
New Orleans, LA
Teaching Experience
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Directed and orchestrated clinical activities of traditional and non-traditional students, which led to the successful placement of the student nursing population.
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Taught an undergraduate course averaging 150 students per semester, covering the following concepts: Acid-Base, Assessment, Cellular Regulation, Elimination, Perioperative Nursing, Hematology, Gastrointestinal, Urinary system, Cardiovascular (HTN, CHF), and Pharmacology
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Taught: Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical
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Taught: Behavioral Health Nursing Clinical
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Developed quizzes, exams, and homework
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Provided online and face-to-face course lectures
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Revised the syllabus to meet accreditation standards
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Coordinated grading and labs
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Collaborated in the assessment of classes to improve student outcomes
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Utilized the clinical simulation lab to increase clinical knowledge and skills
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Delivered training and mentoring that significantly enhanced learning outcomes and quality patient care