Saint Anselm College is proud to announce the arrival of Courtney Coffey, DNP, Saint Anselm College’s new Director for Graduate Nursing Programs at the Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences. With years of experience, Coffey’s enthusiastic passion for nursing adds a pivotal component to the inaugural launch of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Leadership and Innovation Program and Post-master’s Certificate (PMC.)
Coffey’s dedication to the health sciences runs deep. With deep knowledge of higher education, obstetrics, gynecology, and newborn health, Coffey is an ideal leader for the College’s thriving new graduate programs. Not only a passionate nursing educator, Coffey is also an actively practicing certified nurse-midwife and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP.) Her real-world field experience showcases a robust clinical and academic background, giving students valuable insight into the profession of healthcare to better prepare them for their post-Saint Anselm careers.
“[Coffey’s] commitment to excellence and student-engaged learning is palpable and will ensure the future success of our students and programs,” said Diane Uzarski, founding dean and professor of practice at the Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences. “Her expertise in online nursing education and experience with innovative curriculum and simulation design will guide us as we create and launch graduate nursing education.”
With experience in undergraduate, MSN and DNP teaching, Coffey’s resume supports her commitment to providing students a high-quality, evidence-based education. Her scholarly work includes a published study on simulation best practices for vulnerable populations and a national presentation on inventive strategies to reduce medication errors in simulation-based learning. The engaging educator has taken her skills to online education, curriculum design aligned with American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) accreditation standards, and leadership in course coordination. Coffey is a dedicated faculty collaborator and an excellent role model for every type of student.
As Director for Graduate Nursing Programs, Coffey aims to empower nurses to lead with innovation and impact across a variety of healthcare settings. In her eyes, Coffey’s vision for the future of graduate nursing education is centric to quality improvement and delivering state of the art transformative care to those in need.
“Being part of the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Innovation Program is deeply meaningful to me,” said Coffey. “I believe in the power of Anselmian nurses to lead change, and I’m honored to walk alongside our students as they grow into the innovative, compassionate leaders our healthcare system needs.”