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Tabitha Smith Drane

(She/Her)

Instructor Term

School of Nursing

Orcid identifier0009-0003-9602-6693
  • Instructor Term
    School of Nursing

BIO

I am a nursing instructor at the University of Louisville with over two decades of experience in medical-surgical nursing, education, and leadership. My professional background includes serving as a nurse manager and program manager, where I led initiatives in quality improvement and programmatic development. In the classroom and simulation lab, I am dedicated to fostering student success through active learning and evidence-based teaching strategies. I am passionate about preparing future nurses to deliver safe, high-quality care while advancing excellence in nursing education and practice.

DEGREES

  • MSN
    Northern Kentucky University, Newport, KY, USA
  • BSN
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United States

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review