Nancy Barker

Nancy Barker
  • Chair, Associate Professor
  • Department: Nursing
  • Research Cluster: Nursing, Sports Medicine & Clinical Practice
  • Institution: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • Email: NBARKER@wcupa.edu

Education

  • 2016 Doctorate in Education Immaculata
  • 2010 MSN in Nursing Education Drexel University
  • 1996 BS in Nursing Widener University
  • 1998 ADN Delaware County Community College

Research Interests

Nursing, Technology in Nursing, Active learning. Care of the Elderly, Simulation

Opportunities

Work Study Positions Available: No

Grant Funded Positions Available: No

Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No

Volunteer Research Positions Available: Yes

Currently working on VR project. Looking for support to enter and produce simulations in software program.

Open to Faculty Mentoring: Yes

Biography

My philosophy of teaching is that every student is unique and must have a stimulating educational environment that utilizes active learning strategies to keep students engaged. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential. I provide a safe environment where students are invited to participate and make mistakes. It is from our mistakes that we sometimes have our greatest learning opportunities. I believe my role is to act as a facilitator for students to evolve into the best they can be. I try to integrate humor into the classroom whenever possible.

Contact Information

Phone: 610-436-6979

List of Publications

  • Barker, N. (July 2018). [Teaching Tip] The Amazing Raceā„¢ towards COPD Comprehension. Nurse Educator, 43(4)
  • Barker, N., Yocom, D., & Thomas Pantazes. (2023, June). Improving nursing students' attitudes to end of life care using a 360 video. Teaching and Learning in Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2023.06.008
  • Barker, N. and VonColln-Appling, C. (2022, May) Red Light, Green Light, Electrolyte. Nurse Educator. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001250
  • Thomas, C. and Barker, N. (2022) Impact of Simulation on Undergraduate Outcomes. Nurse Educator, Publish Ahead of Print. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001218
  • Meehan, C. and Barker, N. (2021). Remediation for NCLEX-RN Success in High-Risk Nursing Students. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 16(3), 254-257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2021.02.003.