Elaina Dean DNP, CNM, C-EFM

Dr. Elaina Dean, DNP, CNM, is committed to preparing both undergraduate and advanced practicing nurses to provide evidence-based, equitable, and compassionate care. Her instructional efforts focus primarily on undergraduate nursing education with a specialized focus on obstetric nursing.  She has extensive experience mentoring nursing and midwifery students, new graduate nurses, and practicing clinicians through clinical instruction, preceptorship, and individualized mentorship. Her teaching promotes person-centered learning through experiential learning and hands-on skill development  to connect foundational knowledge with complex clinical situations. She prioritizes creating an inclusive and safe learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, engage in critical thinking, and develop confidence in their clinical judgment. Her educational approach reflects a commitment to developing clinically excellent nurses and future leaders in healthcare.