Faculty

Two-time alumna Amanda “Mandi” Houston is a lecturer and director of the Healthcare Simulation graduate program at the University of Central Florida College of Nursing. A certified healthcare simulation educator, her research interests focus on the intersection of evidence-based practice and nursing education. Houston’s clinical background is in a variety of settings including neuroscience, orthopedics, urology and medical oncology. In addition to her faculty appointment at UCF, Houston is a professional development education specialist and student nurse intern coordinator at Halifax Health in Daytona Beach.

Education

• Ph.D., University of Central Florida
• MSN, University of Phoenix
• MHA, University of Phoenix
• BSN, University of Central Florida
• Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Simulation, University of Central Florida

Selected Editorial Activities

• Peer Reviewer, American Nurse Today

Selected Professional Activities

• Volusia Flagler Advanced Practice Nursing Council