Faculty

Senior Lecturer Deb S. Peterson is a certified academic nurse educator with more than 40 years in the nursing profession and over 25 years of experience in nursing education, including several academic leadership roles. She has extensive expertise in curriculum development, online learning, program accreditation, faculty mentoring and student success initiatives. She played a key role in developing a pre-licensure BSN program and co-authored its successful CCNE self-study. Her scholarship focuses on nursing education, online learning, curriculum innovation and evidence-based teaching strategies. She has presented nationally on topics including self-directed learning, competency-based education, and fostering a culture of health in nursing curricula, has authored peer-reviewed publications, and has served as a reviewer for textbooks. In addition to her role at UCF, Peterson remains actively engaged in professional service.

Education

• Ph.D., Capella University
• MSN in Nursing Education, Lewis University
• BSN, Bradley University

Selected Professional Activities

• Member, National Consortium for Nursing Academic Coaches
• Member, Academy of Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing