Faculty

Samantha M. Stephenson is a lecturer and undergraduate simulation coordinator at the University of Central Florida College of Nursing. Stephenson is a dedicated certified acute care pediatric nurse practitioner and nurse educator with more than two decades of experience in pediatric healthcare. In addition to her faculty appointment at the UCF, Stephenson continues her clinical practice as a provider in the pediatric emergency department at local children’s hospital in Orlando. She is deeply committed to child and family health with a strong passion for pediatric health promotion, safety education, and advocacy for underserved communities. Her dual passion for patient care and education fuels her work as a nurse educator, where she strives to inspire and prepare the next generation of nursing professionals.

Education

• DNP, University of South Florida
• MSN, Florida Atlantic University
• BSN, University of Central Florida
• Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Post Master’s Certificate, University of Florida

Selected Professional Activities

• Member, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
• Member, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning