Crystal Slaughter

Dr. Crystal Slaughter, DNP, FNP-BC, ACNS-BC, CNE, ACHPNBSN Academic Program Coordinator – Course-Based
Courses Taught:
Evidence-Based Practice, Health Assessment, Quality and Safety
Education:Family Nurse Practitioner, Saint Anthony College of Nursing (2023)Doctor of Nursing Practice, OSF College of Nursing (2012)MSN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, OSF College of Nursing (2009)MSN, OSF College of Nursing (2007)RN-BSN, OSF College of Nursing (2004)Diploma in Nursing, Methodist School of Nursing (2001)
Clinical Practice:
Inpatient Palliative Care, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Medical-Surgical Nursing
Awards:
OSF College of Nursing Alumni Excellence in Education Award (2019)
Presentations:
Norman, J. M., Korbe, A. M., Slaughter, C. D., Blevins, S. H. (2019). We got the beat: Strategies for SMEs to improve the student experience in Tempo.
Professional Affiliations:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing {Tau Omicron Chapter (445) & Phi Nu Chapter (491)}
Teaching Philosophy:Dr. Slaughter emphasizes fostering critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care to prepare nurses for leadership in an evolving healthcare environment. She remains committed to advancing nursing education and improving patient outcomes through innovation and scholarly engagement.

Courses Taught

NURS 3020 - Health Assessment

NURS 4100 - Evidence Based Practice

Education

DNP, Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

MSN, OSF College of Nursing

CNS, OSF College of Nursing

Awards / Honors

Sr. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing Alumni Excellence in Education, OSF CON, 2019

Presentations

Norman, J. M., Korbe, A. M., Slaughter, C. D., Blevins, S. H. (2019). We got the beat: Strategies for SMEs to improve the student experience in Tempo.