Hunter Nicholas

Dr. Hunter Nicholas serves as a contributing faculty member for the RN to BSN program at Walden University and as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Walden University's Competency-Based Tempo Learning program.

She received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Touro University. She earned her Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) credential in 2018. In addition to teaching higher education, she works as a trauma program consultant.

Dr. Nicholas is a member of the American Nurses Association (ANA, Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN).

Courses Taught

NURS 4100 - Quality and Safety Through Evidence-Based Practice

NURS 3150 - Foundations of Nursing Research

NURS 3100 - Issues and Trends in Nursing

NURS 4200 - Leadership Competencies

NURS 4005 - Topics in Clinical Nursing

Education

DNP, Touro University Nevada

MHA, Walden University

MSN, Brookline College

BSN, Tabor College

Public Service

Stop the Bleed Initiative , Volunteer -

Presentations

Nicholas, H. D. (2023). Trauma Systems in Action: Coordinated Care for Better Outcomes. HCA Healthcare

Nicholas, H. (2024). Breathing easier: Reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia in trauma patients . American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Nicholas, H. (2025). TraumaMobile: Streamlining the access to policies, announcements, and staff contacts in one app. Trauma Centers Association of America (TCAA)