Nicole Square

Nicole Decuir Square received her PhD in Nursing Education at the University of Northern Colorado in May 2012. She also holds a BSN from Southern University A&M College and an MSN from Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU), with nursing education as her specialty. Dr. Square joined Walden University in 2013 as a contributing faculty member for the School of Nursing. Her professional experience includes over 15 years of experience in nursing professional development where she specialized in the coordination of continuing education/in-services for nurses and other clinical personnel. She also has experience with program development, is certified in neonatal intensive care nursing and nursing professional development, and has served as a clinical and classroom instructor. She has a number of presentations and publications on nursing education and the use of technology in education. Currently, Dr. Square serves as a core faculty member for the MSN Program in the School of Nursing at Walden University.
On a personal note, Dr. Square is married and resides in the South. She enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Courses Taught
NURS 6301 - Advanced Pharmacology
NURS 6321 - Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation
NURS 6052 - Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice
NURS 6351 - Role of the Nurse Educator
Education
PhD, University of Northern Colorado
MSN, Southeastern Louisiana University
BSN, Southern University A&M College
Awards / Honors
"50 for 50" Outstanding Nursing Alumni, Southeastern Louisiana University, 2014
Mentor of the Year, Louisiana State Nurses Association, 2007
Publications
Harper, M., Maloney, P., Hall, V., Urso, P., Square, N. (2018). Position Statement: Nursing Professional Development Content in the Graduate Nursing Curriculum.
Square, N. (2010). Modeling clinical applications in intensive care settings for nursing orientation. Advances in Neonatal Care
Presentations
Harper, M., Maloney, P., Hall, V. P., Urso, P., Square, N. (2019). Advocating for NPD Content in Graduate Nursing Curricula. Walden University
Square, N. (2018). Clinical Competence and the Preceptor Role. Woman's Hospital
Square, N. (2013). High‑Fidelity Simulation and Nursing Practice. Association for Nursing Professional Development