Rachel Spoon

Program Director
College of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Rachel Spoon, DNP, CRNP, AGPCNP‑BC, CCCTM, is a nurse practitioner and nurse educator who serves as Associate Dean I in the College of Nursing at Walden University, overseeing the 3 Advanced Core Course in the MSN Program ("3 Ps"), Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) programs, along with Board Certification preparation initiatives.

Dr. Spoon is a board‑certified Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in primary care, Institutional Special Needs Programs (ISNPs), and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Her clinical practice emphasizes managing complex chronic conditions, interdisciplinary collaboration, and supporting care transitions for adult and aging populations.

Since beginning her academic career in 2020, Dr. Spoon has taught extensively in graduate nursing education and has led curriculum development efforts to strengthen advanced practice coursework. She also has mentored students and faculty, collaborated with clinical preceptors, and supported the development of essential advanced practice competencies.

Dedicated to preparing practice‑ready nurse practitioners, Dr. Spoon integrates real‑world clinical expertise with academic leadership to meet the evolving healthcare needs of adult and geriatric populations.