Carmen Vela, DNP, RN, CNE

Education and Training

• American Sentinel University, DNP, Educational Leadership, 2018
• Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Nursing, MSN, Nursing Education, 2007
• Lubbock Christian University, BSN, 2004

Professional Certifications

• Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
• Certified Nurse Educator
• Effective Teaching Practice Framework Certificate, The Association of College and University Educators and the American Council on Education
• IPE Consortium, Rapid Teaming in Experiential Learning Environments Certificate, Texas Tech University
• IPE Consortium, Interprofessional Education Facilitator Certificate, Texas Tech University
• Faculty Affairs, APT to Lead, Texas A&M University

Research Interests

• Curriculum design and test item development
• Distance nursing education
• Simulation in nursing
• Student success

Teaching Interests

• Adult health nursing
• Medical-surgical nursing
• Critical care
• Simulation
• Community health nursing

Awards, Recognition and Service

• Golden Key International Honor Society, Inducted 2016
• Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Mu Chapter, Inducted 2006
• Faculty Veteran Friendly Recognition, Challenge Coin Award, 2021
• Daisy Faculty Teaching Award Nominee, 2022, 2023
• Association of Former Students University Level Distinguished Teaching Faculty Award Nominee, 2023
• Teaching Excellence Grant Award, 2024

Memberships

• American Nurses Association
• Texas Nurses Association
• Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses