Laurie Zack, EdD, APRN, FNP-BC, LPC, has two decades of experience in higher education settings and nearly thirty years of healthcare experience working with patients of all ages. She has experience in pediatric nursing, psychiatric mental health nursing, primary care, family practice, and community and public health nursing. In addition to her years of teaching in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings, she has served in a wide variety of university administrative and leadership positions. She uses all of these experiences to augment creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning; invest in the personal and professional growth of her students and future nursing professionals; and advocate for quality nursing education with a student-centered approach.

Degrees

  • EdD - National Louis University, Chicago, IL
  • MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner - Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
  • MSN, Nursing Education - Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
  • MA, Counseling Psychology - Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
  • BSN, Nursing - University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL

Awards and Honors:

  • American Nurses Association | Expert Panel on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2020-2022)
  • HERS Wellesley Institute, Wellesley College (2018)
  • Willenborg Civic Learning Academy. Faculty Fellow, Dominican University (2019-2023)

Prior Professional and Academic Positions:

  • Director of Health Services (St. Francis University)
  • Associate Director of Health and Counseling Services (Lewis University)
  • Professional Mental Health and Career counselor (West Suburban College of Nursing)
  • Learning Specialist in Nursing (St. Francis University)
  • Program Chair of the BSN for RN Nursing Program (Resurrection University)
  • Director of Institutional Research (Resurrection University)
  • Accreditation Liaison Officer (Resurrection University)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor (Dominican University)
  • Assistant Professor (Resurrection University)

Primary Areas of Research/Expertise:

  • Environmental Impact upon health and well-being
  • Resiliency and growth mindset to promote health and well-being
  • Leadership and professional skill development for success
  • Simulation in nursing education