Staci Shanks
Instructor
Assistant Professor
BSN Program Director
Bachelor of Science Nursing, Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing, Entry Level Master of Science Nursing
- Program Director
DNP, NDP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC,
- sshanks@samuelmerritt.edu
- Office
- Oakland - Peralta Pavilion -, Oakland
- Department
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
What they teach
I teach foundations, pediatrics, and student success.
Clinical practice area
My clinical background is in pediatrics. I am especially interested in pediatric surgical patients and pain control. As part of my advanced degrees, I have also done extensive research in competency of nurses.
Notable affiliations
I am actively involved with the Society of Pediatric Nurses which keeps me connected to the current practices of pediatric nursing.
Selected scholarly highlights
I have done research in competency through my advanced degrees. In addition, I have been involved in implementing the Shared Governance Model within the College of Nursing and presented a poster at the 59th Western Institute of Nursing Conference.
