Shaquille Tillman

Shaquille Tillman

Assistant Professor NCLEX Lead Faculty - SFPC EdD(c), MSN, RN, PCCN, NEA-BC
  • stillman@samuelmerritt.edu

Programs and Courses Taught

N164 - Managing Care of Adults III
N160 - Nursing Leadership, Management, and Health Policy

About Me

I am a passionate nursing professional with 12 years of nursing experience and 16 years of overall healthcare experience across various specialties, including critical care, medical-surgical, outpatient surgery, hospice, long-term care, long-term acute care, and rehabilitation. For the past three years, I’ve focused on nursing leadership, where I am committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for my team and patients.

My dedication to quality, compassionate care drives my teaching approach, and I am here to support you in your journey. Every student deserves equitable opportunities to thrive, and I’m excited to work together to create a welcoming space for all. Let’s strive for excellence in patient care and positively impact our communities!

Education

Education

Doctor of Education - Health Care Administration and Leadership (in progress), Aspen University, Denver, CO
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Informatics,  Aspen University, Denver, CO
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Aspen University, Denver, CO
Associate Degree in Nursing, Fortis College, Columbia, SC
Associate of Applied Science - Software Applications and Computer Programming, ITT-Technical Institute, Greenville, SC

Teaching Interests

Critical care/advanced med-surg nursing.
Leadership and health policy.

Scholarly Interests

Scholarly Interests

Nursing curriculum development and readiness for NCLEX

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

NBNA - National Black Nurses Association
ANA
ANPD