Andrea Archer

Biography:

Andrea Archer, DNP, RN, CNE has enjoyed an 18-year career in nursing education. Before joining the Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) at Baylor University, Dr. Archer taught at a small Catholic university in the Midwest. Prior to transitioning fully into academia, she practiced as an acute care nurse practitioner and hospitalist, specializing in cardiac critical care. Faculty development remains one of Dr. Archer’s greatest passions. After earning her CNE credential in 2016 and renewing it in 2021, she became increasingly dedicated to supporting colleagues in their own certification journeys. This commitment inspired the creation of the PREPARE CNE® program an intentional, structured initiative designed to guide faculty through certification preparation while integrating mentoring, reflective practice, and resilience-building strategies. At LHSON, Dr. Archer teaches in the DABSN program and contributes to multiple committees and academic projects. She is also deeply engaged in global nursing education through ongoing collaborative teaching initiatives in Vietnam, where she supports doctoral students and faculty development. When she is not teaching, Dr. Archer enjoys time with her husband, two children, and two beloved dogs.