Biography:
Crystal Smith, MSN, RN, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Louisiana State University of Alexandria and Director of the E. F. Mulder Center for Teaching Excellence, where she leads faculty and staff professional development initiatives focused on teaching innovation and student success. With over 20 years of healthcare experience in clinical and leadership roles, her work focuses on active learning, professional identity development, emotional intelligence, and career readiness in nursing education. Her scholarship emphasizes innovative strategies that strengthen communication, confidence, and workforce preparedness among future nurses.
Title : An active learning strategy to strengthen professional identity and career readiness in nursing students