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Dr. Alisha Engel is a nurse educator and clinician with over 20 years of experience in nursing practice and academia. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Organizational Leadership from Graceland University, as well as a Master and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Allen College. Her career includes extensive work in critical care and cardiac nursing, where she has served as a staff nurse and nurse manager. Currently, she teaches across undergraduate and graduate programs at Allen College, specializing in leadership, quality improvement, epidemiology and evidence-based practice. Dr. Engel is a Certified Professional Biller, Certified Nurse Injector, and holds ACLS, BLS and Quality Matters Teaching Online certifications. She is an active member of the American Nurses Association, Iowa Nurses Association, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and AAPC. She has been recognized as one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses and is a Daisy Award nominee.
Education:
DNP, Organizational Leadership, Graceland University
MSN, Nursing Leadership, Allen College
BSN, Allen College
Professional Certifications and Licensure:
Certified Nurse Injector, Aesthetic Medical Educators Training
Certified Professional Biller, AAPC
Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate
Licensed by the state of Iowa and state of Minnesota as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Professional Coders
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
American Nurses Association
Iowa League for Nursing Education
Iowa Nurses Association
National League for Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International
Teaching Concentration:
Leadership, evidence-based practice, healthcare finance, epidemiology and quality improvement
Scholarship/Research:
Dr. Engel’s areas of interest include nursing leadership, quality outcomes in healthcare systems and innovative teaching strategies in nursing education.
What do you enjoy most about teaching at Allen College?
I enjoy guiding students through their professional development and watching them grow into confident, compassionate nurses. The collaborative environment and dedication to excellence at Allen College make it a rewarding place to teach and mentor future healthcare leaders.