Tara Hartwell, MS, RN, CMSRN is a Clinical Instructor at Stony Brook University’s School of Nursing. Professor Hartwell completed her Master of Science in Nursing Education at Stony Brook University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Farmingdale State College, and is currently working on her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Educational Leadership at American Sentinel Pace University. Professor Hartwell began her teaching career in 2011 as a Designated Education Unit Clinical instructor for Stony Brook University’s School of Nursing, and in 2015 began working as an adjunct professor for the school in the simulation lab and as a clinical instructor. Professor Hartwell recently joined the faculty full time at Stony Brook in 2021 as a Clinical Instructor. She currently teaches in the Undergraduate Studies department in both the live and online class environments. Professor Hartwell’s focus of research encompasses active learning strategies, retention of information, and clinical judgment in undergraduate nursing students.
Credentials
Tara Hartwell MS, RN, CMSRN
Education
BS, Nursing, Farmingdale State College, 2010
MS, Nursing Education, Stony Brook University, 2015
DNP, Nursing Educational Leadership, American Sentinel Post University, Anticipated 2023
Clinical Specialties
Med/Surg, Critical Care
Primary Teaching Areas
Undergraduate Studies= Adult & Gerontological Health Nursing I & II, Health Assessment
Research and Academic Interests
Retention of Knowledge & Clinical Judgment in Undergraduate Nursing Students
Flipping the Classroom
Team-Based Learning
Use of Technology in the Classroom
