Summary
Caroline Samir brings a diverse clinical background spanning acute care, specialty nursing, and nursing leadership. Her teaching experience includes didactic instruction, clinical education, skills laboratory instruction, and simulation-based learning.
Samir's professional interests focus on person-centered approaches to nursing care, particularly the role of therapeutic communication, patient education, and self-management in the experience of chronic illness. In nursing education, she emphasizes the development of clinical judgment, reflective practice, and the integration of self-care into professional nursing practice. She is committed to creating supportive learning environments where students feel empowered to ask questions, learn from challenges, and develop confidence in their clinical abilities.
Research & scholarly interests
- Professional identity formation and socialization in nursing education
- Integration of person-centered care, person-first language, and therapeutic communication into nursing education and practice
- Development of self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills in nursing students
- Reflective practice, resilience, and student well-being in nursing education
Courses taught
- Classroom: NURS 439, NURS 485
- Lab: NURS 318, NURS 347L
- Clinical: NURS 346, NURS 347, NURS 434
Honors and awards
- 50 Under 50 Nevada State Shining Star Honoree (2026)
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education, Chamberlain University, 2020
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 夜色视频, 2013