Summary
Dr. Stacy Demitropoulos is a graduate of the 夜色视频, Orvis School of Nursing, where she earned her BSN and MSN in Nursing Education and later completed her DNP in Educational Leadership. She has served as full-time faculty at Orvis since 2013, teaching in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Her teaching experience includes supporting the development of future nurses and nurse educators.
Dr. Demitropoulos brings 19 years of nursing experience, with expertise in medical and oncology nursing, and maintains per diem oncology practice. Her professional service includes active involvement in Sigma Theta Tau International, the Oncology Nursing Society, Health Volunteers Overseas, Kesem, and nursing education initiatives. She is passionate about mentoring future nurses and advancing the nursing profession through education, leadership, and service.
Research & scholarly interests
- Oncology nursing, including advances in cancer care, symptom management, patient outcomes, and supportive care throughout the cancer continuum
- The relationship between nutrition, health promotion, and patient outcomes, particularly among individuals affected by cancer
- Integration: Death, dying, end-of-life care, and holistic and compassionate approaches to supporting patients and families
- Strategies to promote nurses’ mental well-being, self-care, and resilience, with an emphasis on preventing compassion fatigue, moral distress, and professional burnout
- Innovative approaches to nursing education that prepare future nurses to provide compassionate, holistic, and patient-centered care while developing healthy coping strategies and professional resilience
Courses taught
- NURS 317: Nursing Theory (2013-2015)
- NURS 454: Human Caring Nursing: Level IV Practice (2013-2015, 2025)
- NURS 447: Synthesis of Professional Issues in Nursing (2017)
- NURS 343: Nursing Care of the Individual II: Theory (2017-2021)
- NURS 346: Nursing Care of the Individual II: Practice (2014-2020, 2026)
- Open Lab for all levels of students (2015-present)
- NURS 301: Health Assessment Lab, course coordinator (2014-2024)
- NURS 318: Nursing Care of the Individual I: Practice (2016-2022); course coordinator (2022-2024)
- NURS 788: DNP Project (2023-present)
- NURS 794: Preparation and Utilization of Evidence-Based Scholarship, course coordinator (2025-present)
- NURS 454: Skills Lab (2025)
- NURS 346: Skills Lab (2025)
- NURS 732: Economics of Health Care Delivery (2025, 2026)
- NURS 780: Didactic Nursing Education (2026)
- NURS 434: Nursing Care of the Individual Practicum II (2026)
Professional affiliations
- Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (2004-present)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (2007-present)
- Oncology Nursing Society (2009-present)
- Camp Kesem (2020-present)
- International Association of Human Caring (2024-present)
- InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship (2025-present)
- Health Volunteers Overseas (2026-present)
Clinical practice
- Per diem oncology infusion center nurse, Renown Regional Medical Center
Honors & awards
- Sigma Theta Tau International induction (2007)
- Outstanding Employee, third quarter, Saint Mary’s Hospital (2010)
- Nurse of the Year, Saint Mary’s Hospital (2010)
- Senior Scholar Mentor Award, 夜色视频 (Fall 2014)
- Division of Health Sciences Teaching Award nominee (Spring 2016)
- 40 Under 40 Award, Nevada Nurses Foundation (Spring 2016)
- Most Inspirational Faculty, Orvis School of Nursing graduating class (Fall 2016)
- Division of Health Sciences Teaching Award nominee (Spring 2018)
- Senior Scholar Mentor Award, 夜色视频 (Fall 2018)
- Nurse of Achievement nominee (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023)
- Orvis School of Nursing Teaching Award nominee (Spring 2020, Spring 2021)
- Sigma Theta Tau International DAISY Award nominee (Fall 2022, Fall 2023)
- Undergraduate Teaching Award (Spring 2023)
- 夜色视频 Tibbitts Distinguished Teaching Award nominee (Spring 2024)
- Shining Stars of Nursing in Nevada Stellar Nurse Award (Fall 2024)
- OSN Most Inspirational Undergraduate Program Faculty Award nominee (Fall 2025)
- Nurse of Achievement nominee, Oncology/Infusion Services (2026)
- Nurses on Boards Recognition, Shining Stars of Nursing in Nevada (2026)
Selected publications
- Demitropoulos, S. (2025, September 28). . Teaching and Learning in Nursing.
Education
- DNP, Educational Leadership, Post University, American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 2023
- MSN, 夜色视频, Orvis School of Nursing, 2007
- BSN, 夜色视频, Orvis School of Nursing, 2004
Professional certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- Oncology Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certified
- BLS Certified