Elizabeth Woods, DNP, RN, is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Co-Director of the Spring Start Master of Nursing Pre-Licensure program. With a fellowship in quality and patient safety, Dr. Woods brings specialized expertise in measuring and improving nursing outcomes. Her scholarship focuses on developing and evaluating frontline nurse training, embedding quality principles into clinical practice, and strengthening pre-licensure preceptor programs. Currently, she leads initiatives to enhance patient and population outcomes in global health partnerships—designing culturally responsive training modules and evaluating program impact across diverse care settings. By fostering a shared vision and collaborative partnerships with healthcare stakeholders, she drives innovative redesigns of clinical education and training, establishing a sustainable pipeline of highly prepared nurses for today’s health systems.

As a nursing educator, I am dedicated to cultivating compassionate, competent, and curious clinicians by integrating student-centered, evidence-based, and experiential learning within a supportive, inclusive environment; I tailor instruction through interactive lectures, case discussions, and interprofessional projects, guiding learners to critically appraise current research and translate it into practice, while fostering reflective exercises that build ethical awareness and professional identity. I create increasingly challenging situations to connect what students learn in theory with real-life practice, hold organized discussions afterward to enhance their clinical decision-making, and use clear guidelines and regular feedback to make sure everyone feels safe and supported. By modeling lifelong learning—through ongoing certifications, conference presentations, and committee service—and mentoring students in leadership, quality-improvement, and scholarship, I prepare graduates to excel in teamwork, adapt to evolving healthcare demands, and lead transformative care for patients and communities.