Faculty Profile
Cristina Strain
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Nursing Education
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
302-356-2030
Assistant Professor
Ed.D., Â鶹ÊÓƵ
MSN, Grand Canyon University
B.S., Albright College
Biography
Dr. Strain is the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Nursing Education and an Assistant Professor. Dr. Strain teaches undergraduate RN-BSN and graduate MSN classes at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology at Albright College, an Associate Degree in Nursing from Harcum College, a Master of Science in Nursing at Grand Canyon University, and a Doctorate of Higher Education Leadership from Â鶹ÊÓƵ. The focus of her doctoral work was on student retention and mentoring. She has nursing experience at Christiana Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital. She specializes in stroke and wound care, as well as legal nurse consulting.
Dr. Strain is a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Change Champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She served on the Student Advocate Representative Council (StARs), an effort dedicated to supporting first-year students. Dr. Strain is the Vice President of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Omicron Gamma Chapter at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Dr. Strain is the Women’s Soccer Faculty Mentor and has interests in student retention, mentorship, and volunteerism.