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Dr. Cathy R. Conley

Dean of Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions · Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing · Cumberland University

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Academic focus & active research

Dr. Cathy Conley leads the nursing school, specializing in high-fidelity patient simulation, clinical competency benchmarks, and rural health outreach programs across Middle Tennessee.

Nursing Education Leadership Clinical Simulation Rural Health Disparities

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Institution: Cumberland University
Department / Faculty: Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing
Primary Field: Nursing Education Leadership
Campus Location: Lebanon, Tennessee, USA

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