Carrie D Hintz, DNP, PhD, RN, CEN

Students describe Dr. Hintz as an extraordinary faculty member who sets the gold standard for nursing education, leadership, and mentorship. They consistently highlight her passion, energy, and unwavering commitment to excellence, noting that she challenges students to push beyond perceived limitations and grow into confident, forward-thinking nurse leaders.

While her high expectations and structured approach may feel intense at first, students emphasize that her standards are rooted in a genuine desire to help them succeed. They also praise her ability to connect evidence-based strategies to real-world healthcare operations, quality improvement, and systems-level change—making her teaching both practical and transformative.

Across student feedback, Dr. Hintz is recognized as a motivating, visionary educator whose mentorship and leadership have profoundly shaped students’ development and future impact in nursing.