Nina D
Williams
May 2024
Nina D
Williams
,
DNP, MSN-NE, RN
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
,
NC
United States
Knowing that Dr. Williams genuinely cares about our learning motivates us to persevere, even when the coursework feels overwhelming.
The School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington is proud to announce that this year's DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Educators goes to Dr. Nina Williams, DNP, MSN-NE, RN, clinical assistant professor at the School of Nursing.
After receiving her BSN from Winston-Salem State University, Dr. Williams completed a Master in Nursing Science in Nursing Education from East Carolina University and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership from Gardner-Webb University. Her clinical expertise lies in the areas of women’s and neonatal health.
Dr. Williams teaches in the prelicensure program, for which she consistently receives annual recognition for teaching students both in the clinical setting and in the simulation laboratory. In addition to her teaching, Dr. Williams currently serves as the Clinical Coordinator for the School's Prelicensure BSN Program. She is an active member of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, and in 2021, received their Nurse Leader of the Year Award.
Testimonials from faculty and students demonstrate Dr. Williams' steadfast embodiment of the School of Nursing's values of integrity, excellence, caring, and service. Specifically, they note that Dr. Williams (1) approaches teaching with genuine compassion and care, (2) finds innovative ways to present complex information in a manner that is both easy to comprehend and remember, (3) serves as an advocate and mentor for her team members, and (4) possesses an unwavering commitment to the well-being of her students and nursing community.
Dr. William's impact on her students can be summed up in this one statement, "Knowing that Dr. Williams genuinely cares about our learning motivates us to persevere, even when the coursework feels overwhelming. I’ve gained valuable knowledge this semester, and I deeply appreciate the safe haven of her classroom and her lectures. She is truly remarkable."
After receiving her BSN from Winston-Salem State University, Dr. Williams completed a Master in Nursing Science in Nursing Education from East Carolina University and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership from Gardner-Webb University. Her clinical expertise lies in the areas of women’s and neonatal health.
Dr. Williams teaches in the prelicensure program, for which she consistently receives annual recognition for teaching students both in the clinical setting and in the simulation laboratory. In addition to her teaching, Dr. Williams currently serves as the Clinical Coordinator for the School's Prelicensure BSN Program. She is an active member of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, and in 2021, received their Nurse Leader of the Year Award.
Testimonials from faculty and students demonstrate Dr. Williams' steadfast embodiment of the School of Nursing's values of integrity, excellence, caring, and service. Specifically, they note that Dr. Williams (1) approaches teaching with genuine compassion and care, (2) finds innovative ways to present complex information in a manner that is both easy to comprehend and remember, (3) serves as an advocate and mentor for her team members, and (4) possesses an unwavering commitment to the well-being of her students and nursing community.
Dr. William's impact on her students can be summed up in this one statement, "Knowing that Dr. Williams genuinely cares about our learning motivates us to persevere, even when the coursework feels overwhelming. I’ve gained valuable knowledge this semester, and I deeply appreciate the safe haven of her classroom and her lectures. She is truly remarkable."