Melissa Carson, MSN, RN

Clinical Instructor

Melissa Carson

Office Location:208 Garfield

Curriculum Vitae: View my CV

  • Professional
  • Biography

Education

  • Master of Science, Nursing, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing , 2020
  • Bachelor of Science, Child Development and Family Relations, University of Idaho
  • Associate of Science, Child Development, North Idaho College

Areas of Emphasis or Expertise

  • Nursing education
  • Health equity
  • Perinatal mental health
  • Trauma-informed care

Professional Memberships/Organizations

  • American College of Nurse Midwives
  • Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing
  • Western Institute of Nursing

Biography

Melissa Carson is a registered nurse and student nurse-midwife with a background in perinatal nursing, including labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. She has several years of experience teaching pre-licensure nursing students in classroom, simulation, and clinical settings. Melissa is passionate about preparing future nurses to provide compassionate, equitable, evidence-based care and strives to create learning environments that foster curiosity, confidence, and a commitment to health equity. She is proud to be part of the PLU School of Nursing and enjoys supporting students as they grow into the next generation of nurses.