Nancy Smith

Biography

Nancy Smith, PT, DPT, GCS received her MPT and DPT from Saint Louis University, and is a PhD candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at North Carolina State University. She is a certified clinical specialist in geriatrics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. Prior to teaching at Winston-Salem State University, she practiced in geriatrics and acute care for 11 years. In her practice, her experiences have ranged from practicing as a staff level therapist to managing multiple skilled nursing facilities clinically and operationally. Dr. Smith holds a Credentialed Clinical Instructor certification and has experience as a clinical instructor. Currently, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Winston-Salem State University, where she teaches content in cardiopulmonary physical therapy and geriatrics. Dr. Smith has also presented locally and nationally on human patient simulation, and is currently doing research on the effects of technology and human patient simulation on student learning outcomes.