BSN Program Director & Associate Professor
Dr. Brandi Apple, PhD, RN, CNOR, CNE, is a passionate nursing educator dedicated to advancing nursing education and practice. Dr. Apple is committed to creating impactful learning experiences for her students. She has contributed to nursing education through curriculum development and scholarly work, emphasizing evidence-based teaching strategies and the integration of real-world applications in the classroom. Her research focuses on the well-being of nurses and ergonomic safety.
Dr. Apple is actively involved in professional organizations and has presented her work at national conferences, continually working to inspire future nurses and elevate the standards of nursing education. Her passion for education and student-centered learning shapes her approach to teaching and mentoring the next generation of nurses.
Apple, B., Garrett, K., Letvak, S., & Fencl, J. (2024). Using an academic-practice partnership to address the perioperative nursing shortage. AORN Journal, 120(4), 206-213. https://doi.org/10.1002/aorn.14216
Letvak, S., Apple, B., & Jenkins, M. (2024). Factors affecting perioperative nurse adherence to ergonomic safety measures. AORN Journal, 119(3), 210-221. https://doi.org/10.1002/aorn.14097
Brokob, M., Apple, B., Pendergraft-Horne, K., Woodley, L. (2023). Leveraging artificial intelligence, survey tools, and unfolding case studies to enhance student learning. Nurse Educator, 48(5), 259.
Letvak, S., Apple, B., Jenkins, M., Doss, C., McCoy, T. P. (2023) At risk safety behaviors of the perioperative nursing team: A direct observational study. Healthcare, 11(698), 2-8. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11050698
Apple, B. & Letvak, S. (2021). Ergonomic challenges in the perioperative setting. AORN Journal, 113(4), 339-348.
The Physical Ergonomic Safety of the Perioperative Nurse, CCI Research Foundation