Clinical Assistant Professor
Megan Ross, EdD, RNC-MNN, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, where she has served as a nurse educator since 2017. She teaches primarily in the prelicensure nursing program and is committed to preparing future nurses to provide excellent, person-centered care. In addition to her work with prelicensure students, Dr. Ross teaches in graduate nursing education courses, preparing future nurse educators for academic and professional roles. Dr. Ross earned a Doctor of Education in Nursing Education from the University of West Georgia, a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Health Care Systems and Nursing Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Dr. Ross’s primary clinical background is in postpartum and newborn care, with additional experience in cardiovascular nursing. Her clinical and teaching experiences inform her holistic approach to nursing education and her commitment to helping students connect classroom learning to compassionate clinical care.
In addition to her faculty role, Dr. Ross serves as an academic coach for prelicensure nursing students. Through individualized coaching, she supports students in developing strategies for academic success, strengthening their professional identity, and promoting holistic well-being. Her work focuses on creating inclusive learning environments and developing student success initiatives that address the academic, professional, and personal needs of nursing students.