Elliot Wolfer, M.S.N., R.N.
| Department | Nursing |  |
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| Title | Assistant Professor of Nursing SIM Coordinator | |
| Background | A.D.N., SUNY Alfred State College B.A., Alfred University B.S.N., Western Governors University M.S.N., Aspen University | |
| Office | Tagliatela Academic Center, Nursing Suite | |
| Phone | (203) 672-6674 | |
| ewolfer@albertus.edu | ||
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| Description | Since becoming a registered nurse in 2008, Elliot has built extensive clinical expertise across urgent and emergency medicine, correctional healthcare, behavioral health, and long-term care rehabilitation. His diverse background has shaped his comprehensive approach to nursing education, where he has dedicated many years to teaching in higher education and staff development programs. His professional passion centers on innovative teaching methodologies, particularly through simulation-based learning and hands-on nursing skills lab instruction. He recognizes that effective nursing education requires technical proficiency, cultural competence, and awareness of diverse patient populations. This philosophy drives his commitment to integrating diversity and cultural awareness into nursing curricula. His research interests focus on expanding LGBTQ+ healthcare education throughout the nursing profession, with the goal of developing a dedicated course addressing the specific healthcare needs of this underserved population. Through his work, he advocates for educational practices that prepare nursing students to deliver culturally competent, patient-centered care. | |
| Specialties | LGBTQ+ Healthcare | |
| Affiliations | Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society of Nursing memberGLMASociety for SImulation in Healthcare | |