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Rebecca N. Weston

Member profile details

First name

Rebecca N.

Last name

Weston

Organization

University of Maryland School of Nursing

Profession

Nurse Educator, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Registered Nurse

Bio

Dr. Rebecca Weston is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Maternal, Child, and Family Education, and a Doctor of Education in Developmental Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction Design. She is a Certified Nurse Educator and is Vice President of the Alliance for Disability in Healthcare Education Board of Trustees. She was the recipient of the 2016 Northwestern State University's Nurse Educator of the Year award, the 2016 Shreveport District Nurses Association Nurse of the Year award, and the 2022 University of Maryland School of Nursing’s Excellence in Teaching award for undergraduate nursing.

Dr. Weston's unique teaching strategies for adult learners include seamlessly integrating advanced technology throughout her courses and teaching nursing students using real-world strategies, games, technology and humor, both synchronously and asynchronously. Dr. Weston has presented at conferences throughout the United States speaking on topics related to increasing student engagement, effectively utilizing technology in the nursing classroom, interprofessional collaboration, and improving disability care and advocacy among healthcare students.

Professional Site Link

https://www.nursing.umaryland.edu/directory/rebecca-weston/

LinkedIn Site Link

www.linkedin.com/in/rnweston

Research Site Link

https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2687-7247

Contacts

General Inquiries: adhce.org@gmail.com
Membership Dues / Donations: Andrew Symons

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About the Alliance

The Alliance for Disability in Health Care Education, Inc. (ADHCE), is a '501(c)(3) Public Charity' organization of healthcare educators and professionals who are working to integrate disability-related content and experiences into healthcare education and training programs.

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