Bridget Drafahl

Email: Bridget.Drafahl@americansentinel.edu

Education

PhD, Nursing Education , Capella University

MSN, Nursing, University of Phoenix

BSN, Nursing, University of Iowa

Biography

Dr. Bridget Drafahl became the Chair for DNP and Healthcare Programs in January, 2018. Prior to her role as Chair, she was a fulltime faculty member for American Sentinel University. Prior to coming to American Sentinel University, Dr. Drafahl worked in several clinical areas, including management and quality positions, as well as nursing education for over 14 years. Dr. Drafahl has a BSN in Nursing from the University of Iowa, an MSN in Nursing Education from the University of Phoenix, and a Ph. D in Nursing Education from Capella University. She has multiple publications and most recently published on Excellence in the Journal of Nursing Management. Her doctoral work examined faculty burnout and disempowerment in nurse educators and their relationship to creativity in teaching. Dr. Drafahl is a member of the Association of Nursing Professional Development and holds certification as a Certified Nurse Leader and Professional Development. She has been an item writer for the CNL exam and is considered a content expert.