Biography: Bryana Smith earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Pensacola Christian College in 2011. Her nursing career has included roles in both hospital and outpatient settings, where she developed a passion for holistic, community-based care. She later completed her MSN-FNP and Doctor of Nursing Practice to better support patient outcomes and lead meaningful change in healthcare. 

Rooted in her Christian faith, she views her transition from bedside care to academia as a calling. She is committed to equipping the next generation of nurses to lead with excellence and purpose in the roles God has prepared for them. 

What is your favorite thing about working at NNU? I am excited to be around like-minded individuals who have the focus of Christ as our center.

Share a few facts about your specific area(s) of expertise that you bring to the classroom: Pediatrics, urgent care, medical surgical nursing, triage, urology.

Share a few pieces of information that represent your teaching experience and why you love working with students: Students have such a fire in them to learn—the excitement in their eyes when it clicks and they understand the information is what drives me. I am excited to be part of their learning journey.