Michelle S. Cummings, Ed D, Msn, Rn, Cne, Nea Bc 💙
About Michelle S. Cummings, Ed D, Msn, Rn, Cne, Nea Bc 💙
Michelle S. Cummings, Ed D, Msn, Rn, Cne, Nea Bc is the Senior Director of Academic Services and Products at Academic Partnerships, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in nursing education and leadership, she specializes in digital program transformation and online learning strategies.
Work at Academic Partnerships
Michelle S. Cummings serves as the Senior Director of Academic Services and Products at Academic Partnerships in Dallas, Texas. She has held this position since 2020, contributing her expertise in online learning environments and instructional technology. In her role, she focuses on digital program transformation and e-learning strategies, emphasizing curriculum lifecycle management and clinical practice standards. Cummings is known for her ability to challenge the status quo and guide teams to achieve strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Cummings holds multiple degrees, including a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Adult Education Foundations, Leadership & Technology from Auburn University, a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Auburn University at Montgomery. She also earned an Associate of Science in Nursing from Troy University. Cummings is certified as an EQ-i2.0 Administrator and a Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator Administrator, showcasing her commitment to understanding and enhancing emotional intelligence and personality assessment in professional settings.
Background
Cummings has a diverse professional background in nursing education and practice. She worked at Auburn University at Montgomery as an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing from 2002 to 2011 and has served as an Adjunct Professor there since 2019. Her previous roles include Director of Nursing Practice, Education & Research at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Interim Director of Nursing Education Services at the University of Virginia Health System. Cummings has facilitated adult learning in various settings, both in-person and online.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Cummings has facilitated the learning of thousands of adults in academia and professional environments. She has designed and delivered workshops and retreats focused on quality and safety training, patient safety surveillance, and simulation education strategies. Cummings specializes in integrating andragogical best practices to enhance online learning experiences and is recognized for her strategic advisory role in employee engagement and leadership development.