Lori Tisdale, DNP, RN, CPN, CNE, teaches in the College of Nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Clemson University in 2000 and served as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force for six years. She then went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from MUSC, her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in nursing education from Charleston Southern, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Population Health Leadership from Xavier University. Her nursing career has remained at MUSC as she focused on pediatrics, including inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology, and later for outpatient pediatric specialty clinics and pediatric urgent care. She then transitioned to work as a hospital educator in the outpatient clinics and inpatient pediatric units.
Dr. Tisdale started her academic career in 2019, teaching both didactic and clinical courses in pediatric nursing, lifespan development, and community health nursing. She has earned certifications both as a Certified Nurse Educator and as a Certified Pediatric Nurse and is also a DAISY Faculty Award recipient. She enjoys helping nurses gain their own pediatric certification and has taught numerous courses across the state in this endeavor. She is passionate about helping students gain comfort and appreciation for holistic care of children and their families.
Dr. Tisdale serves as the lead faculty for Student Enrichment, providing oversight on undergraduate program effectiveness and academic initiatives. Her doctoral work focused on advancing inclusive nursing education through faculty development in Universal Design for Learning, to better support diverse learners. She is particularly interested in leading faculty development initiatives that drive program-level improvement, advancing inclusive evidence-based teaching practices to strengthen student success, and incorporating palliative care global health experiences - including collaborative work with nurse educators in Eswatini - to broaden student perspectives and inform educator practice.