Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst

Dr. Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, serves as an Associate Professor at Marquette University College of Nursing, where she has established herself as a leading innovator in nursing education and clinical teaching methodologies. She is renowned for developing the Debriefing for Meaningful Learning (DML) method, which has been adopted by over 500 nursing schools worldwide and was instrumental in the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's National Simulation Study. Her groundbreaking research focuses on developing and testing innovative teaching methods to enhance students' clinical reasoning skills and preparing educators to implement evidence-based clinical teaching practices. Her contributions have earned her numerous prestigious accolades from organizations including the National League for Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, the Midwest Nursing Research Society, and the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning. As Immediate Past President of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, she continues to shape the field through her leadership. Dr. Dreifuerst maintains influential positions on editorial boards of three respected journals and serves as an Associate Editor for Clinical Simulation in Nursing. Her expertise is widely sought after for consultation on curriculum development and clinical teaching, and she has authored numerous publications on debriefing and educational best practices. A Certified Nurse Educator, she holds the distinguished status of Fellow in both the Academy of Nursing Education and the American Academy of Nursing, reflecting her significant impact on nursing education transformation both nationally and internationally.