Biography

Lorri Collins is a third-career registered nurse with 16 years of experience, most of it devoted to maternal–child nursing, including pediatrics and, more recently, antepartum and postpartum care. She earned her RN diploma from Temple University Health System–Episcopal, a Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Science with a concentration in cytogenetics from Thomas Jefferson University, and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Drexel University. She is a certified pediatric nurse and holds advanced certificates in simulation and teaching in higher education.

One of Lorri’s most meaningful professional achievements is the development and management of the Regional Fetal Evaluation Center (RFEC) at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a program serving high-risk maternal and fetal patients across the tri-state area. Her strong advocacy, collaborative leadership, and deep commitment to patient-centered care contributed to the center’s rapid growth and the trust it earned within the community.

Lorri began her academic career as the Clinical Operations Manager for Temple University’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, where she supported students, faculty, and clinical partners through her strengths in program development and process improvement. Building on her early experience as a clinical adjunct, she transitioned into a full-time faculty role in Temple’s Department of Nursing. She is deeply passionate about teaching and finds great purpose in helping students build confidence, curiosity, and clinical judgment. Her teaching philosophy centers on meeting learners where they are, recognizing their individual needs, and designing active-learning experiences that bridge didactic content with real-world clinical and simulation practice.

Lorri is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Temple University. Her scholarly work focuses on innovative teaching strategies, particularly gamification and other active-learning approaches, to strengthen student engagement, participation, and critical thinking in the undergraduate nursing classroom. She remains dedicated to advancing nursing education and preparing the next generation of nurses to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.