Rate My Professor Laura Coles

Laura K. Coles, R.N., M.S., C.E.N., C.H.S.E., serves as Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing and Director of Traditional Undergraduate Nursing Clinical Education at Roberts Wesleyan University. She earned her B.S. from State University of New York at Binghamton in 2007 and her M.S. from Roberts Wesleyan College in 2015. In university catalogs, she is listed as Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing in earlier years, reflecting her career progression within the School of Nursing. Coles holds certifications as a Registered Nurse, Certified Emergency Nurse, and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator, which inform her expertise in clinical practice and educational simulation.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions to nursing education, Laura Coles received the prestigious DAISY Award for Nurses, honoring her extraordinary impact as faculty. She was also named a faculty award winner for the traditional undergraduate nursing program during a university recognition event. As Director, she oversees clinical education for undergraduate nursing students, and serves as the primary contact for the university's Simulation Center, supporting immersive training experiences. Coles participates in key school initiatives, including the recruitment of adjunct clinical instructors for spring semesters and faculty involvement in student support programs. Her leadership roles demonstrate a commitment to advancing clinical training and student preparation in nursing at Roberts Wesleyan University.