Faculty Directory
Veronica Smith
Associate Professor | Nursing
- 412-469-6276
- vsmith@ccac.edu
- South Campus, B Building Room 645
- Faculty office hours are available through self-service.
| Degree | Emphasis | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| ADN | Associate Degree of Nursing | CCAC |
| BSN | Bachelor of Science of Nursing | University of Pittsburgh |
| Certificate | Certificate of Accounting | University of Pittsburgh |
| MSN | Master of Science of Nursing | Waynesburg University |
| CMSRN | Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse |
Biography
Veronica Smith is a graduate of Community College of Allegheny County Nursing Program South Campus May, 1993. Adjunct Faculty from 2015 until 2017 whereby she became a full-time faculty member of the Nursing Program. Professor Smith was awarded tenure status in September, 2022. It has been the greatest reward to be part of an amazing faculty group preparing students to become registered nurses in the State of Pennsylvania.
Professor Smith has experience as medical-surgical nurse, oncology nurse, progressive care nurse, pediatric nurse along with experience as nurse manager and administration.
In 2019 Professor Smith spoke at the National League for Nursing Summit Conference on "Escape Room," an innovative teaching strategy.
National League for Nursing, Nursing Education Perspectives, Escape Room: Innovative Teaching Strategy to Stimulate Critical Thinking/Judgment in Nursing Students, 2020.
She totally enjoys live simulation during laboratory skills class, working as a member of a team, and taking time to engage with students on a regular base to enhance their learning.
Professor Smith is constantly assessing how to better educate future nurses and enjoys how CCAC permits her to educate a wide variety of students.
COVID-19 vaccinations clinics along side CCAC Nursing Students and faculty
Have been married since 1985 and am a nerd at heart
My own quote, "Am I better today than yesterday, but not as good as I will be tomorrow."