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Samantha Pierce
478-471-2512
Assistant Professor
Credentials: MSN, RN
| Office Hours: | Monday: Macon Campus, Jones Building 175, 1130-1500 Tuesday: Dublin Campus visiting office, 0930-1400 |
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| Biography: | Samantha Pierce has been the Nursing Retention and NCLEX Success Coach since spring of 2024 and has transitioned to a faculty role for the fall 2025 semester. She has been a registered nurse for eight years and began her nursing career in a small, rural hospital floating between the ICU step-down unit and the emergency department. After gaining the knowledge, skills, and confidence of being a nurse, she decided to transfer to the operating room. For 4 years she was a circulating nurse working with surgeons of all disciplines, with a heavy focus on orthopedic surgery, including joint replacement. In 2016, Samantha graduated from Georgia Southern University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and later completed a Master of Science in Nursing Administration in 2022 from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She is currently enrolled in the Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program here at MGA. Samantha has been with her husband, Ty, for 12 years. They have 2 children; Sonny who is 4 and Lucy who is 2. |
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| Courses: | NURS 3001 Fundamentals of Nursing and Clinical Instructor |
| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | 2022 University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, Alabama Master of Science in Nursing Administration 2016 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Georgia Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
| CV: | Curriculum Vitae Samantha Pierce, MSN, RN Assistant Professor of Nursing Work email: samantha.pierce@mga.edu Work phone number: 478-471-2512 Education: 2022 Master of Science in Nursing Administration University of Alabama in Huntsville 2016 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Georgia Southern University Teaching Philosophy: As a nurse with experience in the emergency room (ER), intensive care unit (ICU), and operating room (OR), I’ve had the opportunity to care for patients in some of the most critical moments of their lives. Over the years, I’ve also had the chance to support and mentor new nurses and students in clinical settings and as the Nursing Retention and NCLEX Success Coach at Middle Georgia State University, I have been able to support students through their journey in nursing school. These experiences have inspired me to pursue a path in nursing education. I bring a strong foundation in patient care, leadership, and a genuine desire to help future nurses grow. I believe that nursing students learn best when they feel supported, respected, and challenged. My goal is to create a learning environment where students can ask questions, practice skills, and build confidence in their abilities. I see my role as a guide; someone who shares real-life examples, encourages critical thinking, and helps students connect classroom knowledge with hands-on practice. Because of my background in high-acuity areas, I understand the importance of staying calm under pressure, thinking quickly, and working as a team. These are skills I hope to pass on to students, not only by teaching them clinical knowledge but by helping them develop sound judgment, resilience, and compassion. With a Master of Science in Nursing Administration, I also value the importance of leadership, communication, and organization in nursing. I hope to help students see the bigger picture of healthcare and how they can grow into strong, effective professionals; whether at the bedside or in leadership roles. As I move into higher education, I’m committed to learning how to be the best educator I can be. I’m open to feedback, eager to learn from experienced faculty, and excited to support students in their journey to becoming safe, skilled, and caring nurses. Presentations: 2024 Webinar Series for Student Success • Motivational Mindset • Student Success Strategies and Best Practices 2024 Undergraduate Conference Nursing Symposium: Specialties and Student Insights Panel |
| Professional Experience: | Fall 2025: Assistant Professor of Nursing, BSN program January 2024-Current: Nursing Retention and NCLEX Success Coach for Middle Georgia State University: Through a collaborative effort between the student and the Success Coach, students can explore and clearly define (SMART) specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound goals for success throughout the nursing program. 2019-2024: Circulating registered nurse in operating room 2016-2019: Registered nurse in the emergency room and ICU step down unit |
| Organizations: | National Consortium of Nursing Academic Coaches |
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