Nicole Showalter, BSD, RN, is a graduate student in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care specialty track within Yale School of Nursing’s Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) program. She is poised to receive the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in May 2025. Nicole’s career journey began with a bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design from The Ohio State University in 2017.

After four years in design, she transitioned to health care, inspired by her volunteer work in pandemic response initiatives in 2020. This pivotal experience led her to Oxford, England, where she served as a nursing assistant in the National Health Service, igniting her passion for nursing. In 2022, Nicole earned an RN license and has since built a diverse clinical background by working in an adult medical-surgical unit, pediatric outpatient clinic, pediatric summer camps, vaccine clinics, and telephone triage services. She has held multiple leadership roles, including Lead Nurse at Oxford Royale Summer Camp, Pediatric Cohort Representative for Yale School of Nursing, and Director of Public Relations for the HAVEN Free Clinic, a student-run primary care clinic in New Haven, Connecticut.

An Ohio native and member of the Ohio Chapter, Nicole looks forward to returning to the buckeye state to practice as a nurse practitioner. As Chair of Student Engagement, she is committed to strengthening connections between students, the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) profession, and the Ohio Chapter. Her focus is on increasing student engagement, fostering connections, and creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.