Lynette Apen

Dr. Lynette V. Apen has over 26 years of experience serving in clinical, academic, and leadership roles. Dr. Apen’s clinical background is in oncology nursing. Her academic experience includes 18 years in a California community college, serving as a tenured faculty member and later as division dean of nursing at Evergreen Valley College. Her most recent leadership role was as a director in the Office of Research and Health Equity at Stanford Health Care.

These experiences have informed Dr. Apen’s learner-centered approach and commitment to inclusive learning and work communities. In addition to her professional work, she advocates for nursing education through participation in professional organizations and service in state and national leadership roles. She currently serves as President of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN).

Dr. Apen’s scholarship interests include holistic nursing admissions, academic progression, and addressing academic workforce shortages.

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