Ashley Carter, MSN, RN
Ashley Carter, MSN, RN, is an accomplished nurse leader, educator, and advocate for inclusive, evidence-based care. She currently serves as Assistant Professor and Course Collaboration Lead at Herzing University, where she oversees curriculum development, clinical placements, and mentorship for pre-licensure nursing programs. With experience spanning pediatrics, community health, ambulatory care, and acute care settings, Ashley brings a wealth of clinical insight to her teaching, blending hands-on knowledge with academic leadership to prepare the next generation of nurses for the complexities of modern healthcare.
Passionate about advancing nursing education, Ashley actively contributes to professional organizations, including her role as an ANA Committee Member and former Director at Large for the Tennessee Nurses Association. She is a DNP student, a certified pharmacy technician, and holds multiple licenses and certifications that enhance her expertise in nursing leadership and patient care. Her work extends beyond the classroom, mentoring emerging nurse leaders, guiding curriculum development, and shaping policy to ensure that nurses are equipped to lead with confidence, compassion, and critical thinking.
Outside of her professional roles, Ashley is committed to advocacy, mentorship, and volunteer work that empowers students and healthcare professionals alike. She has served as a mentor with tnAchieves, supported nurse wellness initiatives such as Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation, and recently joined the Advisory Board of The Nurses Magazine, LLC, furthering her mission to celebrate, elevate, and support nurses globally. Through education, advocacy, and leadership, Ashley Carter is dedicated to reimagining nursing excellence and preparing healthcare professionals to thrive in a dynamic, patient-centered world.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
• Pharmacy Technician
• Certificate of Healthcare Time Management Proficiency
• Business Strategy
• Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE-cl)
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN-BC)
• Biomedical Research
• Registered Nurse
• Chamberlain University - MSN
• Chamberlain University - BS
• Bethel University of Tennessee - AA
• Fortis College-Centerville - AS
• American Nurses Association
• National League of Nursing
• Sigma Theta Tau International
• Tennessee Nurses Association
• TnAchieves
• American Red Cross
• Director At Large
Tennessee Nurses Association
• American Nurses Association
• National League for Nursing
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in nursing education today is navigating the rapid and ongoing changes in policies and regulations that impact curriculum, clinical practice, and accreditation standards. Staying ahead of these shifts requires adaptability, continuous learning, and collaboration with colleagues, institutions, and professional organizations. I see this as an opportunity to innovate in teaching, mentorship, and program development, ensuring that future nurses are not only prepared to meet current standards but are also equipped to lead with confidence and provide safe, evidence-based care in a constantly evolving healthcare environment.