Clinical Placement Coordinator, and Clinical Assistant Professor
Veronica McDuffee’s career journey led her from global health advocacy in Washington, D.C. to discovering her calling in nursing education and clinical practice in the Treasure Valley. She graduated from Boise State University’s School of Nursing in 2018 and earned her Masters of Science in Nursing Education and Leadership from Northwest Nazarene University in 2021, where her evidence-based practice project on staffing ratios and nursing turnover revealed the critical connection between nurse well-being and patient outcomes.
Currently serving as Clinical Placement Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor at Boise State School of Nursing, Veronica focuses on preparing students for practice readiness through strategic clinical partnerships. She continues her clinical practice in a Cardiac Intensive Care unit with a local healthcare partner, bringing real-world expertise to her educational role. Her work centers on helping nursing students successfully transition into practice while fostering the academic-practice collaborations essential to this goal.
In her role, Veronica cultivates partnerships with healthcare organizations to secure clinical sites across the care spectrum for nursing students. She works to strengthen the connection between academic preparation and clinical practice, ensuring that collaborations with local healthcare partners effectively support student learning and professional development. Her focus remains on creating pathways that benefit students, academic institutions, and clinical partners alike.
Contact Information
Office: Norco 316
Phone: (208)-671-1497
Email: veronicamcduffee@boisestate.edu