Encourages independent and critical thought.
Bernadette Markle serves as Associate Professor in the Nursing department at Palm Beach State College on the Lake Worth campus. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) from Florida Atlantic University. In her role within the Health Science faculty, Markle contributes to nursing education at this community college, teaching courses such as NUR2261 to prepare students for healthcare careers.
In 2023, Bernadette Markle received the ACUE Effective Online Teaching Practices credential, a nationally recognized teaching certification co-endorsed by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and the American Council on Education (ACE). This credential was earned by completing a 25-module course focused on evidence-based teaching practices for online education. The program emphasizes designing effective online courses, establishing productive learning environments, using active learning techniques, promoting higher-order thinking, and utilizing assessments to inform instruction. Markle was one of 115 Palm Beach State College faculty members to achieve this certification that year, highlighting her dedication to excellence in online nursing instruction.
