Rate My Professor Deborah Wiltshire

Deborah Wiltshire serves as Professor and Director of Nursing in the Judge-McRae School of Nursing at Mars Hill University. Her academic credentials include an EdD in Adult and Community College Education from North Carolina State University earned in 2006, an MSN in Nursing Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1993, a BSN from UNC Greensboro in 1990, and an ADN from Western Piedmont Community College in 1977. As a Registered Nurse, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Dementia Care Specialist, she brings extensive expertise to her roles. Wiltshire's nursing practice spans more than 26 years in diverse clinical areas such as medical-surgical nursing, postpartum care, nursery, float staff positions, and nursing supervision. Her teaching career extends over 28 years across various degree programs, academic settings, and nursing education levels.

At Mars Hill University, Wiltshire joined as Associate Professor and Pre-Licensure BSN Coordinator in August 2017, later advancing to Director of Nursing. She leads the Pre-licensure BSN program within the Division of Natural, Mathematical, and Health Sciences and contributes as a Professor in the Judge-McRae School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Additionally, she is listed as an Instructor in the Department of Social Sciences under the Division of Professional Programs and Social Sciences, associated with the Community and Nonprofit Leadership major. Wiltshire has played a pivotal role in faculty-directed clinical practice and simulation as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. She has been actively involved in key school events, including presenting nursing pins during graduation ceremonies and supporting student achievements such as selections for prestigious nursing programs. Her professional presentations include a poster on holistic admissions for the Judge-McRae School of Nursing at AACN conferences, demonstrating her commitment to innovative recruitment and educational practices in nursing.