Rate My Professor Lindsey Shotts

Lindsey Shotts is the Interim Associate Director and Associate Clinical Professor in Nursing at Ohio University Chillicothe Campus. She earned dual master's degrees in nursing and business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017. Her academic journey includes graduation from Capital University in 2012. Prior to entering academia, Shotts worked as a registered nurse in diverse clinical settings, including medical-surgical units, intensive care, cardiac care units across organizations from critical access hospitals to magnet-status facilities, and later in urgent care, where she maintains a contingent role for ongoing patient care.

Shotts joined Ohio University Chillicothe in fall 2018 as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Instruction. She teaches medical-surgical and critical care courses in both classroom and laboratory settings for associate and bachelor's nursing programs. Her responsibilities include managing adjunct clinical faculty, serving as faculty advisor for the student nurse organization, chairing the graduation committee, and participating in recruiting and orientation activities. Known for her approachable and supportive teaching style, she provides resources to students at all levels and has developed a network of alumni working in local hospitals, recruiting many as clinical preceptors and instructors. In May 2025, she received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators from the DAISY Foundation, nominated by multiple students for her inspiring mentorship, encouragement, and dedication. Shotts has also completed a simulation certificate program at West Virginia University. Recently promoted to Associate Professor of Instruction in the College of Health Sciences and Professions, she contributes to nursing education initiatives at the campus, including camps for high school students and program development.