College of Nursing

- Academic Programs Overview
- Traditional BSN
  Make a difference in the lives of patients — and launch a meaningful and rewarding career.
- Accelerated BSN
  Get on the fast track to a career with purpose with an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing from UNMC.
- RN to BSN
  Gain new skills and career opportunities with UNMC's RN-to-BSN program.
- Master of Science in Nursing
  Advance to the next level of nursing professionalism with an MSN degree from UNMC.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
  Our DNP degree will uniquely qualify you to lead nursing practice into the next generation.
- PhD in Nursing
  The PhD in Nursing is a research-focused doctorate through UNMC's Graduate Studies program that prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia and outside of academia.
- Research Overview
- Neidfelt Nursing Research Center
  The center provides an infrastructure to propel faculty and student progress across all stages of research.
- CRISP
  The Center for Chronic Illness Self-management and Prevention's mission is to be a leader and innovator in the science of self-management and prevention of chronic illness.
- Research & Innovation in Action
  Employing technology-aided solutions while emphasizing innovation and interdisciplinary teamwork, our research designs range from efficacy and effectiveness trials to implementation and population health studies.
- Partnerships Overview
- Morehead Center for Nursing Practice
  The center serves as an advocate for our faculty in an innovative approach: The right clinical practice as part of an academic appointment.
- Faculty Practice Scholar Program
  The Faculty Practice Scholars Program assists new faculty engaged in faculty practice to develop a program of practice scholarship.
- Office of Global Health
  UNMC's partnerships around the world allow students in the College of Nursing to observe differences in nursing roles and engage in culture while studying health care systems.
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Alexa D Longoria, DNP

Clinical Assistant Professor, UNMC College of Nursing

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Phone: 308-632-0436

Alexa Longoria, DNP

Clinical Assistant Professor; received my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from UNMC CON in Spring 2024, passed boards shortly after and now work as a family nurse practitioner. Worked as a graduate assistant for UNMC CON throughout my DNP courses, also have worked as adjunct faculty, neuroscience intensive care RN, emergency dept RN and was a travel nurse during COVID. Received BSN from UNMC West Division in 2018. Most interested in clinical facilitation, simulation labs, and didactic teaching in areas such as critical care and patho.

Education

2018, BSN, UNMC
2024, DNP, UNMC

Research Interests

Preventative and Primary care in Hispanic and Indigenous Populations
Vascular Neurology
Stroke

Publications

Wilhelm, S., Rodehorst-Weber, T. K., & Longoria, A. (2020). Transitioning From a Traditional to a Concept-Based Curriculum: Faculty's Experience. Nursing education perspectives, 41(6), 355–357. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.00000000000005

Service

Sigma Theta Tau, member

Recognition

2024, UNMC CON, CVS Health Foundation Scholarship Recipient
2018, UNMC CON, Who's Who Among Students in American College and Universities