Scarlet R. Spain

Scarlet R. Spain, DNP, MPH, APRN, CNS, FNP-BC, is a family nurse practitioner and part-time faculty member for APEA, supporting nurse practitioner education and certification preparation.

Dr. Spain also serves as Director of DNP Programs at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, where she leads graduate nursing education and curriculum development. Her leadership experience spans academia, occupational medicine, clinical practice, and healthcare consulting, including progressive clinical and leadership roles.

Dr. Spain has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters. Her scholarly and professional contributions have earned multiple awards and recognitions. Her current research focuses on preventing back pain and musculoskeletal injuries among heavy industrial workers, including an original educational module published through Rutgers School of Public Health. She is an invited national conference speaker and directs the nation’s first certificate program in geriatric neuropsychiatry for advanced practice providers through Saint Mary’s College’s. She is passionate about innovative nursing education and preparing the next generation of nurse practitioners for clinical excellence.