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NP Spotlight: Bailey Rankin, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, CEN

Bailey RankinBailey Rankin, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, CEN
Assistant Professor and Chair of Graduate Nursing

Where are you from originally? I was born and raised in Paoli, Indiana, and graduated from Paoli Jr. Sr. High School. 

Are you still practicing as an nurse practitioner? I continue to practice as an AGACNP with the Deaconess Pulmonary/Critical Care group. 

Who or what inspired you to pursue nursing as a career? My aunt was a nurse and even from a young age, I knew I wanted to be a nurse practitioner. 

Where did you receive your BSN and graduate degree(s) and what years? I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Evansville in 2019, my Masters of Science in Nursing (AGACNP) from Purdue Global University in 2022, and my Doctor of Nursing Practice from Purdue University in 2023. 

Who or what inspired you to return to school for a NP degree? I knew from the time I started nursing school I wanted to be a NP. I knew I wanted to advance my career and practice in critical care as a provider. 

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