Britt Archibald , DNP

Certified pediatric nurse and nurse educator with more than 30 years of pediatric nursing experience across inpatient and community-based settings and 15+ years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Teaching and scholarship focus on nursing education, clinical judgment, simulation, faculty mentoring, and innovative approaches to student learning. Clinical experience spans pediatric emergency care, adolescent mental health, school nursing, critical care, neonatal care, hematology/oncology, vascular access, and radiology. Scholarly work includes peer-reviewed publications and presentations addressing pediatric simulation, clinical reasoning, faculty peer mentoring, nursing policy engagement, and active learning. Recipient of the 2024 Miami Regionals Teaching Excellence Award. 

DNP: Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN, 2024 (Doctor of Nursing Practice: Systems Leadership)

MSN: Walden University Minneapolis, MN, 1993 (Master of Science in Nursing: Education Track)

BSN: Wright State University Dayton, OH, 1993 (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

2017 -2026 Associate Professor, Miami University, Oxford, OH

2009 -2017 Adjunct Instructor, Miami University, Oxford, OH

2026 - Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

2015 -2024 Registered Nurse, Provided direct nursing care to pediatric and adolescent patients in both inpatient psychiatric and emergency department settings. Responsibilities included patient assessment, care planning and implementation, medication administration, crisis intervention, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Cared for patients with acute medical, behavioral, and mental health needs in fast-paced, complex clinical environments., Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

1999 -2017 Lead School Nurse, Supervised and coordinated district health services and collaborated with administration, school board, and state and community leaders to advocate for student health and wellness., Little Miami Local School District, Morrow, OH

1994 -2012 Registered Nurse, Experience in ICU, NICU, hematology/oncology, vascular access, radiology, and education, Dayton Children's Hospital, Dayton, OH

Peer Reviewed Publications

Ogle, K., Ressler, A., Cole, B., & Logsdon, S. (2026. ) The role of nurses in healthcare policy engagement and action: A literature review.Journal of Professional Nursing, , 67 ,109-115 More Information

Wilgenbusch, B. A., Jurevic, V. D., Gilb, K. E., Jeanmougin, C. E., Zehler, A. R., Cole, B. S., & Osborne, J. (2026. ) Adapting the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric for student self-assessment.Journal of Nursing Education, , 1-3 More Information

Wilgenbusch, B., Arter, S., Gilb, K., Ogle, K., & Cole, B. (2026. ) Engaging clinical partners using nominal group technique.Journal of Professional Nursing, , 63 ,108-111 More Information

Ogle, K., Arter, S., Ressler, A., Logsdon, S., & Cole, B. (2025. ) Empowering nurses in policy: A pilot evaluation of a policy hackathon intervention.Nurse Leader, , 23 (6 ) , More Information

Cole, B., Jeanmougin, C., Cooper, R., & Osborne, J. (2025. ) Impact of a first-year peer mentoring program for new nursing faculty.Teaching and Learning in Nursing, , 20 (3 ) ,238-243 More Information

Arter, S., Cole, B., Logsdon, S., Ogle, K., Ressler, A., & Zwilling, E. (2025. ) Development and implementation of a policy hackathon to address nursing staffing issues.Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, , 26 (2 ) ,110-116 More Information

Zwilling, E., Jeanmougin, C., & Cole, B. (2024. ) Examining mentor perception of competence in an academic peer mentoring program. .Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions., , More Information

Cole, B. (2024. ) Enhancing clinical reasoning and student confidence through pediatric simulation.Journal of Pediatric Nursing, , More Information

Johnson, A. M., & Cole, B. S. (2024. ) Self-defense training to reduce violence against women and girls: An integrative review.Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association., , More Information

Jeanmougin, C., Cole, B., Zwilling, E., & Cooper, R. (2024. ) Cultivating a sense of belonging through peer mentoring.Teaching and Learning in Nursing, , 19 (3 ) ,265-268 More Information

Cole, B. (2024. ) Understanding eating disorders and the nurse’s role in patient recovery and restoration.Journal of Christian Nursing, , 41 (2 ) ,80-87 More Information

Jeanmougin, C., & Cole, B (2023. ) Preliminary development and validation of a peer mentoring needs assessment scale for novice nurse faculty.Teaching and Learning in Nursing, , 18 (1 ) ,12-15 More Information

Zehler, A., Cole, B., & Arter, S. (2021. ) Hyflex simulation: A case study of a creative approach to unprecedented circumstances. .Clinical Simulation in Nursing, , 60 ,64-68 More Information

Cole, B. (2021. ) Recognizing the trauma of adverse childhood experiences.Journal of Christian Nursing, , 38 (4 ) ,248-252 More Information

Cole, B., Zehler, A., & Arter, S. (2020. ) Role reversal mentoring: Case study of an active approach to faculty growth.Journal of Nursing Education, , 59 (11 ) ,627-630 More Information

Zehler, A., & Cole, B. (2020. ) Flipping the switch: Using the flipped classroom to increase student critical thinking and engagement. .Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, , 31 (4 ) ,149-176

Poster Presentations

Ogle, K., Cole, B., Arter, S., Gilb, K., & Wilgenbusch, B. (2025. ) (In Press. ) Using nominal group technique to gather clinical partner feedback on AACN Essentials .American Association of Colleges of Nursing Transform Conference, Anaheim, CA. . . Conference. . Level:National

Johnson, A., & Cole, B. (2023. ) (In Press. ) Women’s self-defense training to reduce violence against women: An integrative review .International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Fighting for Change., Conference. . Level:International

Burke, S. J., Burlile (Cole), B. S., Dallal, R., Dinnen, H., Wargel, K., & Flaspohler, P. D. (2018. ) (In Press. ) Interdisciplinary collaboration to assess needs and resources of schools in connection with the opioid epidemic .23rd Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, Las Vegas, NV. . Conference. . Level:National

Cole, B. (2024. ) (In Press. ) Obstetric emergency care: Improving maternal outcomes .Jeri Milstead Policy Symposium and Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH. . Professional Meeting. . Level:State

Burlile (Cole), B. S., Zehler, A. R., & Burke, S. J. (2018. ) A case study of new faculty role-reversal mentoring .Nursing Professional Development Educators Conference,, Columbus, OH. . Conference. . Level:State

Wilgenbusch, B., Jurevic, V., Cole, B., Zehler, A., Jeanmougin, C., & Gilb, K., Osborne, J. (2026. ) (In Press. ) Student self-assessment of clinical judgment: An adaptation of the LCJR. .10th International Nurse Education Conference, Edinburgh, UK. . Conference. . Level:International

Paper Presentations

Wilgenbusch, B., Jurevic, V., Cole, B., Zehler, A., Jeanmougin, C., & Gilb, K. (2025. ) Use of the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric to self-identify gaps in clinical judgment competencies .Indianapolis, IN. Professional Meeting. Level:National

Cole, B. (2024. ) Faculty caring and student learning .Middletown, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

Cole, B., Jeanmougin, C., Zwilling, E., & Cooper, R. (2024. ) Measuring the impact of a first-year peer mentoring program on new faculty confidence and sense of belonging .Middletown, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

Cole, B. (2024. ) Science-based diet for wellness .Middletown, OH. Conference. Level:University

Cole, B. (2020. ) The marathon of mental wellness .Middletown, OH. Conference. Level:University

Carr, B., Cole, B., Henson, L., Ridge, J., & Morgan, T. (2020. ) Transform your class with Canvas: The flipped classroom .Middletown, OH. Conference. Level:University

Zehler, A. R., & Cole, B. S. (2019. ) Flipping the switch: Active learning in specialty courses .Oxford, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

Cole, B. (2019. ) Flipping for pediatric nursing .Cincinnati, OH. Conference. Level:Local

Cole, B. (2019. ) Flipping for superior learning .Oxford, OH. Workshop. Level:University

Cole, B. S., Zehler, A. R., & Burke, S. J. (2018. ) A case study of new faculty role-reversal mentoring .Ohio State University, Mansfield, OH. Conference. Level:Regional

Academic - University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
Cincinnati  Ohio, archibbs@ucmail.uc.edu