Lorena Smith is a registered nurse with over 22 years of experience in healthcare  Lorena graduated with an ADN from Scottsdale Community College, BSN from Grand Canyon University and MSN-L from Grand Canyon University.

With a background in critical care, she has worked in various areas such as the ICU, OR and the Emergency Department, where she entered into leadership as a Senior Manager. Continuing in leadership, Lorena has enjoyed past positions as the Director of Education, Director of Clinical Education/Acute Care Informatics, Director of Simulation and currently serves as the Dean of the BSN Program for Brookline College in Phoenix, Arizona and Subject Matter Expert Contractor

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With an insatiable love of learning, Lorena obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Chamberlain University in October 2025 and completed her studies for Legal Nurse Consultant in November 2025.