Emily Nishiyama, MSN, RN

Emily Nishiyama, MSN, RN
Emily Nishiyama, MSN, RN
Interim Vice-Chair and Assistant Program Director, Assistant Professor of Nursing ,
Nursing

Meet Emily Nishiyama

OF NOTE:
Passionate about engaging all types of learners through teaching innovation in the classroom through active learning strategies and various modalities of technology.

KNOWN FOR:
Using a student-centric approach while creating a safe learning environment that fosters mutual trust and respect.

WHEN NOT IN THE CLASSROOM, CAN OFTEN BE FOUND:
Staying physically active, being outdoors, and spending time with her husband and two young sons.

POPULAR QUOTE:
“Give a Man a Fish, Feed Him for a Day. Teach Him How to Fish, Feed Him for a Lifetime.” -Author Unknown

Examples of the classes taught by Kristin Monza:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from UNC Charlotte
  • Master of Science degree in Nursing Education from Gardner-Webb
  • Self-Care Behaviors of Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate Nursing Students
  • Teaching Innovation for Adult Learners
  • Adult Health Nursing
  • 2021 – 2022 Invest in Nursing Faculty Fellow
  • 2021 & 2022 Nominee for the UNC Charlotte Faculty Excellence Award in Clinical Teaching
  • 2022 Nominee for the UNC Charlotte Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring 

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