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About Samantha Davis

Samantha Davis is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Simulation Coordinator for the Department of Respiratory Care at Boise State University. In 2014, she earned a Master of Science in Respiratory Care Leadership and expects to complete her PhD in Interprofessional Healthcare Studies from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2023. Davis currently holds credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist-Neonatal Pediatric Specialist, Certified Asthma Educator, and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator. Since relocating to Boise in 2016, Samantha has become heavily involved with simulation. In 2018, she completed a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Simulation and became Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator. Samantha's research interests include interprofessional healthcare and the use of simulation and gaming in respiratory care education. She has been a featured presenter at multiple continuing education events throughout the country. Most recently, Davis was elected to the National Asthma Educator Certification Board for the 2017-2019 term.

Positions

2016 - Present Clinical Assistant Professor, Boise State University ‐ Department of Respiratory Care
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2015 - Present Adjunct Faculty Member, Baker College ‐ Department of Business & Health Sciences
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2015 - 2016 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner, St. Alexius Medical Center
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2014 - 2015 Clinical Coordinator and Neonatal/Pediatric RCP III, Loyola University Medical Center
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2011 - 2014 Respiratory Care Practitioner, Beaumont Health System
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2012 Adjunct Faculty Member, Baker College of Auburn Hills
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Disciplines

Research Interests

Grants

2017 - Present Simulation Use in Undergraduate Respiratory Care Programs – A National Survey
Boise State University, Department of Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Departmental Faculty Research Grant
Role: Principal Investigator
Colleague(s): Camille Stover
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2017 - Present Certificate Program Participant, Boise State Uniting for inclusion and Leadership in Diversity (BUILD)
2017 - Present Member, Interprofessional Education Committee, College of Health Sciences, Boise State University
2017 - Present Admissions Committee Co-Chair, Department of Respiratory Care Admissions Committee, Boise State University
2017 - Present Committee Chair, Department of Respiratory Care Web/Marketing Committee, Boise State University
2017 - Present Member, Board of Directors, National Asthma Educator Certification Board
2017 - Present Faculty Advisor, Student Association of Respiratory Care and Boise State Transgender Alliance
2014 - Present Social Media Committee Member, Coalition for Baccalaureate and Graduate Respiratory Therapy Education (CoBGRTE)
Present Member, American Association for Respiratory Care
Present Member, Coalition for Baccalaureate and Graduate Respiratory Therapy Education (CoBGRTE)
Present Member, Idaho Society for Respiratory Care
Present Member, National Board for Respiratory Care
Present Member, Society for Simulation in Healthcare
2021 - 2021 President, Idaho Society for Respiratory Care
2020 - 2020 President-Elect, Idaho Society for Respiratory Care
2011 - 2014 Asthma Chair & District X Representative, Michigan Society for Respiratory Care
2010 - 2014 Board of Directors, Camp Michi-MAC
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Honors and Awards

  • 2018 - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Gary A. Smith Educational Award for Innovation in Education Achievement, American Respiratory Care Foundation

Courses

  • Respiratory Care Theory IV
  • Diseases & Diagnostics II
  • Interprofessional Patient Care Skills

Education

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2014 M.S. - Respiratory Care Leadership, Magna Cum Laude, Northeastern University
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2012 Bachelor of Health Services Administration, Magna Cum Laude, Baker College of Auburn Hills
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2011 Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Care, Magna Cum Laude, Baker College of Auburn Hills
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Presentations (7)

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