Amanda Obourn

Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Area

About

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Clinical Assistant Professor at Purdue University, I lead with a systems lens by designing learning experiences, tools, and real‑world projects that strengthen professional identity, elevate clinical reasoning, and prepare nurses to thrive in complex care environments. My work centers on making invisible labor visible, restoring meaning in practice, and equipping emerging clinicians with the confidence and clarity to lead change. At Purdue, I develop and refine curriculum that bridges academic rigor with the realities of frontline care. I partner closely with community organizations and health systems to embed students in authentic improvement work—cultivating a workforce ready to advance evidence‑based practice, champion safety, and contribute to healthier communities. Previously, at Franciscan Health, I led systemwide initiatives that accelerated the adoption of evidence‑based practices and strengthened cultures of quality and safety. That experience continues to shape my approach to leadership, teaching, and practice transformation. I am energized by work that blends education, innovation, and culture change—and by helping nurses at every stage of their career see the impact of their footprint on patients, teams, and the profession.

Experience

  • Purdue University (3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Clinical Assistant Professor
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
      Aug 2022 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Franciscan Health (18 yrs 7 mos)
    • Registered Nurse
      Dec 2007 - Present · 18 yrs 7 mos

    • Clinical Nurse Specialist
      Jun 2020 - Jun 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Clinical Nurse Specialist Intern
      Jan 2015 - Jul 2023 · 8 yrs 7 mos

  • Licensed Practical Nurse at Provena Health
    2006 - 2007 · 1 yr

    Cardiology/Pulmonology Office