Andrea LeClaire, PhD, RN, NEA-BC is the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Learning Innovation for the College of Nursing. Dr. LeClaire has extensive academic experience as both faculty and administration since 2016. Prior to academia, she has clinical nursing experience including medical/surgical, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and behavioral health. This background also includes various leadership roles within these clinical areas.
Education
Dr. Andrea LeClaire received her PhD in August of 2020 in Nursing Health Care Systems from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, College of Nursing. She received her Bachelor of Science in nursing in 1985 from the University of Colorado. In 1995, Dr. LeClaire earned a master’s in Health Administration from the University of Colorado’s Executive program. In addition, Dr. LeClaire has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Colorado State University.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
2021 to 2024 Sigma Theta Tau International Board Member, Chi Alpha
Chapter, Governance Committee Member
2013 to present American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
2002 – 2007 Colorado Access Behavioral Care – MHASA Management
Council Board Member
1995 – 2000 Colorado Women’s Forum in Health Administration (CWFHA)
Board Member/Past President, President, Vice President,
Membership Coordinator and Member
1992 – 1993 National Association Orthopedic Nurses (NAON) Awards
Committee
1990 – 1999 NAON Member
1985 – 1987 University of Colorado Health Sciences Center of Nursing
Alumni Board Member
Awards & Recognition
2022 Recipient of President’s Award for Excellence, 2022, Leadership,
Denver College of Nursing, Denver, Colorado.
2021 Interprofessional Education Utility Facilitator Award, March 11, 2021 at
University of Colorado Anschutz
2020 Recipient of President’s Award for Excellence, 2020, Rookie, Denver
College of Nursing, Denver Colorado.
2018 Recipient of Interprofessional Education and Development Faculty and
Contribution Award for facilitating both the Face-to Face and Online
courses in 2017, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Center.
2018 Recipient of the Nurses Educational Funds, Inc., Eleanor C.
Lambertsen’s $6,000 scholarship for education or administration.
2017 Recipient of Colorado Nurses Foundation SIG 30 Scholarship,
$3,000
2017 Recipient of Interprofessional Education and Development Faculty and
Contribution Award for facilitating both the Face-to Face and Online
courses in 2017, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Center.
2011 Denver Metro Regional Nightingale Luminary Finalist, May 15, 2011.
Nightingale Luminary as Administrator, Researcher, or Non-Traditional
Roles
2010 Colorado Patient Safety Coalition at their Do No Harm X Conference
honored the outstanding contributions to Patient Safety in Colorado to
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Children’s’ Hospital award,
Project – Just Culture.
2005 Recipient of the The Children’s Hospital Quality and Patient Safety
Award of Excellence.
1995 Recipient of the Colorado Women’s Forum in Health Administration
(CWFHA) Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
1995 Recipient of National Association of Orthopedic Nurses (NAON)
Corporate Endowed Scholarship Award.
1994 Recipient of NAON Orthopedic Industry Scholarship Award.
1993 Recipient of the Viola D. O’Neil Nursing Scholarship Award.
Teaching Subjects
Nursing Leadership
Promoting and Preserving Health in a Diverse Society
Health and Wellness Assessment
Healthcare Informatics and Technologies
Policy and Politics in Nursing Care
Interprofessional Education I & II
Interprofessional Education: Ethics, Quality and Teamwork
Leadership and Nursing Systems Management
Nursing Role and Practice
Nursing Research
Nursing Environmental Context for Practice: Bioethical and Legal Foundations
Mental Health
Eating Disorders