Deborah Cantero, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CNE
Adjunct Graduate Faculty
My philosophy of teaching and nursing education places the student at the very center of all activity. Curriculum guidelines, course objectives, teaching strategies, instructional delivery techniques, and evaluation methods must consistently strive to promote knowledge enhancement and learning outcome achievement for all students. I believe the student should be treated with respect and dignity in an engaged learning environment, valuing the continuum of care from disease management to wellness prevention for all health care environments.
Biography
I am a native Floridian, born and raised in the Tampa/Plant City area. I am a nationally board-certified, doctorally-prepared family nurse practitioner (FNP) with over 26 years experience practicing as a FNP across the lifespan in community, primary care, and convenient care settings. In addition to clinical practice, I have enjoyed teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs in higher education for 20 years. Prior to becoming a FNP, I practiced as a registered nurse for 17 years in acute/critical care and home health settings.
My scholarly interest focuses on diagnostic ability and clinical reasoning development in nurse practitioner students along with the alignment of innovative pedagogical methods that promote clinical reasoning advancement.
Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of South Florida, College of Nursing, December 2016
- Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of South Florida, College of Nursing, May 1998
- Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, University of South Florida, College of Business Administration, May 1993
- Associate in Science, Nursing , Hillsborough Community College, December 1981
Interests
Cooking, reading, playing with my dogs, and enjoying the beach.
Awards
University of Florida, First Place Graduate Research Award, Spring 2004
USF College of Nursing, Most Inspirational Faculty Award, Summer 2003
USF College of Nursing, Outstanding Faculty Award, Spring 2003
USF College of Nursing Dean’s Award, Outstanding Teacher Award, 2001
USF Student Disability Services, Outstanding Teacher Recognition, 2001
Publications
Publications
Jenkins, J. B. & Cantero, D. (2024, Fall). A case study approach to teaching advanced health assessment in nurse practitioner programs. International Forum for Nursing and Healthcare.
Cantero, D., Comer, L., & Radecki, M. (2022, December 19). Development of nurse practitioner student self-perception of clinical reasoning and diagnostic ability. Nursing Education Perspectives. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001089.
Cantero, D., Lockett, L, & Lutz, R. (2018). Sleep apnea in adults. In Fitzpatrick, J. J., Alfes, C. M., Hickman, R. L., (Eds.), A Guide to Mastery in Clinical Nursing, (pp. 398-400). New York, NY: Springer Publishing.
Professional Presentations
Jenkins, J. & Cantero, D. (2021, December). A Case Study Approach to Teaching Advanced Health Assessment in Nurse Practitioner Programs. [Poster Presentation]. American Association of Colleges of Nursing National Conference, Dallas TX.
Cantero, D., Comer, L., & Radecki, M. (2021, July). Development of Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Accuracy in Nurse Practitioner Students. [Poster Presentation]. Florida Nurses Association 7th Annual Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Conference.
Cantero, D.H. & Brown, B. (2018, April). Impact of a Graduate Interprofessional Clinical Immersion Experience: Implementation of a Clinical Debriefing Evaluation Strategy. [Poster Presentation]. National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Cantero, D.H., Michael, M., & Berarducci, A. (2017, March). Impact of a Graduate Interprofessional Clinical Immersion Experience with Older Adults. [Poster Presentation]. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Conference, Miami, FL.
Cantero, D.H., Michael, M., & Berarducci, A. (2016, October). Interprofessional Education in Older Adults: Evaluation of a Clinical Immersion. [Poster Presentation]. Best Care Practices in the Geriatric Continuum Conference, Orlando, FL.