Leesuk Ferencsik, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE

Dr. Leesuk Ferencsik is the Vice-Chair of Nursing for the Associate of Science in Nursing program at AdventHealth University, Orlando, Florida. She holds a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from Barry University, a master's degree in nursing education (MSN/Ed.) from the University of Phoenix, a bachelor's degree (BSN) from Korea Open University, and an Associate of Science in Nursing from Chungju National Junior College in S. Korea. She holds a Certificate of Academic Nurse Educator (CNE) from the National League for Nursing and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) from the Society of Healthcare Simulation.

Dr. Ferencsik is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in long-term care, medical-surgical nursing, orthopedic, Neonate Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Cardiovascular PCU and ICU, and a health clinic in both S. Korea and the US, and nursing education.

Her research and clinical interests are in the areas of nursing practice, nursing education, and simulation-based education. She is an active member of the American Nurses Association and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Dr. Ferencsik is published and presented on various topics related to nursing practice and simulation at local, regional, and international conferences and organizations.