Ruth Corey
- Director of Nursing Program
- School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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Dr. Ruth Corey is the director of nursing and the Nursing Department chair. She also holds the rank of professor of nursing and nursing education and research. She graduated from the University of Central Florida (UCF) with her bachelor’s degree in nursing, and later earned her master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner at UCF. She earned her Doctor of Nursing degree from Nova Southeastern University in Florida before moving to Tennessee. She came to work at Trevecca in 2022 and has developed the University’s Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She has previously served as an executive director of nursing and a nursing research scientist, and built several programs including an online Licensed Practical Nursing school. She and her husband Jerry have two children, Robin and Daniel, and one grandson, Samuel.
