Leigh Ann Cates PhD, APRN, NNP, BC, RRT-NPS, CHSE

Dr.Ann Cates is currently Associate Professor at University of Texas Medical Branch. She has received MSN, PhD degrees from Medical University of South Carolina, The University of Texas Medical Branch. Her certifications are Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator- CHSE 2012, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner- NNP-BC 2006, Registered Nurse Certified (Neonatal Intensive Care) – RNC 2004. Her research interests are Simulation and Multidimensional Competency Assessment, Neonatal Respiratory Modalities, Advanced Neonatal Procedures.