Molly Sutphen

About the Author

Molly Sutphen is a distinguished scholar and educator whose work bridges the fields of nursing, history, and higher education. With a PhD in history from the University of Virginia, she has dedicated her career to examining how professional knowledge is taught and learned, particularly in healthcare settings. As co-author of the influential Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation, published by Jossey-Bass in collaboration with the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Sutphen advocates for innovative pedagogical approaches that integrate clinical practice with critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Her research draws on global perspectives, including studies of nursing education in Europe and Asia, to challenge traditional models and foster transformative learning experiences. Sutphen's contributions continue to shape nursing curricula worldwide, emphasizing equity, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration in an era of rapid healthcare evolution.