Chelsea Taulman

Joint Appointment

North Central Nursing Clinics

Areas of Expertise

HHS Signature Research Area(s)

• Developmental Health and Wellness
• Healthy Lifestyles and Vital Longevity

Biography

Dr. Chelsea Taulman is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Chair of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program at Purdue University’s School of Nursing. She also practices as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Purdue North Central Nursing Clinic. With more than 15 years of experience in nursing and advanced practice, she has a strong commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to diverse and underserved populations across the lifespan.

In her faculty and leadership roles, Dr. Taulman is dedicated to advancing nursing education through innovative teaching, student mentorship, and community-engaged clinical practice. She emphasizes the integration of evidence-based theory with real-world application to prepare future nurse practitioners for the evolving demands of healthcare. Her professional interests include rural and underserved health, health promotion and disease prevention, interprofessional collaboration, and the use of innovative technologies to enhance patient care and nursing education.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2010
• Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner 2016
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice, 2024

Current Courses

• NUR 218 - Health Assessment and Essentials of Nursing Practice
• NUR 220 - Fundamentals of Nursing
• NUR 507 - Physiologic Concepts for the Advanced Practice Nurse
• NUR 511 - Health Promotion For Advanced Practice In Nursing
• NUR 513 - Health Promotion in Special Populations
• NUR 615 - Primary Care of the Young Family Preceptorship
• NUR 627 - Primary Care Of The Aging Family Preceptorship

Selected Publications

Selected Honors/Awards

• Sigma Delta Omicron Excellence in Practice Award - 2025
• Outstanding Preceptor Award for Family Nurse Practitioner Program - 2025

Selected Grants

• IDOH Catapult, 2025-2026, Co-PI, $40,000

Professional Affiliations

• MNRS, Member
• American Association of Nurse Practitioner (AANP), Member
• White County Purdue Extension Board, Member
• Sigma Theta Tau International
• Faculty Affiliate with the Center for Rural and Migrant Health
• Tri-County Health Science Advisory Board
• National Rural Health Association

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