Chelsea Taulman

Joint Appointment

North Central Nursing Clinics

HHS Signature Research Area(s)

• Developmental Health and Wellness
• Healthy Lifestyles and Vital Longevity

Biography

Chelsea is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Purdue University’s School of Nursing and serves as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Purdue North Central Nursing Clinic. With 14 years of experience in healthcare, she has a strong focus on managing diverse patient populations, particularly underserved communities. Her commitment is to improve health outcomes by providing comprehensive care to individuals across the lifespan.

In her faculty role, Chelsea is dedicated to shaping the future of nursing by fostering critical thinking and practical skills in her students. She prioritizes turning theoretical knowledge into practical, high-quality clinical care, ensuring that students are well-prepared to tackle the evolving challenges of patient care and grow as proficient nursing professionals.

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 627 - Primary Care Of The Aging Family Preceptorship

Selected Honors/Awards

• Sigma Delta Omicron Excellence in Practice Award - 2025
• Outstanding Preceptor Award for Family Nurse Practitioner Program - 2025
• Sigma Theta Tau International - 2024

Professional Affiliations

• American Association of Nurse Practitioner (AANP), 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