Andrew Eckart, MS, NRP
Program Director, Department of Paramedicine
College of Nursing, Creighton University
Andrew Eckart is the Interim Program Director of Paramedicine at Creighton University's College of Nursing. His research interests encompass leadership, well-being, paramedicine education, post-traumatic stress, resilience, and organizational leadership. Andrew's educational journey includes a BS in Leadership from Bellevue University and a MS in Leadership and Well-Being from Creighton University in December 2024.
Andrew's clinical expertise as a licensed paramedic informs his teaching and scholarship, which focuses on enhancing paramedicine education and fostering resilience in emergency services professionals. His notable recent project, "LifeSavers: An Interprofessional Critical Care Escape Room," funded by the Kingfisher Institute, reflects his innovative approach to interprofessional education.
A committed volunteer paramedic and active contributor to interprofessional education initiatives, Andrew strives to empower the next generation of healthcare providers, advocating for well-being and leadership in high-stress environments.