Dr. Stella Chinwe Ayika, DNP, is a dedicated nurse educator, clinician, and leader with extensive experience in nursing education, curriculum development, and clinical coordination at the University of the District of Columbia’s Community College. Passionate about mentorship and student success, her research focuses on enhancing NCLEX-RN pass rates through mentoring, while her distinguished career includes numerous accolades for excellence in teaching, leadership, and patient care.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nursing Education, American Sentinel University Master of Science in Nursing Education, University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Phoenix Associate Degree in Nursing, University of the District of Columbia
Roles
Clinical Experience Coordinator, UDC Nursing Education Unit, 2022-Present Member, Student Grade Appeal Committee, 2021-Present Member, Community College Curriculum Committee, 2020-Present Secretary, AAS Faculty Organization, UDC Nursing Education Unit, 2010-Present Staff Registered Nurse, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, 2005-Present
Courses Taught
Fundamentals of Nursing (Theory/Practicum) Complex Concepts Simulation Lab
Expertise
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Research Focus / Works in Progress
The influence of mentoring on increasing NCLEX-RN board pass rates results
Impact
Selected Grants
SentinelU. (2021). In-kind grant.
Recognitions
Dean’s List, UDC, 1998-2001 Best Student in Nursing Award, UDC Associate Degree Program, 2001 Nurse of the Year on Unit 2C, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 2007 Recipient, John L. Green Scholarship, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 2008 Recipient, Nurse Corps HRSA Loan Repayment Program, 2013-16 Recipient, John & Suzanee Roueche Award for Teaching Excellence, 2017 Recipient, Community College Outstanding Faculty Award, 2017 Recipient, High Reliability Organization Award, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 2018 Featured in Caught Being Amazing Newsletter, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 2022 Recipient, Multiple Center Star Recognitions, MedStar Washington Hospital Center Recipient, Spirit Shoutout Award, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 2024
