Lyn Prater, PhD, RN, CNE

Education:
PhD University Of North Texas, Denton, TX
MS Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas
BS Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas

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Work and Education
Dr. Prater has taught nursing at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing for over 39 years as an Instructor, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and currently as Clinical Professor where she teaches primarily in the undergraduate program and is the coordinator for the fourth semester graduating senior students and faculty. Her research interests focus on maternity and child health as well as building nurse capacity internationally. In 2019 she was named Baylor Fellow from the Academy of Teaching and Learning with the emphasis on Education for Global Engagement and in 2020 was named senior Baylor Fellow for Teaching and Learning with Technology. In December 2025 she received the inaugural GLOBE award from the Center for Global Engagement. Her passion for international work began in 1977 when she was faculty sponsor for the School of Nursing heritage medical mission trip to Mexico. Since that time, Dr. Prater has initiated and participated in numerous collaborative efforts with faculty and students on mission trips, international delegations, and study abroad programs in Argentina, Great Britain, India, Iraq, Mexico, and Vietnam. Her major teaching areas currently include Transition to Practice, the clinical capstone course for graduating seniors as well as the undergraduate Study Abroad course Women’s Health Care in Great Britain. Dr. Prater was a Clinical Instructor of Maternal-Child Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing from 1979-1981.

Her active certifications include Certified Nurse Educator (CNE); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). 

Dr. Prater’s additional experience other than education is comprehensive. She worked as a Dallas Staff Nurse in Labor and Delivery for Methodist Medical Center since 2008 and has served as an expert witness/nurse consultant for various law firms since 1999. Previously, she was a Clinical Associate and Clinical Examiner for Excelsior College; Staff Nurse for Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby Care and Instructor, Sibling Preparation for Mesquite Community Hospital; Contract Instructor-Childbirth Educator for The Family Way in Dallas; CPR Instructor for the American Heart Association; Perinatal Education Coordinator, Nurse Epidemiologist, Clinical Nurse Liaison in Maternal Child Nursing with Methodist Medical Center and Sibling Class Instructor and Childbirth Instructor with St. David’s Hospital in Austin.

Honors and Awards

2025 Inaugural GLOBE Award Baylor University Center for Global Engagement

2020-2021 Senior Fellow; Theme: Teaching and Learning with Technology. Awarded by Baylor University Academy for Teaching and Learning $1845.00 Award.

2019-2020 Baylor Fellow: Theme Education for Global Engagement-Awarded by Baylor University Academy for Teaching and Learning $1845.00 Award.                                     

2017 Named Great 100 Nurse by Dallas-Ft. Worth Great 100 Nurse District 4, Texas Nurses’ Association

2017 Excellence in Nursing Award by D Magazine.

2012 Named Outstanding Baylor University Faculty for contributions to the Academy other than Teaching or Research.

Research & Publications

Flippo, R., Garner, S., Peck, J., Rosonet, L., Dorion, M., Sudia, T., Prater, L., KE, W., Siew, A., Maganth, M., & Johnson, S. (2024). Effectiveness of an interdisciplinary pediatric and neonatal palliative care simulation program in India. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 93, 101569. 

Prater, L., & Garner, S. (2021). Nursing as a calling: Using the pedagogy of reflection while on mission. Journal of Christian Nursing, 1-7. DOI:10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000852

Olvera, L., Smith, J.S., Prater, L., & Hastings-Tolsma, M. (2020). Interprofessional communication and collaboration during emergent birth center transfers: A quality improvement project. Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health. 10.1111. doi:10.1111/jmwh.13076

Prater, L. & Allen, S. (2021). Truth or consequences: The significance of giving and receiving evaluation feedback. In M. Bradshaw, B. Hultquist & D. Hagler (Eds.), Innovative teaching strategies in nursing and related health professions (8^th ed.) (pp. 406-419). Jones and Bartlett.

Allen, S., Prater, L., & Bradshaw, M. (2021). Socializing students to professional behaviors. In M. Bradshaw, B. Hultquist & D. Hagler (Eds.), Innovative teaching strategies in nursing and related health professions (8^th ed.) (pp. 298-322). Jones and Bartlett.

Allen, S. & Prater, L. (2021). Crafting the clinical experience: A toolbox for healthcare professionals. In M. Bradshaw, B. Hultquist & D. Hagler (Eds.), Innovative teaching strategies in nursing and related health professions (8^th ed.) (pp. 46-58). Jones and Bartlett.

Riley, S., Spencer, B., & Prater, L. (2019). Normal term newborn. In C. Kenner, L. Altimier, and M. Boykova (Eds.), Comprehensive neonatal nursing care (6th ed.) New York, NY: Springer.

Riley, C., Spies, L., Prater, L., & Garner, S. (2018). Improving neonatal outcomes through global professional development. Advances in Neonatal Care, pp.1-9. DOI: 10: 1097/ANC.0000000000000550

Garner, S., Prater, L., Raj, L., Leena, G.V., Anitha, J. (2018). Effectiveness of peripheral intravenous skill continuing education using low-fidelity simulation among nurses in India. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 49 (6), 255-261. DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20180517-05

Spies, L. A., Garner, S., Faucher, M. A., Hastings-Tolsma, M., Riley, C., Millenbruch, J., Prater, L., & Conroy, S. (2017). A model for upscaling global partnerships and building nurse and midwifery capacity. International Nursing Review 64(3), 331-344. doi: 10.1111/inr.12349. Epub 2017 Mar 5.   

Raines, M., Garner, S. L., Spies, L., Riley, C., & Prater, L. (2016). The pad project. Journal of Christian Nursing, 34 (1), 42-47.

Faucher, M. A., Riley, C., Prater, L., & Reddy, M.P. (2016). Midwives in India: A delayed cord clamping intervention using simulation. International Nursing Review, 63(3), 437-44. doi: 10.1111/inr.12264.

Garner, S., Prater, L., Raj, L. (2016). Perceived strategies to increase retention rates among nurses in India: A qualitative study. Journal of Nursing Research Society of India, 9(1), 75-87.     

Prater, L. S., Riley, C., Garner, S. L., & Spies, L. (2016). Travel as a transformational spiritual event. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 6, 546-549. doi: 10.1177104365961615403
Spies, L.A., Garner, S.L. Prater, L.S, & Riley, C. (2015). Building nurse capacity through relationships, education, and collaboration. Nurse Education Today, 35(5), 653-656. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2015.01.014.

Garner, S., Prater, L., Putturaj, M., & Raj, L. (2014). Perceived rewards of nursing among Christian nursing students in Bengaluru, India. Journal of Religion and Health, 53 (5). Doi: 10.1007/s10943-014-9940-1

Garner, S. L., Raj, L., Prater, L. S., & Putturaj, M. (2014). Perceived challenges of nursing by student nurses in India. International Nursing Review, 61(3), 389-397. doi10.1111/inr.12117&ArticleID=1332197

Grants

04/2022 Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing Dean’s Grant “Partnering for Good: Meeting the Local Needs to Prepare Global Nurses” Funded $4600.00

11/2016Baylor Missions Research Grant-Vocation as a Pathway to International Missions: Increasing Nurse Capacity in Intravenous Skill Competency-Bengaluru Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru, India Funded for $7500.00

12/2014, Ministries Effectiveness, Baylor Health Scott and White for funding with Team India, 2014-15. Funded for $4000.00

7/2009, Institute for Faith and Learning, Baylor University-Grant for funding of continuation of research with University of Cordoba, Argentina. Funded for $5,000.00.

5/30/08, University Teaching Grant-Attended American Holistic Nurses Association Annual Conference, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. Funded for $1500.00.

5/20/07, Institute for Faith and Learning Grant-Collaboration between Baylor University and the University of Cordoba, Argentina. Funded for $5,000

5/10/05, Faculty Delegate with Baylor University in the United Arab Emirates Funded for $3,000

10/15/04, Faculty Exchange Program with University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina. Submitted to Consortium for Global Education Funded for $6,000

7/2004, Presentation: Student’s Thoughts on Nursing as a Calling Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress Dublin, Ireland. Funded for $2,000

6/2004, Development trip to University of Cordoba, Argentina for Summer Study Abroad. Funded for $3,000.

5/2004, New Faculty Mentoring Grant National Student Nurses Association. Funded for $13,000

11/2003, Delegate to Baylor University Seminar in Higher Education, University of Dohuk, Iraq. Funded $1500.

2/2002, Recipient of University Research Grant for writing History of Annual Mission Trip at Louise Herrington School of Nursing. Funded for $2000.

1/2002, Recipient of Oral History Institute Fellowship for conducting research Baylor School of Nursing: 25 Years on Mission. Funded for $2500.

6/2000, Recipient of Faculty Development Grant to research international study abroad program Women’s Health Care in Great Britain. Funded for $800.

10/2001, Nursing Innovation Grant, Sharing Recruitment and Retention Strategies. Grant not funded.

6/1996, Recipient of University Research Grant for Studying Mandatory Continuing Education 

Presentations:

05/15/2025   Prater, L., Jones, R.., Paul, G., Varghese, S.& Kumar, N. “Ensuring patient safety through implementing a quantitative blood loss protocol in India” [Poster presentation]. Louise Herrington School of Nursing Sigma Eta Gamma Scholarship Showcase, Dallas, Texas, USA. 

11/19/2024 and 04/09/2024 “Domain 8: Function within the organizational environment and the academic community”. [Workshop virtual podium presentation]. Lousie Herrington School of Nursing PREPARE CNE Success Workshop, Dallas, Texas.

12/05/2023 Prater, L., Collins, H., Meyer, C., & Welch, N. “Baylor Senior Fellows: Experiments in Teaching: Professors Talk Pedagogy”. Baylor University Academy for Teaching and Learning Podcast, Waco, Texas.

09/19/2023 Prater, L., & Spies, L. “Global endeavors: Learn, Lead, Serve”. Presentation to Pre Nursing students in Waco, Texas. 

07/05/2023 Prater, L., Spies, L. A., Shirey, D., Jones, L. M. & Carey, J. “Partnering for good: Meeting local needs to prepare global nurses”. [Poster presentation].  International Council of Nurses Congress, Montreal, Canada.

07/05/2023 Prater, L., Spies, Garner, S., & Riley, C. The art of being a good guest: Modeling cultural humility. [Poster presentation]. International Council of Nurses Congress, Montreal, Canada.         

05/11/2023 “Celebrating our past, envisioning our future with Bangalore Baptist Hospital and Rebekah Naylor Nursing Institute”. Eta Gamma Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International Induction Ceremony, Dallas, Texas.

06/27/22 “Maternal Haemorrhage Update: Reports from WHO and FIGO” Lecture given to General Electric Engineers in Bengaluru, India.                 

06/2022 “Using Low Fidelity Simulation to Save Mother’s Lives: Instituting Post- Partum Haemorrhage Bundles at Bangalore Baptist Hospital” grant implementation training. Bengaluru, India.

01/2022 “Interdisciplinary Neonatal and Pediatric Palliative Care conference in India” Continuing Education and Simulation Facilitator. Bengaluru, India. 

10/25/2021 “The Conscience of the Global Nurse: Critical Attributes of Accountability” Baylor University Institute for Faith and Culture National Symposium Living Accountably. Waco, Texas. USA

10/29/2020 “COVID-19 Units: Resiliency and Caregiver from Hospital Employee and Student Perspectives” North Texas Institute for Nurse Educators: Empowering Nurse Educators

Virtual conference Dallas, Texas, USA

11/7/2020 “The Art of Being a Good Guest: Helping Students Learn Cultural Humility Using the   Pedagogy of Reflection“  Provost Faculty Forum, Baylor University, Waco, Texas.

06/27/2019 “Ensuring Nurse Safety in the Workplace: An Intervention to Improve Venipuncture Skills in India”-Podium Presentation at International Council of Nurses Congress 2019- Beyond Health Care to Health. Singapore, Singapore. 

10/30/2018 “Global Challenges and Solutions for Women’s Health Focusing on Great Britain”-Panel Presentation for AWHONN DFW & STT Eta Gamma Chapter Meeting, Dallas, Texas. USA

10/2018 “Creating and Sustaining an International Partnership to Advance Nursing Practice”: Panel Presentation at the Transcultural Nursing Society Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas. USA.

10/30/17 “Helping Babies Breathe: A nursing intervention to improve Global Health in Hyderabad, India” Podium Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

07/2017 “Perceived Strategies to Decrease Attrition Rates Among Nurses Practicing at Healthcare Institutions in India” Podium Presentation at 28^th International Research Congress-Sigma Theta Tau International, Dublin, Ireland.

07/2017 “Traveling Well: Leading Students on the Path to Human Flourishing” Poster Presentation at 28th International Research Congress-Sigma Theta Tau International, Dublin, Ireland.

11/2016 “Higher Learning: Student’s Experiencing Travel as a Cross-Cultural Spiritual Event Presentation to Baylor University Symposium on Faith and Culture, Waco, Texas, USA.

07/2016 “Getting Back to the Basics: Providing Evidence-Based Care to the Newborn and Family” Presentations to the NICE Foundation Hospital and Rural Birth Centers in and around Hyderabad, India.

1/2016 “Communication in Nursing”-Presentation to the Regional Nursing Conference held at Bengaluru Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru, India.

1/2015, “Why Nurses Should Not Eat Their Young." Podium Presentation at Regional Faculty Development Workshop, Bangalore, India.

7/2014,"An Innovative Approach to Research on the Perceived Rewards and Challenges of Nursing by Student Nurses in Bangalore, India", Podium Presentation at 10th Conference of the Global Network of WHO Collaborating Centers for Nursing and Midwifery, Coimbra, Portugal.

11/18/2013, “Building Nursing Capacity Across Borders." Podium Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.

9/13/2013, “Quality Assurance and Quality Initiative Program Evaluation." Presented at Regional Annual IRB and Research Symposium, Methodist Dallas Medical Center.

1/03/2013, “Kangaroo Mother Care". Staff Development Workshop, NICE Foundation Hospital, Hyderabad, India. “Developmental Care in the Preterm Infant" Staff Development Workshop, NICE Foundation Hospital, Hyderabad, India.
12/30/12, “The Journal Club-Enhancing the Use of Research as Faculty" Presentation at Faculty Development Workshop, Rebekah Ann Naylor School of Nursing, Bengaluru, India.
5/20/12, “Leadership and Management" presentation as part of Faculty Development Workshop, Nam Dinh Nursing University, Nam Dinh, Vietnam.
03/24/12, “International Nursing: Celebrating our Past-Envisioning our Future" Keynote Speaker for Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Gamma Chapter Research Day, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing.

Professional and Community Activities / Memberships in Professional Organizations

09/2023-External reviewer for clinical faculty promotion to rank of Clinical Professor. Duke University School of Nursing.

08/2018-External reviewer for clinical faculty promotion to rank of Clinical Professor. University of Minnesota, School of Nursing. 

2015-Present, Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Gamma chapter member with various board roles

2012-2014, Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Gamma Chapter, President

2012-2013, American Nurses Association

2004-2008, Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Gamma Chapter, President

2001-2004, Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Gamma Chapter, President Elect

1999-2001, Sigma Theta Tau International Eta Gamma Chapter Secretary, Vice-President

1988 Present, AWHONN, Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing

Community Activities
2014-Present, Member of Board of Directors, Samaritan Medical Outreach Ministries, Inc.
2014 Volunteer with Parish Nurse Department, Wilshire Baptist Church
2011-Present, Volunteer at Cornerstone Baptist Church Homeless Ministry
2008 Speaker to Naaman Forest High School Health Professions Classes Garland, Texas.
2001-2003, Perinatal Advisory Board-March of Dimes
2001, Content Specialist for Mock Trial-TNA District 4
2001, Blood Pressure Screening-Baptist General Convention of Texas
1988-Present, Baylor University School of Nursing Faculty Mission Trip Sponsor
1976-1979, Baylor University School of Nursing Faculty Mission Trip Sponsor 
1994-Present, Faculty Marshal for Commencement

University Committees
2014, Member, Academic Citizenship Sub-Committee; Faculty Senate
2011, Member, Dean Search Committee-LHSON
2008-Present, Member, University IRB Committee
2007-2011, Member, University Faculty Development Committee