Dr. Dave
Meet Dr. David P. Zapencki
Dr. Zapencki is a nursing professor and Program Chair at a nationally recognized school of nursing. With a background in critical care nursing and military field medicine, he brings real-world clinical expertise to every resource he creates.
His mission: Help every nursing student develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed—on their exams and in their careers.
DNP • MSN/Ed • CNE • CCRN • CSC • CMC • RN
About Dr. Zapencki
Nursing Educator, Author, and Your Guide to Nursing Success
Dr. David P. Zapencki, DNP, MSN/Ed, CNE, CCRN, CSC, CMC, RN is a nursing professor and Program Chair at a nationally recognized school of nursing. With an extensive background in critical care nursing and field medicine from his US Military service, Dr. Zapencki brings real-world experience to nursing education.
My Mission
My goal is simple: to help every nursing student develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed—on their exams and in their careers. I've seen students struggle with the same concepts year after year, and I've created these resources to address those challenges directly. When you succeed, your future patients benefit. That's what drives everything I do.
Experience & Expertise
Nursing Education: Program Chair and Professor at a nationally recognized nursing school. Critical Care: Extensive experience in intensive care and cardiac nursing. Military Service: Field medicine background from US Military service. Published Author: Creator of the Nurse Preparation Series workbooks. Course Creator: Developer of the Nursing Tutor Series on Udemy. App Developer: Building mobile quiz apps for nursing students.