Elena Todorova holds Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of San Diego. She is a Clinical Associate Professor and a co-chair of the Planetree executiverncommittee at National University, USA. She is a nationally board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Her research interests include Advanced Practice Nursing in primaryrncare, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, person-centered care, methods for improving student learning and simulation. She practices in Internal Medicine and has heldrna position with clinical privileges at Scripps CV and Thoracic Surgery. Her clinical practice has afforded her the expertise needed to serve as a mentor and preceptor forrngraduate nursing students. Dr. Todorova is a member of the Planetree Higher Education Advisory Council. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International honor societyrnof nursing, California Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.