Patrick McMurray is a second-generation registered nurse with over 9 years of nursing experience with a primary background in cardiovascular care. He works as a Nurse Specialist (Education) at the University of NC at Chapel Hill (UNC) School of Nursing in Chapel Hill, NC. Patrick is an ardent supporter of community college nursing education programs He started his career as an ADN-prepared nurse in 2013 and completed a master of science in nursing, focusing on nursing education from Western Governors University in 2022.