Rachel Provau is a master's prepared registered nurse who has practiced for 30+ years in multiple environments. She has extensive clinical experience in critical care as well as leadership in acute care, post-acute care, and academic settings. She most recently has expanded her knowledge base into correctional nursing at Virginia Department of Corrections. She obtained her bachelor's degree in nursing from Jacksonville University and master's from Virginia Commonwealth University.  She maintains a certification in nurse leadership from Association of Nurse leaders. She is passionate about education and quality improvement.