Elaine Churchwell Grier is an Assistant Professor of Adult nursing.  She holds advanced 

national certification in adult critical care from The American Association of Critical 

Care Nurses, and has expertise in oncology nursing.  Professor Grier has great interest 

in the experiences of death, dying, and bereavement and she teaches these concepts 

throughout the curriculum.  She has served as a national leader in The Compassionate 

Friends support group for bereaved parents and frequently facilitates support groups for 

those who are grieving.  Professor Grier has done numerous professional presentations 

locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally and has been co-author of 

three published research articles.