Riki R. Seigler
Clinical Instructor
Riki Seigler is a nursing professional with over 24 years of experience in women’s health, obstetric, and neonatal nursing. Her career spans clinical practice, leadership, and nursing education. She holds certifications in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB), Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM), Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety (C-ONQS), and is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE). As a first-generation college graduate and lifelong learner, she is passionate about advancing nursing education, promoting evidence-based practice, and improving patient outcomes.
Education
Diploma in Surgical Technology, Coastal Carolina Community College
ADN in Nursing, Cape Fear Community College
BSN in Nursing, Grand Canyon University
MSN in Nursing Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington
DNP from Wake Forest University
Specialization in Teaching
Her focus is in Women's Health, more specifically in intrapartum care. She is certified to teach AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring program, actively contributing to advancing standards of care and education in women's health. She is also an instructor for the American Academy of Pediatrics' Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Research Interests
Women's Health and Obstetric Nursing: Improving maternal and newborn outcomes through evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality care, particularly in high-risk obstetrics.
Nursing Education: Exploring innovative teaching strategies, simulation, and active learning approaches that strengthen clinical judgment, critical thinking, and student confidence as they transition into nursing practice.
Fetal Monitoring and Perinatal Safety: Promoting best practices in electronic fetal monitoring, early recognition of complications, and clinical decision-making to improve safety for mothers and newborns.
TeamSTEPPS and Interprofessional Collaboration: Strengthening teamwork, communication, and mutual support through TeamSTEPPS education and simulation to better prepare nursing students for collaborative practice and safe patient care.
Professional Service
Riki serves as the Legislative Coordinator in the North Carolina Section of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).