Meet Dr. Eric McCraney
Degrees and Experience
- DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice (Frontier Nursing University)
- M.A., Biblical and Theological Studies (Belhaven University)
- MSN, Master of Science in Nursing (University of South Alabama)
- R.N. to Paramedic Transition (College of the Mainland)
- BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (William Carey College)
Biography and Professional Achievements
Dr. Eric A. McCraney is a dedicated educator and practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience. With 18 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in both family and emergency practice, he offers a deep well of clinical insight. Dr. McCraney’s passion for instruction is long-standing, having previously taught Introduction to Health Careers at the high school level and served as an emergency department clinical educator, which ignited his desire to invest in the professional development of future clinicians.
Throughout his career, Dr. McCraney has maintained an active clinical practice, including nearly two decades of service at Greene County Hospital, a critical access facility doing both emergency and primary care, and nearly 10 years in family practice at a Federal Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC). His work at both the Critical Access hospital and the FQHC was dedicated to serving the uninsured and underinsured, ensuring improved access to essential healthcare services. Driven by a desire to further his passion for both teaching and nursing, he transitioned to adjunct faculty in 2018 before moving into a full-time faculty position. He brings a wealth of expertise in critical care decision-making, trauma resuscitation, and primary care to his teaching. Dr. McCraney combines his doctoral training with a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence, focusing on integrating rigorous clinical reasoning and pharmacology into his instruction to prepare students for the complexities of modern healthcare.
Publications
- McCraney, E. 2026. “Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in a 33-year-old female presenting to a rural emergency department: A case report.” Journal of Emergency Nursing. Accepted for publication.
- McCraney, E., et al. 2025. “DNP panel.” Emergency Nursing 2025 Annual Conference, New Orleans.
- Carman, M., ... McCraney, E., et al. 2020. “Emergency nurse practitioner competencies.”
Faith and Learning
Dr. McCraney views the vocation of nursing as a sacred calling and a ministry of healing, founded on the belief that every individual is created in the image of God and possesses inherent value. He is committed to teaching the art and science of nursing from a distinctly Christ-centered, Biblical worldview. By grounding his pedagogical approach in these principles, Dr. McCraney ensures that his students recognize their profession as a profound opportunity to serve others with compassion, dignity, and excellence.
Graduate nursing education demands a transformation from task-oriented care to advanced clinical synthesis. Grounded in Romans 12:7, "if your gift is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach," Dr. McCraney's mission is to mentor experienced RNs as they transition into autonomous providers, fostering the advanced diagnostic reasoning and leadership skills necessary to transform health systems.
Having served as a bi-vocational pastor for the last 19 years, Dr. McCraney brings a unique perspective to his role in academia. This experience informs his commitment to encouraging students in their personal faith walk, helping them integrate their Christian identity with their professional responsibilities.
In both the classroom and clinical settings, Dr. McCraney integrates his faith into the learning experience, encouraging students to view patients, families, and their broader communities as their mission field. He strives to instill in his students the importance of ministering to the spiritual and physical needs of those they encounter. By fostering a professional identity that honors the miraculous creation of the human body, made in the image of God, Dr. McCraney seeks to inspire his students to serve as Christ-centered practitioners who aim to make an eternal difference in their patients' lives.