Education
- PhD in Nursing, Barry University
- MSN, Barry University
- BSN, Barry University
Biography
Indra Hershorin, PhD, RN, CNE is a Professor of Nursing |in the School of Nursing. She is a distinguished educator and leader in nursing with over 25 years of faculty experience at Barry University. She has dedicated her career to shaping the next generation of nurses through innovative teaching strategies and rigorous doctoral mentorship and has been instrumental in shaping the curriculum and clinical standards of the School of Nursing. Dr. Hershorin served as the Undergraduate Nursing Program Director for three years from 2022-2025.
Dr. Hershorin received her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD), Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN) and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Barry University. She received her Diploma in Nursing and Midwife certificate in Trinidad and Tobago and her certification as a Nurse Educator (CNE) from National League for Nursing in 2011. Her instructional focus is in Obstetric and Pediatric nursing.
Beyond the classroom, Dr. Hershorin has held significant leadership roles, including President of the Lambda Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. Her research focuses on Type 2 Diabetes prevention in children and innovative teaching strategies—findings she has presented across five continents. Dr. Hershorin served as the faculty advisor for eight years (2001–2009), receiving an Honorary Lifetime Membership Award from Florida Nursing Students Association for student mentorship (2009). A passionate advocate for students learning and success, she brings an energetic, balanced perspective to her mentorship, and advancing the university’s mission of service, social justice and academic excellence.