Rachel Cheek’s nursing journey began at Samford, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2008. After nine years as a medical ICU staff nurse, she pursued a Master of Science in Nursing from Auburn University. Graduating in 2019, Cheek transitioned to nursing education, first serving as a part-time clinical associate before joining the Moffett and Sanders School of Nursing faculty as a full-time instructor in 2024. Nursing is more than a profession to Cheek—it is a calling. Inspired by her faith, she strives to embody this calling by cultivating humility, clinical excellence, and a deep commitment to compassionate care.

Degrees and Certifications

• MSN, Auburn University
• BSN, Samford University

Awards and Honors

• Mrs. T.M. Kathryn Hodge Scholarship recipient, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, 2007.
• The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
• The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Gamma Eta and Theta Delta Chapters 

Involvement/Professional Societies

• American Nurse Association 
• Alabama State Nurse Association
• Compassion International 
• Westwood Baptist Church 

Expertise

• Adult Health 
• Critical Care

Recent Presentations

• Cheek, R.S., (2018). The effects of an evidence-based hands-on learning approach to increase parental confidence in the management of childhood food allergies. Poster session presented at Auburn University School of Nursing Evidence-based Practice Day, Auburn University, Alabama.