Faculty Profiles

Brian Alas, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN, is a Simulation Laboratory Director and Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas State University’s St. David School of Nursing. He brings extensive experience in simulation-based education, clinical instruction, and academic program support across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. In his role, he oversees simulation operations, curriculum integration, standardized patient programming, faculty development, and the implementation of evidence-based simulation practices aligned with AACN Essentials and Next Generation NCLEX standards.

Brian earned an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Glendale Community College, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN-Ed) at Chamberlain University. He maintains active RN licensure in Texas and California and has a professional background that includes clinical practice, nursing education, and leadership in simulation program development. His educational pathway informs his student-centered teaching philosophy and his commitment to accessible, high-quality nursing education across diverse learning environments.

Simulation as a strategy to enhance clinical judgment and decision-making, Best practices in debriefing and reflective learning, Evaluation of simulation outcomes aligned with AACN Essentials, Faculty readiness and development for simulation-based teaching
Educational innovations and infrastructure development in nursing programs

Medical-surgical nursing, Health assessment and clinical reasoning, Simulation facilitation and debriefing, Patient safety, teamwork, and communication, Preparation for clinical practice and licensure success