Margaret Perlia Bavis, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Professor in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program at Rush University College of Nursing. Dr. Bavis currently maintains a clinical practice and directs a NP clinical training program at CommunityHealth, Chicago, the nation’s largest volunteer-based free clinic. In addition, Dr. Bavis coordinates the FNP simulation program focusing on students’ clinical reasoning and clinical competence. Dr. Bavis’ interests include clinical teaching, diagnostic reasoning, simulation and providing care for under resourced populations.