She completed her BS in Psychology at Liberty University and received her undergraduate nursing education at St. Petersburg College. In addition, she holds a MSN from Liberty University. Professor Swan holds ANCC certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. She is a member of APNA, Psi Chi, and Sigma Theta Tau. Her areas of interest include suicide prevention and survivorship, the emotional needs of military spouses, and the management of psychiatric patients outside of the acute inpatient unit.