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Rebecca Carson

Instructor in the School of Nursing
School of Nursing
Box 3322, School of Nursing, Durham, NC 27710
School of Nursing, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Dr. Becky Carson is a dual-certified pediatric nurse practitioner in primary and acute care and an instructor in the DNP and MSN programs at the Duke University School of Nursing. Her clinical background is in pediatric emergency and urgent care, where she continues to practice. 

Dr. Carson's scholarship is shaped by her interests in education, clinical practice, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the producer and host of The Peds NP podcast, a nationally recognized microlearning podcast dedicated to the practical application of evidence-based practice for pediatric providers.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Instructor in the School of Nursing · 2025 - Present School of Nursing

Recent Publications


Sedation-Free Facial Laceration Repair in Young Children: Lessons from a Case Report.

Journal Article Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners · November 2025 Facial laceration repair is a common yet difficult procedure to master in young children, especially when age-appropriate fears impact the child's cooperation. Anxiolytic medications are commonly administered to foster compliance from children, but they ha ... Full text Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Johns Hopkins University · 2016 D.N.P.

External Links


The Peds NP