Maria Cloud, RN

Content Reviewer

Maria Leite Cloud, RN, is a Nursing content expert at Osmosis, where she contributes to developing engaging, evidence-based educational resources that make complex nursing concepts accessible and meaningful to learners. Her professional background spans acute and progressive care nursing, clinical education, and healthcare curriculum development. Drawing on her experience in direct patient care and nursing education, Maria has contributed to the development of clinical training programs, competency assessments, and NCLEX preparation resources. Her work emphasizes translating complex clinical concepts into practical, evidence-based learning experiences that strengthen clinical reasoning, professional competency, and confidence in nursing practice. Maria earned her Associate Degree in Nursing and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in psychiatric-mental health. Her professional interests include nursing education, maternal and perinatal mental health, clinical reasoning, and making healthcare education more approachable and engaging. Beyond her professional work, Maria is a devoted mother of six who finds inspiration in nature, creativity, and lifelong learning. She brings this same curiosity and sense of wonder to her work, believing that education is most powerful when it sparks genuine understanding, confidence, and a lasting love of learning.