Todd received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Masters of Science in Nursing Degrees from the University of South Alabama. He also received his Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Harlan teaches across the curriculum in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs; he is a key contributor to the simulation program at the University of South Alabama. Dr. Harlan utilizes simulation to encourage the development of critical thinking skills among undergraduate nursing students at the University.