Faculty
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PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Areas
Nursing Research;
Public Health;
Tenured/Tenure Track
Expertise
Chronic Disease/Disability;
Health Disparities;
Nursing Informatics
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PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAAN
Dean
Professor
Laura Lee Blanton Chair in Nursing
Office location
NUR 2.102F
Curriculum Vitae
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Areas
Nursing Research;
Public Health;
Tenured/Tenure Track
Expertise
Chronic Disease/Disability;
Gerontology/Aging;
Health Disparities;
Nursing Informatics;
Women's Health
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RN, PhD, FAAN, FAHA
Professor
Associate Vice President
Maureen Healy Decherd '73 Distinguished Professorship in Nursing
Office location
NUR 2.104AA
Curriculum Vitae
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Areas
Adult Health;
Nursing Research;
Public Health
Expertise
Chronic Disease/Disability;
Family Health;
Gerontology/Aging;
Health Disparities;
Prevention/Wellness
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DNP, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
Areas
Nursing Systems;
Public Health
Expertise
Family Health;
Interprofessional Health;
Prevention/Wellness;
Quality & Safety
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DNP, RN, CNE
Clinical Assistant Professor
Chair for Family, Public Health and Nursing Leadership Division
Health IPE Fellow, Center for Health Interprofessional Education
Office location
NUR 5.128
Curriculum Vitae
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Areas
Parent/Child;
Public Health
Expertise
Acute Care;
Curriculum & Instruction;
Family Health;
Global Health;
Interprofessional Health;
Nursing Simulation;
Pediatric Nursing Practice;
Prevention/Wellness
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DNP, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
Office location
NUR 5.140
Curriculum Vitae
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Areas
Parent/Child;
Public Health
Expertise
Health Disparities;
Nursing Simulation;
Prevention/Wellness;
Women's Health
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MSN, RN-BC
Clinical Instructor
Areas
Nursing Research;
Parent/Child;
Public Health
Expertise
Family Health;
Nursing Informatics;
Quality & Safety
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PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Office location
NUR 3.424
Curriculum Vitae
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Areas
Nursing Research;
Public Health;
Tenured/Tenure Track
Expertise
Chronic Disease/Disability;
Health Disparities;
Interprofessional Health
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PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Professor
Office location
NUR 3.438
Curriculum Vitae
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Areas
Adult Health;
Nursing Research;
Public Health;
Tenured/Tenure Track
Expertise
Chronic Disease/Disability;
Health Disparities