PhD, MSN, BSN
Clinical Assistant Professor
PhD, MSN, BSN
Clinical Assistant Professor
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Biography
Dr. Shalonda Horton began teaching at the School of Nursing in 2006. She received her PhD in nursing from the University of Texas at Austin in 2015. She has taught courses for undergraduate and graduate students, such as public health nursing, global health, clinical skills, and health policy.
Her diverse nursing experience covers public health, oncology, medical/surgical, outpatient surgery, post anesthesia care unit, and inpatient psychology. Dr. Horton was active duty in the United States Army Nurse Corps for over 4 years and retired in January 2021 from the United States Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel. She has over 20 years of military nursing experience in positions ranging from a Nurse Manager to a School Director for training courses (e.g., Combat Lifesaver Course).
Her research focuses on understanding dietary fat intake among young adults, personal health responsibility, health promotion, religious commitment among adolescents and young adults, and health promotion within faith-based organizations through community-based participatory approaches.
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