Our researchers lead the advancement of nursing science in health systems and communities with a special focus on equity, diversity, and reducing health disparities. Cutting-edge design and methodologies support clinical and translational research in individual and population health within a framework of national and local policy. The university’s Office of Research and Engagement provides research mentoring and consultation to faculty and students at every level, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates.
Research carried out within the College of Nursing is informed by the college’s research model, which incorporates the depth and breadth of faculty expertise and brings together science, practice, and knowledge.
Technology
PhD, RN, CRRN, CMSRN
Assistant Professor
Underserved populations, especially areas related to disabilities, vulnerability, and access to care
PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Associate Dean of Research, Torchbearer Professor
Mobile health, innovation, instructional technology and design, asthma interventions, school health, simulation
Translation Science
PhD, RN, WHNP, BC
Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs
Chronic illness in vulnerable underserved populations including those with HIV/AIDS and cancer, advanced care planning and end-of-life care, science guided by intersectionality theory
PhD, RN, CTN-A
Associate Professor
Underserved populations, culturally congruent end-of-life care, cultural competence
MS
Instructional Designer
PhD, NNP-BC, CPNP, IBCLE
Assistant Professor
Neonatal and pediatric clinical outcomes, neonatal sepsis, respiratory management with focus on neurodevelopmental care
PhD, CPNP, FAAN
Professor
Nurse-led care, school-based health care, inter-professional care, access to care, underserved children, telehealth services, primary care of children, education of the advanced practice register nurse, ethics
Symptom Science
PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Empowerment in living with diabetes, especially related to self-management, quality of life, and psychosocial aspects for young adults
Caregiving
PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
McMahan-McKinley Professor, Gerontology
Family caregiving, use of technology to support family caregivers
PhD, CHTP, FGSA
Associate Professor
Integrative strategies to support patients with dementia and their family caregivers
PhD, RN, FPCN
Associate Professor
Access, cost, and quality of pediatric hospice care, pediatric end-of-life policy
PhD, ANP-BC
Associate Professor
Older adults and family caregivers, chronic illness, quality of life, end-of-life care
MS
Instructional Designer
Outcomes Population Health
PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN
Professor
Schizophrenia and related disorders, community care, physical and mental health promotion