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PhD, RN
Associate Professor
Empowerment in living with diabetes, especially related to self-management, quality of life, and psychosocial aspects for young adults



PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Effective strategies to delay the onset of dementia and non-pharmacological interventions to support persons with dementia and family caregivers



CRNA, DNP, APN
Assoc Program Dir & Clinical Asst Prof
Professional advocacy, simulation, and clinical improvement through translational science



PhD, CHTP, FGSA
Associate Professor
Integrative strategies to support patients with dementia and their family caregivers





PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN
Professor
Schizophrenia and related disorders, community care, physical and mental health promotion




PhD, MSN, RN, FNP
ABSN Program Chair, Asst. Clinical Prof.
Innovative teaching strategies, simulation in clinical education – easing the transition to practice for new graduate nurses. Resilience and Emotional Intelligence – can it be developed/improved to decrease nursing burnout.



PhD
Assistant Professor
Enhance delivery of healthcare, contribute to advancing nursing education efforts through the application of system engineering concepts focusing on computer simulation, predictive analytics, big data and the development/application of advanced technologies to improve performance in healthcare.


DNP, CRNA
Clinical Associate Professor
Professional advocacy and health policy, simulation, substance abuse


DNP, RNC-OB, CLC
DNP Program Chair
Evidence-based practice, quality and improvement science, obstetrics, neonatal and pediatric nursing, lactation

DNP, MSN-Ed., RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
Scholarship focuses on Emotional Intelligence and Transition to Practice


Asst Dean, Finance, Admin & Ops

DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Scholarship interests: community-engaged scholarship, immigrant and refugee health, health policy, health literacy, critical theory


PhD, RN, CEN
Clinical Associate Professor
Community-based participatory research, emergency/disaster management, community health, practice in low resource settings, and the health impacts of displacement, migration and refugee resettlement


PhD, CPNP, FAAN
Assoc Dean, Practice & Global Affairs
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


PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CENP
Clinical Professor
Building and sustaining organizational cultures of excellence/patient safety, Nurse Executive Practice, leadership/mentorship



PhD, ANP-BC, ACNS-BC
Clinical Associate Professor
Cardiovascular Nursing, Nursing Education, Chronic Disease Management


MSMS, RN, CHSE
Dir of Simulation/Clinical Faculty
Innovative solutions for healthcare education, improving simulation through observer engagement


DNP, APRN, NP-C
Clinical Assistant Professor
Contraceptive management and access, Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer risk assessment in primary care, adolescent reproductive health and behaviors, lactation, evidence-based practice improvement




PhD, RN, WHNP, FAANP
Exe Assoc Dean, Academic Affairs & Professor
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



DNP, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Whole health system which focuses on integration of mental and physical health with emphasis on de-stigmatizing mental health, emotional Intelligence, suicide prevention.


DNP, FNP-BC
Clinical Associate Professor
Academic community partners, clinical preceptors, serving the underserved


PhD, RN, FPCN, FAAN
Assoc. Prof, Nightingale Endowed Faculty Fellow
Access, cost, and quality of pediatric hospice care, pediatric end-of-life policy



MA, DrPH
Research Professor
Program and policy evaluation, schools and health, political conflict and health



PhD, RN, CTN-A
Associate Professor
Underserved populations, culturally congruent end-of-life care, cultural competence


DNP, FNP-BC
TBSN & RN to BSN Chair, Clinical Assoc Prof
Innovation in instructional technology


PhD, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Multi-chronic conditions, interprofessional collaboration, and OneHealth (environmental health)


PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor
Policymaking, access to care, health care reform, TennCare, public health programs, and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) issues



DNP, PMHNP-BC, CNS-BC, CPNP
Asst Dean, Grad Programs
Trauma/Stress related to Adverse Childhood Experiences, Family/Community stress, and social determinants of health which can be mitigated through neuroplasticity, resiliency skills taught in unconventional settings to self-regulate the nervous system


PhD, NNP-BC, CPNP, IBCLE
Associate Professor
Neonatal and pediatric clinical outcomes, neonatal sepsis, respiratory management with focus on neurodevelopmental care


DrPH, RN, PPCNP-BC, FAAN
Dean & Professor
Barriers to Childhood Immunizations, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Workforce

DNP, MSN, RN, PCNs-BC
Clinical Associate Professor
Pediatric pulmonary illness and airway clearance



PhD
Assistant Professor
Family systemic approach to understanding the influence of family and marriage on symptom management and long-term quality of life particularly for underserved populations. Current research focuses on couple diabetes management and caregiver support during breast cancer treatment. To learn more about Roberson’s research visit https://healthyfamiliesresearch.utk.edu/.


PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
fatigue, sleep deficiency, shiftwork, naps, absenteeism, work and aging



PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Health outcomes in children born with prenatal substance exposure. Barriers to care and stigma association with substance use disorders during pregnancy.



PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Strategies to emphasize and enhance the cardiovascular health of caregivers. Genetic markers associated with cardiovascular health in people with or at risk for cardiovascular disease.


PhD
Research Assistant Professor
pediatric end-of-life, family financial burden, and cost analysis with special skills in data analytics and statistics


PhD, RN
Asst Dean, Undergraduate Programs
Nursing administration issues in acute care and academic settings, nursing errors, second victims


PhD, RN, FAAN
PhD Program Chair
Women’s stress, anger, depression and health-promoting behaviors



PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Associate Dean, Research; Torchbearer Professor
Mobile health, innovation, instructional technology and design, asthma interventions, school health, simulation

RN, PhD
Assistant Professor
Researching the mechanisms and metabolites of the human gut microbiome, clinical cancer research via prediction and prevention of cancer biomarkers, biobehavioral phenomena, and mechanisms, focusing on reproductive-age women and infants who have a variable immune system
Technology




PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN
Professor
Schizophrenia and related disorders, community care, physical and mental health promotion




PhD, MSN, RN, FNP
ABSN Program Chair, Asst. Clinical Prof.
Innovative teaching strategies, simulation in clinical education – easing the transition to practice for new graduate nurses. Resilience and Emotional Intelligence – can it be developed/improved to decrease nursing burnout.



PhD
Assistant Professor
Enhance delivery of healthcare, contribute to advancing nursing education efforts through the application of system engineering concepts focusing on computer simulation, predictive analytics, big data and the development/application of advanced technologies to improve performance in healthcare.


PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CENP
Clinical Professor
Building and sustaining organizational cultures of excellence/patient safety, Nurse Executive Practice, leadership/mentorship


MSMS, RN, CHSE
Dir of Simulation/Clinical Faculty
Innovative solutions for healthcare education, improving simulation through observer engagement




PhD, RN, WHNP, FAANP
Exe Assoc Dean, Academic Affairs & Professor
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


DNP, FNP-BC
TBSN & RN to BSN Chair, Clinical Assoc Prof
Innovation in instructional technology


PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Associate Dean, Research; Torchbearer Professor
Mobile health, innovation, instructional technology and design, asthma interventions, school health, simulation
Caregiving



PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Effective strategies to delay the onset of dementia and non-pharmacological interventions to support persons with dementia and family caregivers



CRNA, DNP, APN
Assoc Program Dir & Clinical Asst Prof
Professional advocacy, simulation, and clinical improvement through translational science


PhD, CHTP, FGSA
Associate Professor
Integrative strategies to support patients with dementia and their family caregivers





PhD, MSN, RN, FNP
ABSN Program Chair, Asst. Clinical Prof.
Innovative teaching strategies, simulation in clinical education – easing the transition to practice for new graduate nurses. Resilience and Emotional Intelligence – can it be developed/improved to decrease nursing burnout.




PhD, RN, WHNP, FAANP
Exe Assoc Dean, Academic Affairs & Professor
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, FPCN, FAAN
Assoc. Prof, Nightingale Endowed Faculty Fellow
Access, cost, and quality of pediatric hospice care, pediatric end-of-life policy




PhD, RN, CTN-A
Associate Professor
Underserved populations, culturally congruent end-of-life care, cultural competence



PhD
Assistant Professor
Family systemic approach to understanding the influence of family and marriage on symptom management and long-term quality of life particularly for underserved populations. Current research focuses on couple diabetes management and caregiver support during breast cancer treatment. To learn more about Roberson’s research visit https://healthyfamiliesresearch.utk.edu/.



PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Health outcomes in children born with prenatal substance exposure. Barriers to care and stigma association with substance use disorders during pregnancy.



PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Strategies to emphasize and enhance the cardiovascular health of caregivers. Genetic markers associated with cardiovascular health in people with or at risk for cardiovascular disease.


PhD
Research Assistant Professor
pediatric end-of-life, family financial burden, and cost analysis with special skills in data analytics and statistics

RN, PhD
Assistant Professor
Researching the mechanisms and metabolites of the human gut microbiome, clinical cancer research via prediction and prevention of cancer biomarkers, biobehavioral phenomena, and mechanisms, focusing on reproductive-age women and infants who have a variable immune system
Translation Science



CRNA, DNP, APN
Assoc Program Dir & Clinical Asst Prof
Professional advocacy, simulation, and clinical improvement through translational science






PhD, MSN, RN, FNP
ABSN Program Chair, Asst. Clinical Prof.
Innovative teaching strategies, simulation in clinical education – easing the transition to practice for new graduate nurses. Resilience and Emotional Intelligence – can it be developed/improved to decrease nursing burnout.



PhD
Assistant Professor
Enhance delivery of healthcare, contribute to advancing nursing education efforts through the application of system engineering concepts focusing on computer simulation, predictive analytics, big data and the development/application of advanced technologies to improve performance in healthcare.


DNP, CRNA
Clinical Associate Professor
Professional advocacy and health policy, simulation, substance abuse


DNP, RNC-OB, CLC
DNP Program Chair
Evidence-based practice, quality and improvement science, obstetrics, neonatal and pediatric nursing, lactation



PhD, RN, CEN
Clinical Associate Professor
Community-based participatory research, emergency/disaster management, community health, practice in low resource settings, and the health impacts of displacement, migration and refugee resettlement


PhD, CPNP, FAAN
Assoc Dean, Practice & Global Affairs
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



PhD, ANP-BC, ACNS-BC
Clinical Associate Professor
Cardiovascular Nursing, Nursing Education, Chronic Disease Management


DNP, APRN, NP-C
Clinical Assistant Professor
Contraceptive management and access, Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer risk assessment in primary care, adolescent reproductive health and behaviors, lactation, evidence-based practice improvement




PhD, RN, WHNP, FAANP
Exe Assoc Dean, Academic Affairs & Professor
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



DNP, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Whole health system which focuses on integration of mental and physical health with emphasis on de-stigmatizing mental health, emotional Intelligence, suicide prevention.


DNP, FNP-BC
Clinical Associate Professor
Academic community partners, clinical preceptors, serving the underserved


MA, DrPH
Research Professor
Program and policy evaluation, schools and health, political conflict and health



PhD, RN, CTN-A
Associate Professor
Underserved populations, culturally congruent end-of-life care, cultural competence


PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor
Policymaking, access to care, health care reform, TennCare, public health programs, and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) issues



DNP, PMHNP-BC, CNS-BC, CPNP
Asst Dean, Grad Programs
Trauma/Stress related to Adverse Childhood Experiences, Family/Community stress, and social determinants of health which can be mitigated through neuroplasticity, resiliency skills taught in unconventional settings to self-regulate the nervous system


PhD, NNP-BC, CPNP, IBCLE
Associate Professor
Neonatal and pediatric clinical outcomes, neonatal sepsis, respiratory management with focus on neurodevelopmental care


DrPH, RN, PPCNP-BC, FAAN
Dean & Professor
Barriers to Childhood Immunizations, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Workforce



PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Strategies to emphasize and enhance the cardiovascular health of caregivers. Genetic markers associated with cardiovascular health in people with or at risk for cardiovascular disease.


PhD, RN
Asst Dean, Undergraduate Programs
Nursing administration issues in acute care and academic settings, nursing errors, second victims


RN, PhD
Assistant Professor
Researching the mechanisms and metabolites of the human gut microbiome, clinical cancer research via prediction and prevention of cancer biomarkers, biobehavioral phenomena, and mechanisms, focusing on reproductive-age women and infants who have a variable immune system
Symptom Science


PhD, RN
Associate Professor
Empowerment in living with diabetes, especially related to self-management, quality of life, and psychosocial aspects for young adults



PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Effective strategies to delay the onset of dementia and non-pharmacological interventions to support persons with dementia and family caregivers



PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN
Professor
Schizophrenia and related disorders, community care, physical and mental health promotion



PhD, ANP-BC, ACNS-BC
Clinical Associate Professor
Cardiovascular Nursing, Nursing Education, Chronic Disease Management



DNP, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Whole health system which focuses on integration of mental and physical health with emphasis on de-stigmatizing mental health, emotional Intelligence, suicide prevention.


PhD, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Multi-chronic conditions, interprofessional collaboration, and OneHealth (environmental health)



DNP, PMHNP-BC, CNS-BC, CPNP
Asst Dean, Grad Programs
Trauma/Stress related to Adverse Childhood Experiences, Family/Community stress, and social determinants of health which can be mitigated through neuroplasticity, resiliency skills taught in unconventional settings to self-regulate the nervous system



PhD
Assistant Professor
Family systemic approach to understanding the influence of family and marriage on symptom management and long-term quality of life particularly for underserved populations. Current research focuses on couple diabetes management and caregiver support during breast cancer treatment. To learn more about Roberson’s research visit https://healthyfamiliesresearch.utk.edu/.


PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
fatigue, sleep deficiency, shiftwork, naps, absenteeism, work and aging



PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Health outcomes in children born with prenatal substance exposure. Barriers to care and stigma association with substance use disorders during pregnancy.


PhD, RN, FAAN
PhD Program Chair
Women’s stress, anger, depression and health-promoting behaviors