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PhD, RN
Assistant 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


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 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
Clinical Professor
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


DNP, PhD
Asst Dean, Grad Programs (ITM) & DNP Program Chair
Diversity and health disparities, professional advocacy, health policy



PhD, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
Gut microbiome research focusing on mental health promotion and neurodevelopment through interprofessional collaboration


DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Clinical Associate Professor
Diabetes intervention, serving the uninsured, change of provider standard of care


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
Associate Professor
Healthy Work Environment, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence


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


DNP, MSN-Ed, FNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Utilizing Mobile Health and Peer Educators to improve health care access for vulnerable populations




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



DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, PMHS
Clinical Assist Prof
Pediatric ENT Disorders, Use of Technology to Support Nursing Education, and Innovative Teaching Strategies



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 Asst Prof
Innovation in instructional technology


DNP, FNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Implementation and Knowledge Translation for Nursing in rural and undeserved areas


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
Clinical Assist Prof
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
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.


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


PhD, RN
Clinical Associate Professor
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




DNP, CPNP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Innovation, simulated fetal monitoring, telemedicine, newborn care, parental education related to care of children



PhD, RN, ACNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Ageism, cardiovascular disease, postoperative complications and psychological distress in patients with associated effects on caregivers.


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




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




PhD, MSN, RN, FNP
ABSN 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, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, PMHS
Clinical Assist Prof
Pediatric ENT Disorders, Use of Technology to Support Nursing Education, and Innovative Teaching Strategies


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



DNP, CPNP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Innovation, simulated fetal monitoring, telemedicine, newborn care, parental education related to care of children


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


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




PhD, MSN, RN, FNP
ABSN 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
Clinical Assistant Professor
Gut microbiome research focusing on mental health promotion and neurodevelopment through interprofessional collaboration



PhD, RN
Associate Professor
Healthy Work Environment, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence




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.



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



DNP, CPNP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Innovation, simulated fetal monitoring, telemedicine, newborn care, parental education related to care of children



PhD, RN, ACNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Ageism, cardiovascular disease, postoperative complications and psychological distress in patients with associated effects on caregivers.
Translation Science



CRNA, DNP, APN
Assoc Program Dir & Clinical Asst Prof





PhD, MSN, RN, FNP
ABSN 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
Clinical Professor
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


DNP, PhD
Asst Dean, Grad Programs (ITM) & DNP Program Chair
Diversity and health disparities, professional advocacy, health policy


DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Clinical Associate Professor
Diabetes intervention, serving the uninsured, change of provider standard of care


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
Associate Professor
Healthy Work Environment, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence



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


DNP, MSN-Ed, FNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Utilizing Mobile Health and Peer Educators to improve health care access for vulnerable populations




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



DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, PMHS
Clinical Assist Prof
Pediatric ENT Disorders, Use of Technology to Support Nursing Education, and Innovative Teaching Strategies



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


DNP, FNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Implementation and Knowledge Translation for Nursing in rural and undeserved areas


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
Clinical Assist Prof
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
Clinical Associate Professor
Nursing administration issues in acute care and academic settings, nursing errors, second victims

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



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, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
Gut microbiome research focusing on mental health promotion and neurodevelopment through interprofessional collaboration



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
Clinical Assist Prof
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.


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



PhD, RN, ACNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Ageism, cardiovascular disease, postoperative complications and psychological distress in patients with associated effects on caregivers.