ACRS Announces Newly Selected Core Faculty
This past month, ACRS Co-Directors Kelly Powers, PhD, RN, CNE, FNAP and Katherine Shue-McGuffin, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C conducted a review of applications for Core Faculty positions within the Academy for Clinical Research and Scholarship (ACRS). This process allowed them to consider each applicant’s contributions and commitment to advancing the mission of the Academy. Following their review, the Co-Directors are pleased to announce the selection of the following individuals as Core Faculty:
Tonya Anderson, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, AGACNP, CNE
Carolyn Horne, PhD, MSN, RN, BCB
Laura Magennis, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, NPD-BC
James Montegrico, PhD, RN, CMRSN
The Core Faculty are looking forward to developing the ACRS strategic plan and moving research and scholarship forward in the School of Nursing!
What is ACRS?
The Academy for Clinical Research and Scholarship (ACRS) at UNC Charlotte is a collaborative hub that advances nursing practice and health outcomes through research, education, and partnership. It brings together scholars from nursing and allied disciplines to generate knowledge, translate evidence, and drive innovation in clinical practice. By fostering collaboration between PhD and DNP faculty, encouraging interdisciplinary work, and engaging with the community, ACRS strengthens research capacity and showcases nursing’s essential role in addressing today’s complex health challenges.