Faculty Spotlights

The School of Nursing proudly announces that Dr. Horne has been elected as a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA), awarded by the Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing. This honor recognizes Dr. Horne’s contributions to scholarship, practice, education, and volunteer service within the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA). Dr. […]

We are thrilled to announce that three of our outstanding faculty members, Tiffany Jackson, DNP, NP-C, ACHPN, Suzanne Trotter, MSN, BSN, and Jessica Hernandez, MSN, have been selected to participate in the second stage of the University of North Carolina System Nursing Open Educational Resources (OER) Initiative! Beginning in Fall 2025, this phase aims to […]

Katryna McCoy, PhD, MSN, FNP-C, a faculty member at UNC Charlotte School of Nursing and a UNC CFAR Developmental awardee, has been featured in the latest UNC Center for AIDS Research’s HIViews CFAR E-bulletin. Dr. McCoy is making significant strides in tackling HIV disparities in North Carolina, with a particular focus on Black communities who […]

The School of Nursing would like to announce that Kathleen Jordan, DNP, MS, FNP-BC, ENP-C, SANE-P, FAEN, FAANP was recently appointed as a Faculty Marshal by Jenifer Troyer, Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at UNC Charlotte. This role, which will span the 2024-2028 term, officially begins with the December 2024 Commencement and concludes […]

The Academy for Clinical Research and Scholarship (ACRS) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte School of Nursing is pleased to announce that Lufei Young, PhD, ACCNP-BC and Teresa Cronell, EdD, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE have been awarded the ACRS Advancement of Nursing Excellence Research Grant. Dr. Young and Dr. Cronell’s innovative project, “Enhancing […]

We are thrilled to share that two of our esteemed faculty members, Judith Cornelius PhD, MS, RN, ANEF, FAAN, and Florence Okoro, PhD,RN, have been featured in the Fall 2024 issue of the Tarheel Nurse for their insightful article titled “Fostering Global Learning Among DNP Students.” This article delves into how our Doctor of Nursing […]

This summer, Dr. James Montegrico represented the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing at the 35th Sigma International Nursing Research Congress in Singapore. During the event, Dr. Montegrico participated in critical discussions with global leaders, contributing to the ongoing dialogue on advancements in nursing. In the Philippines, Dr. Montegrico delivered impactful presentations across multiple professional engagements. […]

We are thrilled to congratulate Jyotsana Parajuli, PhD, MGS, RN, on her appointment to the SNRS (Southern Nursing Research Society) Leadership Academy! Dr. Parajuli is an Assistant Professor here at the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing. Over the past three years, she has actively contributed to the organization by serving on various committees. Currently, she […]

The School of Nursing proudly continues to collect accolades, illustrating our commitment to excellence in education and service. We are excited to announce that several members of our faculty and staff have been recognized by the College Nominations, Awards, and Elections Committee (CNAEC) for their contributions to our department and the College of Health and […]

We’re thrilled to announce Melinda Pierce as the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award from the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing Alumni Chapter. Her professional journey stands as an inspiration for current and future nurses, reflecting our values as an institution. Melinda expressed deep gratitude for the honor, calling it one of the highlights […]