Christopher M. Smith, PhD, MSN, RN, GCQM

Christopher (Chris) M. Smith, PhD, MSN, RN, GCQM is an Assistant Professor in the College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing. He is a first-generation college student who earned a PhD in Nursing Science from East Carolina University. During Dr. Smith’s doctoral studies, he earned a post-master’s certificate in Quantitative Methods for Social and Behavioral Sciences through East Carolina University’s Department of Psychology, where he cultivated interests in psychometrics and latent variable modeling. Most recently, Dr. Smith received the 2024 Emerging Leader Award from Appalachian State University Beaver College of Health Sciences.

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AREAS of research

Primary:  Pillars of cardiometabolic health in rural populations with a focused interest in blood pressure outcomes.

Secondary: Men’s professional roles and contributions in nursing

Education

PhD, 2022, East Carolina University

Post-Master Certificate, 2021, East Carolina University

MSN, 2018, Appalachian State University

BSN, 2016, Appalachian State University

ADN, 2001, Wayne Community College

External Affiliations

American Heart Association

American Diabetes Society

Southern Nurses Research Society

National Center for Science Education

Psychedelic Health Professionals Network

Organization of Psychedelic and Entheogenic Nurses

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Peer Reviewer

Journal of Professional Nursing, Peer Reviewer

Research in Nursing & Health, Peer Reviewer

Journal of Nursing Measurement, Peer Reviewer