Colleen Walters
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Family Medicine
The Graduate School
Bio
I am a full-time Assistant Professor in the BBN department at AU with experience teaching at another USG institution in the BSN program for the past 6 years and this past year in the NP program as well. I am also a family nurse practitioner and have provided primary care services locally and internationally. I specialize in developing international community engagement programs and have had the privilege of being a part of programs to Haiti, Cuba, and Guadalajara, Mexico. I also have a ten year volunteer service history at a pregnancy resource center providing care and support to pregnant women. Other certification that I hold includes Certified Nurse Educator.
Education
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DNP, Nursing
Augusta State University, 2017
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MSN, Nursing
Clayton College & State Univer, 2014
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BSN, Nursing
Clayton College & State Univer, 2012
Certifications
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Certified Nurse Educator
National League for Nursing, 2015
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Registered Nurse
State of Georgia, 2012
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Family Nurse Practitioner
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2017
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BLS
AHA, 2020
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BLS
AHA, 2012
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BLS
AHA, 2018
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RN
State of Georgia, 2012
Awards & Honors
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AU Teamwork Award 2022
Augusta University, 2023
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Nurse Clinician of the Year 2022
Augusta University CON, 2022
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Legacy Donor Recognition
Pregnancy Resource Center of Henry County, GA, 2019
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Innovation in Clinical Teaching Award 2019
Georgia Association for Nursing Education, 2019
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Clayton State University Making Things Better Nominee
Clayton State University, 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 9051
DNP Project Inquiry & Change
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NURS 8550
Evidence Based Practice
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NURS 8317
FNP III: Health Promotion
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NURS 8318
FNP Practice III: DNP Program
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NURS 8354
FNP Practice III: for Post Gra
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NURS 7470
Adv Health Assessment
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NURS 8314
FNP II: Health Promotion
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NURS 8315
FNP Practice II: DNP Program
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NURS 8353
FNP Practice II: for Post Grad
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NURS 7985
Independent Study - DNP: Independent Study - Project
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NURS 9192
APNP Practicum - DNP
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NURS 7150
Evidence Based Practice
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NURS 8311
FNP I: Hlth Prom. & Pri. Care
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NURS 8312
FNP Practice I: DNP Program
Teaching Interests
Undergraduate and graduate course in nursing
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Maternal Mortality, 2023
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Teaching NP students advanced health assessment skills during COVID-19, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Faith-based pregnancy center education: Bridges the maternal health gap, 2021
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Quantifying worsened glycemic control during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- International community engagement: Transforming students and residents, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Maternal mortality and morbidity, preterm birth, and international community engagement.
Department Service
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DNP Leadership Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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DNP Admission Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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DNP FNP Curriculum Revision
2019 - 2021
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Variable Part-time Faculty Ad Hoc
2018 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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DNP Project Task Force
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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DNP FNP Admissions Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Telehealth Charter Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Study Abroad Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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AU Faculty Development Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Lyceum Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Academic Focus Areas Steering Committee
2019 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Georgia Leadership Coalition
2022 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Georgia Association of Nurse Educators
2021 - Present
Role: Director
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UAPRN of Augusta
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Christian Medical and Dental Association
2019 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Sigma Theta Tau International Xi Rho Chapter
2016 - 2018
Role: Officer, Other Officer
Public Service
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Costa-Layman Health Fair at Augusta University
2019 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Augusta Pregnancy Resource Center
2022 - 2022
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Savannah Riverkeeper--River Beautification Project
2021
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Augusta Pregnancy Resource Center
2021 - 2021
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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COVID19 Vaccine Clinics at Augusta University
2021 - 2021
Role: Attendee, Meeting
