Elizabeth Gay
Assistant Professor
Elizabeth Gay
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing
College of Nursing
Department of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program
Bio
Elizabeth Gay was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. A triple Jaguar from Augusta University, she received her BSN, BAFL in Spanish, and DNP from AU. She is a pediatric certified registered nurse anesthetist and assistant professor of nursing anesthesia. She has a passion for colorful clothes and student wellness.
- EGAY@augusta.edu
- (706) 446-1417
- EC 5505
Education
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DNP, Nursing Science Augusta University, 2020
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BA, Foreign Languages, Literatures Augusta University, 2016
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BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Augusta University, 2016
Certifications
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BLS AHA, 2022
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Licensure National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, 2021
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Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 2025
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Wellness Ambassador Micro-credential American Association of Nurse Anesthsiology, 2025
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APRN GA Secretary of State, 2022
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist GA Secretary of State, 2022
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Registered Nurse State of GA - Multi state, 2016
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ACLS AHA, 2024
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PALS AHA, 2024
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ACL AHA, 2024
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BLS AHA, 2024
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PALS AHA, 2024
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QPR Certification QPR, 2024
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ARNP GA Secretary of State, 2022
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ACL AHA, 2022
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PALS AHA, 2022
Awards & Honors
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Certificate in Instructional Technology Essentials Augusta University, 2025
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Institutional Access, Success, & Belonging Certificate Augusta University College of Nursing, 2025
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Core Value of the Month - Collegiality Augusta University College of Nursing, 2025
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National Honors Society Inductee Sigma Theta Tau, 2019
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Leadership Certificate Augusta University, 2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 7831
Adv. Pharmacology
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NURS 8362
Tech. & Technlgies in Nur. Ane
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NURS 7835
Adv. Princ. of Nursing Ane.
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NURS 9051
DNP Project Inquiry & Change
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NURS 7150
Evidence Based Practice
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NURS 7836
Techniques & Technologies
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NURS 8360
Adv. Pharmacology
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NURS 7834
Basic Prin. of Nursing Ane.
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NURS 9050
Strategies for Eff Prac Change
Teaching Interests
Nursing Anesthesia specifically pharmacology, advanced principles, and simulation, Hands-on anesthesia skills, student wellness
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Four by Six – The Westobou Member Postcard Show, 2025
Art - Exhibition, Invitational
Research Interests
Student wellness, student resilience, medical professional wellness, and substance abuse disorder.
Department Service
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CON Student Policy Revision Committee 2026 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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NAP Wellness Committee 2024 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
College Service
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Sigma Theta Tau - Beta Omicron Chapter 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Nurse Anesthesia Program Admission Committee 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Nurse Anesthesia Program Committee 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Large DNP Project Task Force 2025 - 2026
Role: Task Force Member
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Augusta University College of Nursing - New Faculty Handbook 2025 - 2026
Role: Task Force Member
Professional Service
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American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Nursing Associates 2025 - Present
Role: Board of Directors of a Company
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Augusta University Nursing Associates 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Wellstar MCG 2021 - Present
Role: Other