Elena Prendergast
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Passionate about equipping current and future nurses to deliver quality evidence-based care. Dedicated to increasing awareness and access to EOL/Palliative Care through education, advocacy, and the delivery of holistic, person-centered care.
- ELPRENDERGAST@augusta.edu
- (706) 446-5531
- Virtual
Education
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DNP, Nursing
Frontier School of Midwifery &, 2017
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MSN, Nursing
Frontier School of Midwifery &, 2016
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AS, Nursing
Daytona Beach Community Colleg, 2008
Certifications
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Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation, 2019
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Georgia Board of Nursing, 2016
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ACLS/BLS/PALS
American Heart Association, 2024
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Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, 2016
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RN
State of Georgia, 2016
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BLS
AHA, 2019
Awards & Honors
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Augusta University College of Nursing 2021 Outstanding Faculty Award
Augusta University, 2021
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Featured Medical Professional Medical Professional
Medical Professional Medical Professional Magazine, 2021
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Distinguished Service to Society
Frontier Nursing University, Alumni Association, 2018
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Family Nurse Practitioner Leadership Award
Frontier Nursing University, Faculty Nomination, 2016
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Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
Frontier Nursing University Chi Phi Chapter, Charter Member, 2015
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 8551
Complex Issues in Health Care
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NURS 7470
Adv Health Assessment
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NURS 7475
Pop Health & Emerging Dis
Teaching Interests
Palliative Care/EOL, medical virtual reality, and bio-ethics
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Bridging healthcare gaps through caregiver-inclusive documentation., 2024
Other
- Embracing palliative care: Empowering women and families impacted by serious illness. , 2024
Other
- Caring for Veterans Through End of Life (3-course series), 2023
Other
- , 2020
Book, Chapter in Textbook-Revised
- Caring deeply, practicing wisely: The heart of primary palliative care and the well-being of nurse practitioners, 0
Other
Research Interests
Palliative Care/EOL and medical virtual reality
Department Service
College Service
University Service
Professional Service
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United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia Augusta Chapter
2021 - Present
Role: Officer, Other Officer
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Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association, Georgia
2016 - Present
Role: Other
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Student
2014 - Present
Role: Other
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Frontier Nursing University P.R.I.D.E Diversity Program
2012 - Present
Role: Member
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United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia Augusta Chapter,
2020 - 2021
Role: Officer, Vice President
Public Service
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Augusta University Medical Reserve Corp
2019 - Present
Role: Member
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Farmworker COVID Vaccine Clinic
2021 - 2021
Role: Member
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Samaritan’s Purse
2015 - 2015
Role: Other
