Susan Nicosia
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Prelicensure Nursing
Bio
Dr. Susan Nicosia’s nursing career initially focused on providing inpatient pediatric nursing care and transitioned to addressing the need to improve the patient safety net and processes of healthcare delivery. As an Assistant Professor Dr. Nicosia is passionate about creating learning environments where learners grow to become future leaders through innovative, creative learning experiences.
- snicosia@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-8902
- EC 5336
Education
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DNP, Nursing Science
Augusta University, 2021
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MSN, Nursing
Medical College of Georgia, 1993
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BSN, Nursing
Medical College of Georgia, 1988
Certifications
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NEA
ANCC, 2019
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Nurse Executive, Advanced (NEA-BC)
ANCC, 2019
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RN
GA Secretary of State, 1988
Awards & Honors
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 3806
Geriatric Nursing
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LDRS 2000
Intro to Leadership & Profess.
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NURS 7100
Integr Healthcare: Popul Healt
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NURS 7500
Lead to Promote Qual & Safety
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NURS 4805
Comm & Public Health Nursing
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LDRS 3000
Experience in Leadership
Teaching Interests
Dr. Nicosia's teaching interests include the use of innovative pedagogical and active learning approaches (i.e., storytelling, gamification) to enhance active learning on topics including geriatric nursing, leadership, self-care, quality improvement, and organizational culture.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Using the Points of Distribution Site Model for Timely and Safe Administration of COVID-19 Vaccinations During the Pandemic, 2022
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Development of a learning module on legal implications in primary care nursing [Abstract], 2021
Journal Article, In-House Journal
Research Interests
Dr. Susan Nicosia’s scholarly and research interests include: Pedagogical Innovation, Activity-Based Learning, Leadership, Strategies for Work-Life Harmony, Quality Improvement, Organizational Safety Culture, and Health Promotion.
Department Service
College Service
