Stephanie Wright
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing
College of Nursing
Department of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Dr. Wright is a Nurse Practitioner who currently practices in Pulmonary Critical Care. She delights in managing patients with acute/chronic pulmonary diseases. She also performs procedures such as bronchoscopy, lung biopsy, thoracentesis and chest tube insertion. She has a passion for teaching the next generation of Nurse Practitioners and serving the community. She actively conducts health fairs, workshops and free screenings for pulmonary illnesses in the community.
- STWRIGHT@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-4872
- (706) 721-6258
- 5348
Education
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DNP, Nursing
Augusta University, 2013
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MBA, Health/Health Care Administrat
University of Phoenix, 2007
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MSN, Nursing
University of Phoenix, 2007
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BSN, Nursing
Augusta University, 2002
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ASN, Nursing
Augusta University, 1997
Certifications
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BLS
AHA, 2025
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Critical Care Medicine Certification
Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2017
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ACLS Instructor
American Heart Association, 2007
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BLS Instructor
American Heart Association , 2007
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NPC
ANCC, 2023
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AGACNP
American Nurse Credential Ctr., 2018
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DEAL
Drug Enforcement Admin, 2024
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BLS
AHA, 2025
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ACL
AHA, 2025
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RN
GA Secretary of State, 1997
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BLS
AHA, 2023
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ACL
AHA, 2023
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NPC
2018
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ACL
AHA, 2021
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BLS
AHA, 2021
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BLS
AHA, 2019
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RNL
GA Secretary of State, 1997
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PALS
American Heart Association , 2007
Awards & Honors
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Outstanding Faculty Award
Augusta University College of Nursing Faculty Senate, 2015
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Appointed to the Health Sciences Educator Academy
Augusta University, 2014
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CSRA Nurse of the Year Nominee
Georgia Regents University, 2014
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Phi Kappa Phi Honoree
Georgia Regents University, 2013
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Alpha Upsilon Phi Honor Society Honoree
Georgia Regents University, 2013
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 8337
Adult Gerontology- ACNP III
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NURS 8551
Complex Issues in Health Care
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NURS 7460
Diag and Clinical Reas Adv Pra
Teaching Interests
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program and Doctorate of Nurse Practice didactic and clinical courses.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- CMS Guidelines for Fluid Management, 2017
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Using Evidenced-Based Practice and an Educational Intervention to Improve Vascular Access Management, 2017
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- New Guidelines for Emergency Management in Outpatient Dialysis Settings, 2017
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome: Rapid recognition and rapid intervention decrease the risk of mortality - A case study, 2013
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Dysrthymia/EKG Manual, 2011
Instructor's Manual
Research Interests
I'm currently conducting research in raising awareness and early detection of COPD and will soon be starting research in sarcoidosis.
Department Service
College Service
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CNL Admission Committee
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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CNL Program Committee
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Faculty Development Planning Committee
2014 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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RN/BSN to CNL Program Committee
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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College of Nursing Faculty Search Committee
2013 - Present
University Service
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CNL Admissions/Committee
2013 - Present
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College of Nursing Standards of Conduct Committee
2013 - Present
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Faculty Development Committee
2013 - Present
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Outcomes Committee
2013 - Present
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Standardized Course Evaluations Team
2013 - Present
Professional Service
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American Nephrology Nurses Association
2017 - Present
Role: Editor, Journal Editor
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National Council of State Boards of Nursing
2015 - Present
Role: Other
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Teach BLS/ACLS to Community
2007 - Present
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Infection Control Committee - University Hospital
2008 - 2010
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Length of Stay/DRG committee, Cardiac/Renal Services - University Hospital
2008 - 2010
Role: Committee Chair
Public Service
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
1993 - Present
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Community Ministry of North Augusta- Shift #2
2018
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Organized/conducted Geriatric Health Fair, Lydon Square Retirement Community
2014
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American Heart Association Heart Walk
2011 - 2012
Role: Other
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Annual Community Health Fair. Augusta State University, School of Nursing
2007 - 2012
