Meet the Expert Faculty Shaping the Future of Acute Care Pediatric NP Programs

Becoming an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) requires specialized knowledge and skills to provide critical care to young patients. The strength of any Acute Care Pediatric NP program lies in its faculty – the educators and mentors who guide students to become competent and compassionate practitioners. Our faculty are not only leaders in nursing education but also experienced clinicians and researchers dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment. They are committed to equipping you with the expertise necessary to excel in the demanding yet rewarding field of pediatric acute care. Learn more about the distinguished individuals who make our program exceptional.

Sophia Smith
PhD, MSW, FAOSW
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Marilyn Oermann
PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Thelma M. Ingles Distinguished Professor of Nursing
Scholars@Duke

Mitchell Knisely
PhD, RN-BC, ACNS-BC, FAAN
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Debra (Debbie) Travers
PhD, MSN, RN, FAEN, FAMIA
Associate Consulting Professor
Scholars@Duke

Thomas Blodgett
PhD, RN, AGACNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Malinda Teague
DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Blanca Iris Padilla
PhD, MBA, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Allison Stafford
PhD, RN
Assistant Professor

Rémi Hueckel
DNP, CPNP-AC, CHSE, FAANP
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Tonia Poteat
PhD, MPH, PA-C, AAHIVS, DFAAPA
Professor
Scholars@Duke

Kais Gadhoumi
PhD
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Devon Noonan
PhD, MPH, FNP-BC, CARN, FAAN
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Kara McGee
DMS, MSPH, PA-C, AAHIVS
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Valerie Sabol
PhD, MBA, ACNP, GNP, CHSE, CNE, ANEF, FAANP, FAAN
Professor
Scholars@Duke

Cristina Hendrix
DNS, GNP-BC, FNP, FAAN
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Jamison (Jamie) Lord
DNP, MSN, RNC, PMHNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Amie Koch
DNP, FNP-C, RN, ACHPN
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Brandon Knettel
PhD
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Carolina Tennyson
DNP, ACNP-BC, AACC
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Jennie De Gagne
PhD, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
Professor
Scholars@Duke

Deirdre Thornlow
PhD, RN, CPHQ, CNE
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Kathryn Trotter
DNP, CNM, FNP-C, CHSE, FAANP, FAAN
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Stephanie Ibemere
PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Shari Rushton
DNP, MS, RN, CCM, CNE
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Ryan Shaw
PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Tara Albrecht
PhD, ACNP-BC, ACHPN, RN
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Schenita Randolph
PhD, MPH, RN
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Kathryn Kreider
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Professor
Scholars@Duke

Christina Leonard
APRN, DNP, FNP-C, CNL
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Jacquelyn McMillian-Bohler
PhD, CNM, CNE
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Ragan Johnson
DNP, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Margaret (Midge) Bowers
DNP, FNP-BC,CHSE, FAANP, FAAN, FACC
Professor
Scholars@Duke

AnnMarie Walton
PhD, RN, MPH, OCN, CHES, FAAN
Term Chair for the Dorothy L. Powell Professorship, Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Sean Convoy
DNP, PMHNP-BC
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Elaine Kauschinger
PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Anne Derouin
DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, FAANP, ANEF
Professor
Scholars@Duke

Benjamin Smallheer
PhD, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, FAANP
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Michelle Webb
DNP, RN, CHPCA
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Mary Lou Affronti
DNP, MHSc, RN, ANP, FAAN
Professor
Scholars@Duke

Maryellen Kelly
DNP, CPNP, MHSc
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Karin Reuter-Rice
PhD, CPNP-AC, FCCM, FAAN
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Desi Newberry
DNP, NNP-BC
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Margaret (Peggy) Bush
PhD, MBA, RPh
Professor
Scholars@Duke

Marissa Abram
PhD, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, FIAAN
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Michael Zychowicz
DNP, ANP, ONP, FAAN, FAANP, FNAON
Professor
Scholars@Duke

Michael Cary
PhD, RN
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Lisa Lewis
EdD, MSN, RN, CNE
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Casey Brown
DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP
Assistant Professor
Scholars@Duke

Alison Edie
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

Staci Reynolds
PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNRN, CPHQ, FAAN
Professor
Scholars@Duke

Kathleen Turner
DNP, RN
Associate Professor
Scholars@Duke

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