Faculty/Staff Directory
Dawn Knight
478.934.3190
Associate Professor of Nursing
Credentials: MSN, RN
| Office Hours: | Monday - 10:00am - Noon pm; 1:00pm - 3:00pm in Cochran Tuesday - 10:00am - 12:00pm in Dublin Wednesday - 1:00pm-3:00pm in Cochran |
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| Teaching and Research Interests: | Teaching interests: Maternal/Infant newborn Pediatrics - with special interest in peds cardiac Nursing Management |
| Courses: | Course leader of Nursing 2010: Maternal, Newborn and Child Nursing Practice Teaching team member in Nursing 2500: Adult and Gerontological Nursing Practice III |
| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | Nursing diploma - Georgia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing - June 1985 BSN - Kennesaw State University - 1988 MSN - Georgia College and State University - 1994 |
| CV: | Work email: dawn.knight@mga.edu Work phone number: 478-934-3190 Main Office: Dillard Hall, 219E, Cochran campus Education: Sept. 1988-June 1994 Georgia College and State University MSN in Family Health Nursing (Coursework completed for the roles of: Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator) Master's degree research project title: Parents' and Nurses' Perceptions of Parental Stressors in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Jan. 1987-June 1988 Kennesaw State University -BSN Sept 1982-June 1985 Georgia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing Nursing Diploma June 1981-June 1982 Middle Georgia College General studies major Statement of Teaching and Research interest: My passion as a nurse educator is to prepare the next generation of nurses to serve clients and families with competence, compassion, and confidence. Teaching in the ASN program at Middle Georgia State University has given me the privilege of guiding students through maternal newborn nursing, pediatrics, and nursing leadership, areas of practice where they not only build clinical skills but also begin to see themselves as advocates and leaders in health care. In the classroom and clinical setting, I focus on creating a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and hands-on engagement. I enjoy using simulation and case-based teaching to bring real-world complexity into the learning space, helping students develop strong clinical judgment and the confidence to make sound decisions. Just as importantly, I mentor students in leadership—whether that means advocating for clients, supporting peers, or envisioning how they can contribute to the health of their communities after graduation. I am especially interested in evidenced based strategies to strengthen maternal-child health outcomes, enhance student learning through simulation and innovative teaching methods, and foster leadership development in early-career nurses. At the heart of my work is a commitment to students and to the communities they will serve. By equipping nursing graduates with knowledge, skill, and confidence, I believe we can improve individual lives and strengthen the health of entire communities. Publications and/or Scholarly output: Academic Year 2024: Georgia Association of Nursing Education: Excellence be Impactful: Innovation, Excellence and Influence, Lake Lanier, GA. February 28-March 2, 2024. Podium Presentation with Denise Adams - The 5 Ps of Practicum Performance for Undergraduate Nursing |
| Professional Experience: | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nursing Education at MGA Rural Home Health Care |
| Professional Affiliations: | Sigma Theta Tau GANE |
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