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Dr. Patrice Pierce
478-471-2903
Department Chair and Professor
Credentials: MSN, DNP, SANE, RN
Department of Nursing
| Office Hours: | Monday - Friday Macon Campus 8-5pm |
| Locations: (Campus & Office) |
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| Biography: | My teaching and research interests lie at the intersection of public health, forensic nursing, and infectious disease, with a particular focus on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), COVID-19, and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) education. I am committed to advancing knowledge and clinical practice related to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of STIs, especially within vulnerable and underserved populations. The COVID-19 pandemic has further underscored the importance of robust infection control, trauma-informed care, and interdisciplinary education in healthcare settings. In my teaching, I emphasize evidence-based practice, cultural competence, and trauma-informed approaches to care, particularly in the context of SANE training and forensic nursing. I strive to prepare nursing students and professionals to respond competently and compassionately to survivors of sexual violence, while also navigating complex public health challenges like emerging infectious diseases. My research explores the integration of infectious disease education into SANE curricula, the impact of COVID-19 on forensic nursing practice, and strategies to reduce STI transmission through community engagement and education. Through both my teaching and research, I aim to contribute to improved patient outcomes, greater healthcare equity, and the development of nursing professionals who are well-equipped to serve on the frontlines of both public health and forensic care. |
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| Courses: | NURS 4315 Senior Nursing Practicum Clinical Faculty |
| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | DNP- Medical College of Georgia 2013 MSN- Walden University 2007 BSN- Middle Georgia State University 2005 SANE-Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner 2019 |
| CV: | Curriculum VitaePatrice PierceChair Department of NursingNursing Faculty Work Email address : patrice.pierce@mga.eduPhone number (office) : 478-471-2903Website if applicable: N/AEducation2013 Doctorate of Nursing Practice Georgia Regents University Medical College of Georgia2007 Master of Science in Nursing Degree Walden University2005 Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree Macon State College1996 Associate of Science Nursing Degree Macon State College1985 Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma Washington County Hospital School of NursingStatement of Teaching and research interestsMy teaching and research interests lie at the intersection of public health, forensic nursing, and infectious disease, with a particular focus on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), COVID-19, and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) education. I am committed to advancing knowledge and clinical practice related to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of STIs, especially within vulnerable and underserved populations. The COVID-19 pandemic has further underscored the importance of robust infection control, trauma-informed care, and interdisciplinary education in healthcare settings.In my teaching, I emphasize evidence-based practice, cultural competence, and trauma-informed approaches to care, particularly in the context of SANE training and forensic nursing. I strive to prepare nursing students and professionals to respond competently and compassionately to survivors of sexual violence, while also navigating complex public health challenges like emerging infectious diseases. My research explores the integration of infectious disease education into SANE curricula, the impact of COVID-19 on forensic nursing practice, and strategies to reduce STI transmission through community engagement and education.Through both my teaching and research, I aim to contribute to improved patient outcomes, greater healthcare equity, and the development of nursing professionals who are well-equipped to serve on the frontlines of both public health and forensic care.Publications and/or Scholarly output2025 SANE course presenter Atrium health Baldwin Milledgeville, Georgia2025 Leadership Academy with Georgia Nurses Association 2024 Panel presenter, A Deep Dive ACEN 2023 Standards and Criteria, MGSU, |
| Professional Experience: | Adult Critical Care Med-Surg & Cardiac |
| Professional Affiliations: | The American Association of Nurse Practitioners Member (AANP) Georgia Association of Nurse Educators Georgia Nurses Association American Nurses Association |
| Organizations: | Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society-Psi Rho Chapter |
| Awards and Honors: | Distinguished Faculty of the Year 2020 GNA Innovation in Nursing Award, Georgia Nurses Association 2015 GNA Emerging Leader Award, Georgia Nurses Association 2013 |
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