Colleen Walters
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing
College of Nursing
Department of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Family Medicine
The Graduate School
Bio
I am a full-time Assistant Professor in the BBN department at AU with experience teaching at another USG institution in the BSN program for the past 6 years and this past year in the NP program as well. I am also a family nurse practitioner and have provided primary care services locally and internationally. I specialize in developing international community engagement programs and have had the privilege of being a part of programs to Haiti, Cuba, and Guadalajara, Mexico. I also have a ten year volunteer service history at a pregnancy resource center providing care and support to pregnant women. Other certification that I hold includes Certified Nurse Educator.
Education
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DNP, Nursing
Augusta State University, 2017
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MSN, Nursing
Clayton College & State Univer, 2014
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BSN, Nursing
Clayton College & State Univer, 2012
Certifications
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Certified Nurse Educator
National League for Nursing, 2015
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Registered Nurse
State of Georgia, 2012
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Family Nurse Practitioner
American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2017
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BLS
AHA, 2020
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BLS
AHA, 2012
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BLS
AHA, 2018
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RN
State of Georgia, 2012
Awards & Honors
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AU Teamwork Award 2022
Augusta University, 2023
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Nurse Clinician of the Year 2022
Augusta University CON, 2022
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Legacy Donor Recognition
Pregnancy Resource Center of Henry County, GA, 2019
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Innovation in Clinical Teaching Award 2019
Georgia Association for Nursing Education, 2019
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Clayton State University Making Things Better Nominee
Clayton State University, 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 7470
Adv Health Assessment
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NURS 9051
DNP Project Inquiry & Change
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NURS 8314
FNP II: Health Promotion
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NURS 8315
FNP Practice II: DNP Program
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NURS 7985
Independent Study - DNP: Independent Study - Project
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NURS 9192
APNP Practicum - DNP
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NURS 7150
Evidence Based Practice
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NURS 8311
FNP I: Hlth Prom. & Pri. Care
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NURS 8312
FNP Practice I: DNP Program
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NURS 7460
Diag and Clinical Reas Adv Pra
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NURS 8550
Evidence Based Practice
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NURS 8317
FNP III: Health Promotion
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NURS 8318
FNP Practice III: DNP Program
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NURS 8354
FNP Practice III: for Post Gra
Teaching Interests
Undergraduate and graduate course in nursing
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Maternal Mortality, 2023
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Teaching NP students advanced health assessment skills during COVID-19, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Faith-based pregnancy center education: Bridges the maternal health gap, 2021
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Quantifying worsened glycemic control during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- International community engagement: Transforming students and residents, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Maternal mortality and morbidity, preterm birth, and international community engagement.
Department Service
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DNP Leadership Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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DNP Admission Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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DNP FNP Curriculum Revision
2019 - 2021
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Variable Part-time Faculty Ad Hoc
2018 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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DNP Project Task Force
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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DNP FNP Admissions Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Telehealth Charter Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Study Abroad Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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AU Faculty Development Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Lyceum Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Academic Focus Areas Steering Committee
2019 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Georgia Leadership Coalition
2022 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Georgia Association of Nurse Educators
2021 - Present
Role: Director
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UAPRN of Augusta
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Christian Medical and Dental Association
2019 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Sigma Theta Tau International Xi Rho Chapter
2016 - 2018
Role: Officer, Other Officer
Public Service
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Costa-Layman Health Fair at Augusta University
2019 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Augusta Pregnancy Resource Center
2022 - 2022
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Savannah Riverkeeper--River Beautification Project
2021
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Augusta Pregnancy Resource Center
2021 - 2021
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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COVID19 Vaccine Clinics at Augusta University
2021 - 2021
Role: Attendee, Meeting
