Dawn Langley-Brady
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing
Bio
I’ve been a nurse since 1989 and a nursing instructor since 2012.
I’m a PhD-prepared nurse scientist, Board-Certified Advanced Holistic Nurse, Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse, and Certified Clinical Aromatherapist.
My interests include CAM, pain management, pediatrics, hospice & palliative care, and self-care for students and nurses.
Education
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Ph.D., Nursing Science
Augusta University, 2020
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MSN, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
University of Phoenix, 2009
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ASN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Excelsior College, 2001
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BFA, Art
Augusta State University, 1996
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DIP, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Augusta Technical College, 1989
Certifications
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Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner (CCAP)
NAHA and AIA, 2012
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
2005
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Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
South Carolina Board of Nursing, 2005
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Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
Georgia Board of Nursing, 2005
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BLSC
1989
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Board-Certified Advanced Holistic Nurse (AHN-BC)
American Holistic Nursing Credentialing Corporation, 2013
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RN
State of GA - Multi state, 2021
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Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Organization, 2010
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RN
State of GA - Multi state, 2005
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RNL
State of GA - Multi state, 2005
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RNL
Georgia Board of Nursing, 2012
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
2005
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
1989
Awards & Honors
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PhD with Distinction
The Graduate School at Augusta University, 2020
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Mary Allen Lindsay Branan Scholarship
Augusta University College of Nursing, 2017
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Travel Award
Augusta University - The Graduate School, 2017
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Mary Allen Lindsay Branan Scholarship
Augusta University College of Nursing, 2016
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Travel/Research Grant
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, 2016
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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CURS 2990
Undergrad Research I
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NURS 6700
Nsg Therap and Prof Nsg
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CURS 4990
Undergrad Research III
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NURS 7400
Inte HC Women Child Fam Hlth
Teaching Interests
Pain Management, CAM, Hospice and Palliative Care, Pediatrics, Holistic Nursing, CAM in Pharmacology, and Aromatherapy
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Aromatherapy, olfaction, and spatiotemporal interactions: Complications of scent, 2020
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Photovoice: Using photography to understand lived experience, 2019
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Mother Nature (Collage and Poem), 2017
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Intractable peripheral edema at end-of-life: An aromatherapy case study and review of the literature., 2017
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Topical Hyssopus officinalis (hyssop) essential oil for the reduction in terminal respiratory secretions, 2015
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
Pain Management, Aromatherapy, Complementary Modalities (CAM; meditation, drumming, herbs, massage, nature, yoga, and more), Holistic Nursing, and Hospice and Palliative Care
College Service
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BSN Program Committee
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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CON Pedagogy
2016 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
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BSN Admissions Committee
2014 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Library Advisory Committee
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Beta Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
2014 - 2018
Role: Other
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Integrative Oncology Steering Committee
2014 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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American Holistic Nurses Association
2020 - Present
Role: Other
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AHNA Research Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Member
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CSRA Chapter of the American Holistic Nurses Association
2012 - Present
Role: Officer, President/Elect/Past
Public Service
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Cub Scout and Boy Scout Volunteer, Georgia-Carolina Council
2005 - Present
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Georgia-Carolina Council, Arrow Quest Event Chair
2008 - 2014
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Georgia-Carolina Council, District Cub Scout Day Camp Director
2007 - 2013
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Cub Scout and Boy Scout Volunteer, Crossroads of America Council
2004 - 2005
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President Family Support Group, 3rd Brigade, 85th Division
2000 - 2002
