Michelle Cox-Henley
Department Chair
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program
The Graduate School
Bio
Over 40 Years of nursing experience with over 30 years spent in progressive leadership roles, to include Nurse Manager, Clinical Service Chief, Chief Nursing Officer, and Interim Chief Executive Officer. Retired after 32 years of VHA service. Served on numerous regional and national VA and non-VA committees.
Education
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DNP, Nursing
Augusta State University, 2017
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MSN, Nursing
Emory University, 1984
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BSN, Nursing
University of South Carolina A, 1979
Certifications
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Nurse Executive Certification, Advanced (NEA-BC)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2016
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BLS
AHA, 2018
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RN
State of Georgia, 1982
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RNL
State of Georgia, 1982
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Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2000
Awards & Honors
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Veterans Affairs Outstanding Performance Awards
VHA, 2018
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Who's Who in American Nursing
1991
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President, Graduate Nursing School Class
Nell Hodgson College of Nursing, Emory University, 1984
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Who's Who Among Graduate Students in America
Emory University, 1984
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Young Woman of the Year
1983
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 8551
Complex Issues in Health Care
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NURS 8661
Health Care Finance and Econ
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NURS 8321
PNP I
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NURS 8322
PNP Practice I - DNP
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NURS 9052
Practice Inquiry & Change- NE
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NURS 9051
DNP Project Inquiry & Change
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NURS 7150
Evidence Based Practice
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NURS 8550
Evidence Based Practice
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NURS 8662
Quality Improvement & Risk Mgm
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NURS 8663
Strategic Planning and Mrkting
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NURS 7985
Independent Study - DNP
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MGMT 6510
Managerial Leadership
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NURS 8324
PNP II
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NURS 8325
PNP Practice II - DNP
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NURS 9050
Strategies for Eff Prac Change
Teaching Interests
Nursing and Healthcare Leadership; Finance and Business; Strategic Planning
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- "Revealing a moral commitment to care: An analysis of nurses' stories", 1993
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- "Measurement of CVP, PAP, PCWP in various body positions - Masters Thesis, Emory University, 1984
Research Report
Research Interests
Research Interest: Development of the Nurse Manager; Resiliency of Chief Nursing Officers.
Clinical Interest: Consulting on topics such as Joint Commission Accreditation, Implementation of Nurse Residency programs, Legal Aspects of Nursing, Mentoring in Leadership, Strategic Planning.
College Service
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Study Abroad Committee
2020 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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DNP Leadership Committee
2018 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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DNP Program Committee
2018 - 2020
Role: Committee Chair
University Service
Professional Service
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Augusta University Health Shared Governance Operations Council
2020 - 2020
Role: Task Force Member
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Georgia Hospital Leadership Summit Task Force
2020 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Health
2019 - 2020
Role: Mentor
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CSRA Nursing Workforce Task Force
2012 - 2020
Role: Chairperson
