Nicole Pearson

Instructor

Nicole Pearson

Instructor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Nursing
Department of Prelicensure Nursing

Bio

Nicole Pearson is a clinical instructor with broad clinical and teaching experience. She guides students in building clinical competence, confidence, and professionalism as they prepare for transition into nursing practice.

  • NIPEARSON@augusta.edu
  • (706) 389-6811
  • OU 1029

Education

  • MS, Clinical Nurse Leader Augusta University, 2020

  • MSN, Clinical Nurse Leader Augusta University, 2020

  • AAS, Paralegal/Legal Assistant Berkeley College, 2005

  • BA, Psychology, Other Clark Atlanta University, 1999

Certifications

  • Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation American Heart Association, 2014

  • Professional Registered Nurse GA Professional Licensing Board , 2021

  • NUR GA Professional Licensing BRD, 2021

Awards & Honors

  • Promise 360 Spotlight Award Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, 2022

  • Frances Price Scholarship Augusta University , 2020

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Augusta University - Beta Omicron Chapter, 2020

  • Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Augusta University , 2019

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • NURS 3806

    Geriatric Nursing
  • NURS 4800

    Mental Health Nursing
  • NURS 7801

    Synthesis of CNL Role
  • NURS 4806

    Transition to Prof Nurs Prac
  • NURS 7400

    Inte HC Women Child Fam Hlth
  • NURS 7100

    Integr Healthcare: Popul Healt
  • NURS 7300

    Integrated Healthcare MH

Teaching Interests

Nursing fundamentals, clinical instruction, and transition to nursing practice.

Research Interests

Community health, patient education, preventative screening, and promoting wellness across diverse populations.

Department Service

  • BSN Admissions Committee 2024 - Present

College Service

  • College of Nursing Recruitment Task Force 2024 - Present

Professional Service

  • Atlanta Black Nurses Association/Outreach and Advocacy Committee 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair