Tamara McKethan
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Prelicensure Nursing
College of Nursing
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing
Bio
Professor McKethan is a graduate of Oakwood University, Southern Adventist University and the University of Phoenix. She is a doctoral candidate at Hampton University.
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Education
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MSN, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
University of Phoenix, 2003
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BS, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
Southern Adventist University, 1980
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AS, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
Oakwood College, 1978
Awards & Honors
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Certificate of Appreciation
Augusta University College of Nursing, 2018
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Certificate of Appreciation
Augusta University College of Nursing, 2017
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Golden Key International Honor Society
Hampton University Chapter, 2015
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Sigma Theta Tau
2015
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 3805
Adult Health Nursing I
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NURS 4805
Comm & Public Health Nursing
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NURS 3500
Independent Study
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NURS 4804
Synthesis of Adv Nursing Con
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NURS 4806
Transition to Prof Nurs Prac
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NURS 3806
Geriatric Nursing
Teaching Interests
Community and Public Health Nursing
The Nursing Process
Care of the Older Adult
Nursing Research Process
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Assessment of the Psychosocial Adjustment of Well Elderly Residing in Retirement Communities, 2016
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
Family Caregiving
Vulnerable Populations
Academic Success among Nursing and other Health Sciences Students
Department Service
College Service
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Augusta University Goverance and Communication
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Aiken Technical College Nursing Department Advisory Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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TQM Training and Development
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Academic Affairs and ITAC Committee
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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BSN Program Directors
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Member
University Service
Public Service
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Aiken County Animal Shelter
2013 - Present
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University Home Health Professional Advisory Committee
2009 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Beulah Grove Baptist Church Helath Care Ministry
2001 - Present
Role: Member
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Greater Young Zion Missionary Baptist Church
2019
Role: Guest Speaker
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Augusta Warrior Project
2017
Role: Other