Blake McGee
Department Chair
Blake McGee
Department Chair
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Nursing Science
College of Nursing
Department of Prelicensure Nursing
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
I am a former ER nurse and a PhD-prepared health researcher. I study the impacts of federal and state policy choices on economically or socially marginalized people.
- bmcgee@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-9868
- EC-4517
- Personal Website
Education
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Ph.D., Nursing Science Emory University, 2018
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BS, Nursing Emory University, 2013
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MPH, Public Health, General. Columbia University in the Cit, 2007
Certifications
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RN State of GA, 2013
Awards & Honors
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Unit Commendation U.S. Public Health Service, 2023
Teaching Interests
health policy; research methods; evidence-based practice; pharmacology
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Changes in acute care use among people with sickle cell disease after adoption of a prescription drug monitoring program., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Characteristics of emergency department visits made by individuals with sickle cell disease in the United States, 1999–2020., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Racial/ethnic differences in associations between Medicaid expansion and causes and costs of readmission after acute ischemic stroke., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Self-reported pain levels for emergency department visits associated with sickle cell disease in the United States., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Nurses Leading the Way: Insights From the 2023 AcademyHealth Interdisciplinary Research Group on Nursing Issues Annual Meeting, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
health policy; Medicare; Medicaid; Affordable Care Act; emergency nursing
Department Service
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PhD Program & Admissions Committee 2026 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Pre-Licensure Faculty Search Committee 2025 - 2025
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
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Augusta University Nursing Associates Board of Directors 2025 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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College of Nursing Administrative Team 2025 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Graduate School Appointment with Major Advisor Privileges 2025 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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College of Nursing Strategic Enrollment Management Task Force 2025 - 2025
Role: Administrative Assignment, Department Chair
Professional Service
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Georgia Nursing Workforce Center Advisory Board 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Georgia Nurses Association Legislative Committee 2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
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Urban Clinic of Atlanta 2017 - 2020
Role: Board Member