Elena Prendergast
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program
The Graduate School
Bio
Passionate about equipping current and future nurses to deliver quality evidence-based care. Dedicated to increasing awareness and access to EOL/Palliative Care through education, advocacy, and the delivery of holistic, person-centered care.
Education
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DNP, Nursing
Frontier School of Midwifery &, 2017
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MSN, Nursing
Frontier School of Midwifery &, 2016
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AS, Nursing
Daytona Beach Community Colleg, 2008
Certifications
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Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners,
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PALS
American Heart Association, 2021
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Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center,
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ACLS
American Heart Association, 2021
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BLS
American Heart Association, 2021
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APRN
State of Georgia, 2016
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RN
State of Georgia, 2009
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RN
State of Georgia, 2016
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BLS
AHA, 2019
Awards & Honors
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Augusta University College of Nursing 2021 Outstanding Faculty Award
Augusta University, 2021
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Distinguished Service to Society
Frontier Nursing University, Alumni Association, 2018
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Family Nurse Practitioner Leadership Award
Frontier Nursing University, Faculty Nomination, 2016
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Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
Frontier Nursing University Chi Phi Chapter, Charter Member, 2015
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Critical Care Nursing Fellowship
Doctors Hospital of Augusta Intensive Care, 2009
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 8551
Complex Issues in Health Care
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NURS 7470
Adv Health Assessment
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NURS 9051
DNP Project Inquiry & Change
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NURS 7475
Pop Health & Emerging Dis
Teaching Interests
Palliative Care/EOL, medical virtual reality, and bio-ethics
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
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Book, Chapter in Textbook-Revised
Research Interests
Palliative Care/EOL and medical virtual reality
Department Service
College Service
University Service
Professional Service
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United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia Augusta Chapter
2021 - Present
Role: Officer, Other Officer
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Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association, Georgia
2016 - Present
Role: Other
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Student
2014 - Present
Role: Other
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Frontier Nursing University P.R.I.D.E Diversity Program
2012 - Present
Role: Member
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United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia Augusta Chapter,
2020 - 2021
Role: Officer, Vice President
Public Service
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Augusta University Medical Reserve Corp
2019 - Present
Role: Member
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Farmworker COVID Vaccine Clinic
2021 - 2021
Role: Member
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Samaritan’s Purse
2015 - 2015
Role: Other
