Holly Brown
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program
Bio
Dr. Brown brings 35+ years of leadership in acute and post-acute care, specializing in clinical programs, staff development, regulatory compliance, and gerontological nursing, with experience in executive and faculty roles.
Education
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DNP, Nursing Practice
Augusta University, 2021
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MSN, Nursing
University of Pennsylvania, 1989
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BS, Nursing
Michigan State University, 1985
Certifications
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Nurse Executive, Advanced Certification (NEA-BC)
American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2020
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Gerontological Nurse Practitioner - GNP-BC
American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2022
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BLS
American heart association, 2022
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NUR
GA Professional Licensing BRD, 2000
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 7150
Evidence Based Practice
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NURS 9052
Practice Inquiry & Change- NE
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NURS 9050
Strategies for Eff Prac Change
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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 3006
UG Nursing Orientation
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests include nursing leadership, organizational and systems management, strategic decision-making within complex healthcare environments and quality improvement. I am also focused on regulatory readiness, evidence-based practice, and advanced geriatric care-including care transitions, population health, and inter professional collaboration.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Challenges to implementing an APN-facilitated falls management program in long-term care, 2007
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Implementation and evaluation of a nursing home fall management program., 2007
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 2007
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
My research and clinical interests focus on falls prevention and management in older adults, along with strengthening workforce resiliency through strategies that enhance well-being, support professional sustainability and improve patient outcomes.