Mary Smith PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP

- Department of Nursing

EDUCATION:

· PhD Mississippi State University (Public Policy and Administration)

· MLS Samford University (Masters in Legal Studies – Healthcare Compliance)

· DNP University of Alabama (Leadership)

· MSN University of Mississippi (Family Nurse Practitioner)

· BSN Mississippi University for Women

· Post Master’s Certificate in Rural Nursing Case Management University of Alabama

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Mary Smith is the track coordinator for the Adult Geriatric Acute Care NP program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. She has been a registered nurse for 30 years with over 13 years of experience in academic teaching and health policy. Dr. Smith is a published author in several peer reviewed journals and textbook chapters. She has also presented locally and nationally. Dr. Smith has a background in telehealth technology, interdisciplinary care coordination and patient-centered care that she uses to guide policy and program development that promotes quality improvement, safety, and healthcare access among vulnerable populations such as the rural elderly and disabled homebound populations in medically underserved and healthcare provider shortage areas. Dr. Smith is a National Rural Health Association Policy Fellow, in addition to a National Academies of Practice Policy Fellow in Nursing and Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is also serving in the first cohort of Clinical Champions for the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Service to lead change and conceptualize practice transformation for Medicare Part B clinicians as it applies to the Quality Payment Program, in addition to assisting CMS in exploring effective communication methods with clinicians. Dr. Smith also has academic experience in teaching masters and doctoral level nursing students pursing education to become a nurse practitioner.

TEACHING INTERESTS

· Psychiatric Mental Health (Lifespan),

· Geriatrics/Gerontology

· Evidence Based Practice

· Quality Improvement

RESEARCH / SCHOLARSHIP INTERESTS:

· Quantitative Analysis of Performance Metrics in Healthcare

· Evidence-Base Practice to Improve Performance Metrics

· Dementia Care Models

AREAS OF SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE:

· Health Policy Development/Analysis

· Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Disciplines

· Mental Health and other Cognitive Deficits

· Care for Older Adults and Caregivers

· Emotional Regulation